Facilities with aboveground storage tanks asts holding oils of any kind may be subject to u s.
Above ground fuel tanks regulations california.
The outer or exterior tank protects the inner tank from sun rain and punctures.
Double walled tanks are preferable to single wall tanks.
If your company or business has an above ground fuel tank or is considering installing one here are some requirements you ll need to consider.
The spcc regulation does not specifically use the term ast but rather includes asts under the term bulk storage container.
B all tanks over 1 200 gallon capacity shall be installed on foundations in such a manner as to permit expansion and contraction.
The aboveground storage tank program was launched to support the california aboveground petroleum storage act apsa assembly bill 1130.
Operated by the same business and if the total capacity of the tank s owned by each business is less than 1 320 gallons but the aggregate total for all tanks operated by the same operator at this single location exceeds 1 320 gallons is each business subject to apsa.
California enacted the aboveground petroleum storage act apsa to regulate aboveground storage tanks asts used for storing crude oil and petroleum products in liquid form.
For tanks above ground the main danger is explosion and the rules are a bit more specific.
Please visit the office of state fire marshal s website for additional information.
Aboveground tanks aboveground storage tank program effective january 1 2008 the certified unified program agencies cupas are vested with the responsibility and authority to implement the aboveground petroleum storage act apsa.
Requires listing and labeling for tank service.
Bunkered tanks are considered asts under 40 cfr 112.
Cupa is vested with the responsibility and authority to implement the apsa.
When approved aboveground tanks used for outside aboveground storage of motor fuels classified as class i ii or iii a liquids shall be in accordance with chapter 34 flammable and combustible liquids chapter and as provided by section 2206 2 3.
They must be located at least 40 feet away from any buildings and have no combustible materials anywhere nearby.
Tanks should have stickers that read flammable keep fire and flame away.
Tanks exceeding 1 200 gallon capacity shall be so installed that the bottom outside surface of the tank is at least 12 inches above ground level.
They also must be registered with the proper authorities.
Epa s spill prevention control and countermeasure spcc regulation 40 cfr part 112.
