S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-56.505

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 11, November 22, 2024

Section 61-56.505 - Thermoplastic Tanks Standard

(1) The Department shall approve plans for thermoplastic tanks on an individual basis.

(a) Thermoplastic tanks shall be certified by an American National Standards Institute or Standards Council of Canada accredited third-party to comply with the most recent edition of IAPMO/ANSI Z1000 or CSA B66.

(b) The uniform liquid depth shall be at least three (3) feet.

(c) The inside length of the tank shall be at least two (2) times the inside width of the tank.

(2) If thermoplastic tanks having other dimensional characteristics are proposed, specifications must be submitted to the Department for approval, and the proposed design must be demonstrated to provide equivalent effectiveness for storage and distribution to that of concrete or thermoplastic tanks described in this regulation.

(3) Thermoplastic tank manufacturers must renew their product approvals by submitting new applications and plans to the Department every five (5) years and before changing any previously approved plans.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-56.505

Added by State Register Volume 45, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/28/2021.