335613_spec_aboveground fuel storage tanks_final.docx

DIVISION 33 – UTILITIES

Section 33 56 13 - Aboveground Storage Tank Installation

1. GENERAL

1.1 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE

A. General Contractor shall provide:

1. All labor, equipment and materials required for installation of aboveground storage tank(s) systems.

2. All labor, equipment and materials required for construction of reinforced concrete pavement.

3. Supervision of aboveground storage tank installation.

4. Acquisition of all state (Office of the State Fire Marshall), county, and local permits required for the installation of aboveground fuel storage tank(s) with dispensing systems.

5. Miscellaneous equipment such as vents, fill pipes, hose filters, meters, pumps, hoses, nozzles, fittings, electrical grounding connections, anchor bolts, electrical work, and all other equipment necessary for complete installation and operation.

1.2 RELATED WORK

A. Specified Elsewhere:

1. See main Scope of Work document for concrete pavement work

1.3 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

A. Contractor shall perform work under this Section in accordance with all local, county, IEPA, USEPA, OSFM, and OSHA regulations.

B. Tank installer shall be registered with OSFM.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Outline drawings or cutsheets of tanks showing all critical dimensions and locations of fill pipes, fittings, and pumps.

B. Site plan showing layout of all critical elements of AST systems including but not limited to electrical, offsets from existing buildings, locations of concrete paving, concrete foundation pad (if required), bollards locations, and electrical grounds, as required by the applicable local and state requirements.

C. Installation instructions and warranty data.

D. Operation and maintenance manuals for pumps and meters.

E. Copies of aboveground storage tank installation permit.

F. Manufacturer’s tank shop test results.

1.5 NOTIFICATIONS

A. Contractor shall submit application for installation of aboveground storage tank to OSFM, county and local officials no less than thirty (30) days prior to commencement of work activities.

B. Contractor shall notify OSFM, county and local officials seventy-two (72) hours prior to commencement of work activities.

1.6 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Handle tanks in strict accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Lift tanks only at designated lift points and support tank in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

1.7 WARRANTIES

A. Manufacturer shall warrant tank for period of one (1) year following date of substantial completion of work in accordance with General Conditions.

B. Manufacturer shall warrant pumps for period of one (1) year, minimum, following date of substantial completion.

C. Contractor shall warrant that installation shall be free from defects for period of one (1) year following date of substantial completion of work in accordance with General Conditions.

1.8 PERMIT FEES

Contractor shall pay fees for and obtain all aboveground storage tank installation permits.

2. PRODUCTS

2.1 ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS

A. Construction: Double-wall, carbon steel in conformance to UL 142.

B. Shape: Cylindrical, horizontal.

C. Fittings: As required to meet Code requirements. Provide grounding connections.

D. Capacity: Tanks shall be commercially available, standard manufactured nominal capacities:

Two aboveground fuel storage tanks with dispensing systems, one system for unleaded fuel with storage capacity of approx. 1,500 gallons and the other system for diesel fuel with storage capacity of approx. 500 gallons. OR The aboveground fuel storage tank systems can be comprised of one larger aboveground storage tank of total capacity approx. 2,000 gallons with a partition such that it can be divided into one larger compartment of approx. 1,500 gallon for storing and dispensing unleaded fuel and the other compartment of approx. 500 gallon for storing and dispensing diesel fuel.

E. Shop Painting:

1. Apply paints in shop prior to shipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Primer: Manufacturer’s standard.

3. Finish Coat: White gloss alkyd enamel.

4. Lettering: Apply red stenciled 2" high lettering or decals on each end of tanks to read “DIESEL FUEL or UNLEADED GASOLINE, FLAMMABLE, KEEP FIRE AND FLAME AWAY” as appropriate for tank contents.

F. UL Label: Tanks shall bear Underwriter’s Laboratories UL 142 label.

G. Tank lifting lugs shall be capable of withstanding tank weight with safety factor of 3:1.

2.2 TANK ACCESSORIES

A. Tank Nozzles:

1. Vent.

2. Emergency vent.

3. Fill with lockable cap, drop tube and overflow prevention valve.

4. Pump/dispenser.

5. Interstitial monitoring/inspection.

6. Level gauge.

7. Other nozzles as required to meet applicable codes.

B.

Dispensing Pump and Meter Assemblies:

1. Type: Top-mounted, suction type, electric operated, one suitable for unleaded fuel and the other suitable for diesel fuel. Cast iron, bronze construction, lockable, integral metering. UL listed.

2. Flow Meters: Electric operated with digital, resettable counter measuring in 0.1 gallon increments plus non resettable totalizer showing cumulative use. Commercial style, not for retail use.

3. Flow Rate: 18 GPM or better.

4. Manufacturer: Tuthill Corporation

C. Miscellaneous Accessories:

1. BUNA hoses, 1" diameter, 18' long with high hose retrievers.

2. Dispensing nozzles with automatic shutoff and anti-siphon valve.

3. Vent assembly, 2" diameter, 8' high minimum with brass screen; emergency vent assembly, 6" diameter.

4. Canister type fuel filters with cartridges.

5. Float type level gauges.

6. Access ladder(s)

7. Other accessories required for a complete installation.

3. EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION. Verify that existing conditions are ready to receive work.

3.2 PREPARATION

A. Prepare underground electric lines, base for concrete slab and cast-in-place reinforced concrete pavement and concrete foundation pad (if required).

B. Prepare site in accordance with manufacturer’s installation instructions.

C. Provide and keep a temporary aboveground diesel fuel storage tank to store the fuel at the site (capacity up to 200 gallon) during entire project work, until the new system is ready for use.

3.3 INSTALLATION

A. Install new aboveground storage tank(s) with dispensing systems in accordance with all federal, state, county, and local rules and regulations for permanent installation.

B. Fuel dispensers shall be mounted on side of tank.

C. Bracket for mounting dispensers shall be installed by tank manufacturer.

D. Dispensers shall be mounted not more than four (4) feet above concrete apron.

E. Ground tanks to grounding rods in accordance with regulations.

F. Protective bollards, painted, concrete filled pipes with foundations, shall be installed and spaced per OSFM and OSHA requirements.

3.4 TESTING

A. Tanks shall be tested in accordance with manufacturer’s installation requirements by Contractor under observation of representative of Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal prior to filling tanks with fuels. At a minimum, tanks shall be capable of holding 5 psi of air for test period of one hour in both annular space and tank interior. While tank is under pressure, tank and fittings shall be checked for leaks with soap/water mixture.

3.5 RESTORATION OF SURFACES

A. Restore any scratched or scraped painted surfaces of new tank(s) in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

END 33 56 13.

IDNR Project #: 2-20-029 Page 2 April 6, 2020