# 24 C.F.R. § 51.205 (2026): Mitigating measures

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P51_S51_205

## Section

- **Citation:** 24 C.F.R. § 51.205 (2026)
- **Heading:** Mitigating measures
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 24 CFR: Housing and Urban Development / Part 51: ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA AND STANDARDS / Subpart C: Siting of HUD-Assisted Projects Near Hazardous Operations Handling Conventional Fuels or Chemicals of an Explosive or Flammable Nature / § 51.205: § 51.205   Mitigating measures.

## Text

Application of the standards for determining an Acceptable Separation Distance (ASD) for a HUD-assisted project from a potential hazard of an explosion or fire prone nature is predicated on level topography with no intervening object(s) between the hazard and the project. Application of the standards can be eliminated or modified if:
(a) The nature of the topography shields the proposed project from the hazard.
(b) An existing permanent fire resistant structure of adequate size and strength will shield the proposed project from the hazard.
(c) A barrier is constructed surrounding the hazard, at the site of the project, or in between the potential hazard and the proposed project.
(d) The structure and outdoor areas used by people are designed to withstand blast overpressure and thermal radiation anticipated from the potential hazard (e.g., the project is of masonry and steel or reinforced concrete and steel construction).

## Nearby sections

- [24 C.F.R. § 51.200 (2026) § 51.200   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P51_S51_200.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 51.201 (2026) § 51.201   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P51_S51_201.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 51.202 (2026) § 51.202   Approval of HUD-assisted projects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P51_S51_202.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 51.203 (2026) § 51.203   Safety standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P51_S51_203.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 51.204 (2026) § 51.204   HUD-assisted hazardous facilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P51_S51_204.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 51.205 (2026) § 51.205   Mitigating measures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P51_S51_205.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 51.206 (2026) § 51.206   Implementation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P51_S51_206.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 51.207 (2026) § 51.207   Special circumstances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P51_S51_207.md)
- [24 C.F.R. § 51.208 (2026) § 51.208   Reservation of administrative and legal rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T24_P51_S51_208.md)

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