N.M. Admin. Code § 20.5.112.1202

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

Section 20.5.112.1202 - DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION OF NEW AND UPGRADED ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANK EMERGENCY GENERATOR SYSTEMS

Owners and operators of above ground storage tank emergency generator systems shall meet all of the requirements in this section in addition to all of the applicable requirements in 20.5.109 NMAC.

A. Owners and operators of ASTs used for emergency power generation where the loss of electrical power will not result in the loss of human life or serious injury may install motor fuel dispensers only if the dispensers are connected to the AST by a separate pump and piping system other than that which supplies a regulated substance to the emergency generator.

B. Owners and operator who install a normally closed solenoid valve in accordance with Subsection D of 20.5.109.902 NMAC on the supply piping so that a leak will not drain the system by siphon shall meet one of the following:

(1) solenoid valve shall operate from battery voltage and have manual (nonelectric) operation; or

(2) install a manual bypass valve.

C. Owners and operators of above ground storage tank emergency generator systems shall use national codes and standards in 20.5.109 NMAC. Owners and operators shall also use or more of the following to comply with the requirements of this part:

(1)National Fire Protection Association Standard 110, "Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems"; and

(2)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".

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.5.112.1202

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