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connected into one outlet pipe. The outlet pipe shall be at
least one pipe size larger than the largest individual vent pipe
connected thereto. In no case shall the point of connection
between vent lines be lower than the top of any fill pipe
opening. The lower end of a vent pipe shall enter the tank
through the top and shall not extend into the tank more than
two and fifty-four hundredths centimeters (2.54cm).
f.
Fill and discharge lines for Class I, II and III liquids, where practical,
shall enter tanks only through the top and shall be graded toward
the tank.
g. The fill-pipe opening shall be located outside of a building. For
flammable and combustible liquid storage, the fill-pipe opening
shall not be less than one and a half meters (1.5 m) from any door
or cellar opening. The fill-pipe for filling by tank car or tank truck
shall not be larger than ten centimeters (10 cm) in nominal inside
diameter and shall not be constricted. Fill-pipe opening shall be
identified by a definite color scheme or other means.
h. Gauge openings, if independent of fill-pipe, shall be provided with
a liquid-tight cap or cover. If inside a building, each opening shall
be protected against liquid overflow and possible vapor release by
means of a spring loaded check valve or other approved device.
i. Tanks used for storage of flammable or combustible liquids shall not
be installed inside buildings except in industrial establishments,
processing plants and service stations.
j. The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in aboveground
tanks outside of buildings shall be restricted within the limits
established by law or zoning ordinances.
k. Tank Loading and Unloading Facilities
In the loading and unloading of flammable and combustible
liquids, the following requirements shall be complied:
i.
Noncombustible materials shall be used for the construction of
loading racks facilities.
ii. Tank car loading or unloading facilities shall have a distance of
at least seven and six tenths (7.6 m) for Class I liquids and at
least four and six tenths meter (4.6 m) for Class II and Class III
liquids, measured from the nearest fill spout or (liquid or vapor)
transfer connection.
Buildings for pumps or shelters for
personnel may be a part of the facility.
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