N.M. Admin. Code § 20.5.106.612

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024

Section 20.5.106.612 - VENTING FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK SYSTEMS

A. Owners and operators shall design and construct venting for all underground storage tank systems, following the current edition of an industry standard or code of practice developed by a nationally recognized association or independent testing laboratory approved in advance by the department.

B. Vent pipes that are provided for normal tank venting shall be located so that the discharge point is outside of buildings higher than the fill pipe opening. Vent pipes shall be installed not less than 15 feet from power ventilation air intake devices and not less than five feet from a building opening. Vent outlets and devices shall be designed and installed to minimize blockage.

C. Types of vent pipes.

(1) Vent pipes that are provided for normal tank venting shall extend at least 12 feet above ground level.

(2) If attached to a structure, vent pipes shall extend at least 5 feet above the highest projection of the canopy or roof.

(3) Vent pipes for normal tank venting shall be of appropriate size for the capacity and operating conditions of the tank.

D. Owners and operators shall use one of more of the following to comply with the requirements of this section:

(1)Petroleum Equipment Institute Publication RP100, "Recommended Practices for Installation of Underground Liquid Storage Systems";

(2)National Fire Protection Association Standard 30, "Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code";

(3)National Fire Protection Association Standard 30A, "Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages";

(4)Underwriters Laboratories Standard 142, "Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids"; or

(5)International Code Council, "International Fire Code".

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.5.106.612

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 14, July 24, 2018, eff. 7/24/2018