R 29.5707 General definitions.
Rule 707. Sections 3.3.11.6, and 3.3.15.1 of the FL/CL code are adopted with the
following changes, and sections 3.3.15.4, 3.3.15.5, 3.3.19, 3.3.20, 3.3.20.1, and 3.3.20.2 are
added to the FL/CL code as follows:
3.3.11.6 “Unattended self-service motor fuel dispensing facility” means a motor fuel
dispensing facility that does not have an attendant or employee on duty. The customer or
vehicle operator conducts the dispensing operation. This includes coin, currency,
membership card, and credit card dispensing operations. Unattended self-service motor fuel
dispensing facilities shall include those, new or existing, where access is limited by locked
dispensers, security fencing, or other means to effectively prevent unauthorized access or
dispensing.
3.3.15.1 “Aboveground storage tank (AST) system” means a tank or combination of
tanks, including the pipes that are connected to the tank, tanks, or ancillary equipment
containment systems, if any, which is, was, or may have been, used to contain an
accumulation of liquids and which has less than 10% of its volume, including the volume of
the underground pipes that are connected to the tank, or tanks, beneath the surface of the
ground.
3.3.15.4 “Tank system” means an AST system or an UST system.
3.3.15.5 “Underground storage tank (UST) system” means a tank or combination of
tanks including the underground pipes that are connected to the tank or tanks or underground
ancillary equipment containment system, if any, which is, was, or may have been, used to
contain an accumulation of liquids and which has 10% or more of its volume, including the
volume of the underground pipes that are connected to the tank or tanks, beneath the surface
of the ground.
3.3.19 “Bureau” means bureau of fire services.
3.3.20 “Building” means any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any
use or occupancy.
3.3.20.1 “Important building” means a building that is considered not expendable in an
exposure fire.
3.3.20.2 “Storage tank building” means a 3-dimensional space that is enclosed by a roof
and walls that cover more than 1/2 of the possible area of the sides of the space, is of
sufficient size to allow entry by personnel, will likely limit the dissipation of heat or
dispersion of vapors, and restricts access for fire fighting.
History: 2014 AACS.
R 29.5708 Aboveground storage tanks.
Rule 708. Section 4.3.2.6.1 is added to the FL/CL code as follows:
4.3.2.6.1 A minimum separation is not required for a listed secondary containment tank
which is 4,000 gallons (15,120 liters) or less and which has a 64 inch (162.6 centimeters)
nominal diameter or smaller.
History: 2014 AACS.
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