N.J. Admin. Code § 5:72-3.2

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 5:72-3.2 - High level alarm systems

(a) Each terminal at which a tank filled by pipeline is located shall comply with the following requirements:

1. It shall be equipped with a high level alarm system;

2. The high level alarm system shall be set to activate at a predetermined level in each tank filled, directly or indirectly, by pipeline at the terminal to allow sufficient time for the flow of the flammable liquid to be shut down before the tank overfills. The level shall be determined by the maximum filling rate and the time required for terminal personnel to take appropriate action to stop the flow of the flammable liquid;

3. The high level alarm systems shall be maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation;

4. The high level alarm system shall be tested every three months by the owner of the terminal and a permanent record of the test shall be maintained. The test procedure and record shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

i. Control panel function;

ii. Back-up power supply;

iii. Sensor function;

iv. All audible and visual signals; and

v. Wiring.

5. Prior to the installation of a new system, the assembled components of the high level alarm system shall have met test requirements for their intended use established by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.

(b) In addition to the requirements specified in (a) above, each attended terminal at which a tank filled by pipeline is located shall comply with the following requirements:

1. The high level alarm system at the terminal shall provide a visual signal and an audible sound alarm device. The audible sound shall be of sufficient decibels above ambient noise levels to alert personnel responsible for taking corrective action. The audible signal shall be a distinctive signal readily distinguishable from all other signals at the terminal. The visual signal shall be of an approved type which is of a distinctive color and candlepower to affect personnel action.

2. The high level alarm system at the terminal shall be equipped with an audible trouble alarm which has a distinctive sound not used for any other purpose and of sufficient decibels so that it is audible to all terminal personnel required to respond to its sounding. The audible trouble alarm shall sound upon the occurrence of any of the following:

i. A loss of the main electrical operating power in the terminal;

ii. An electrical break or ground fault in the alarm initiating circuit or the signalling device circuit;

iii. The derangement of the high level alarm system control equipment;

iv. The removal of initiating devices from the high level alarm system; or

v. The electrical derangement of the signalling devices of the high level alarm system; or

vi. Any other non-performance of the system.

(c) In addition to the requirements specified in (a) above, each unattended terminal at which a tank filled by pipeline is located shall comply with the following requirements:

1. The high level alarm system shall be capable of automatically shutting off or diverting the flow of the flammable liquid at the point of origin within the terminal or at the point of receipt into the aboveground liquid storage tank;

2. The high level alarm system shall be capable of automatically shutting off or diverting the flow of the flammable liquid at the point of origin within the terminal or at the point of receipt into the aboveground liquid storage tank in the event of a power failure in the high level alarm system.

N.J. Admin. Code § 5:72-3.2

Amended by R.1985 d.611, effective 12/2/1985.
See: 17 New Jersey Register 1015(b), 17 New Jersey Register 2870(a).
(b)1 substantially amended.