Cambridge Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting
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The document outlines management requirements for storage tanks greater than 10,000 gallons, detailing the applicable federal, state, and industry standards. It emphasizes compliance with NFPA, UL codes, and SPCC regulations while providing necessary forms and guidelines for new installations and inspections. The document also highlights common compliance issues observed during tank integrity assessments.
Cambridge Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting
- 2. Storage Tank Management Requirements Emphasis on Greater Than 10,000- Gallons April 7, 2021 David P. Horowitz, PE, CSP Tighe & Bond 413.572.3211 (office) 413.250.2487 (cell) @dphorowitz [email protected]
- 3. Storage Tank Management Requirements Thanks to: H. Jacob Nunnemacher Office of the State Fire Marshal Commonwealth of Massachusetts Gary M. Roberts, API 653 Inspector Joseph A. Macknight, STI Inspector Tighe & Bond
- 4. Agenda - Storage Tank Flow Chart Aboveground 40 CFR 112 (SPCC) Codes & Standards Industry Standard Tank Testing Federal, State, NFPA, UL
- 5. Applicable Code - NFPA ■ “… reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training and education” ■ National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code – NFPA 30A: Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages – NFPA 31: Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment
- 6. Applicable Code - UL ■ … an independent, not-for-profit product-safety testing and certification organization. ■ Underwriters Laboratory Inc. (UL) – UL 80: Standard for Steel Tanks for Oil-Burner Fuel – UL 142: Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids – UL 2085: Standard for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids – UL 1316: Standard for Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Underground Storage Tanks for Petroleum Products
- 7. SPCC Regulations 101 ■ 40 CFR 112 – SPCC – Federal Regulation – Oil – 1,320 gallons – Aboveground
- 8. Integrity Testing – Industry Standards ■ API 653 – Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration and Reconstruction ■ API 575 – Inspection of Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Tanks ■ API 570 – Piping Inspection Code ■ ASME B31.3 – Process Piping ■ ASME 31.4 – Liquid Transportation Systems for Hydrocarbons, Liquid Petroleum Gas, Anhydrous Ammonia and Alcohols ■ STI SP001 – Standard for the Inspection of Aboveground Storage Tanks ■ UL 142 – Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
- 9. Applicable federal, state …… ■ 40 CFR 112 – SPCC ■ 40 CFR 261 – Hazardous Waste ■ 40 CFR 279 – Used Oil ■ 40 CFR 372 - EPCRA ■ NFPA 30/30A – Flammable & Combustible Liquids ■ NFPA 31 – Oil-Burning Equipment ■ UL 80 ■ UL 142 ■ UL 2085 ■ UL 1316 – Tank Construction ■ State – 502 CMR 5.0 ■ Local SP001 ISSUED SEPTEMBER 2011 5th EDITION
- 10. 502 CMR 5.0
- 11. 502 CMR 5.0
- 13. 502 CMR 5.0 Tank Owner Tanks Permit Expiration Alnylam 6 11/18/24 Analog Devices Decommissioned …… Harvard 1 9/24/24 Kendall Green Energy 3 9/26/21 MIT 3 10/28/25 Novartis 1 6/12/21
- 14. 502 CMR 5.0 – Important Forms ■ FP-101 Application for Construction and Installation ■ AST Declaration of the Approved Standard ■ AST 101A Approved Standard Declaration Form ■ FP-111 AST Content Descriptions & Categories ■ AST Use Permit Renewal Form
- 15. 502 CMR 5.0 – What You Need ■ New aboveground storage tank permits – all new construction – new installations of ASTs (including relocated tanks and installation of used tanks). ■ Applications must include: – Completed application for installation or construction – Plot plan reviewed by a MA professional engineer – Foundation plan reviewed by a MA professional engineer – Dike plan reviewed by a MA professional engineer – Mechanical tank drawings reviewed by a MA professional engineer
- 16. 502 CMR 5.0 – What You Need ■ Applications must include: – Fire safety analysis reviewed by a MA professional engineer. The analysis is only for flammable gases, or where required by the State Fire Marshal. – You need a detailed inspection investigation and suitability assessment report for used tanks. A professional Massachusetts engineer must review the report. – Copy of manufacturer's Data Report for Pressure Vessels (if applicable) – Copy of the land license (MGL C 148 s.13) if applicable
- 17. 502 CMR 5.0 – What You Need ■ Applications must include: – Copy of the current registration for the property (MGL C 148 s.13) if applicable – Identification and declaration of approved standard. This is used for the inspection and maintenance of the tank – Fee – Submit three sets of the application and attachments.
- 18. 502 CMR 5.0 – Important Forms ■ FP-101 Application for Construction and Installation ■ AST Declaration of the Approved Standard ■ AST 101A Approved Standard Declaration Form ■ FP-111 AST Content Descriptions & Categories ■ AST Use Permit Renewal Form
- 19. 502 CMR 5.0 – Important Forms ■ AST Declaration of the Approved Standard – Due in August 2019 – Declared an inspection standard ■ AST 101A Approved Standard Declaration Form ■ FP-111 AST Content Descriptions & Categories – Previously approved descriptions and categories ■ AST Use Permit Renewal Form – 5 Year renewal cycle (2016 start) – Approximately 45 days in advance of permit renewal
- 21. SP001 – AST Categories
- 22. SP001 – Inspection Schedule
- 23. ASTs
- 24. Normal Venting
- 26. Spill Containers
- 32. Ideal Installation – Generator Tank
- 33. Ideal Installation – Generator Tank
- 34. Ideal Installation – Tank Installation
- 35. Observation Results FINDINGS ■ 200+ Tanks observed for tank integrity ■ Two* with >75% wall thickness losses – Compared to existing standards ■ Most with regulatory, code compliance, operational issues – Vent heights & vent configuration/operation – No overfill protection / Level detection devices – Not UL 142 standard construction – No spill prevention devices – Improper protection from vehicular impact ■ Some with evident corrosion – Interior of double wall – External
- 36. QUESTIONS? Aboveground 40 CFR 112 (SPCC) Codes & Standards Industry Standard Tank Testing Federal, State, NFPA, UL
- 37. Thank You!