Section 675IAC14-4.3-149. Section M2201.3; underground tanks

   Delete SECTION M2201.3 and substitute to read as follows: Excavations for underground tanks shall not undermine the foundations of existing structures.

Underground tanks shall be set on firm foundations and surrounded with at least 6 inches (152.4 mm) of noncorrosive inert material, such as clean sand or gravel well-tamped in place or in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. Tanks shall be covered with a minimum of 2 feet (609.6 mm) of earth or shall be covered by not less than 1 foot (304.8 mm) of earth, on top of which shall be placed a slab of reinforced concrete not less than 4 inches (101.6 mm) thick.

When underground tanks are, or are likely to be, subjected to traffic, they shall be protected against damage from vehicles passing over them by at least 3 feet (914.4 mm) of earth cover, or 18 inches (457.2 mm) of well-tamped earth plus 6 inches (152.4 mm) of reinforced concrete, or 8 inches (203.2 mm) of asphaltic concrete. When asphaltic or reinforced concrete paving is used as part of the protection, it shall extend at least 1 foot (304.8 mm) horizontally beyond the outline of the tank in all directions.

The clearance from the tank to the nearest wall of a basement, pit, or property line shall not be less than 1 foot (305 mm).

Corrosion protection shall be provided in accordance with SECTION M2203.7. (Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission; 675 IAC 14-4.3-149; filed Jun 13, 2005, 3:00 p.m.: 28 IR 3290, eff 90 days after filing with the Secretary of State; readopted filed Aug 4, 2011, 8:35 a.m.: 20110831-IR-675110254RFA)