Aboveground storage tank program.
Above ground gasoline storage tanks regulations.
Aboveground storage tank regulations define a bulk storage container as any container having a capacity of 55 gallons or more and can be aboveground partially buried bunkered or totally buried.
California enacted the aboveground petroleum storage act apsa to regulate aboveground storage tanks asts used for storing crude oil and petroleum products in liquid form.
Tanks exceeding 1 200 gallon capacity shall be so installed that the bottom outside surface of the tank is at least 12 inches above ground level.
Sufficient space shall be provided between stationary storage tanks to permit access for fire fighting.
Bunkered tanks are considered asts under 40 cfr 112.
The spcc regulation does not specifically use the term ast but rather includes asts under the term bulk storage container.
This space shall not be less than 5 feet for tanks over 1 200 gallon capacity.
Aboveground storage tanks facilities with aboveground storage tanks asts holding oils of any kind may be subject to u s.
This law authorizes specific management requirements for tank owners and operators.
Please visit the office of state fire marshal s website for additional information.