The article is devoted to a current problem of the need to increase the explosive safety of tanks. The paper analyzes the causes of explosions in tanks. Constructive solutions of existing stationary tank roofs are analyzed, including with an easily removable sheathing. The required areas of loss of containment of the tank roof are calculated depending on the type of flammable liquid. The dependence of the level of filling the oil product in the tank on the excess pressure during the explosion has been determined. Criteria and requirements have been developed for fixed roofs with easily removable sheathing.