33 56 00 FUEL-STORAGE TANKS

.01 Underground/Aboveground Storage Tank Design

1. EHS shall be contacted to provide guidance in the planning and design of facilities that include any new aboveground or underground storage tanks or modification/replacements of any existing tanks.  This includes tanks that are used for petroleum products and other oils as well as those used for other hazardous materials (i.e., caustic soda).  Site-specific requirements will be provided by EHS.
2. All new fuel storage tanks shall be aboveground, unless specifically reviewed and approved by EHS.
3. All new tanks shall have a Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC)Plan or a Preparedness, Prevention and Contingency (PPC) Plan prepared under the direction of EHS.
4. Provide a copy of equipment, materials and installation details submittals to EHS in timely manner for review prior to installation.
5. All tank installations shall provide complete startup and training services coordinated and scheduled well in advance with Owner’s representative(s) to attend.  Obtain certification that startup and training was completed with Owner’s representative signature(s) and submit completed certification of training to Project Manager.

.02 Aboveground Storage Tanks

1. Provide aboveground storage tank installations in accordance with   current EPA, DEP, Department of Labor and Industry Flammable and Combustible Liquids Section (or Philadelphia or Allegheny County, where they take precedence), township/borough requirements (where applicable), NFPA, and EHS requirements.
2. Contractor shall be required to provide the University with necessary Department of Labor and Industry Fire Safety Permit and DEP Storage Tank Registration, where applicable.
3. All new aboveground stage tanks shall meet the appropriate UL standard.
4. Tanks shall be set on a concrete pad to prevent the settling of the tank.  The pad shall be in accordance with the tank manufacturer’s recommendations.
5. All aboveground storage tanks shall have secondary containment, fill drop tube, spill prevention, overfill prevention, and mechanical leak detection (electronic monitoring/alarming not required). 
6. Any work on DEP regulated aboveground storage tanks shall be performed by DEP certified tank installer/inspector. 
7. “No Smoking” and “Stop Motor” signs shall be posted in all fuel dispensing areas, and a “No Smoking” sign shall be displayed on the tank.  Fuel pumps and aboveground storage tanks shall be protected from vehicles with bollards.  If the tank is to be located in a trafficked area, bollards shall be installed around the tank.
1. Bollards shall be 6” diameter standard strength steel pipes filled with concrete, with rust inhibiting coating on entire exterior surface.  Bollards shall be securely at least 3 feet into the ground, 4 feet high, 4 feet apart, set at least 2 feet from the shell of the tank.  If the tank is located in a grassed area away from travel lanes, bollards shall not be required.
8. Contents of the tank shall be identified on the tank exterior, and all ports, vents, etc. shall be labeled.
9. Piping (single wall) shall be run completely exposed to allow for complete visual inspection.  Otherwise if piping must be enclosed, it shall be double-wall with interstitial piping space draining back to a sump monitored by an automatic leak detection system.

.03 Underground Storage Tanks

1. Provide underground storage tank installations in accordance with   current EPA, DEP, Department of Labor and Industry Flammable and Combustible Liquids Section (or Philadelphia or Allegheny County, where they take precedence), township/borough requirements (where applicable), NFPA, and EHS requirements.
2. Contractor shall be required to provide the University with necessary Department of Labor and Industry Fire Safety Permit and DEP Storage Tank Registration, where applicable.
3. All new underground storage tanks shall meet the appropriate UL standard.
4. All underground storage tanks shall have secondary containment, fill drop tube, spill prevention, overfill prevention, and automatic electronic leak detection.  Provide audible and visual alarms annunciated in a normally occupied space.
5. All work on DEP regulated underground storage tanks shall be performed by DEP certified tank installer/inspector.
6. “No Smoking” and “Stop Motor” signs shall be posted in all fuel dispensing areas, and a “No Smoking” sign shall be displayed on the tank.  Fuel dispensers and pumps shall be protected from vehicles with bollards.
1. Bollards shall be 6” diameter standard strength steel pipes filled with concrete, with rust inhibiting coating on entire exterior surface.  Bollards shall be securely at least 3 feet into the ground, 4 feet high, 4 feet apart, set at least 2 feet from the fuel dispenser or pump.
7. Contents of the tank shall be identified on the tank fill pipe and all ports, vents, etc. shall be labeled.
8. Piping shall be double-walled suction piping.  Interstitial space shall drain to a sump monitored by the automatic leak detection system.  Piping shall not be under positive pressure.