Section 14a.3. Foundations and supports

Tanks shall be supported so as to prevent excessive concentration of loads on the supporting portion of the shell. Tank foundations shall be designed to minimize the possibility of uneven settling of the tank and to minimize corrosion in any part of the tank resting on the foundation. Tanks shall rest directly on the ground or on suitable foundations or supports of concrete, masonry, piling, or steel. Exposed steel supports shall be protected by fire resistive materials to provide a fire resistance rating of not less than 2 hours, with the exception of tanks with capacities of 660 gallons or less, installed on farm or other isolated property and only used for private purposes. No combustible piling shall be permitted above ground level.

The provisions of this § 13.3 amended June 22, 1984, effective June 18, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 2131; transferred from 37 Pa. Code and renumbered as 34 Pa. Code § 14a.3, February 28, 2014, effective March 1, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 1233. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (259908) to (259909).

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Cross References

This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 14a.111 (relating to storage and handling); 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).