fire code issues with UL 142 tank
fire code issues 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?
"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?





RE: fire code issues with UL 142 tank
It is a simple thing for any Mfr involved with the UL standard. else purchase the standard from UL, and the fiire std from the NFPA, it should not cost much.
er
RE: fire code issues with UL 142 tank
I think your best bet is to follow GenB's advice and go back to your manufacturer and discuss the issues with them. I don't have a lot of experience with this type of tank but performing a quick search on the internet, I came across a couple of links that supports what the manufacturer is saying.
http://www.steeltank.com/publications_list.aspx
http://www.steeltank.com/library/pubs/fcode_us.pdf
Look at page 6
http://www.epa.gov/oilspill/pdfs/rivkinpresent.pdf
Look at page 21
RE: fire code issues with UL 142 tank
egt01, thanks for the links. but the steeltank.com references you cited are for "motor wehicle fuel-dispensing stations". this tank will be located at a natural gas complression station, so i'm not sure that it would apply? either way still a good resource tho. thanks again :)
kahlil
RE: fire code issues with UL 142 tank
RE: fire code issues with UL 142 tank