N.M. Admin. Code § 20.5.109.900

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

Section 20.5.109.900 - INSTALLATION OF AST SYSTEMS

A. Owners and operators shall properly install all ASTs and piping in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and in accordance with 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, or in accordance with 20.5.109.920 NMAC. Installations shall address the following:

(1) support, if required in the sole discretion of the department, by the use of saddles or longitudinal supports;

(2) a foundation that is of sufficient thickness and reinforcement to support the tank when the tank is filled to maximum capacity with a regulated substance and that is constructed of concrete with a minimum compression strength of 3,000 pounds per square inch at 28 days (or other comparable material approved by the department), and shall be used for:

(a) double-walled or double-bottomed above ground storage tanks;

(b) horizontal tanks with saddles, which shall be placed at a minimum on footings constructed of concrete or other comparable material approved in advance by the department;

(c) horizontal tanks with longitudinal supports, which shall be placed on a concrete slab that extends at least 12 inches beyond the perimeter of the tank and is constructed of concrete or other comparable material approved in advance by the department;

(d) vertical tanks, which shall be placed on a concrete slab that extends at least 12 inches beyond the perimeter of the tank and is constructed of concrete or other comparable material approved in advance by the department; and

(e) single-walled above ground storage tanks, which shall be installed inside secondary containment that meets the requirements of 20.5.109.904 NMAC;

(3) anchorage;

(4) fills, gauges and vents;

(5) environmental protection; and

(6) testing and inspection.

B. Tanks and underground piping installed or replaced after July 1, 2013 must be secondarily contained in accordance with 20.5.109.903 NMAC or 20.5.109.904 NMAC, except for any piping that meets the requirements for safe suction in 20.5.111.1108 NMAC.

C. Secondary containment must be able to contain regulated substances leaked from the primary containment until they are detected and removed and prevent the release of regulated substances to the environment at any time during the operational life of the AST.

D. Owners and operators shall provide an approval from the New Mexico state fire marshal's office to the department for any exceptions to the requirements of the international fire code, including any AST at a retail fueling facility that exceeds the size limit on ASTs;

E. In addition to other requirements of this section, if owners or operators want to place into service any shop-fabricated AST that has been permanently closed at any location, owners and operators shall:

(1) not use the AST until they have provided to the department:

(a) the age and type of tank;

(b) the tank manufacturer;

(c) a list of regulated and non-regulated substances previously stored in the tank and for what duration;

(d) a description of any unusual circumstances involving the AST; and

(e) any other information requested by the bureau based on the circumstances; and

(2) install the system in compliance with all requirements for new AST systems in this part.

F. Based on the information received in Subsection D of this section, the department may require owners and operators who want to relocate an AST that has been temporarily or permanently closed to have the tank recertified by a certified tank inspector, the tank manufacturer, or a professional engineer prior to use.

G. Owners and operators shall use the applicable national code or standard listed below to comply with the requirements for the installation of above ground storage tank systems in this part:

(1)American Petroleum Institute Standard 650, "Welded Tanks for Oil Storage";

(2)American Petroleum Institute Standard 2610, "Design, Construction, Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection of Terminal & Tank Facilities";

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

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

(5)Petroleum Equipment Institute Publication RP200, "Recommended Practices for Installation of Above Ground Storage Tank Systems for Motor Vehicle Fueling";

(6)Petroleum Equipment Institute Publication RP700, "Recommended Practices for the Design and Maintenance of Fluid Distribution Systems at Vehicle Maintenance Facilities";

(7)Petroleum Equipment Institute Publication RP800, "Recommended Practices for the Design and Installation of Bulk Storage Plants";

(8)Petroleum Equipment Institute Publication RP1000, "Recommended Practices for the Installation of Marina Fueling Systems";

(9)Petroleum Equipment Institute Publication RP1300, "Recommended Practices for the Design, Installation, Service, Repair, and Maintenance of Aviation Fueling Systems";

(10)Petroleum Equipment Institute Publication RP1400, "Recommended Practices for the Design and Installation of Fueling Systems for Emergency Generators, Stationary Diesel Engines and Oil Burner Systems";

(11)Steel Tank Institute RP R912, "Installation Instructions for Shop Fabricated Aboveground Storage Tanks for Flammable, Combustible Liquids"; or

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

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.5.109.900

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