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ii. Used or accumulated residues of flammable or combustible
liquids shall not be dumped on the ground, into sewers,
drainage ditches or storm drains, but shall be stored in tanks or
tight drums outside of any building until removed from the
premises.
iii. In buildings, rooms or other confined spaces in which
flammable or combustible liquids are stored, no combustible
waste materials shall be allowed to accumulate.
m. Electrical Equipment
All wirings and electrical equipment located within seven and one
half meters (7.5 m) of any portion of the loading rack facility shall
be designed, operated and installed in accordance with the latest
edition of the Philippine Electrical Code.
n. Testing
All tanks, whether shop-built or field erected, shall be tested. All
piping, before being covered, enclosed, or placed in use, shall be
hydrostatically tested to 150% of the maximum anticipated
pressure of the system, or pneumatically tested to 110% of the
maximum anticipated pressure of the system but not less than 5 psi
(34.5 kpa) gauge at the highest point of the system. This test shall
be maintained for a sufficient time to complete visual inspection of
all joints and connections, but for at least 10 minutes. A certificate
of testing shall be submitted to the City or Municipal Fire Marshal
having jurisdiction.
o. Abandonment of Tanks
i.
Any tank not used for a period of ninety (90) days, shall be
properly safeguarded or removed in a manner approved by
the City or Municipal Fire Marshal having jurisdiction.
ii. Tanks "temporarily out of service" shall have fill line, gauge
opening and pump connection secured against tampering.
Vent lines shall remain open and maintained in accordance
with the requirements of this Rule for vent lines.
iii. Any aboveground tank, which has been abandoned for a
period of one (1) year, shall be removed from the property in a
manner approved by the City or Municipal Fire Marshal having
jurisdiction.
iv. Any underground tank, which has been abandoned for a
period of one (1) year, shall be removed from the ground and
the hole properly filled.
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