[Adopted 6-15-1994 by Ord. No. 34/94]
Section 5:18-3.28 of the Uniform Fire Code is
amended to include the following reference: BOCA Fire Prevention Code
1993 F-3208.11 Abandonment of Storage Tank Systems.
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F-3208.11 Abandonment of Storage Tank
Systems: A permit shall be required to remove, abandon, place
temporarily out of service or otherwise dispose of any flammable or
combustible liquid storage tank and piping.
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F-3208.11.1 Secured Openings: Tanks
temporarily out of service shall have the fill line, gauge opening
and pump connection secured against tampering. Vent lines shall remain
open and be maintained in accordance with the requirements of this
chapter for vent lines.
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F-3208.11.2 Safeguard: Any tank
not utilized for a period of 90 days shall be properly safeguarded
or removed in an approved manner.
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F-3208.11.3 Removal: Any tank abandoned
for a period of one year or determined to be leaking shall be removed
from the premises in an approved manner and the site restored in an
approved manner. Where the Code Official determines that the removal
of the tank and piping is not necessary, the tank and piping shall
be abandoned in place by the following method:
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1.
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All flammable or combustible liquids from the
tank and all connecting lines shall be removed.
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2.
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The suction, inlet, gauge and vent lines shall
be disconnected.
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3.
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The tank shall be completely filled with an
inert solid material, and the remaining underground piping shall be
capped.
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4.
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A record of tank size, location, date of abandonment
and method utilized for placing the abandoned tank in a safe condition
shall be kept.
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F-3208.11.4 Return to Service: Tanks
which are to be reinstalled for flammable or combustible liquid service
shall comply with all of the provisions of this chapter. Tanks which
are to be returned to service shall be tested in an approved manner.
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