SECTION 23 13 23 Above Ground Fuel Storage Tanks: Part 1 - General 1.01 Section Includes
SECTION 23 13 23 Above Ground Fuel Storage Tanks: Part 1 - General 1.01 Section Includes
SECTION 23 13 23 Above Ground Fuel Storage Tanks: Part 1 - General 1.01 Section Includes
SECTION INCLUDES
A.
B.
C.
Piping materials.
D.
E.
Fuel pumps.
1.02
RELATED SECTIONS
A.
B.
Pipe markings, hangers, anchor sleeves, and other mechanical system hardware shall be in
accordance with other sections of the Specifications.
C.
Conduits, conductors, and electrical work shall be in accordance with other sections of the
Specifications.
1.03
A.
1.04
A.
B.
C.
1.
NFPA 30
2.
NFPA 54
UL 142
2.
UL 2085
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D.
E.
1.05
Article 79
A.
B.
Shop drawings of tanks, containment basins, level and fuel transfer controls, drains, vents
and connections.
2.
Layout and connection diagram showing location of all equipment, vents, grounding
requirements and pipe routing.
3.
4.
Certificates of Compliance: Manufacturer shall certify that tank will perform as specified.
5.
Test reports.
6.
Installation instructions.
7.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.01
A.
Manufacture fuel tank in accordance with UL 2085. Tank shall be capable of storing petroleum
products with specific gravity up to 1.1 including fuel oils, specifically No. 2 diesel fuel, at
temperatures up to 150 degrees F.
B.
Provide useable fuel tank volume of 90 percent. Allow 5 percent for sump volume and 5
percent for expansion. Size tank to store fuel supply for engine generator operating at full
capacity 24-hour minimum plus exercising the generator for 30 minutes monthly. Refueling
will be performed at six-month intervals. Provide fuel transfer pump(s) and all controls to
supply the engine generator or transfer fuel to the day tank depending on design
configuration.
C.
Provide fill cap with provisions to be locked closed. Provide required vents (emergency and
vapor) with rainproof caps. Provide level controls and alarm to indicate fuel level. Provide
rupture containment basin with 150% of tank capacity and fuel in basin alarm. Alarms to
sound remotely in the electrical room.
D.
Provide stop cock and plug at tank drain. Provide isolation valve on tank discharge piping
with provisions to be padlocked open.
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E.
F.
The internal steel tank shall pass a 5 psig pressure test for a 24-hour period at the factory.
G.
Tank(s) shall be tested in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code, Appendix llF, Proposed
Test Requirements for Protected Tanks: Standard 79-7 (including impact and ballistic tests).
H.
The internal tank shall have an emergency vent as required by the NFPA and Uniform Fire
Code.
I.
The secondary containment shall be pressure tested to 15ml. Geomembrane and UL tested as
a nonmetallic secondary containment, or may be steel located outside thermal physical
protective material.
J.
The secondary containment shall have a annular space with the capability of physical
monitoring. The tube for physical monitoring shall be at least internal diameter to accept
leak detection cable. Physical monitoring shall be accomplished using a engineer approved
leak detection system. Access to the annular space shall be through a 1 female NPT
opening.
K.
The internal steel tank shall be encased in 6 of concrete minimum and as required to meet
impact and ballistic testing.
L.
The concrete shall be 6 of light-weight insulation concrete that is capable of preventing the
internal tank temperature from rising more than 260 degrees F during a 2000 degrees F fire
test for 2 hours.
M.
N.
The tank shall have an outer steel tank that protects the internal concrete tank.
O.
The concrete shall be monolithic (seamless) and contain no cold joints, or heat transfer
points between the internal and external tanks.
P.
Q.
The internal and external steel tanks shall have continuous welds on all sides.
R.
The steel tank openings shall be threaded except for the leak detector tubes.
S.
The tank shall have a saddle support system that meets UBC Zone 4 seismic requirements.
T.
Tanks and appurtenances shall have an exterior factory applied prime and finish coating of
epoxy paint in accordance with Section 09 91 00 - Painting.
U.
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2.02
A.
Manufacture steel tank in accordance with UL 142. Tank shall be capable of storing petroleum
products with specific gravity up to 1.1 including fuel oils, specifically No. 2 diesel fuel, at
temperatures up to 150 degrees F.
B.
Provide useable fuel tank volume of 90 percent. Allow 5 percent for sump volume and 5
percent for expansion. Size the capacity of the day tank for a minimum of 5% of the main
fuel storage tank. Provide fuel transfer pump(s) and all controls for refueling of the day tank
from the main fuel storage tank.
C.
Provide level controls and alarm to indicate fuel level. Provide required vents (emergency
and vapor) with rainproof caps. Provide rupture containment basin with 150% of day tank
capacity and fuel in basin alarm. Alarms to sound remotely in the electrical room. Design
system to avoid siphoning from one tank to the other.
D.
Provide stop cock and plug at tank drain. Provide isolation valve on tank discharge piping
with provisions to be padlocked open.
E.
F.
The internal steel tank shall pass a 5 psig pressure test for a 24-hour period at the factory.
G.
Tank(s) shall be tested in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code, Appendix llF, Proposed
Test Requirements for Protected Tanks: Standard 79-7 (including impact and ballistic tests).
H.
The internal tank shall have an emergency vent as required by the NFPA and Uniform Fire
Code.
I.
The secondary containment shall be steel located outside thermal physical protective
material.
J.
The secondary containment shall have a annular space with the capability of physical
monitoring. The tube for physical monitoring shall be at least internal diameter to accept
leak detection cable. Physical monitoring shall be accomplished using an engineer approved
leak detection system. Access to the annular space shall be through a 1 female NPT
opening.
K.
The internal and external steel tanks shall have continuous welds on all sides.
L.
The steel tank openings shall be threaded except for the leak detector tubes.
M.
The tank shall have a support system that meets UBC Zone 4 seismic requirements.
N.
Tanks and appurtenances shall have an exterior factory applied prime and finish coating of
epoxy paint in accordance with Section 09 91 00 - Painting.
O.
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2.03
PIPING MATERIALS
A.
B.
All underground piping shall be encased in a continuous schedule 40 PVC sleeve with
terminations designed to prevent the intrusion of water.
2.04
A.
All fittings shall be ANSI B16.3, 300-pound banded malleable iron, threaded. Connections
between dissimilar pipe materials shall be isolated with insulating flanges, unions or gaskets
as necessary.
B.
Fuel shutoff valves at the tank(s) shall be ball valves. Valves shall be brass or bronze bodied,
stainless steel shaft, chrome plated or stainless steel ball with Teflon seat. Valves shall be rated
at 150 psig WOG.
C.
Check valves shall be swing type, 150 psig rated, threaded, brass or bronze bodied, with
removable stainless steel hinge pin and screwed cap.
D.
Pressure relief valves shall be 150 psig rated, threaded, brass or bronze bodied, and be adjustable
from 20 to 100 psi.
E.
F.
2.05
FUEL PUMPS
A.
Provide 120 VAC, single phase, TEFC motor driven, positive displacement gear pumps.
Pumps shall be suitable for exterior service. Pumps shall be rated at 150 psig, cast iron with
bronze bearings, mechanical seals and built in relief valve.
B.
Pumps and appurtenances shall be mounted in 304 stainless steel enclosures with adequate room
to access and maintain the pump(s) and equipment.
2.06
A.
FUEL LEVEL
All fuel tanks shall be refueled (and full) by the contractor prior to District acceptance.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.01
INSTALLATION
A.
Install tanks and fuel distribution system as indicated, and in accordance with NFPA 30 and the
manufacturer's installation instructions.
B.
Pitch both tanks 1/4-inch per foot forward toward drain plug.
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C.
Locate day tank outlet even with engine fuel pump centerline.
D.
E.
The main fuel storage tank shall be surrounded with a reinforced concrete or concrete masonry
unit (CMU) wall meeting the ballistic requirements of the Uniform Fire Code.
F.
Mount fuel tank(s) and engine generator on an integral concrete slab designed to support the
loads. Provide spill containment with proper drainage and drainage treatment.
3.02
A.
Air Test: Tank(s) and associated piping shall be pressurized with air to 5 psig for a
minimum of 24 hours. The tank(s), fittings, and pipings shall have no more than a 1 psig
drop over a period of 24 hours. Air gage shall be calibrated in 1/4 psig increments.
Temperature shall be constant during the air test.
2.
Soap Test: With tank(s) and associated piping pressurized at 5 psig, a 1 to 2 percent
solution of household detergent in water shall be applied to exterior surface of tank with
sponge or other acceptable means. Leaks revealed by bubbling of soap film shall be
marked and, after tank is depressurized, repaired and retested until there are no leaks.
3.
After testing, tank(s) and appurtenances shall be thoroughly cleaned and dried.
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