La. Admin. Code tit. 33 § V-30205

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section V-30205 - Repair, Alteration and Reconstruction of Aboveground Breakout Tanks That Have Been in Service [49 CFR 195.205]

A. Aboveground breakout tanks that have been repaired, altered, or reconstructed and returned to service must be capable of withstanding the internal pressure produced by the hazardous liquid to be stored therein and any anticipated external loads. [ 49 CFR 195.205(a)]

B. After October 2, 2000, compliance with Subsection A of this Section requires the following: [ 49 CFR 195.205(b)]

1. For tanks designed for approximate atmospheric pressure, constructed of carbon and low alloy steel, welded or riveted, and non-refrigerated; and for tanks built to API Std 650 (incorporated by reference, see §30107) or its predecessor Standard 12C; repair, alteration and reconstruction must be in accordance with API Standard Std 653 (except section 6.4.3) (incorporated by reference, see §30107). [ 49 CFR 195.205(b)(1) ]

2. For tanks built to API Spec 12F (incorporated by reference, see §30107) or API Std 620 (incorporated by reference, see §30107), the repair, alteration, and reconstruction must be in accordance with the design, welding, examination, and material requirements of those respective standards. [ 49 CFR 195.205(b)(2) ]

3. For high pressure tanks built to API Std 2510 (incorporated by reference, see §30107), repairs, alterations, and reconstruction must be in accordance with API Std 510 (incorporated by reference, see §30107). [ 49 CFR 195.205(b)(3) ]

La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § V-30205

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, Pipeline Division, LR 29:2818 (December 2003), Amended LR 441025 (6/1/2018).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:753.