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Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › UNDERGROUND STORAGE › Section 14a.21 - Location

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A flammable or combustible liquid storage tank may be
						located outside underground, if such installation meets §§
											14a.21-14a.26 (relating to underground
						storage). The tank shall be so located with respect to existing building
						foundations and supports that the loads carried by the supports are not
						transmitted to the tank. The distances from any part of a tank storing class I
						liquids to the nearest wall of any basement, pit or cellar shall be not less
						than 1 foot, and from the line of any adjoining property not less than 3 feet.
						The distance from any part of a tank storing class II or class III liquids to
						the nearest wall of any basement, pit or cellar, and from the line of any
						adjoining property shall be not less than 1 foot. When tank excavations are
						lower than wall or column footings, the edge of the ditch shall be outside a
						slope of one horizontal to one vertical from the edge of such footing. No tank
						shall be placed within the legal right-of-way limits of any highway, or any
						highway under the jurisdiction of DOT, nor within 200 feet of an underground
						mine opening.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.141 (relating to scope and
						  application); 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.151 (relating to scope and
						  application); and 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.161 (relating to general
						  provisions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › UNDERGROUND STORAGE › Section 14a.22 - Depth and cover

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Excavation for underground storage tanks shall be made
						with due care to avoid undermining of foundations of existing structures.
						Underground tanks shall be set on a firm foundation, at least 2 feet apart, and
						surrounded with noncorrosive, uniform, inert materials such as soft earth or
						sand well tamped in place. Tanks shall be covered with a minimum of 2 feet of
						earth, or shall be covered with not less than 1 foot of earth on top of which
						shall be placed a slab of reinforced concrete not less than 4 inches thick.
						When underground tanks are or are likely to be subjected to traffic, they shall
						be protected against damage from vehicles passing over them by at least 3 feet
						of earth cover, or 18 inches of well tamped earth, plus 6 inches of reinforced
						concrete or 8 inches of asphaltic concrete. When asphaltic or reinforced
						concrete paving is used as part of the protection it shall extend at least 1
						foot horizontally beyond the outline of the tank in all
						directions.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.21 (relating to location); 34
						  Pa. Code §
													14a.141 (relating to scope and
						  application); 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.151 (relating to scope and
						  application); and 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.161 (relating to general
						  provisions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › UNDERGROUND STORAGE › Section 14a.23 - Anchorage

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If a tank is located in an area that may be subjected to
						flooding, installation shall be in accordance with §§
											14a.211-14a.217 (relating to protection of
						tanks in flood areas).
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.21 (relating to location); 34
						  Pa. Code §
													14a.141 (relating to scope and
						  application); 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.151 (relating to scope and
						  application); and 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.161 (relating to general
						  provisions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › UNDERGROUND STORAGE › Section 14a.24 - Design, construction and protection of tanks

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(a)
General.
Underground
					 tanks shall be designed and constructed to safely withstand the service to
					 which they are subjected. Tanks shall not contain petroleum products containing
					 mixtures of a non-petroleum nature without evidence of compatibility. This
					 shall include ethanol or methanol blends.
(b)
Materials.
Tanks shall
					 be built of steel except as provided in this subsection. Tanks may be built of
					 materials other than steel for installation underground or if required by the
					 properties of the liquid stored. Tanks built of materials other than steel
					 shall be designed to specifications embodying principles recognized as good
					 engineering design for the material used. Unlined concrete tanks may be used
					 for storing flammable or combustible liquids having a gravity of 40 API or
					 heavier. Concrete tanks with special lining may be used for other services if
					 the design is in accordance with sound engineering practice. Tanks may have
					 combustible or noncombustible linings. Special engineering consideration is
					 required if the specific gravity of the liquid to be stored exceeds that of
					 water or if the tanks are designed to contain flammable or combustible liquids
					 at a liquid temperature below 0°F.
(c)
Fabrication.
Underground
					 tank construction shall be in accordance with the following publications:
(1) Underwriters' Laboratories, Incorporated,
					 Standard No. 58-1976,
Specifications for Underground Tanks for
					 Flammable and Combustible Liquids,
sets forth the minimum requirements
					 for construction of steel underground tanks.
(2) Underwriters' Laboratories, Incorporated,
					 Standard No. 1316-83T,
Specifications for Glass-Fiber Reinforced
					 Plastic Underground Storage Tanks for Petroleum Products,
sets forth
					 the minimum requirements for construction of nonmetallic underground
					 tanks.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › UNDERGROUND STORAGE › Section 14a.24a - Tank openings and vents for underground tanks

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(a) Connections for all tank openings shall
					 be liquid tight.
(b) Openings for
					 manual gaging, if independent of the fill pipe, shall be provided with a
					 liquid-tight cap or cover. Covers shall be kept closed when not gaging. If
					 inside a building, each such opening shall be protected against liquid overflow
					 and possible vapor release by means of a spring loaded check valve or other
					 approved device.
(c) Fill and
					 discharge lines shall enter tanks only through the top. Fill lines shall be
					 sloped toward the tank.
(d) For
					 class IB and class IC liquids other than crude oils, gasolines, and asphalts,
					 the fill pipe shall be so designed and installed as to minimize the possibility
					 of generating static electricity by terminating within six inches of the bottom
					 of the tank.
(e) Filling and
					 emptying and vapor recovery connections for class I, class II, or class III
					 liquids which are made and broken shall be located outside of buildings at a
					 location free from any source of ignition and not less than five feet away from
					 any building opening. Such connections shall be closed and liquid-tight when
					 not in use and shall be properly identified.
(f) Tank openings provided for purposes of
					 vapor recovery shall be protected against possible vapor release by means of a
					 spring-loaded check valve or dry-break connection or other approved device
					 unless the opening is pipe-connected to a vapor processing system. Openings
					 designed for combined fill and vapor recovery shall also be protected against
					 vapor release unless connection of the liquid delivery line to the fill pipe
					 simultaneously connects the vapor recovery line. All connections shall be
					 vapor-tight.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › UNDERGROUND STORAGE › Section 14a.27 - Leaking underground tanks

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An underground tank found to be leaking shall be removed
						or abandoned in place under §
											14a.222 (relating to underground
						tanks); or may be repaired in a manner specifically approved by the fire
						marshal.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.221 (relating to tanks
						  temporarily out of service).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › INSIDE BUILDING STORAGE › Section 14a.31 - Scope

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The provisions of §§
											14a.31-14a.38 (relating to inside
						building storage) apply to unenclosed tanks and tanks enclosed in unfilled
						vaults within buildings. When tanks are placed in filled enclosures, they shall
						meet the provisions of this chapter for underground tanks.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.161 (relating to general
						  provisions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › INSIDE BUILDING STORAGE › Section 14a.32 - Class I liquids

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Tanks for storage of class I liquids shall not be
						installed inside buildings except as set forth in §
											14a.141 and §
											14a.151 (relating to commercial
						and industrial establishments and processing plants).
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.31 (relating to scope); and 34
						  Pa. Code §
													14a.161 (relating to general
						  provisions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › INSIDE BUILDING STORAGE › Section 14a.33 - Class II and Class III liquids

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(a)
					 An unenclosed supply tank larger than 10 gallons shall be placed not less than
					 5 feet horizontally from any fire or flame either in or external to the
					 appliance being served by the tank.
(b) A supply tank located above the lowest
					 story, cellar or basement shall not exceed 60 gallons capacity, and the total
					 capacity of tanks so located shall not exceed 60 gallons.
(c) Except as set forth in subsection (d), a
					 supply tank shall not be larger than 660 gallons. Not more than one 660 gallon
					 tank or two tanks of aggregate capacity of 660 gallons or less shall be
					 connected to one oil-burning appliance, and the aggregate capacity of such
					 tanks installed in the lowest cellar or basement of a building shall not exceed
					 1,320 gallons. Such tanks may be installed outside aboveground adjacent to
					 buildings, provided the distance to the line of adjoining property is not less
					 than that required by §
											14a.1 (relating to relative
					 location to property) and tanks shall be suitably protected from physical
					 damage incident to outside use. Outside supply tanks may be equipped with an
					 approved manually operated dispensing device that takes suction through the top
					 of the tank for the purposes of dispensing fuel for use in supplemental heating
					 devices which use identical fuels as that stored in the supply tank. Domestic
					 use of beneath building tanks or of inside storage tanks or containers
					 (including drums) that exceed the requirements of §
											14a.44 (relating to manner and
					 limitation of storage) is prohibited.
(d) Tanks exceeding 660 gallons individual
					 capacity or 1,320 gallons aggregate capacity in an individual building or in a
					 section of a building separated by fire walls shall be installed in an
					 enclosure constructed in a manner approved by the fire marshal.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.31 (relating to scope); and 34
						  Pa. Code §
													14a.161 (relating to general
						  provisions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › INSIDE BUILDING STORAGE › Section 14a.33a - Tank openings other than vents for tanks inside buildings

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(a) The outlet of a vapor recovery line for
					 which connections are made and broken shall be located outside of buildings at
					 a location free from any source of ignition and not less than 5 feet away from
					 any building opening. Such connections shall be closed and tight when not in
					 use and shall be properly identified.
(b) Tank openings provided for purposes of
					 vapor recovery shall be protected against possible vapor release by means of a
					 spring-loaded check valve or drybreak connections, or other approved device,
					 unless the opening is pipe-connected to a vapor processing system. Openings
					 designed for combined fill and vapor recovery shall also be protected against
					 vapor release unless connection of the liquid delivery line to the fill pipe
					 simultaneously connects the vapor recovery line. All connections shall be
					 vapor-tight.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › INSIDE BUILDING STORAGE › Section 14a.33b - Fill- and return-piping

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(a) A
					 fill pipe shall terminate outside of a building at a point at least 2 feet from
					 any building opening at the same or lower level. A fill pipe shall terminate in
					 a manner designed to minimize spilling when the filling hose is disconnected.
					 Fill opening shall be equipped with a tight metal cover designed to discourage
					 tampering. Where a supply or storage tank has been removed from within a
					 building, it shall be the responsibility of the owner of the tank to insure
					 that the portion of the fill pipe system terminating outside the building is
					 also removed at the same time to preclude the accidental use of the fill pipe
					 which is no longer connected to the tank.
(b) A return line from a burner or pump to a
					 supply tank shall enter the top of the tank.
(c) Cross connections, except between two
					 supply tanks not exceeding 660 gallon aggregate capacity, permitting gravity
					 flow from one tank to another shall be prohibited.
(d) An auxiliary tank shall be filled by a
					 pump transferring the oil through continuous piping from the supply
					 tank.
(e) An auxiliary tank shall
					 be located at a level above the top of the supply tank from which it is
					 filled.
(f) An auxiliary tank shall
					 be provided with an overflow pipe draining to the supply tank and extending
					 into the top of the supply tank not more than one inch. This requirement shall
					 not apply to an auxiliary tank specifically listed for use without an overflow
					 pipe.
(g) An overflow pipe from an
					 auxiliary tank and a return line from a burner or pump shall have no valves or
					 obstructions.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › INSIDE BUILDING STORAGE › Section 14a.34 - Venting

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Tanks shall have vent openings and vent pipes of
						sufficient size to prevent abnormal pressure in the tank during filling. Vent
						pipes shall terminate outside of buildings, higher than the fill pipe opening,
						and above normal snow accumulation. All domestic fuel tank installations shall
						be equipped with a signal alarm to prevent overflow. Where tanks are filled by
						the use of a pump through tight connection, a vent pipe not less in size than
						the discharge of the pump shall be used. Under no circumstances shall the vent
						pipe diameter be less than 1¼ inches nominal inside
						diameter.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.31 (relating to scope); and 34
						  Pa. Code §
													14a.161 (relating to general
						  provisions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › INSIDE BUILDING STORAGE › Section 14a.35 - Design and construction of tanks

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(a)
General.
Tanks shall be
					 designed and constructed to safely withstand the service to which
					 subjected.
(b)
Materials.
Tanks shall be built of steel unless the character
					 of liquids stored requires other material. Tanks built of materials other than
					 steel shall be designed to specifications embodying principles recognized as
					 good engineering design for the material used. Unlined concrete tanks may be
					 used for storing flammable or combustible liquids having a gravity of 40 API or
					 heavier. Concrete tanks with special lining may be used for other services if
					 the design is in accordance with sound enginering practice. Tanks may have
					 combustible or noncombustible linings. Special engineering consideration is
					 required if the specific gravity of the liquid to be stored exceeds that of
					 water or if the tanks are designed to contain flammable or combustible liquids
					 at a liquid temperature below 0°F.
(c)
Fabrication.
Fabrication of tanks shall conform to the following:
(1) Tanks may be of any shape or type
					 consistent with sound engineering design. Metal tanks shall be welded, riveted
					 and caulked, brazed or constructed by use of a combination of these methods.
					 Filler metal used in brazing shall be nonferrous metal or an alloy having a
					 melting point above 1000°F. and below that of the metal joined.
(2) The following shall be the minimum
					 requirements for construction of steel inside tanks:
(i) Underwriters' Laboratories, Incorporated,
					 Standard No. 80-1974,
Specifications for Steel Inside Tanks for Oil
					 Burner Fuel,
shall apply to tanks of 660 gallons capacity or
					 less.
(ii) Enclosed tanks of
					 greater capacity than 660 gallons shall meet applicable design and construction
					 requirements of this chapter for underground tanks if horizontal, and for
					 aboveground tanks if vertical.
(3) If the vertical length of the fill and
					 vent pipes is such that when filled with liquid the static head imposed upon
					 the bottom of the tank exceeds ten psig the tank shall be designed for the
					 maximum static head which will be imposed.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › INSIDE BUILDING STORAGE › Section 14a.36 - Tank supports

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Inside storage and supply tanks shall be securely
						supported by rigid, noncombustible supports to prevent settling, sliding, or
						lifting.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.31 (relating to scope); and 34
						  Pa. Code §
													14a.161 (relating to general
						  provisions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › INSIDE BUILDING STORAGE › Section 14a.37 - Drainage

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If a supply tank larger than 10 gallons is provided with
						an opening in the bottom for use as a burner supply connection or as a drain,
						the tank shall be pitched toward the opening with a slope of not less than 1/4
						inch per foot of length.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.31 (relating to scope); and 34
						  Pa. Code §
													14a.161 (relating to general
						  provisions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › INSIDE BUILDING STORAGE › Section 14a.38 - Testing

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(a) All tanks shall
					 be tested for strength and tightness before they are placed in service in
					 accordance with the applicable code or standard under which they were built.
					 This test shall be made at operating pressure with air, inert gas, or water
					 prior to placing the tank in service.
(b) When the vertical length of the fill and
					 vent pipes is such that when filled with liquid the static head imposed upon
					 the bottom of the tank exceeds ten psig the tank and related piping shall be
					 tested hydrostatically to a pressure equal to the static head thus
					 imposed.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.31 (relating to scope); and 34
						  Pa. Code §
													14a.161 (relating to general
						  provisions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › CLOSED CONTAINERS › Section 14a.41 - Scope

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The provisions set forth in §§
											14a.41-14a.46 (relating to closed
						containers) apply to the storage of flammable or combustible liquids in drums
						or other portable closed containers not exceeding 60 gallons individual
						capacity inside buildings, or outside of buildings in areas used solely for
						such storage, but are not applicable to storage in bulk plants, service
						stations, commercial and industrial establishments, processing plants, heating
						and power devices and distilleries.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.141 (relating to scope and
						  application); and 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.151 (relating to scope and
						  application).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › CLOSED CONTAINERS › Section 14a.42 - Design and construction of inside storage rooms

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Inside storage rooms shall comply with the requirements
						of the Fire and Panic Act, except in cities of the Second Class A. In cities of
						the Second Class A, design and construction of inside storage rooms shall be in
						a manner approved by the fire marshal.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.41 (relating to scope); 34 Pa.
						  Code §
													14a.141 (relating to scope and
						  application); and 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.151 (relating to scope and
						  application).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › CLOSED CONTAINERS › Section 14a.43 - Storage cabinets

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Outside storage cabinets shall be constructed and
						utilized in an approved manner.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.41 (relating to scope); 34 Pa.
						  Code §
													14a.141 (relating to scope and
						  application); and 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.151 (relating to scope and
						  application).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › CLOSED CONTAINERS › Section 14a.44 - Manner and limitations of storage

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(a) Flammable or combustible liquids,
					 including stock for sale, shall not be stored near exits, stairways, or
					 corridors leading to the exits or stairways.
(b) The storage of flammable or combustible
					 liquids in closed containers shall comply with the following occupancy
					 provisions, except that the fire marshal may impose a quantity limitation or
					 require greater protection if he determines that an unusual hazard to life or
					 property is involved, or he may authorize an increase of the given amounts if
					 the type construction, fire protection provided, or other factors substantially
					 reduce the hazard:
(1) Dwellings and
					 residential buildings containing not more than two dwelling units and attached
					 and detached garages. Storage in excess of 5 gallons of class I liquid is
					 prohibited. Storage in excess of 20 gallons of class II or class III liquids
					 combined is prohibited. Flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored in
					 closed metal containers, safety cans, or approved nonmetallic containers. No
					 individual container shall exceed 5 gallons capacity. Flam- mable and
					 combustible liquids shall not be transferred or dispensed from containers to
					 fuel tanks, reservoir tanks, or other containers inside of buildings. This
					 section does not pertain to supply tanks connected by piping to oil burners or
					 power devices. See §
												14a.161 (relating to general
					 provisions).
(2)
					 [Reserved].
(3) Hospitals, nursing
					 homes and related health care facilities. Inside storage, handling, use and
					 fire control of flammable or combustible liquids throughout this Commonwealth
					 shall be in accordance with 28 Pa. Code (relating to health and
					 safety).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › CLOSED CONTAINERS › Section 14a.45 - Fire safety rules

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(a) Suitable
					 fire extinguishers are recommended wherever flammable or combustible liquids
					 are stored or used inside buildings described in §
											14a.44(b)(1)
					 (relating to manner and limitations of storage).
(b) [Reserved].
(c) Open flames, smoking and other sources of
					 ignition are not permitted in flammable or combustible liquid storage
					 rooms.
(d) Materials which may
					 react with water to produce flammable vapors may not be stored in the same room
					 with flammable or combustible liquids.
(e) Use of class I liquids as degreasing or
					 cleaning agents are prohibited.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.41 (relating to scope); 34 Pa.
						  Code §
													14a.141 (relating to scope and
						  application); and 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.151 (relating to scope and
						  application).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › CLOSED CONTAINERS › Section 14a.46 - Storage outside of buildings

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(a)
Allowable construction.
Drums constructed in accordance with
					 DOT specifications may be stored out of doors in areas used solely for such
					 storage. Drums equipped with dispensing devices shall be equipped with pressure
					 and vacuum relief in order to prevent drum rupture under fire
					 conditions.
(b)
Basic
					 safeguards.
Basic safeguards for outdoor storage shall conform to the
					 following:
(1) Drums may not be stored outside
					 on building platforms or between buildings, or in a location adjacent thereto,
					 in such a manner that they would contribute to the spread of fire.
(2) Storage of class I liquids shall be
					 limited to groups of 100 drums or less located at least 60 feet from the
					 nearest building or line of adjoining property that may be built upon and each
					 group shall be separated by at least 40 feet. Storage of class II or class III
					 liquids shall be limited to groups of 300 drums or less located at least 50
					 feet from the nearest building or line of adjoining property that may be built
					 upon and each group shall be separated by at least 30 feet. These distances may
					 be reduced 50% if sprinklers and drainage away from exposures are provided. In
					 particular installations, the distance requirements to buildings may be altered
					 at the discretion of the fire marshal after consideration of the height, size
					 and character of construction, and occupancy of the exposed buildings. The
					 height of piles shall be consistent with stability and strength of containers.
					 No container may be more than 200 feet from a 12 foot wide access way to permit
					 approach of fire control apparatus.
(3) Drum storage shall be located to prevent
					 runoff, or drainage toward other storage or buildings. The area shall be kept
					 clear of grass, weeds and other foreign combustibles. Signs shall be posted
					 prohibiting open flames and smoking.
(4) Drum storage for private purposes shall
					 be in accordance with §
												14a.1(h)
					 (relating to relative location to property).
(5) At least one properly maintained 20BC
					 fire extinguisher shall be available at all times at areas of outside container
					 storage.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › PIPING, VALVES AND FITTINGS › Section 14a.51 - Scope and application

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(a)
					 Sections 14a.51-14a.58 (relating to piping, valves
					 and fittings) do not apply to tubing or casing on oil wells and piping
					 connected directly thereto, floating craft or aircraft, or piping within the
					 scope of an applicable boiler and pressure vessel code.
(b) Piping systems consist of pipe, flanges,
					 bolting, gaskets, valves, fittings, the pressure containing parts of other
					 components such as expansion joints and strainers, and devices which serve such
					 purposes as mixing, separating, snubbing, distributing, metering or controlling
					 flow.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.8 (relating to vents); 34 Pa.
						  Code §
													14a.25 (relating to vents for
						  underground tanks); 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.52 (relating to general design
						  specifications); and 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.161 (relating to general
						  provisions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › PIPING, VALVES AND FITTINGS › Section 14a.52 - General design specifications

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(a) The
					 design, including selection of materials, fabrication, assembly and the test
					 and inspection of piping systems containing flammable or combustible liquids
					 shall be suitable for the expected working pressures and structural stresses.
					 Conformity with the applicable provisions of the American National Standard
					 Code for Pressure Piping (ANSI B31); and §§
											14a.51-14a.58 (relating to piping, valves
					 and fittings) shall be considered
prima facie
evidence of
					 compliance with the provisions of this section.
(b) Piping systems between storage tanks and
					 dispensing devices at service stations shall be installed
					 underground.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.8 (relating to vents); 34 Pa.
						  Code §
													14a.51 (relating to scope and
						  application); and 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.161 (relating to general
						  provisions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › PIPING, VALVES AND FITTINGS › Section 14a.53 - Materials

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(a) Material for
					 piping, valves, or fittings shall be of steel or nodular iron except as set
					 forth in subsections (b) and (c). Nodular iron shall conform to ASTM A395-77,
					 Ferritic Ductile Iron Pressure Retaining Castings for Use at Elevated
					 Temperatures.
(b) Materials other
					 than steel or nodular iron may be used underground or if required by the
					 properties of the flammable or combustible liquid handled.
(c) Materials other than steel or nodular
					 iron shall be designed to specifications embodying principles recognized as
					 good engineering design for the material used and shall be approved by the fire
					 marshal.
(d) When low melting point
					 materials such as aluminum and brass, or materials that soften on fire exposure
					 such as plastic, or nonductile materials such as cast iron are necessary,
					 special consideration shall be given to their behavior on fire exposure. If
					 such materials are used in aboveground piping systems or inside buildings, they
					 shall be suitably protected against fire exposure or so located that any spill
					 resulting from the failure of these materials do not unduly expose persons,
					 buildings, or structures, and are readily controlled by remote
					 valves.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.8 (relating to vents); 34 Pa.
						  Code §
													14a.51 (relating to scope and
						  application); 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.52 (relating to general design
						  specifications); and 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.161 (relating to general
						  provisions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › PIPING, VALVES AND FITTINGS › Section 14a.54 - Pipe joints

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(a) Joints shall
					 be made liquid-tight and shall be either welded, flanged or threaded, except
					 that listed flexible connectors may be used. Threaded joints shall be made up
					 tight with a suitable thread sealant or lubricant. Joints in piping systems
					 handling class I liquids shall be welded when located in concealed spaces
					 within buildings.
(b) Pipe joints
					 dependent upon the friction characteristics or resiliency of combustible
					 materials for mechanical continuity or liquid-tightness of piping shall not be
					 used inside buildings. They may be used outside of buildings above or below
					 ground. If used aboveground outside of buildings, the piping shall either be
					 secured to prevent disengagement at the fitting, or the piping system shall be
					 so designed that any spill resulting from disengagement could not unduly expose
					 persons, important buildings or structures, and could be readily controlled by
					 remote valves.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.8 (relating to vents); 34 Pa.
						  Code §
													14a.51 (relating to scope and
						  application); 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.52 (relating to general design
						  specifications); and 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.161 (relating to general
						  provisions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › PIPING, VALVES AND FITTINGS › Section 14a.55 - Supports

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Piping systems shall be substantially supported and
						protected against physical damage and excessive stresses arising from
						settlement, vibration, expansion, or contraction. The installation of
						nonmetallic piping shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's
						instructions.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.8 (relating to vents); 34 Pa.
						  Code §
													14a.51 (relating to scope and
						  application); 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.52 (relating to general design
						  specifications); and 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.161 (relating to general
						  provisions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › PIPING, VALVES AND FITTINGS › Section 14a.56 - Protection against corrosion

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Corrosion protection for the tank and its piping shall be
						provided for by one or more of the following methods:
(1) Use of protective coatings or
					 wrappings.
(2) Cathodic
					 protection.
(3) Corrosion resistant
					 materials of construction.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.8 (relating to vents); 34 Pa.
						  Code §
													14a.51 (relating to scope and
						  application); 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.52 (relating to general design
						  specifications); and 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.161 (relating to general
						  provisions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › PIPING, VALVES AND FITTINGS › Section 14a.57 - Valves

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Piping systems shall contain a sufficient number of
						valves to operate the system properly and to protect the plant. Piping systems
						in connection with pumps shall contain a sufficient number of valves to control
						properly the flow of liquid in normal operation and in the event of physical
						damage. Each connection to piping by which equipment such as tank cars, tank
						vehicles or marine vessels discharge liquids into storage tanks shall be
						provided with a check valve for automatic protection against back-flow if the
						piping arrangement is such that back-flow from the system is
						possible.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.8 (relating to vents); 34 Pa.
						  Code §
													14a.51 (relating to scope and
						  application); 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.52 (relating to general design
						  specifications); and 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.161 (relating to general
						  provisions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS › PIPING, VALVES AND FITTINGS › Section 14a.58 - Testing

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All piping before being covered, enclosed, or placed in
						use shall be tested hydrostatically, with air pressure, or by other methods
						approved by the fire marshal. If piping is tested hydrostatically, the test
						pressure shall be 150% of the maximum anticipated pressure of the system. If
						piping is tested pneumatically the test pressure shall be 110% of the maximum
						anticipated pressure of the system, but not less than 5 psig at the highest
						point of the system. A pneumatic test shall include a preliminary check at not
						more than 25 psig The pressure shall be increased gradually in steps providing
						sufficient time to allow the piping to equalize strains during the test and to
						check for leaks. The test shall be maintained for at least ten minutes with no
						drop in pressure or for sufficient time to complete visual inspection of all
						joints and connections.
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.8 (relating to vents); 34 Pa.
						  Code §
													14a.26 (relating to testing); 34
						  Pa. Code §
													14a.51 (relating to scope and
						  application); 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.52 (relating to general design
						  specifications); and 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.161 (relating to general
						  provisions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter B - PARTICULAR ESTABLISHMENTS AND USES › BULK PLANTS › Section 14a.101 - Storage

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(a) Class I liquids
					 shall be stored in closed containers or in storage tanks aboveground outside of
					 buildings, or underground.
(b)
					 Class II or class III liquids shall be stored in containers or in tanks within
					 buildings, aboveground outside of buildings, or underground.
(c) Outside container storage shall be in
					 accordance with §
											14a.46 (relating to storage
					 outside of buildings).
(d) The use
					 of an underground tank for bulk plant storage purposes in lieu of the purpose
					 for which it was originally installed and approved, such as service station
					 tanks, is prohibited. Exceptions will be made where the requirements of this
					 subpart are met, that is, loading rack distance requirements to property lines
					 and buildings, pump and daily gauging requirements, and the like, and a written
					 approval has been issued based on proper application and drawings submitted for
					 the use of the tank and related pumping equipment as a bulk plant.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter B - PARTICULAR ESTABLISHMENTS AND USES › BULK PLANTS › Section 14a.102 - Pumps

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Pumps shall be of a fixed type substantially anchored or
						attached to a noncombustible base. Pumps shall be designed and equipped for use
						with flammable or combustible liquids and constructed so that no part of the
						system will be subjected to pressures above its allowable working pressure.
						Pumps, except those of submergible design, installed outside of buildings,
						shall be located not less than 10 feet from lines of adjoining property and not
						less than 5 feet from any building opening. Pumps shall be protected against
						physical damage. Exception: Pumps, which are an integral part of a tank vehicle
						which is operated and maintained in accordance with 67 Pa. Code Chapter 403
						(relating to hazardous substances), may be used for handling crude oil in
						crude-producing areas where electrical power is impracticable and under
						emergency conditions such as leaking tanks, or for tank maintenance purposes.
						These pumps shall be provided with automatic means to prevent pressure in
						excess of the design working pressure of the accessories, piping and
						hose.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter B - PARTICULAR ESTABLISHMENTS AND USES › BULK PLANTS › Section 14a.103 - Pump enclosures

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Construction of protective enclosures for pumping
						equipment shall be of noncombustible materials throughout and, adequate
						ventilation shall be provided for such enclosures to prevent the accumulation
						of flammable vapors in hazardous concentrations. Design of ventilation systems
						shall take into account the relatively high specific gravity of the vapors.
						Ventilation may be provided by adequate openings in outside walls at floor
						level, unobstructed except by louvers or coarse screens. When natural
						ventilation is impracticable, mechanical ventilation shall be provided.
						Mechanical systems for removing flammable vapors shall be designed, installed,
						and operated in accordance with approved standards.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter B - PARTICULAR ESTABLISHMENTS AND USES › BULK PLANTS › Section 14a.104 - Buildings

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Construction, exits, heating, ventilation and fire
						control of buildings housing pumping equipment shall be in accordance with the
						requirements of the Fire and Panic Act, except in cities of the Second Class A.
						In cities of the Second Class A, construction, exits, heating, ventilation and
						fire control shall be in a manner approved by the fire
						marshal.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter B - PARTICULAR ESTABLISHMENTS AND USES › BULK PLANTS › Section 14a.105 - Loading and unloading

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(a)
Truck loading racks.
Truck loading racks shall conform to the
					 following:
(1)
Location.
Truck loading racks shall be separated from aboveground tanks, warehouses,
					 other plant buildings, and nearest line of adjoining property that may be built
					 upon by a clear distance of not less than 25 feet for class I liquids and 15
					 feet for class II and class III liquids measured from the nearest position of
					 any fill riser. Shelter for pumps or loading personnel may be part of the
					 loading rack. Loading racks shall be designed and equipped for the specific
					 purpose of handling flammable or combustible liquids so that no part of the
					 loading rack system will be subjected to pressures or circumstances beyond its
					 designed use or capabilities.
(2)
Static protection.
Racks dispensing class I liquids into open
					 domes of tank vehicles, and racks dispensing class II or class III liquids into
					 open domes of tank vehicles which may contain flammable vapors from previous
					 cargoes of class I liquids shall be equipped with protection against static
					 sparks during tank vehicle filling. Protection shall consist of a metallic
					 bond-wire permanently electrically connected to the fill-stem or some part of
					 the fill-stem piping. The free end of such wire shall be provided with a clamp
					 or similar device for convenient attachment to some metallic part of the cargo
					 tank of the tank vehicle. The bond-wire connection shall be made prior to
					 opening the dome covers. It shall be maintained in place during entire filling
					 operation and the dome covers shall be securely closed before the bond-wire is
					 disconnected from the cargo tank.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter B - PARTICULAR ESTABLISHMENTS AND USES › BULK PLANTS › Section 14a.106 - Electrical equipment

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All electrical equipment and wiring shall be of a type
						specified by, and shall be installed in accordance with the National Electrical
						Code (NFPA 70-1981).