N.M. Admin. Code § 20.5.109.909

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 20.5.109.909 - ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANKS AT MARINAS

A. Owners and operators of AST systems at marinas shall install an automatic break-away device to shut off flow of fuel from on-shore piping, which shall be located at the connection of the on-shore piping and the piping leading to the dock. Owners and operators shall install another automatic break-away device to shut off flow of fuel located at any connection between flexible piping and hard piping on the dispenser system and dock. The automatic break-away devices shall be easily accessible, and their location shall be clearly marked.

B. Owners and operators of AST systems at marinas shall electrically isolate dock piping where excessive stray electrical currents are encountered.

C. Owners and operators of AST systems at marinas shall protect piping from stress due to tidal action.

D. Owners and operators of AST systems at marinas shall install spill catchment basins in addition to a system that will allow the level of regulated substance in the AST to be monitored during a delivery of fuel to the AST. Unless the AST system is equipped with an audible overfill alarm that will alert the transfer operator at ninety percent of capacity, and overfill protection which will shut off flow of product during a fuel delivery to the tank at ninety-five percent, owners and operators shall visually monitor the delivery of fuel.

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

(1)Petroleum Equipment Institute Publication RP 1000, "Recommended Practices for the Installation of Marina Fueling Systems"; or

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

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.5.109.909

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