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fire code issue with UL-142 tank

fire code issue with UL-142 tank

fire code issue with UL-142 tank

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I recently placed an order with a tank manufacturer for a UL-142 AGHST with a site glass. In replying with the shop drawing (for approval) he wrote the below message:

"we did not list any openings for a sight gauge on this shop drawing.  It is not recommended to have openings below the liquid level line in a double wall storage tank per Fire Code Regulations.  If it is a must, we will put the openings in the tank for a sight gauge but cannot provide the gauge itself.  Please review the shop drawing..."

Does anyone know of such a thing??  This seems completely absurd to me. Unfortunately I do not have the fire code regs, but obviously the tank's supply line (to the oil lines) MUST be on the tank bottom & therefore below liquid level. So why would an "opening" for a site glass be any different?  Or, am I realy missing something here?

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