Multiquip MQP30GM, MQP20IZ Fuel Storage Regulations, Environmental Protection, Fire Protection

MECHANICAL INSTALLATION — FUEL SYSTEM

Fuel Storage Regulations

Use extreme care when using, transporting, and storing fuel. Every measure should be taken to protect personnel and the environment from the dangers of fuel. Fuel supply tank design and installation in North America is controlled by regulations that are generally written for fire protection and environmental protection. It is very important to adopt safe methods of storing fuel and to meet all applicable codes and laws.

Fuel leaks and spills can cause environmental contamination. Make sure the area surrounding the fuel tanks and lines will prevent fuel from entering soil, sewers, and water.

Environmental Protection

Environmental protection regulations exist at both federal and state levels. Different sets of regulations apply to underground versus above-ground fuel storage tanks. These regulations cover design and construction standards, registration, tank testing, leak detection, closure requirements, preparation of spill prevention plans and provisions for financial responsibility and trust fund coverage.

OSHA Standards for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, exempts above ground installations made in accordance with NFPA 37. Exemption status from state regulation must be verified before installation.

Fire Protection

Fire protection regulations adopt by reference one or more of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. These standards cover the maximum amount of fuel that can be stored inside buildings, fuel piping systems, the design and construction of fuel tanks, fuel tank locations, drainage provisions, etc. Local fire marshals may have more restrictive requirements or interpretations of requirements than national standards.

Even when an installation is exempt from regulation, it should be recognized that cleanup expenses may be very costly for even small amounts of fuel spillage from leaks, overfilling, etc. The trend in diesel fuel storage for on- site gensets, both indoors and outdoors, has been towards Underwriter Laboratories Listed above ground dual-wall subbase tanks with leak detection.

Additional references include:

zUL 142, Steel Above-ground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids — This safety standard covers design, construction, and testing requirements for third-party certification.

zUniform Fire Code, Western Fire Chiefs Association and International Conference of Building Officials — This standard covers piping, valves, fittings, stationary storage tanks (above ground and underground; inside, under, and outside buildings), etc.

zAPI 1615, Installation of Underground Petroleum Product Storage Systems, American Petroleum Institute (API) — This standard covers pre- installation site analysis, material, and equipment requirements, removal and disposal of used storage systems, excavation, cathodic protection, detection of releases, piping, backfilling and vapor recovery.

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