Section 245.524. Aboveground tank modifications

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(a) Modifications shall be designed and implemented in accordance with current codes of practice developed by Nationally-recognized associations such as API, ACI, ASME, ASTM, NACE, STI or UL.
(b) Modifications shall be performed in accordance with Nationally-recognized codes and manufacturer’s specifications or a professional engineer’s design requirements.
(c) Aboveground tanks which are modified shall be inspected and tested according to industry standards before being put in service when a major modification has been performed on the tank shell, tank roof or tank bottom. Deficiencies shall be remedied before being returned to service.
(d) The Department may require the tank owner to submit documentation of construction modification design criteria and engineering specifications for review.

The provisions of this § 245.524 amended November 9, 2007, effective November 10, 2007, 37 Pa.B. 5979. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (234757).

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Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 245.521 (relating to performance standards for aboveground storage tanks); 25 Pa. Code § 245.552 (relating to in-service inspections); 25 Pa. Code § 245.553 (relating to out-of-service inspections); and 25 Pa. Code § 245.554 (relating to installation and modification inspections).

                    
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