DFS1FD 32 55 40 FUEL STORAGE TANK AND EQUIPMENT 072226DR - pdf.pdf

DARTMOUTH FIRE STATION NO. 1

NEW FUEL DEPOT

DARTMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS 22 JULY 2026

RT ARCHITECTS, INC.

ABOVE GROUND FUEL STORAGE TANK AND EQUIPMENT

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SECTION 32 55 40

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. All of the Contract Documents, including Drawings, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and all Sections of Division 01- General Requirements, apply to the Work of this Section.

1.02 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. The Work of this Section includes, but is not limited to, furnishing and installation of the following:

1. One (1) 1,000 - gallon, single compartment, double wall, insulated, fully welded steel above ground fuel storage tank (AST)

2. Fuel storage tank fuel dispenser

3. Fuel storage tank submersible pump

4. Fuel storage tank piping specialties

5. Fuel storage leak-detection and monitoring systems

6. Accessories, piping and valves

1.03 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

A. Carefully examine all of the Contract Documents for requirements which effect the Work of this Section.

B. Other Specification Sections which directly relate to the Work of this Section include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Section 01 00 00 General Requirements

2. Section 02 60 00 Excavation and Removal of Underground Storage Tank

3. Section 03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

4. Section 26 00 00 Electrical

5. Section 31 20 00 Earthwork

6. Section 31 20 80 Utility Materials

7. Section 31 21 00 Site Preparation

8. Section 31 22 70 Sedimentation and Erosion Control

9. Section 32 12 16 Paving and Surfacing

1.04 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

A. Fuel: Diesel

B. Abbreviations

1. AST Above ground fuel storage tank

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1.05 SUBMITTALS

A. Provide submittals in accordance with requirements of Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures

B. Provide manufacturer's product data for the following:

1. Piping

2. Valves

3. Storage tank, including material certificates, dimensions, weights, loads, components, and location and size of each field connection

4. Tank pumps

5. Tank piping specialties

6. Liquid-level gage systems

7. Leak-detection and -monitoring systems

8. Fuel dispenser and related accessories

C. Shop Drawings, including plans, elevations, sections, and details

D. Wiring Diagrams, including power, signal, and control wiring

E. Brazing certificates

F. Welding certificates

G. Field quality-control test reports

H. Operation and Maintenance Data for fuel storage tank pumps, liquid-level gage systems, leak-detection and monitoring systems, to include in emergency, operation, and maintenance manuals.

I. Warranties: Special warranties specified in this Section.

1.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Processes and operators for brazing and welding shall be qualified in accordance with requirements ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code: Section IX.

B. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, as amended to date, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use.

C. Comply with requirements of NFPA 30 as amended to date, for design, construction, installation, testing, and inspection of fuel distribution systems.

D. Comply with requirements of the EPA, State and local environmental-protection authorities having jurisdiction. Include recording of fuel storage tanks and monitoring of tanks and piping.

E. Comply with requirements of MGL Ch.148 S. 37 and MGL 527 CMR 9.00 for above ground fuel storage tanks

1.07 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Lift and support fuel storage tanks only at designated lifting or supporting points, as shown on Shop Drawings. Do not move or lift tanks unless empty. Store tank, dispenser, equipment and accessories covered on dunnage and protected from damage.

B. Fuel storage tank, dispenser, equipment and accessories shall be shipped securely palletized as required to ensure all components remain dry, internally supported, and protected against rust, corrosion and transport related damage.

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1.08 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Verify existing site condition and utility locations. Contact utility-locating service for area where Project is located.

B. Do not interrupt existing fueling service to facilities occupied by Owner.

1.09 COORDINATION

A. Coordinate size and location of concrete bases. Cast anchor-bolt inserts into bases. Concrete, reinforcement, and formwork requirements are specified in Division 3.

1.10 WARRANTY

A Provide the approved manufacturer's standard form in which manufacturer agrees to repair or replace components of fuel storage tanks that fail in materials or workmanship within specified warranty period.

1. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following:

a. Structural failure including cracking, breakup, and collapse

b. Corrosion failure including external and internal corrosion of steel tanks

2. Warranty Period: 30 years from date of Substantial Completion

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 PIPES, TUBES, AND FITTINGS

A. Steel Pipe: ASTM A 53/A 53M, Schedule 40, Type S or E, Grade A or B, black.

1. Steel Welding Fittings: ASTM A 234/A 234M, seamless or welded; ASME B16.9, butt-welding type or ASME B16.11, socket-welding type.

2. Steel Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.11, with threads according to ASME B1.20.1.

3. Steel Flanges and Flanged Fittings: ASME B16.5.

4. Malleable-Iron Threaded Fittings: ASME B16.3, Class 150, standard pattern, with threads according to ASME

B1.20.1.

5. Malleable-Iron Unions: ASME B16.39, Class 150. Include brass-to-iron seat, ground joint, and threads according to ASME B1.20.1.

B. Copper Tube: ASTM B 88, Type L (ASTM B 88M, Type B); water tube; drawn temper.

1. Copper Fittings: ASME B16.22, wrought copper.

2. Copper Unions: MSS SP-123, cast-copper alloy, hexagonal-body stock with ball-and-socket metal-to-metal seating surfaces and solder-joint or threaded ends.

3. Brazing Filler Metals: AWS A5.8, BAg-1 (silver classification).

C. Transition Couplings:

1. Manufactured coupling or fitting or companion flanges same size as, and with pressure rating at least equal to and ends compatible with, piping to be joined.

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2.02 VALVES

A. All valves shall be UL 842 rated and listed for fuel service

B. Provide the approved manufacturer’s special purpose, general-duty valves made in shape or configuration for specific fuel delivery service and complying with requirements of fuel-diesel code.

2.03 ABOVEGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANK (AST)

A. Provide one (1) single compartment, rectangular, double wall, welded steel fuel storage tank for diesel use only, complete with interstitial space with leak-detection system, fabricated in accordance with requirements of “Fireguard UL2085”, as licensed by STI/SPFA and manufactured by Memco, Inc. Envirosafe, or Architect approved equal by Greer Tank or Unity Fuel Solutions, complying with the following material and performance requirements:

1. Steel thickness: 3/16 inch

2. Tank top thickness: 5/16 inch

3. UL 2085 labeled and listed

4. 3 inch thick minimum, high efficiency, lightweight, monolithic interstitial insulation

5. 18 inch diameter manway

6. NPT threaded flanges

7. 6 inch, 8 oz. emergency vent male threads with O-ring

8. 6 inch, 8 oz. emergency vent flange kit

9. 5 gallon spill container

10. Interstitial leak detection and gauge

11. 2 inch updraft stack vent

12. 2 inch monitoring cap

13. Fuel level gauge and vapor recovery, in accordance with all applicable requlations and local authorities having jurisdiction.

14. 2 inch overfill prevention valve with quick disconnect, diffuser and dust cap

15. ¾ HP submersible fixed speed pump

16. Hinged enclosure with lockable cover, 120 V single pole switch and related steel conduit

17. 2 inch anti-siphon valve

18. All related tank accessories, including but not limited to flanges, fittings, and valves for complete and full functionality in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and Town of Dartmouth requirements and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).

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2.04 FUEL DISPENSER

A. Provide one (1) electronic vehicle fuel dispenser W2SEL-1 as manufactured by Wayne, or Architect approved equal by Western Pump or Gilbarco, complying with the following material and performance requirements:

1. For use in dispensing motor vehicle diesel fuel only

2. Dispenser size shall be 41-5/8 inches high, 22-5/8 inches wide, and 18-1/8 inches deep

3. Backlit, programmable, one-sided,1.5 inch high LED display showing volume dispensed and operating status, complete with hinged lockable covers

4. Resettable fuel total usage, displayed on LED, complete with infrared remote control for accessing usage totals, diagnostics, and configuring dispenser, without key access

5. Two (2) electronic interfaces for connection to fuel management and tank monitoring systems

6. Two piston positive displacement meter with integral connection to dispenser interface

7. 240 VAC with terminal block for integral connection to dispenser interface

8. One (1) ½ inch female NPT inlet connection with riser

9. Internal strainer and 400 Series filter on meter inlet

10. Proportional 7/8 inch flow control valve, programmable to set maximum fuel flow rate no greater than 22

GPM. Working pressure shall be up to 50 PSI

11. One (1) 1 inch female NPT discharge with ¾ inch adapter

12. Stainless steel cabinet panels and lockable door with color as selected by the Architect from the approved manufacturers complete selection of standard colors

13. Hose mast with hose clamp for vapor recovery hose, including nozzle boot and Hose hanger.

14. Thermostatically controlled heater for electronically controlled fuel management and tank monitoring systems

, or Arc

2.05 ACCESSORIES

A. Threaded pipe connection fittings on top of tank, for fill, supply, return, vent, sounding, and gaging, in locations and of sizes indicated. Include cast-iron plugs for shipping.

B. Striker Plates: Inside tank, on bottom below fill, vent, sounding, gage, and other tube openings.

C. Lifting Lugs: For handling and installation.

D. Ladders: Carbon-steel ladder inside tank, anchored to top and bottom, and located as indicated. Include reinforcement of tank at bottom of ladder.

E. Supply Tube: Extension of supply piping fitting into tank, terminating 6 inches (150 mm) above tank bottom and cut at a 45-degree angle.

F. Sounding and Gage Tubes: Extension of fitting into tank, terminating 6 inches (150 mm) above tank bottom and cut at a 45-degree angle.

G. Containment Sumps: Fiberglass or PE, with sump base, add-on extension pieces as required, sump top, lid, gasket-seal joints. Include bulkhead fittings for pipe penetrations through sidewalls.

H. Overfill Prevention Valves: Factory fabricated or shop or field assembled from the approved manufacturer's standard components.

Include drop tube, cap, fill nozzle adaptor, check valve mechanism or other devices, and vent to restrict flow at 90 percent of tank capacity and to provide complete shutoff of filling at 95 percent of tank capacity.

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2.06 TANK PUMPS

A. Provide UL rated, ¾ HP, fixed speed, submersible, turbine pump motor assembly, Model 400276902/PMA-75, as manufactured by FE Petro, Inc. for 4-inch diesel dispensers, or Architect approved equal, and complying with the following material and performance characteristics

1. Pump controller panel, complying with UL 353 and UL 508C and with terminals for connections to fuel dispenser.

2. Vacuum Breakers for installation in pump discharge piping.

3. UL-listed mechanical line leak detector device as manufactured by the approved tank pump manufacturer for control and shutdown of fuel flow during piping leaks and integral installation with fuel pump in discharge piping.

Detector shall be compatible for the specified fuel type. Include attachments and tubing.

2.07 LEAK-DETECTION AND MONITORING SYSTEMS

A. Provide the approved manufacturer’s calibrated, leak-detection and monitoring system complying with requirements of UL 1238, as amended to date, with probes, associated sensors and remote alarm panel for fuel storage tank, dispenser, piping and related accessories. Provide fittings and devices required for testing.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL REQUIRMENTS

A. Refer to Division 31 for Work related

B. The Work of this Section shall comply with the following performance requirements:

1. NFPA 30 for design, construction, installation, testing, and inspection of fuel oil distribution systems.

2. EPA and state and local environmental-protection authorities having jurisdiction. Include recording of fuel oil storage tanks and monitoring of tanks and piping.

3. Petroleum Equipment Institute RP 100 - "Installation of Underground Liquid Storage Systems"

4. MGL 527 CMR Board of Fire Prevention Regulations, Chapter 9.00

3.02 PIPING APPLICATIONS

A. Use flanges, unions, transition and special fittings, and valves with pressure ratings same as or higher than system's pressure rating in aboveground and containment sump applications, unless otherwise indicated.

C. Aboveground, Fuel Oil Piping and Vent Piping: Use any of the following piping materials for each size range:

1. NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Steel pipe, steel welding fittings, and welded joints.

2. NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Steel pipe, steel or malleable-iron threaded fittings, and threaded joints.

3. NPS 2 (DN 50) and Smaller: Copper tube, copper fittings, and brazed joints.

4. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 4 (DN 65 to DN 100): Steel pipe, steel welding fittings, and welded joints.

5. NPS 2-1/2 to NPS 4 (DN 65 to DN 100): Steel pipe, steel or malleable-iron threaded fittings, and threaded joints.

6. NPS 5 and NPS 6 (DN 125 and DN 150): Steel pipe, steel welding fittings, and welded joints.

3.03 VALVE APPLICATIONS

A. Provide specific valve types as follows:

1. Shutoff Duty: Use gate or ball valves

2. Throttling Duty: Use ball valves

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3.04 PIPING INSTALLATION

A. Install piping free of sags and bends.

B. Locate groups of pipes parallel to each other, spaced to permit valve servicing.

C. Install fittings for changes in direction and branch connections.

D. Install rigid, underground, double-contained fill and vent piping at uniform slope downward toward fuel oil storage tank sump.

E. Install flexible, double-contained, fuel oil pipe at minimum slope of 1 percent downward toward fuel oil storage tank sump.

F. Install flexible vent pipe at minimum slope of 2 percent downward toward fuel oil storage tank sump.

H. Assemble and install bulkhead fittings for pipe penetrations through storage tank sump sidewalls. Follow fitting manufacturer's written instructions and use components required for liquidtight joints.

I. Install reductions in pipe sizes using eccentric reducer fittings. Install fitting with level side down.

J. Install flexible connectors at piping connections to UST.

K. Install double-contained piping according to manufacturer's written instructions for assembly, joining, trench preparation, and installation.

L. Install and terminate double-contained piping at fuel oil storage tank containment sumps and at building.

3.05 VALVE INSTALLATION

A. Install valves in accessible locations. Protect valves from physical damage, and install metal tag attached with metal chain indicating fuel oil piping systems.

3.06 TANK INSTALLATION

A. Install tank in accordance with the approved manufacturer's written instructions and standards specified.

3.08 CONNECTIONS

A. Drawings indicate general arrangement of piping, fittings, and specialties.

B. Install piping adjacent to equipment to allow service and maintenance.

C. Install unions, in piping NPS 2 (DN 50) and smaller, adjacent to each valve and at final connection to each piece of equipment having threaded pipe connection.

D. Install flanges, in piping NPS 2-1/2 (DN 65) and larger, adjacent to flanged valves and at final connection to each piece of equipment having flanged pipe connection.

E. Ground equipment according to Division 16 Section "Grounding and Bonding."

F. Connect wiring according to Division 16 Section "Conductors and Cables."

G. Tighten electrical connectors and terminals according to manufacturer's published torque-tightening values. If manufacturer's torque values are not indicated, use those specified in UL 486A and UL 486B.

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3.09 CONCRETE BASES

A. Refer to and coordinate with the Work of Section 03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete.

B. Construct UST concrete-ballast and surface bases in accordance with the approved manufacturer's setting templates for anchor-bolt and tie locations. Use 3000 psi, 28-day, compressive-strength concrete.

3.10 LEAK DETECTION AND MONITORING SYSTEM INSTALLATION

A. Install leak-detection and -monitoring systems in accordance with the approved manufacturer's written instructions. Install alarm panel inside building where indicated.

1. Install probes or use factory-installed integral probes in interstitial space.

2. Install leak-detection sensors at low points in piping and cable probes in interstitial space of double-contained piping.

3. Install liquid-level gage systems according to manufacturer's written instructions.

3.11 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Perform the following field tests and inspections and prepare test reports:

1. Test fuel oil piping according to NFPA 30, "Piping Systems" Chapter on testing or NFPA 31, "Piping, Pumps, and Valves" Chapter on tests of piping.

2. Test fuel oil storage tanks according to NFPA 30, "Tank Storage" Chapter on testing and maintenance or NFPA 31, "Tank Storage" Chapter on testing and maintenance.

3. Test liquid-level gage systems for accuracy by manually measuring fuel oil levels at not less than three (3) different depths while filling tank and checking against gage indication.

4. Test leak-detection and -monitoring systems for accuracy by manually operating sensors and checking against alarm panel indication.

B. Remove and replace units and retest as specified above.

3.12 ADJUSTING

A. Adjust controls and safeties. Replace damaged and malfunctioning controls and equipment with no additional cost to the Owner

3.13 DEMONSTRATION

A. Engage a factory-authorized service representative of the approved manufacturer to train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust, operate, and maintain liquid-level gage systems, leak-detection and monitoring systems, fuel oil storage tank pumps.

3.14 FINAL CLEANING

A. Prior to final completion, the Contractor shall conduct an inspection of all exterior Work areas with the Owner’s designated representative to verify that the entire Work area is clear of all Project related equipment, materials and related debris.

B. Owner will assume responsibility for cleaning as of the date designated on Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Owner's acceptance of project, or portion thereof.

C. All waste and debris caused by the Work of this Section shall be removed and legally disposed of daily, in accordance with requirements of Section 01 50 00 - Temporary Facilities and Controls.

END OF SECTION