Description
This standard contains recommendations for the above-ground storage and handling of petroleum products at consumer installations with a total storage capacity not exceeding 200 m3.This standard also covers the design, manufacture and construction of above-ground storage tanks not exceeding a capacity of 85 m3.NOTE The design, manufacture and construction of tanks not exceeding a capacity of 85 m3are given in annex A.
This standard does not cover the storage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and petroleum products at pressures exceeding 17, 2kPa.This standard does not cover service stations.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| Content | Pages |
| 1 Scope | 1 |
| 2 Normative references | 1 |
| 3 Definitions | 3 |
| 4 Installation of tanks | 6 |
| 5 Tank location | 13 |
| 6 Breather pipes or vent pipes | 15 |
| 7 Pipes and fittings | 17 |
| 8 Storage-tank filling operations | 20 |
| 9 Power-operated pumps and electrical equipment | 20 |
| 10 Selection and installation of electrical equipment | 20 |
| 11 Petroleum heating | 21 |
| 12 Testing, inspection and maintenance | 24 |
| 13 Fire safety | 25 |
| Figures 1 to 19 | 27-50 |
| Annex A (normative) The design, manufacture and construction of above-ground storage tanks not exceeding 85 m3 | 51 |
| Figures A.1 to A.10 | 57-68 |
| Annex B (informative) Notes to purchasers | 69 |
| Annex C (informative) Quality verification of above-ground storage tanks for petroleum products | 70 |
| Bibliography | 71 |