Section 14a.221. Tanks temporarily out of service

(a) If an underground tank is taken out of service for a period of 3 months or less, the following procedures apply:

(1) Remove all liquid that can be pumped out with the service pump.

(2) Cap the fill line, gauge opening, and pump suction, and secure against tampering.

(3) Leave the vent line open.

(b) If an underground tank is taken out of service for a period exceeding 3 months, the fire marshal shall be notified and the following procedures apply:

(1) Comply with the requirements of subsection (a), except that all flammable or combustible liquids shall be removed and the tank completely filled with water. Note that the owner is responsible for ensuring that the tank remains completely filled with water until such time as it is returned to service, removed or abandoned in place.

(2) Comply with § 14a.27 (relating to leaking underground tanks) in cases of tanks that are leaking or incapable of maintaining full capacity of water.

The provisions of this § 13.221 amended June 22, 1984, effective June 18, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 2131; transferred from 37 Pa. Code and renumbered as 34 Pa. Code § 14a.221, February 28, 2014, effective March 1, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 1233. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (259961).

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This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 14a.222 (relating to underground tanks).