All vertical tanks larger than 125 gallons water capacity have additional requirements as specified in sections 6.8.6.3, 6.8.6.4, and 6.8.6.5 in the LP-Gas Code, 2024 edition, these are not new requirements. You also need to see section 5.2.4.4 for details on these requirements. The requirements summary is that these tanks must:
- Be installed on reinforced concrete or steel structural supports according to 5.2.4.4, which requires:
- Self supporting without guy wires,
- Designed to withstand wind loads at the site,
- Designed to withstand seismic loads at the site,
- Designed to withstand hydrostatic test loads the tank may be subjected to, and
- Wind and seismic loading shall be in accordance with ASCE 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures.
- Steel supports shall be protected against fire exposure,
- Vertical and horizontal tanks in liquid service shall not be manifolded together, and
- Vertical tanks of different dimensions shall not be manifolded together.
See the sections listed for the details.
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