Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 245.524 - Aboveground tank modifications(a) Modifications performed on aboveground storage tank systems shall be designed and implemented in accordance with current codes of practice developed by Nationally recognized associations such as API, ACI, ASME, ASTM, NACE, STI or UL.(b) Modifications shall be performed in accordance with Nationally recognized codes and manufacturer's specifications or a professional engineer's design requirements.(c) Aboveground storage tank systems which are modified shall be inspected and tested according to industry standards before being put in service when a major modification has been performed on the storage tank system. Deficiencies shall be remedied before being returned to service.(d) The Department may require the tank owner to submit documentation of construction modification design criteria and engineering specifications for review.The provisions of this § 245.524 amended November 9, 2007, effective 11/10/2007, 37 Pa.B. 5979; amended December 21, 2018, effective 12/22/2018, 48 Pa.B. 7875. This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 245.521 (relating to performance standards for aboveground storage tanks); 25 Pa. Code § 245.552 (relating to in-service inspections); 25 Pa. Code § 245.553 (relating to out-of-service inspections); and 25 Pa. Code § 245.554 (relating to installation and modification inspections).