SECTION 15190
FLAMMABLE LIQUID STORAGE AND DISPENSING SYSTEMS USING PROTECTED
ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS
PART 1 GENERAL
1.1
A.
1.2
A.
1.3
SCOPE
This section specifies the requirements for protected aboveground storage tanks (ASTs)
used for motor vehicle fuel dispensing systems or for stationary engine fuel supply
systems.
WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE
The following related items not specified in detail in this section shall conform to
requirements contained elsewhere in the contract specifications:
1. Excavation and Grading
2. Concrete Foundations
3. Electrical Installation and hookup
APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS
A.
National Fire Protection Association
B.
NFPA 30- Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2008 Edition
C. Uniform Fire Code (UFC), 2006 Edition
D. UFC Standard A-II-F-I (formerly known as UFC Standard 79-7)
E.
California Building Code (CBC), 2007 Edition
Chapter 23 - General Design Requirements
F. Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
STD 142 - Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
STD 2085 - Protected Tank Standard
Southwest Research Institute
SwRl Standard 95-03 and 93-01 - Testing Requirements for Protected Aboveground
Flammable Liquid/Fuel Storage Tanks
PART 2 MATERIALS AND PRODUCTS
2.1 MATERIALS
A. All materials and equipment used in this project shall be new and shall meet or exceed
the following specifications
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2.2 STEEL PLATE
A.
All steel plate used in the construction of the protected aboveground storage tank and
related accessories shall conform to ASTM A36.
2.3 STEEL SHEET
A. All steel sheet used in the construction of the protected AST and related accessories
shall conform to ASTM A570 Grade 33.
2.4
A.
2.5
A.
PIPE AND TUBING
All pipe used in the construction of the protected AST and related accessories shall
conform to ASTM A120 or ASTM A53 Grade B. All tubing used in the construction of the
protected AST and related accessories shall conform to ASTM A179. All couplings,
unions, elbows, tees, and fittings used in the construction of the protected AST and
related accessories shall conform to the ASTM standards appropriate for the pipe or
tubing being connected.
LIGHTWEIGHT INSULATING CONCRETE.
The insulating concrete used in the construction of the protected AST must include all of
the items enumerated below. Cementitious slurries that lack aggregate or include foam
fillers are not concrete and will not be acceptable.
1.
2.
3.
Cement. Cement shall be Type 11 or Type 111 Portland cement or plastic cement
mixed in a minimum cement/aggregate ratio of 1 to 8.
Aggregate. Aggregate shall be suitable for use in insulating concrete for high
temperature applications and conform to applicable ASTM standards. The
aggregate shall be properly graded and mixed in the necessary proportion to
achieve an oven dry concrete weight of 28-34 pounds per cubic foot, a minimum 28
day concrete compressive strength of 200 psi, and a minimum concrete insulating
R-value of 1.0 per inch of thickness.
Water. Water used in the insulating concrete mix shall be clean fresh water and
shall not be added in greater quantities than specified in the concrete mix
specification to achieve the specified properties.
2.6 TANK EQUIPMENT
A.
The equipment that is used on the tank as part of its listing requirements or as part of the
fuel transfer, storage, or dispensing systems shall meet the following requirements:
1.
All equipment installed on the tank shall be designed for use in fuel storage and
dispensing systems and shall be compatible with other tank components and with
fuel to be dispensed.
2.
Except for the fuel filters, all equipment that is part of the tank pumping or
dispensing system shall be UL Listed for use with flammable and combustible
liquids.
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2.7 PROTECTED ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANK
A.
The protected aboveground storage tank shall be constructed with materials conforming to
the specifications in Section 2.01 and the entire assembly shall be listed by a nationally
recognized testing laboratory. The protected aboveground storage tank shall be constructed
by a manufacturer that has been regularly engaged in the manufacture of UL Listed Steel
Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids for not less than three years
and that has constructed at least five tanks of equal or greater capacity within the last five
years. The protected AST shall be listed as a 4 Hour Fire Rated Protected Aboveground
Storage Tank in accordance with SwRI Standard 93-01 and UFC Standard A-Il-F-I (formerly
known as UFC Standard 79-7). The protected AST shall be designed and constructed in
conformance with NFPA 30 and UFC and shall consist of a steel internal tank surrounded by
a 6” layer of lightweight insulating concrete protected by an outer steel tank and shall meet
or exceed the following minimum specifications:
1.
The primary tank shall be constructed of steel plate not less than 3/16” thick for
tanks with a total capacity of 4,000 gallons or less and not less than 1/4” for tanks
with a total capacity over 4.000 gallons. However, in no case shall the tank be
thinner than specified by UL Standard 142.
2.
For fuel storage tanks the tank fill connection shall he installed inside a UL listed
spill containment pan with a capacity of not less than 15 gallons. The spill
containment pan shall be permanently attached to the tank and be provided with a
hinged lockable cover. The spill containment pan shall be insulated from the
primary tank by no less than 5 1/2’’ of insulating concrete.
3.
Insulation and physical protection shall be provided to the primary tank.
4.
The insulative system shall consist of 6” of lightweight insulating concrete that is
protected from the elements and enclosed by a steel tank which shall be
constructed of steel not less than 3/16” thick. This outer tank shall be so
constructed that it will be leak tight.
5.
The insulative system shall provide thermal protection to all parts of the primary
tank except for the tank nozzles that are allowed to penetrate the insulation. There
shall be no metal-to-metal connections of the outer tank to the internal tank except
at the nozzles.
6.
The protected tank assembly shall be constructed in accordance with a design that
has been tested by a nationally recognized laboratory and is listed to maintain the
primary tank average temperature rise below 260°F and the primary tank maximum
temperature below 400°F after 4 hours of exposure to a 2000°F oven.
7.
The protected tank assembly shall be constructed in accordance with a design that
has been tested by a nationally recognized laboratory and is listed to provide
resistance, immediately after successful completion of the oven test specified in
2.07.A.6 above, to impingement by the hose stream specified in UBC Standard 431 without penetration of the primary tank.
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8.
The protected tank assembly shall be constructed in accordance with a design that
has been tested by a nationally recognized laboratory and is listed to meet or
exceed, after successful completion of the hose stream test specified in 2.07.A.7
above, the bullet resistance specifications in 2006 Uniform Fire Code Section
77.203(d)(2) without penetration of the primary tank.
a. The protected tank assembly shall be constructed in accordance with a design
that has been tested by a nationally recognized laboratory and is listed to
provide resistance, after successful completion of the bullet resistance test
specified in 2.07.A.8 above, to an impact of 12,000 pounds traveling 10 mph at
18” above the ground surface without penetration of the primary tank. The tests
called for in Items 4, 5, 6, and 7 shall be performed on a single fully-assembled
test tank.
b. After completion of the tests the tank must pass a pressure test on the primary.
c. The protected tank assembly shall be constructed with integral supports that
provide the capability to rigidly anchor the tank to its concrete foundation for
resistance to seismic loads.
d. The tank shall be equipped with the necessary supports and brackets to mount
the dispensing pump so that the meter dials and nozzle handle are no higher
than 60” above the base of the tank.
e. Except for the vent riser pipe, and access assembly if any, the tank shall be
completely fabricated and assembled at the manufacturer’s facility.
f.
The external surfaces of the outer tank, nozzles, and supports shall he
protected from the elements with two coats of a high performance industrial
epoxy and urethane coating system. The total minimum dry film thickness shall
be 4 mils. The color shall be light ivory or white.
g. The protected aboveground storage tank shall be the Convault Double 300 or
approved equal.
h. Provide ground per NEC and MFG specifications. See NEC 250.52, article
501.1
2.8 FUEL CONTROLLER, PUMP, HOSE, AND NOZZLE
A.
Dispensing equipment shall comply with Article 79, Division IX of the Uniform Fire Code.
B.
Fuel controller shall be Multiforce Systems FuelForce 894 Fuel Management System
with numeric 16-button flat-faced keypad; four-line, 80-character LCD backlit screen; and
“add products” button for entering oil or fluids. Controller shall be functional within a
temperature range of -20° to 140°F. Housing shall be weather resistant and corrosion
resistant. Communication shall be via telephone line with power and communication line
protection and serial link to tank level sensing equipment.
C. The fuel pump shall be a UL Listed cabinet type pump with a minimum of 1/3 HP
operating on 110V AC and capable of delivering not less than 10 gpm. The pump shall
be Fill-Rite FR702 or approved equal.
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D. If the pump is mounted below the top of the rank an anti-siphon valve must be installed
at the tank top. The anti-siphon valve must have the capability to relieve any pressure in
the suction line that may occur.
E.
The pump shall be equipped with a filter adaptor and filter element designed for use in a
fuel dispensing system and compatible with the fuel being dispensed.
F.
All nozzles shall be of the automatic shutoff type. The nozzles shall be OPW IIA (diesel),
or approved equal.
G. The hose used for diesel systems shall be UL Listed and designed for use with
flammable and combustible liquid dispensing systems. The hose shall be 20 feet in
length and shall be 3/4” Thermoid 1481 (diesel), or approved equal and Thermoid
Pumpflex 1 (gasoline), or approved equal.
2.9 FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
A.
The general design characteristics required of the Fuel Force 894 fuel management
system will include an automated fueling system to accommodate Fleet fueling operation
requirements, comprehensive support for the software, system security, including
protected access to information, extensive on-line assistance and training for all software
and hardware required for operation.
B.
General Requirements
1.
All vehicle and driver authorization must be validated through entry on a numeric
keypad entry terminal.
2.
The system must provide unattended operation 24 hours per day, seven days per
week.
3.
The system must check odometer reasonability and fuel type before authorizing
transactions.
4.
Odometer reasonability check must function in the absence of transactions from
non-automated or retail sites.
5.
Communications from the host PC to the site controllers must not interfere with
either fueling operations at the fueling site or administrative operations at the host.
6.
All communications between the host PC and the sites must be over standard voice
grade dial-up phone lines.
7.
If a tank level monitoring system is available at the fueling site, the system must
share the phone line with that device.
8.
The system must be able to record unmetered product issues (i.e. cans of oil)
through the island data entry terminal.
9.
The system must be able to restrict who can fuel what vehicles at which fueling
sites.
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10.
The site controller must include a complete database of vehicles, drivers, aliases,
current odometer readings, and system parameters plus communications software
that is compatible with the Host Communications software.
C. Dispenser Interface
1.
The site controller must be configurable to count from 500 pulses/unit to 500
units/pulse.
2.
The host software must convert pulses to any other unit of measure, i.e. Gallons,
quarts, liters, pounds, therms, etc.
3.
The site controller must time-out after a user-defined time between authorization
and first pulse, and time between pulses.
4.
Dispenser must be capable of being disabled if a user defined number (from I to 5)
fuel transactions show zero quantity dispensed (an indication of a faulty pulser).
5.
Pulser must be compatible with FuelForce system.
D. Island Data Entry Terminal
1.
The odometer reading is the first prompt, so that information is entered while it is
still fresh in driver’s mind.
2.
The screen must prompt for odometer reading, (vehicle or driver depending upon
what card is used), and hose number.
3.
The user must be prompted to correct only erroneous entries when a mistake is
made, not all entries.
4.
The default setting will be for the vehicle ID to be received through the use of a
magnetic stripe card. The Supervisor shall have the ability through the software to
allow any vehicle to also fuel utilizing a Vehicle ID # that is numeric and up to 10
characters long.
5.
The Driver number field must be numeric and up to 10 characters long.
6.
An alias feature must be available to allow entry of an alternative vehicle number
such as license number or a credit card number. This feature is for the convenience
of the driver. Transactions will be stored under the true vehicle number.
7.
An optional encrypted PIN code shall be an available feature for the Driver ID.
8.
A numeric (16-key) keypad must be provided including special keys for SPACE,
BACKSPACE, ADD PRODUCT, SUPERVISOR MENU, and MAINTENANCE
MENU.
9.
All data entry keys must be large and perform a single function.
10.
The keyboard must be a durable flat-faced keypad that is easy to clean.
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E.
F.
11.
Supervisor and maintenance menu keys must be hidden and password protected.
12.
A menu driven maintenance program must be provided for diagnostics,
configuration, and testing.
13.
Diagnostics of the data entry terminal must be available through the maintenance
menu both at the terminal and remotely from the administrative office.
14.
The terminal must be weather resistant and durable, with necessary insulation to
operate at temperatures between -20 and 120 degrees F, and humidity range from
5% to 95% (non-condensing).
15.
The terminal must be configurable both at the site and from the administrative
office.
16.
Each terminal must control up to four hoses.
Site Controller
1.
Must be able to receive database updates from and download transaction files to
the FuelForce host PC at speeds of 33.6KB or higher.
2.
Fueling process must not be interrupted or slowed down during polling cycle.
3.
Must store a minimum of 50,000 vehicles, 50,000 persons, and 50,000 transactions
in non-volatile storage.
4.
Must contain a real-time clock that automatically adjusts for time zone, day light
savings time, leap year, and century rollover.
5.
Must date and time stamp all transactions and have a sequence number, which
shall provide database continuity.
6.
Must maintain database and transaction file in date/time sequence in storage even
during prolonged power failure.
7.
Must be able to communicate with TLS 350 and newer tank level sensing devices.
8.
Must have primary and system level power and telephone surge protection.
Host Controller
1.
The host processor must run PC based software that coordinates communication to
site controllers, administrates the database, and provides reporting capability, backups, archiving, and file transfers to other systems.
2.
Must run on IBM compatible Pentium Ill or later 600 MHz PC with at least 128 MB
of RAM.
3.
Must provide database maintenance functions.
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4.
Must upload transactions from all sites and download data base changes to each
site controller on demand or on a user-defined schedule.
5.
Must utilize public switched telephone network.
6.
Must provide on-line storage for up to 50,000 transactions.
G. System Software
1.
The system must be compatible with Windows/98, Windows/2000, Windows/NT,
Windows/XP, Windows Vista, and be capable of being installed on a network
server. Modem shall be “Multitech” Multimodem ZDX.
2.
The system must support standard networks such as Novell, Windows/NT.
3.
If loaded on a network server the program must run independent of the workstation
operating system.
4.
The system manager must be able to schedule repetitive tasks to run unattended
or to provide scripts that can run reports or processes automatically.
5.
The system must have multi-tasking features, which allow the host controller to run
in background while running other programs run in the foreground.
H. User Interface
I.
J.
1.
The system must have a graphical user interface (GUI) with pull-down menus, popup screens, push buttons, and other common “point and click” features.
2.
A smart type-ahead capability that allows the system to anticipate names based on
letters entered. This minimizes typing when the words already exist in the
database.
3.
Pop-up lists must be provided for looking up possible values for fields that have
such a list.
On-line Help and Error Messages
1.
Error messages must be easy to read and interpret with suggested responses.
2.
Tool tips must be displayed to define what is in each field.
Database Software
1.
The host system database must contain all data elements required to perform the
functions that control fuel and run management reports.
2.
The database must be expandable to include client-requested information.
3.
The system must include a fully relational database for ease of incorporating data
from other systems.
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K.
L.
4.
The system must be capable of relating elements from other applications to the fuel
system database.
5.
The system must contain file import/export capability to receive data from other
systems and to send transaction data to other applications.
6.
The system must permit vehicles to be assigned to departments (ten-character
field) and grouped by class.
7.
Vehicle activation and deactivation must be performed centrally through the vehicle
database entry screen.
8.
An “add and carry” feature must be included for adding like vehicles and personnel
without duplicating common data.
9.
The personnel database must be maintained by simple file transfer to the host PC
from a customer provided system.
10.
Personnel additions and deactivation must be performed centrally through the
personnel database entry screen.
11.
Manual fuel transactions must be date and time stamped and must be checked for
meter reasonability.
12.
Password protected login security must protect the database from inadvertent or
unauthorized access at the departmental level.
Site Administration Software
1.
Polling software must provide scheduled unattended polling to all sites as well as
polling on demand for selected sites.
2.
The system must include a simple error-checking program for correcting bad meter
readings. The program must estimate a reasonable value to replace the erroneous
reading.
3.
The user must be able to selectively waive the requirement for entering a meter
reading for certain vehicles or credit cards.
Fueling Reports
1.
The system manager must be able to run standard reports and create customized
reports, preview these reports on screen at various resolutions and print or send
them to a file from the same query.
2.
Department Managers must be able to maintain data and view/print reports for their
own vehicles without being able to see data for other departments.
3.
A standard reporting “dialog box” must be provided allowing the user to select
personnel, vehicles, date ranges, sites, and other filters for reporting without
changing the report format.
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4.
Reports must be viewed and/or printed in summary and in detail.
5.
Multiple audit trails must be included to ensure all transactions are reporting only
one time to billing, Fleet Management, and other systems.
6.
Fuel issues reports must be provided by vehicle, by site, by fuel card or by person.
Exception reports must be provided based on high or low miles (hours) per gallon.
7.
Tank level reconciliation reports must be provided showing the variance between
actual and calculated levels.
8.
Reports that calculate mileage must adjust for meter changes.
2.10 AUTOMATIC SHUTOFF DEVICE FOR TANK FILL NOZZLE OF FUEL TANKS
A.
The tank shall be equipped with an automatic shutoff device capable of stopping transfer
of fuel to the tank when the fluid level in the tank reaches a preset level. The device
must he capable of stopping fuel flow under delivery conditions of 50 gpm at 100 psi;
devices that only limit flow are not acceptable. The device must be set to close when the
liquid level in the tank reaches 90% of the tank capacity.
B.
The automatic shutoff device shall be the F-30 valve as manufactured by Clay & Bailey,
or approved equal.
2.11
TANK FITTINGS FOR FILLING AND VAPOR RECOVERY
A.
The tank shall be equipped with the appropriate cam-lock adaptors to allow leak-tight,
vapor-tight connection from the fuel delivery truck to the tank fill port. The adaptor shall
be securely fastened to the automatic shutoff device installed in the fill port. The adaptor
shall be furnished with a locking cap that, when installed, will make a vapor-tight seal on
the fill port.
B.
The cam-lock adaptors and caps shall be designed for use with flammable and
combustible liquid dispensing systems and shall be as manufactured by Morrison Bros.,
or approved equal.
2.12 TANK VENTS
A.
Normal Vents. Each compartment of the primary tank shall be equipped with a normal
venting device sized in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 30 and UFC. The
venting device shall be installed so that it exhausts upward at an elevation no less than
12 feet above the ground. Normal vents for diesel tanks may be of the free flow type.
B.
Emergency Vents. The secondary containment tank and each compartment of the
primary tank shall be equipped with an emergency vent sized in accordance with NFPA
30 and UFC. The venting devices shall he capable of relieving the maximum required
flow rate in accordance with UFC requirements.
2.13 GAGING
A.
The tank shall be equipped with a float actuated level gage capable of indicating the
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approximate fluid level in the tank.
B.
2.14
The tank shall be furnished with a gage stick graduated in increments no larger than
1/4”. The gage stick shall be suitable for use with flammable and combustible liquids and
shall be sized to provide a minimum of 2 feet of exposed stick when the stick is
completely inserted into a tank nozzle. The gage stick shall be accompanied by a gage
chart, graduated in increments of 1/4” or less, that specifies the quantity of fluid in the
tank at each interval.
MONITOR PORT
A.
The tank shall be equipped with a monitor port that may be utilized for the detection of
leaks from the primary tank into the secondary containment tank. The monitor port shall
be a minimum of 2” steel pipe rigidly attached to the tank and suitable for manual or
automatic electronic monitoring.
B.
The monitor port shall be furnished with a lockable cap and shall be marked to clearly
indicate that it is not a fill port.
2.15
A.
ACCESS STAIRS
If the tank fill adaptor is located higher than 36” above the ground surface or located on
top of the tank more than 18” from the side of the tank then an access platform shall be
provided that meets the following minimum requirements:
1.
2.
The access platform shall provide a working surface not smaller than 24 inches in
width and 20 inches in length.
The access platform work surface shall be not more than 36” below the top of the
tank. The design of the steps and platform shall conform with all applicable
requirements of OSHA and CAL/OSHA.
2.16 TANK SIGNAGE
A.
Each fueling site shall be provided with warning signs prominently posted at or near the
dispensing area. The signs shall generally be of red letters on a white background. The
signs shall indicate the following:
B.
“EMERGENCY FUEL PUMP SHUTOFF” shall be prominently posted over the shutoff
switch. If the sign is not visible from the dispenser, additional signs and arrows shall be
used to clearly identify the location of the pump shutoff switch (2” high, 1/4” stroke).
C. “NO SMOKING- STOP ENGINE” (3” high, 1/2” stroke letters).
D. “NO OPEN FLAME WITHIN 25 FEET” (3” high, 1/2” stroke letters).
E.
“DANGER- FLAMMABLE LIQUID” (3” high, 1/2” stroke letters).
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F.
Each tank shall be provided with signs affixed to the tank exterior in a visible location.
The signs shall generally be of red letters on a white background with minimum size as
stated. The signs shall indicate the following:
G. “NO SMOKING” on all approachable sides (3” high, 1/2” stroke).
H. “FLAMMABLE LIQUID” on all approachable sides (3” high, 1/2” stroke).
I.
“SIMULTANEOUS TANK FILLING AND FUEL DISPENSING IS PROHIBITED” near the
fill port (1” high, 3/16” stroke).
J.
Warning labels conforming to NFPA 704 Hazard Labeling System on all approachable
sides (12” square, NFPA standard style and colors),
K.
Each tank shall also be provided with a label indicating its empty lifting weight (1” high,
3/16” stroke)
L.
For tanks used for fuel dispensing, each compartment shall be provided with labels
affixed to the tank exterior indicating the following information:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
2.17
“xxxx Gallons” where “xxxx” is the actual compartment capacity
“Caution: This tank to contain only petroleum products” at the fill port
‘‘DIESEL” at the fill port (1’’ high, 3/16” stroke, red letters on white) or gasoline as
applies
“DIESEL” on the dispenser (3/4” high 1/8” stroke, red letters on white)
“Fill” at the fill port
“Vent” at the vent riser
“Emergency Vent” at the emergency vent fitting
“Monitor Tube” or “Test Well” at the monitor tube
BOLLARDS
A.
When shown on the contract drawings each tank installation shall include bollards
around the tank.
B.
When required, bollards shall be constructed of a minimum of 4” Schedule 40 steel pipe
and filled with concrete. Bollards shall be installed as follows:
1.
2.
3.
set in concrete in holes a minimum of 15” diameter and 42” deep
set a minimum of 3 feet below grade - set a minimum of 3 feet above grade
set a minimum of 5 feet from the tank - spaced not more than 4 feet on center.
2.18 TANK LOCATION
A.
The tank(s) shall he provided with minimum setback and clearances in accordance with
Uniform Fire Code Table 79.503F.
2.19 CONCRETE FOUNDATION SLABS
A.
Reinforced concrete foundations shall be designed by the tank manufacturer to limit the
soil bearing pressure to no more than 1000 psf. Complete design calculations for the
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foundation stamped by a professional civil or structural engineer licensed to practice in
the State of California shall be included with the tank submittal. Concrete and reinforcing
steel shall conform to the specifications of the designing engineer.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1 QUALITY
A.
3.2
In order to establish minimum standards of fabrication and welding quality the tank(s),
their protection systems, and their insulation systems shall be produced only by a
manufacturer that possesses a current Certificate of Authorization for fabricated steel
vessels from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. A tank vault structure that
is manufactured on the job site shall not be utilized unless the manufacturer’s listing for
the entire protected tank assembly includes on-site inspection and certification of each
tank by the nationally recognized laboratory issuing the listing.
SUBMITTALS
A.
The contractor shall provide three (3) sets of submittals including manufacturer’s product
data sheets, installation instructions, certificates of compliance with testing requirements,
engineering data, and equipment specifications.
B.
The contractor will be responsible to obtain the necessary building permits and fire
department permits.
3.3
A.
PROTECTED FUEL STORAGE TANK
Contractor shall provide above ground one 1000 gallon steel fuel storage tank, 500
gallon gasoline and 500 gallon diesel, as specified in Section 2 above in the quantity,
size and arrangement as shown on the drawings. Included with the delivery of each tank
shall be the manufacturer’s certification of listing and compliance with NFPA 30 and the
UFC. The completed installation shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 30, the
UFC and the conditions of approval stated on the permits. The tank shall carry a label
from a nationally recognized independent test laboratory showing approval for UFC
Standard A-lI-F-I (formerly known as UFC Standard 79-7) and shall state that the fire,
hose stream, ballistics and impact tests were all performed on a single fully-assembled
test tank.
3.4 TANK FOUNDATION AND BOLLARDS
A.
The storage tank system(s) shall be installed on a reinforced concrete slab(s) and
anchored for seismic loads in accordance with the Uniform Building Code. All concrete
work shall conform to the requirements of ACI 301 and ACl 318.
B.
When shown on the contract drawings, the contractor shall install bollards as specified in
Section 2.16 and as shown on the drawings.
3.5 EQUIPMENT
A.
Portable fire extinguishers of the size and quantity designated by the county fire chief or
the permit office shall be provided at the locations shown on the approved plans.
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B.
The tank(s) shall be installed with the equipment packages specified and shown on the
drawings. The completed installation shall be ready to accept fuel delivery and begin
dispensing operations. Installation shall include all necessary electrical services and
connections that shall meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code for
flammable and combustible liquid handling systems. Equipment packages specified and
shown on the drawings shall include each of the following items for the gasoline and the
diesel fuel systems:
1. FUEL DISPENSING SYSTEMS
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
Fuel pump, hose, nozzle swivel, and hose nozzle (diesel)
Suction tube for fuel pump
Filter adaptor and filter element for diesel
Hose retractor with support post
Automatic shutoff device on fill port
Spill containment pan on fill port
Tank fittings for fill port including cap
Normal vent with riser for primary tank
Primary tank emergency vent valve
Tank level gage, gage stick and gage chart
Monitor port with lockable cap
Tank signage
All necessary piping, tubing, fittings, and brackets required to complete the
installation of all specified equipment. Any unused tank openings shall be
sealed with a Schedule 40 steel pipe cap.
2. DIESEL ENGINE SUPPLY SYSTEMS
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Tank fittings for suction port including suction tube and foot valve
Tank fittings for fuel return line
Tank fittings for fill port including cap
Normal vent with riser for primary tank
Primary tank emergency vent valve
Tank level gage, gage stick and gage chart
Monitor port with lockable cap
Tank signage
All necessary piping, tubing, fittings, and brackets required to complete the
installation of all specified equipment. Any unused tank openings shall be
sealed with a Schedule 40 steel pipe cap.
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