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TO: Standards Technical Panel (STP) for Protected Aboveground Tanks For Flammable
and Combustible Liquids
Subscribers to UL’s Standards Service for
Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Other Interested Parties
SUBJECT: Request for Comments on the Proposed Third Edition of the Standard for Protected
Aboveground Tanks, UL 2085;
PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE
INSTRUCTIONS
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STP Members:
If you are a voting member of the STP, complete the attached ballot with your vote on the standard or
proposals. Please note that all negative ballots must be accompanied by supporting written reasons
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and, where possible, proposals for a solution to the problem raised.
Impact statements and effective date information are not subject to letter ballot. Therefore, comments
regarding impact statements and effective dates may be made and should be sent to the STP Secretary
separate from the letter ballot.
Subscribers and other interested parties:
If you are a subscriber or other interested party, you are requested to send comments on the proposed
requirements, impact statement, and proposed effective date to the STP Secretary. The STP member
ballot should not be used to submit your comments.
Comments should be made in writing and may be sent by fax or by mail to the attention of Paul Lloret
at UL’s Santa Clara Office, 1655 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Comments may also be sent
via E-mail. Please reference all correspondence to Subject 2085. Note all comments received are public
and may be circulated to others. If you respond by fax or E-mail, please include your full name and
company name and address to ensure a reply.
SUBJECT 2085 -2- SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
SUMMARY OF TOPICS
This bulletin proposes ANSI approval of the Third Edition of the Standard for Protected
Aboveground Tanks, UL 2085, which is a proposed binational standard with harmonized
requirements covering Canada and the United States.
STP BALLOTS AND ALL COMMENTS DUE: November 25, 2003.
Attached as Appendix A for your review and comment are proposed requirements for UL 2085.
Attached as Appendix B for your review and comment are the impact statement and proposed effective
date. Attached as Appendices C and D are the STP ballot instructions and STP ballot, respectively.

Questions regarding interpretation of requirements should be directed to the responsible UL staff.
Please note that proposed requirements are of a tentative and early nature and are for review and
comment only. Current requirements are to be used to judge a product until these requirements are
published in final form.
PRODUCTS AND INDUSTRIES AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSAL
UL requests your assistance in identifying other products or industries that might be affected by the
requirements contained in this bulletin. UL suggests that all suppliers or customers for these products
and industries be made aware of these requirements prior to their proposed effective date. Also, please
forward your suggestions to UL so that these products and industries may be identified in future
bulletins.
RATIONALE
On May 19, 2000 UL originally proposed the Third Edition of the Standard for Protected Aboveground
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Tanks, UL 2085. After reviewing comments and discussing them with the Technical Harmonization
Committee (consisting of members from the U.S. and Canada), UL revised the original draft and
proposed a second draft on September 14, 2001. After reviewing all comments from industry and
general interests from both Canada and the U.S., UL is now proposing a revised third draft of
the proposed standard.
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Unless specifically requested to do so, UL will not acknowledge comments indicating concurrence with
these proposals.
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. REVIEWED BY:
PAUL LLORET DANIEL RYAN

Senior Engineering Associate Chair for STP 2085
Secretary for STP 2085 Global Standards
Standards Department RTP Office
Santa Clara Office Phone: (919) 549-1658
Phone: (408) 876-2410
Fax: (408) 556-6151
E-mail: Paul.E.Lloret@us.ul.com
http://ulstandardsinfonet.ul.com
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APPENDIX A
PROPOSED THIRD EDITION OF THE STANDARD FOR PROTECTED ABOVEGROUND TANKS, UL

2085
SEPTEMBER 2003 DRAFT

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A4
2 Units of measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5
3 Reference publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A5
4 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A7
5 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A7

CONSTRUCTION
6 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A8
7 Primary Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A8
8 Secondary Containment and Interstitial Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A8
9 Normal and Emergency Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A9
10 Spill Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A10
11 Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A10
12 Grounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A10
PERFORMANCE
13 Samples and Test Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A10

13.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A10
13.2 Full scale fire test samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A11
13.3 Small scale fire test samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A12
14 Pipe Fitting Torque Strength Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A12
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15 Pipe Fitting Bending Moment Strength Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A12
16 Lift Fitting Strength Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A13
17 Ball Impact Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A13
18 Load Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A13
19 Full Scale Fire Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A13
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19.1 Performance criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A13
19.2 Furnace details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A14
19.3 Test method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A14
20 Hose Stream Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A14
21 Tank Support Load Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A15
22 Vehicle Impact Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A15
23 Projectile Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A15
24 Leakage Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A16
24.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A16
24.2 Primary tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A16
24.3 Secondary containment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A16
25 Environmental Exposure and Small Scale Fire Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A17
25.1 Performance criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A17
25.2 Simulated environmental exposures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A17
26 Interstitial Communication Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A18
27 Fire Test of Interstitial Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A18
28 Hydrostatic Strength Test of Secondary Containment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A19
29 Pressure Surge Test (Venting by Form of Construction) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A20
MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTION TESTS
30 Leakage Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A20

31 Insulation Thickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A20
32 Density and Compressive Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A21
33 Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A21
MARKINGS
34 Marking Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A21

35 Marking Method and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A23

INSTRUCTIONS
36 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A23

Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A25
Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A28
Annex A
A1 Standards for Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A29
Annex B
B1 Wetted Area Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A30
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Annex C (Informative)
C1 Summary of Performance Tests and Requirements for Protected Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A37
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Annex D (Informative)
D1 French Translations of Required Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A39

INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
1.1 These requirements cover shop fabricated, aboveground atmospheric protected tanks intended for
storage of stable flammable or combustible liquids that have a specific gravity not greater than 1.0 and
that are compatible with the material and construction of the tank.
1.2 These tank constructions are intended to limit the heat transferred to the primary tank when the
construction is exposed to a 2-hour hydrocarbon pool fire and are provided with protection against
projectile impact, vehicle impact, and physical damage.

1.3 These tanks shall be provided with integral secondary containment intended to prevent any leakage
from the primary tank from entering the environment.
1.4 Protected tanks are intended for stationary installation and use in accordance with the following
codes:
a) The Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, NFPA 30;
b) The Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, NFPA 30A;
c) The Uniform Fire Code;
d) The National Fire Code of Canada;
e) Installation Code for Oil Burning Equipment, CAN/CSA-B139;
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f) The International Fire Code; and
g) The Environmental Code of Practice for Aboveground Storage Tank Systems Containing
Petroleum Products, CCME-EPC-LST-71E.
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h) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations
1.5 Tanks covered by these requirements are fabricated, inspected, and tested for leakage before
shipment from the factory as completely assembled units.
1.6 These requirements and tests are not intended to determine a tank’s acceptability for use after fire
exposure, vehicle impact, or projectile impact.
1.7 These requirements do not address methods of anchoring intended to prevent uplift from flooding or
movement due to wind or seismic forces.
1.8 These requirements do not address the construction or attachment means of ladders, stairs, runways,
guardrails, platforms, or equipment supports.
1.9 These requirements do not address the construction or attachment of accessories installed on
aboveground tanks such as pumps, dispensers, normal vent caps, flame arrestors and any other
accessory which is not welded to the primary tank with the exception of emergency vents.
2 Units of measurement
2.1 The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. Values in parentheses are given in U.S. units.
When a value for measurement is followed by a value in other units in parentheses, the second value is
not necessarily an exact conversion. The value in parenthesis is for information only. Where liquid volume
measures are given in parentheses the measures are U.S. gallons.

3 Reference publications
3.1 Where reference is made to any code or standard such reference shall be considered to refer to the
latest edition, and all amendments published to that edition up to the time when this standard was
approved. Products covered by this standard shall comply with the reference installation codes and
standards as appropriate for the country where the product shall be used. When the product is intended
for use in more than one country, the product shall comply with the installation codes and standards for
all countries where it is intended to be used.
UL Standards
UL 142,
UL 385,
Play Pipes for Water Supply Testing in Fire-Protection Service
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UL 969,
Marking and Labeling Systems
UL 1316,
Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Underground Storage Tanks for Petroleum Products, Alcohols, and
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Alcohol-Gasoline Mixtures
ULC Standards
ULC/ORD-C142.18,
Rectangular Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
ULC-S601,
Shop Fabricated Steel Aboveground Horizontal Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
ULC-S615,
Standard for Reinforced Plastic Underground Tanks for Petroleum Products
ULC-S630,
Shop Fabricated Steel Aboveground Vertical Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
ANSI1 Standards
ANSI/ASME B36.10M,
Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe
ASTM2 Standards
B117,
Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
C39/C39M,
Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical Concrete Specimens
C495,
Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Lightweight Insulating Concrete

E96,
Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
G152,
Standard Practice for Operating Open Flame Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic
Materials
G153,
Standard Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic
Materials
NFPA3 Standards
NFPA 30,
Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
NFPA 30A,
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Code For Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages
1 American National Standards Institute.
2 American Society for Testing and Materials.
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3 National Fire Protection Association.
Other Organizations
CAN/CSA -B139,
Installation Code for Oil Burning Equipment
CSA C22.2 No. 0.15,

Adhesive Labels
National Fire Code of Canada
CCME-EPC-LST-71E,
The Environmental Code of Practice for Aboveground Storage Tank Systems Containing Petroleum
Products
The International Fire Code
The Uniform Fire Code (UFC)

4 Components
4.1 Except as indicated in Clause 4.2, a component of a product covered by this standard shall comply
with the requirements for that component. See Annex A for a list of standards covering components used
in the products covered by this standard. A component shall comply with the Underwriters Laboratories
Inc. or the Underwriters Laboratories of Canada standards for the component as appropriate for the
country where the product is being used.
4.2 A component is not required to comply with a specific requirement that:
a) Involves a feature or characteristic not required in the application of the component in the

product covered by this standard, or
b) Is superseded by a requirement in this standard.
4.3 A component shall be used in accordance with its rating established for the intended conditions of
use.
4.4 Specific components are incomplete in construction features or restricted in performance capabilities.
Such components are intended for use only under limited conditions, such as certain temperatures not
exceeding specified limits, and shall be used only under those specific conditions.
4.5 Components of a protected tank shall be evaluated for their intended use. A component designed to
perform the functions of two or more individual components is acceptable when it has been determined
that it complies with the applicable requirements in this standard.
5 Glossary
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5.1 For the purpose of this standard the following definitions apply.
5.2 ATMOSPHERIC TANK – A storage tank that has been constructed to operate at pressures
between minus 3.5 kPa (minus 0.5 psig) and 7 kPa (1.0 psig) measured at the top of the tank.
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5.3 COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID – Any liquid having a flash point at or above 37.8°C (100°F) and below
93.3°C (200°F).
5.4 FLAMMABLE LIQUID – Any liquid having a flash point below 37.8°C (100°F) and a vapor pressure
not exceeding 275.8 kPa absolute (40 psig) at 37.8°C (100°F).
5.5 INTERSTITIAL SPACE – The space between the primary tank and the secondary containment wall
that is capable of being monitored for leakage. The interstitial space may be void, contain thermal
protective material, or contain other materials.
5.6 PRIMARY TANK – A product storage atmospheric tank intended for stationary installation having a
liquid capacity exceeding 230 L (60 U.S. gal.).
5.7 PROTECTED TANK – An aboveground atmospheric tank with integral secondary containment and
an insulation system intended to reduce the heat transferred to the primary tank when the tank is
exposed to a hydrocarbon pool fire. It is provided with protection from vehicle and projectile impact.
5.8 SECONDARY CONTAINMENT – A structure that is external to, and forms an interstitial space with,
the primary tank and contains the entire contents of the primary tank in the event of a rupture or leak.
CONSTRUCTION
6 General
6.1 All materials used in the construction of a protected tank shall be compatible with the product stored.
6.2 Dissimilar materials that could cause corrosion when combined shall be isolated from each other.
6.3 Exposed surfaces subject to atmospheric degradation shall be treated by a coating or similar means
to protect the surface during storage and transit to the installation site.

6.4 For initial type testing, physical properties of construction materials, such as the yield strength of steel
or the compressive strength of concrete, shall be documented in accordance with standard test methods.
6.5 Requirements in this standard, when different from requirements found in referenced UL and ULC
Standards, shall supersede those requirements.
7 Primary Tank
7.1 Primary tanks shall meet the construction and performance criteria specified in this standard or shall
comply with the applicable requirements of the standards specified in Clause 3.1.
7.2 The method for providing structural support for a nonmetallic primary tank shall be evaluated.
7.3 A primary tank shall have a capacity greater than 230 L (60 gal.).
7.4 All openings shall be located along the top of the tank above the maximum normal liquid level.
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8 Secondary Containment and Interstitial Space
8.1 Secondary containment shall meet the construction and performance criteria specified in this
standard or shall comply with the applicable requirements of the standards specified in Clause 3.1.
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8.2 All enclosed spaces that could contain leakage from the primary tank shall be evaluated as interstitial
spaces.
8.3 Secondary containment shall be designed to catch a leak from the primary tank and contain the entire
contents should a leak occur.
8.4 Secondary containment surfaces shall have a permeability of not more than 10-7cm/s (4x10-8 in/s) as
determined using Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials, ASTM E96.
8.5 Secondary containment shall be designed to prevent rain or debris from entering the interstitial space.
8.6 The interstitial space shall have provisions for monitoring leaks from the primary tank and for
detecting secondary containment integrity.
8.7 Secondary containment shall be constructed so that it does not interfere with:
a) Emergency venting of the interstitial space;
b) Normal and Emergency venting of the primary tank.
8.8 Secondary containment shall either be provided with an emergency vent device or a form of
construction that relieves excessive internal pressure.
8.9 All fittings that penetrate the secondary containment structure shall be permanent and terminate
above the maximum liquid storage level.

9 Normal and Emergency Venting
9.1 Each primary tank and each compartment of a multi-compartment tank shall have provision for both
normal and emergency venting. The interstitial space shall also have provision for emergency venting.
Vent devices used for emergency venting shall be assembled to, or provided with, each tank.
9.2 Normal and emergency vents shall be sized in accordance with the requirements specified in Tables
1 and 2 respectively.
9.3 A long-bolt manway shall not be used for emergency venting.
9.4 A weak shell-to-roof seam shall not be used for emergency venting of the primary tank.
9.5 The wetted area of a horizontal tank is calculated on the basis of 75 percent of the total external
surface area. Values, to the nearest whole number, for wetted areas of flat-headed horizontal tanks of
various diameters and lengths are included in Table B1 of Annex B.
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9.6 The wetted area of a vertical tank is calculated on the basis of the exposed surface area of the tank
shell. For vertical tanks on supports, the bottom of the tank shall also be included in calculating the wetted
surface area. For a vertical tank over 9 meters (30 ft) high, the first 9 meters of the shell above the bottom
of the tank is included in the calculation. Values, to the nearest whole number, for wetted areas of vertical
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tanks of various diameters and heights are included in Tables B2 and B3 of Annex B.
9.7 The wetted area of rectangular tanks is calculated on the basis of the exposed shell area excluding
the top surface of the tank.
10 Spill Containers
10.1 In Canada, spill containers, when provided, shall comply with all applicable installation requirements
and meet the applicable requirements specified in Annex A. When these devices are to be installed in the
field, each fill opening shall be marked as indicated in 32.2 (c).
10.2 Spill containers shall have a minimum 20 L (5 gal.) capacity.
10.3 Spill containers shall be constructed of non-combustible material.
10.4 A normally closed drain valve, or other means to empty the spill container and prevent the tank from

venting into the spill container, shall be provided.
10.5 A lid shall be provided for each spill container. The lid shall be constructed to prevent rain and debris
from entering the container.
10.6 Spill containers shall be designed with a means to vent residual flammable vapors.
11 Supports
11.1 When provided, tank supports shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable requirements
in:
a) The Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, UL 142
or
b) ULC-S601, Shop-Fabricated Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible

Liquids.
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12 Grounding
12.1 A means shall be provided for the attachment of at least two grounding conductors.
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PERFORMANCE
13 Samples and Test Selection
13.1 General
13.1.1 Unless otherwise indicated, samples subjected to the following tests shall be empty and shall
include construction features, materials, and workmanship that are representative of those used in tanks
produced at the manufacturer’s facility. Table C1 in Annex C provides a summary of performance tests
and requirements.
13.1.2 A single tank sample shall be subjected to the tests in Clauses 14 – 18.
13.1.3 At the conclusion of the tests specified in Clause 13.1.2, the same sample, when determined to
be usable, may be subjected to the remaining tests in Clauses 17 – 25. If not, a new sample shall be used
for the remaining tests.
13.1.4 The following tests are not required for tanks that use a minimum of six inches of concrete as the
insulation or an external steel wall that provides protection for the insulation:
a) The Ball Impact Test, Clause 17, and
b) The Environmental Exposure and Small Scale Fire Test, Clause 25.

13.2 Full scale fire test samples
13.2.1 When test results are to be applied to multiple tank sizes, the size of the tank sample to be tested
is to be that tank with the greatest ratio of fire exposed surface area to actual tank volume.
13.2.2 Venting devices for normal and emergency venting are to be installed as intended according to the
manufacturer’s specifications. All other openings are to be capped or otherwise sealed.
13.2.3 All primary tank internal equipment required for the operation of the tank and which conducts heat
into the tank (such as fill pipes, automatic fuel shutoff, and anti-siphon devices) are to be installed in the
test tank.
13.2.4 All equipment external to the tank, not installed during the test, is to be represented by an
uninsulated, capped Schedule 40 steel pipe nipple having a minimum exposed length of 150 mm (6 in).
The pipe diameter shall be consistent with the opening and shall not be less than 38 mm (1.5 in).
13.2.5 Non-ferrous external appurtenances that are intended to be installed in the tank openings are to
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be installed during the test.
13.2.6 Not less than 12 thermocouples are to be distributed uniformly on the interior surface of the
primary tank with not more than 0.84 m2 (9 ft2) per thermocouple and not less than two thermocouples
per end. Thermocouples are not to be placed closer than 300 mm (12 in) to any tank opening.
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13.2.7 Not less than two thermocouples are to be installed on each structural support that holds the tank
300 mm (12 in) or more above grade.
13.2.8 The thermocouples are to be fabricated from minimum 0.8 mm (0.032 in) diameter (No. 20 B & S
gauge) Type K, chromel-alumel wires or equivalent having a time constant of 2 seconds or less.
13.3 Small scale fire test samples
13.3.1 Test samples are to consist of 610- by 150- by 150-mm (24-in by 6-in by 6-in) structural steel tubes
with 5 mm (3/16-in) wall thickness. The steel tubes are to be provided with steel caps and covered with
the insulation material in the minimum thickness being investigated. Figure 1 shows the details of a test
sample prior to application of the insulation material.
13.3.2 The temperatures of the test sample are to be measured by five Type K thermocouples having a
time constant not greater than 2 seconds and located within the steel tube as shown in Figure 1. The
thermocouples are to be fabricated by fusion-welding the twisted ends of 1.6-mm (0.064-in) diameter (No.
14 B & S gauge) chromel-alumel wires having a time constant of 2 seconds or less, and mounting the

wires in porcelain insulators. The thermocouple assembly is to be inserted through a standard weight,
nominal 12.7 mm (1/2 in) iron, steel, or inconel pipe. The end of the pipe from which the welded junction
protrudes is to be open. The thermocouple junction is to protrude 12.7 mm (1/2 in) from the open end of
the pipe.
13.3.3 Three as received samples are to be subjected to the furnace environment as described in 19.2.
The thickness of the test sample’s insulating material shall endure an average temperature rise of 125°C
(260°F) and no individual temperature rise greater than 205°C (400°F) when measured by any
thermocouple within a period of 50 – 90 minutes after the beginning of the test. This time is to be defined
as the control period. If necessary, the thickness of the protective material is to be varied from one test
sample to another to determine the thickness necessary for compliance with this requirement. This
thickness, once determined, is to be the thickness applied to subsequent test samples.
14 Pipe Fitting Torque Strength Test
14.1 Where fittings and their method of attachment differ from those described in the applicable standard
for primary tanks and secondary containment (see Clause 3.1), each fitting construction shall be subjected
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to this test. The fitting shall not crack or split, the threads shall not strip, and the tank and insulation system
shall show no signs of damage.
14.2 A 1.2-m (4-ft.) length of Schedule 40 pipe is to be threaded into a fitting for the pipe connection and
tightened to the torque specified in Table 3.
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15 Pipe Fitting Bending Moment Strength Test
15.1 Where fittings and their method of attachment differ from those described in the applicable standards
for primary tanks and secondary containment (see Clause 3.1), each fitting construction shall be subjected
to this test. The fitting shall not crack or split, the tank and insulation system shall show no signs of
damage, and the primary and secondary tank shall not leak when subjected to the leakage test of Clause
24.
15.2 A 1.2-m (4-ft.) length of Schedule 40 steel pipe is to be threaded into the fitting. A force is then to
be applied to the top of the pipe. The force is to be first applied parallel to the longitudinal axis of the tank
and then transverse to the longitudinal axis of the tank. The applied force is to be increased so that the
bending moment is increased from zero to 2700 N·m (2000 ft-lb) in 340 N·m (250 ft-lb) increments.
Whenever the Schedule 40 pipe bends before the required bending moment is reached, the test is to be
stopped and the fitting examined for compliance with the requirements in Clause 15.1.
16 Lift Fitting Strength Test
16.1 Each fitting or device intended to be used to lift and move a tank shall be subjected to this test. The
fitting or device shall withstand a load equal to twice that imposed by lifting the empty tank for one minute.
When more than one fitting is provided on a tank, the load is to be divided between the fittings in
proportion to the load to which they are subjected by lifting the tank as intended. Neither the fitting nor the
tank shall show any visible signs of damage.
17 Ball Impact Test
17.1 The tank is to be subjected to six impacts from a 100-mm (4-in) diameter steel ball having an impact

energy of 98 N·m (72 ft-lbs). All exterior surfaces of the tank are to be tested with no two impacts on the
same point. The tank and the insulation system shall not show signs of damage, such as visible signs of
cracking that would impair the performance of the insulation, as a result of this test.
18 Load Test
18.1 For flat-top constructions only, a 455-kg (1000-lb) load is to be applied over a 305- by 305-mm (12-
by 12-in) surface at various places on the top surface of the tank near the center of the longest
unsupported span to determine the worst case condition. The load is to be sustained for 1 minute at each
location. The tank surface shall not show signs of permanent deformation as a result of this test.
19 Full Scale Fire Test
19.1 Performance criteria
19.1.1 The temperatures recorded on the primary tank any time during the two-hour fire exposure shall
not exceed an average maximum temperature rise of 125°C (260°F) and a maximum temperature of any
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single thermocouple of 205°C (400°F).
19.1.2 Temperatures recorded on structural supports which hold the protected tank 305 mm (12 in) or
more above grade shall not exceed a temperature of 540°C (1000°F). The supports shall not collapse.
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19.1.3 The emergency venting shall not be impaired as a result of the fire exposure. This shall be
determined by visual examination after the test.
19.1.4 Immediately following the fire test, the tank is to be subjected to the Hose Stream Test, Clause
18, followed by the Leakage Test, Clause 24. The primary tank shall not leak.
19.2 Furnace details
19.2.1 The two-hour furnace control and calibration, shall be in accordance with the Standard for Rapid
Rise Fire Tests of Protection Materials for Structural Steel, UL 1709.
19.3 Test method
19.3.1 Within 72 hours prior to the fire test, information on the actual moisture content and distribution
within the sample is to be recorded.
19.3.2 The ambient air temperature at the beginning of the test is to be within the range of 10 – 32°C (50

– 90°F).
19.3.3 The temperature of the primary tank and structural supports is to be measured by the
thermocouples installed as detailed in Samples and Test Selection, Clause 13. Thermocouple readings
are to be recorded at the beginning of the test and at intervals not to exceed five minutes during the two-
hour test.
19.3.4 The test sample is to be subjected to the fire environment for two hours, and maximum
temperatures shall be recorded during the fire exposure.
20 Hose Stream Test
20.1 Immediately after the Full Scale Fire Test, Clause 19, the tank is to be removed from the furnace
and subjected to a hose stream impact. The hose stream is to be applied for 2-1/2 minutes for every 9
square meters (100 sq ft.) of surface area. The minimum test duration is to be 2-1/2 minutes for samples
with surface areas less than 9 m2.
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20.2 The stream is to be delivered at a pressure of 210 kPa (30 psig) through a 65 mm (2-1/2 inch)
diameter hose and discharged through play pipe constructed in accordance with the Standard for Play
Pipes for Water Supply Testing in Fire-Protection Service, UL 385. The play pipe is to be equipped with
a 29-mm (1-1/8-inch) discharge tip of the standard-taper, smooth-bore pattern without a shoulder at the
orifice. The water temperature is to be within the range of 10 – 20°C (50 – 70°F).
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20.3 The nozzle orifice is to be located 6 m (20 ft) from the center of the nearest exposed surface.
20.4 The hose stream is first to be directed at the center of the test specimen located closest to the
nozzle, and then to all parts of the exposed surface accessible from the nozzle location, with changes in
direction being made slowly and uniformly.
20.5 Following this test, the primary tank shall show no evidence of leakage when subjected to the
Leakage Test, Primary Tank, Clause 24.2.
21 Tank Support Load Test
21.1 A tank provided with integral supports shall show no evidence of permanent deformation to the tank
or damage to the supports when tested as described in Clause 21.2.
21.2 The tank is to be completely filled with water. An evenly distributed load equal to the weight of the
filled tank is to be placed across the top of the filled tank on a line parallel to the longitudinal axis of the
tank. The tank and supports shall withstand this load for 2 minutes.
21.3 As an alternative to the Tank Support Load Test, a structural analysis of the supports using
calculations shall be conducted.

Note: L.P. Zick’s paper entitled ″Stresses in Large Horizontal Pressure Vessels on Two Saddle Supports″
and many published sources based on his paper may be used to determine the calculations for horizontal
cylindrical tank constructions. ″The Pressure Design Handbook″ by Henry H. Bednar is a useful reference
to determine calculations for vertical cylindrical tanks.
22 Vehicle Impact Test
22.1 Structural information provided by the tank manufacturer is to be used to determine the worst case
tank to test in a series of tanks.
22.2 For the test, an empty tank is to installed and anchored in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions. The portion determined to be most vulnerable to vehicle impact is to be subjected to a single
impact of 5445-kg (12,000-lb) force applied at 15 km/h (10 mph) or equivalent impact energy. The impact
is to be applied using a minimum 12.5 mm- (1/2 inch-) thick steel plate having a frontal surface area 0.093
m2 (12 in by 12 in) at a height of 460 mm (18 in) centered above grade level.
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22.3 Following this test, the primary tank shall show no signs of leakage when subjected to the Leakage
Test, Primary Tank, Clause 24.2.
23 Projectile Test
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23.1 An empty tank is to be subjected to five shots of 150-grain M-2 ball ammunition, having a muzzle
velocity of 823 m/s (2700 ft/s), fired from a .30 caliber rifle at a distance of 30 m (100 ft). The bullet is to
be fired perpendicular to the point of impact on the tank wall determined to be most vulnerable. The shots
are to be placed independently of each other and within a 0.9-m by 0.9-m (3-ft by 3-ft) area on the tank
surface.
23.2 Following the projectile test, the primary tank shall show no signs of leakage when subjected to the
Leakage Test, Clause 24.
24 Leakage Test
24.1 General
24.1.1 The leakage test is to be conducted on the primary tank in accordance with Clause 24.2 and the
secondary containment in accordance with Clause 24.3. There shall be no evidence of leakage.
24.2 Primary tank
24.2.1 A one-hour leakage test shall be conducted by either of the methods described in 24.2.2. There
shall be no evidence of leakage following this test.

24.2.2 Testing with air pressure presents a risk of injury to persons. When using method (a), personnel
should be instructed in safety precautions to be taken during such testing. The precautions shall include
the use of a pressure-relief device that reduces the risk of the tank becoming pressurized in excess of the
specified test pressure.
a) Applying internal air pressure for a minimum of one hour and using soapsuds, or an
equivalent material for the detection of leaks. For a horizontal or rectangular tank, the test
pressure is not to be less than 20 kPa (3 psig) nor more than 35 kPa (5 psig). For a vertical
tank, the test pressure is not to be less than 10 kPa (1-1/2 psig) nor more than 17 kPa (2-1/2
psig) or that pressure above 10 kPa which first causes visible deformation to the tank. The
pressure shall not decrease during the one-hour period; or
b) Completely filling the tank with water and applying a 35 kPa (5 psig) hydrostatic pressure for
one hour. The tank is to be tested in the position in which it will be installed. The pressure shall
not decrease during the one-hour period.
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24.2.3 Each compartment of a compartment tank shall be tested and determined to be tight against
leakage.
24.3 Secondary containment
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24.3.1 While maintaining pressure on the primary tank, the interstitial space shall be pressurized to the
pressure indicated in Clause 24.2.2. There shall be no evidence of leakage following this test.
24.3.2 As an option to the leakage test described in Clause 24.3.1, the interstitial space shall be vacuum
tested for 12 hours with a vacuum of at least 44 kPa (13 in. Hg) of mercury while maintaining pressure in
the primary tank. There shall not be a decrease in pressure greater than 9 kPa (2 in. Hg). Another method
that is determined to be equivalent and is specified in the installation instructions may be used. There shall
be no evidence of leakage (loss of vacuum) as a result of this test.
25 Environmental Exposure and Small Scale Fire Test
25.1 Performance criteria
25.1.1 A separate set of three samples shall be subjected to each of the exposures described in Clauses
25.2.1 – 25.2.7. Each shall be provided with the insulation thickness established in Clause 13.3.3. The
samples shall then be subjected to the furnace environment described in Clause 19.2.1. If requested by
the manufacturer, it is acceptable for the same set of samples to be subjected to multiple environmental
exposures prior to the furnace exposure.
25.1.2 The average temperature of the test samples shall not exceed 125°C (260°F), and the maximum

temperature measured shall not exceed 205°C (400°F) within a time equal to three quarters of the control
period (see Clauses 13.3.1 – 13.3.3).
25.1.3 Samples shall show no visible signs of cracking or damage of the insulation system.
25.2 Simulated environmental exposures
25.2.1 Cold Exposure – Samples are to be conditioned for a minimum of 16 hours in a cold chamber
maintained at minus 40°C (minus 40°F). Immediately upon removal from the cold chamber, these samples
and three additional unconditioned samples are to be subjected to a 9.5 N·m (7 ft-lb) impact from a 50-mm
(2-in) diameter steel ball on the surface of the sample.
25.2.2 UV Light and Water – This condition is to be simulated by subjecting three samples each to 180
hours and 360 hours of light and water exposure in accordance with Method I of the Standard Practice for
Operating Light-Exposure Apparatus (Carbon-Arc Type) With or Without Water for Exposure of
Nonmetallic Materials, ASTM G23, using apparatus designated Type D or DH in ASTM G23. During each
operating cycle of 120 minutes, the samples are to be exposed to light alone for 102 minutes and to light
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and water for 18 minutes.
25.2.3 Aging – Accelerated aging of the protective material is to be simulated by placing samples in a
circulating air-oven at 66 ±3°C (150 ±5°F) for 270 days.
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25.2.4 High Humidity – A high humidity condition is to be simulated by placing samples in a controlled
humidity of 97 – 100 percent at 35 ±2°C (95 ±3°F) for 180 days.
25.2.5 Industrial Atmosphere – The sulfur dioxide (SO2) content and carbon dioxide (CO2) content of an
industrial atmosphere is to be simulated by exposing the samples for 30 days to an amount of SO2
equivalent to 1 percent of the volume of the test chamber, and an equal volume of CO2. The test chamber
is to be maintained at 35 ±2°C (95 ±3°F) and a small amount of water is to be maintained at the bottom
of the chamber.
25.2.6 Salt Spray – A corrosive atmosphere is to be simulated by exposing samples to a salt spray for 90
days as described in Method of Salt Spray (Fog) Testing, ASTM B117.
25.2.7 Combination Wet, Freeze, and Dry Cycling – The freeze-thaw action is to be simulated by
exposing samples to a cycle consisting of the equivalent of rainfall at the rate of 0.005 mm/s (0.7 inches
per hour) of water for 72 hours, followed by a temperature of minus 40 ±3°C (minus 40 ±5°F) for 24 hours,
and then a dry atmosphere of 60 ±3°C (140 ±5°F) for 72 hours. This cycle is to be repeated twelve times.
26 Interstitial Communication Test
26.1 The continuity and freedom of communication through the interstitial space shall be verified as
described in Clauses 26.2 through 26.4.
Exception: The test is not required for protected tanks where the interstitial space is void throughout the
tank and is never less than:

in which:
S = interstitial space in centimeters
D = nominal pipe size of the emergency vent in centimeters
26.2 The primary tank shall be filled to capacity with water, and a monitoring device shall be installed.
26.3 At the furthest point from the monitoring location, water shall be added, or rated air pressure or
vacuum applied, to the interstitial space. The interstitial space shall then be sealed and the monitoring
system activated.
26.4 The communication of the water, air pressure or vacuum shall be detected at the monitoring point
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within 24 hours.
27 Fire Test of Interstitial Space
27.1 The interstitial space of the sample tank is to be filled to saturation with unleaded gasoline. Six
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pressure taps are to be distributed uniformly over the surface area of the outer wall of the secondary
containment, with at least one pressure tap at each end of the tank. The taps are to be installed so that
pressure readings will be measured on the interstitial space during the test. The primary tank shall be
empty. The tank is then to be placed in a non-combustible tray and subjected to a hydrocarbon pool fire
for no less than 15 minutes. Pressures are to be recorded continuously throughout the test.
27.2 The maximum pressure recorded during the test shall not be greater than 60 kPa (8.5 psig).
Emergency vent devices shall remain operational, venting shall not be impaired, and the primary tank
capacity shall not be reduced by more than 5 percent as a result of this test.
Exception No. 1: The maximum recorded pressure shall not be greater than 35 kPa (5.0 psig) for tanks
with a specified maximum production leakage test pressure of 21 kPa (3 psig).
Exception No. 2: The test is not required for protected tanks where the interstitial space is void throughout
the tank and is never less than:
in which:
S = interstitial space in centimeters

D = nominal pipe size of the emergency vent in centimeters
28 Hydrostatic Strength Test of Secondary Containment
28.1 Secondary containment structures shall be subjected to this test when they do not comply with
either:
a) The Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, UL
142, or ULC-S601, Standard for Steel Aboveground Horizontal Tanks for Flammable and
Combustible Liquids, or ULC-S630, Standard for Steel Aboveground Vertical Tanks for
Flammable and Combustible Liquids, or ULC/ORD-C142.18, Rectangular Steel Aboveground
Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids;
or
b) The Standard for Glass Fiber-Reinforced Plastic Underground Storage Tanks for Petroleum
Products, Alcohols, and Alcohol-Gasoline Mixtures, UL 1316 or ULC-S615, Standard for
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Reinforced Plastic Underground Tanks for Petroleum Products.
Both the primary tank and the secondary containment shall remain leak tight following the test.
Exception: In cases where the secondary containment provides venting by a form of construction, the
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Pressure Surge Test (Venting by Form of Construction), Section 29 shall be conducted.
28.2 The source of water pressure shall be capable of maintaining a pressure of at least 210 kPa (30
psig) for a period of not less than 2 minutes. The pressure gauges shall be calibrated and have a dial
range of 0 – 345 kPa (0 – 50 psig) or 0 – 415 kPa (0 – 60 psig), a face size of at least 90 mm (3-1/2
inches) in diameter, graduations of 10 kPa or 1 psig maximum, and an accuracy of ±1 percent of the full
scale reading.
28.3 The primary tank and the interstitial space shall be filled to overflow with water. The primary is to be
capped. The pressure is to be applied gradually to the interstitial space in increments of 35 kPa (5 psig)
at a rate not exceeding 15 kPa (2 psig) per minute. The pressure is to be held for 2 minutes after each
increment of 35 kPa (5 psig) until the test pressure of 175 kPa (25 psig) is attained. Once the pressure
is attained, it shall be held for 2 minutes and the overall structure examined for visible signs of leakage or
damage.
Exception: A test pressure of 105 kPa (15 psig) shall be used for tanks with a specified maximum
production leakage test pressure of 21 kPa (3 psig).
29 Pressure Surge Test (Venting by Form of Construction)
29.1 Secondary containment structures that provide emergency venting by a form of construction, such
as a frangible joint where the top is designed to be weaker than the walls, shall be subjected to this test.
29.2 The primary tank is to be filled to 95 percent capacity with water and vent openings are to be
provided with the intended venting devices. The interstitial space is to be completely filled with water. The
interstitial space is to be subjected to surge pressure at a rate that results in the emergency venting
construction to function as intended. Measurements of the liquid level in the primary tank are to be made
before and after the test. Observations are to be made for any loss of liquid from the primary tank.

29.3 There shall be no loss of liquid from the primary tank following the test. Venting shall be such that
only seams above the maximum normal liquid level fail. The internal pressure shall be directed upward at
the moment of release, and there shall be no resulting projectiles.
MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTION TESTS
30 Leakage Test
30.1 Leakage tests shall be performed on both the primary tank and secondary containment as specified
in the Leakage Test, Clause 24.
30.2 Testing with air pressure presents a risk of injury to persons. When performing the tests in 30.1,
personnel shall be instructed in safety precautions to be taken during such testing. The precautions shall
include the use of a pressure-relief device that reduces the risk of the tank becoming pressurized in
excess of the specified test pressure.
30.3 Each compartment of a compartment tank shall be tested by the manufacturer and determined to
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31 Insulation Thickness
31.1 The thickness of the insulation system is to be measured or otherwise verified as a production-line
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test on each tank construction.
32 Density and Compressive Strength
32.1 When concrete is used as the interstitial space of a protected tank, the density of a test cylinder of
that concrete shall be determined and recorded in accordance with Test Method for Unit Weight of
Structural Lightweight Concrete, ASTM C495. This test shall be conducted once per each production shift.
32.2 When concrete is used for the protective encasement of a protected tank, the density and
compressive strength of a test cylinder of the concrete for each protected tank shall be determined and
recorded. The specimen shall be evaluated in accordance with the Test Method for Unit Weight of
Structural Lightweight Concrete, ASTM C495, and the Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of
Cylindrical Concrete Specimens, ASTM C39. These tests shall be conducted once per each production

shift.
33 Records
33.1 Records shall be maintained of all required production tests and measurements. Records shall be
maintained by the manufacturer for a minimum of five years.
MARKINGS
34 Marking Elements
34.1 Each tank shall be legibly and permanently marked with:
a) The manufacturer’s name, trade name, or trade mark, or other descriptive marking by which
the organization responsible for the product is identified.
b) Tank capacity of the primary containment tank. For compartment tank constructions, the
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capacity of each compartment shall be marked.
c) The month and year of manufacture. It is not prohibited for the date of manufacture to be
abbreviated, or in a code affirmed by the manufacturer, when the code does not repeat in less
than 20 years, and does not require reference to the production records of the manufacturer to
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determine when the product was manufactured.
d) The following statements, as applicable:
1) ″This Tank Requires Emergency Relief Venting. Capacity Not Less Than ___ m3/h
(Primary tank)...,″ with the appropriate value derived from Table 2.
2) For a secondary containment structure which relies on a venting device,″ ___ m3/h
(Interstitial Space)″ with the appropriate values derived from Table 2.
3) For a secondary containment structure in which emergency relief venting is provided

by a form of construction, ″Secondary Containment Emergency Venting is by Form-of-
Construction (Vent Device not Required)″ or an equivalent statement.
4) ″This tank shall be investigated to determine acceptability for use after fire exposure
damage, other physical damage, or misuse,″ or an equivalent statement.
5) ″Pressurize Primary Tank When Pressure Testing Interstitial Space.″

6) ″UL 2085/ULC S-655 Protected Tank.″
Advisory Note: In the U.S. the following markings may be used instead of those indicated in 34.1 d (1)
and (2):
1) ″This Tank Requires Emergency Relief Venting. Capacity Not Less Than ___ Cubic Feet Per
Hour (Primary tank)...,″ with the appropriate value derived from Table 2.
2) For a secondary containment structure which relies on a venting device,″ ___ Cubic Feet
Per Hour (Interstitial Space)″ with the appropriate values derived from Table 2.

34.2 Each tank shall also be legibly marked with the following:
a) Identification of the various tank connections and openings, for example, venting, filling, and
monitoring;
b) ″Follow Installation Instructions;″
c) For tanks provided with a spill container, the following shall be marked on the lid: ″Keep
Closed When Not In Use″ or an equivalent statement. In addition, instructions for filling the tank
and draining the spill container shall also be marked on the cover.
d) When a manufacturer produces tanks at more than one factory, each tank shall have a
distinctive marking by which it is identified as the product of a particular factory.
Advisory Note: In the U.S. the following marking is also required:
″This tank is intended for installation in accordance with ________″ or an equivalent statement.
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The blank space shall be filled in with one or more of the following:
1) NFPA 30,
2) NFPA 30A,
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3) Uniform Fire Code
4) International Fire Code.

35 Marking Method and Location
35.1 The markings described in Clause 34.1 shall be embossed, etched, or stamped on a nameplate of
corrosion resistant metal, or supplied as described in Clause 35.2. The markings shall be in minimum
3-mm (1/8-inch) high letters. The nameplate shall be attached to the tank surface by welding or brazing.
Alternatively, the nameplate shall be attached with screws, rivets, welding, or brazing to a bracket or
holder that is then welded, brazed, or permanently affixed to the tank by a method that has been
determined to be acceptable.
Alternate methods of attachment may be used if the nameplate is affixed to the tank in a manner that will
destroy the nameplate when removed from the tank.

35.2 When a pressure-sensitive label is used for the required markings described in 34.1, it shall:
a) Comply with the requirements in the Standard for Marking and Labeling Systems, UL 969
and CSA C22.2 No. 0.15, Adhesive Labels;
b) Be suitable for outdoor use and occasional exposure to fuel oils; and
c) Have a surface temperature rating of at least 60°C (140°F).
35.3 The markings described in clause 34.2 shall be accomplished by the methods described in clauses
33.1 or 33.2, or shall be painted onto the surface of the tank.
INSTRUCTIONS
36 Installation Instructions
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36.1 Instructions shall be provided with each tank to describe the proper installation procedure. They shall
also include the following:
a) ″Consult local authorities before installing this tank″ or an equivalent statement;
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b) ″This tank shall be investigated to determine acceptability for use after fire exposure
damage, other physical damage, or misuse,″ or an equivalent statement;
c) ″This tank is intended for installation in accordance with ________″ or an equivalent

statement. The blank space shall be filled in with one or more of the following:
1) NFPA 30,
2) NFPA 30A,
3) Uniform Fire Code,
4) The National Fire Code of Canada,
5) CAN/CSA-B139, Installation Code for Oil Burning Equipment, and
6) The International Fire Code
7) The Environmental Code of Practice for Aboveground Storage Tank Systems

Containing Petroleum Products;
d) Instructions for lifting, handling, periodically inspecting, testing, and servicing the tank. The
instructions for testing shall include proof of the integrity of the primary and secondary
containment.
e) Instructions stating that guard posts or other barriers shall be installed in accordance with
local codes to provide protection from vehicle impact;
f) Instructions for monitoring the interstitial space for leakage;
g) Grounding instructions and locations;

h) Instructions for the proper installation of emergency vent devices that are provided with a
tank but not assembled to the tank during shipment.
i) A complete description of the alternative test means used as a substitute for the leakage/
vacuum test for secondary containment specified in Clause 24.3.2.
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Table 1
Size of opening for normal venting
(See Clause 9.2)
Capacity of tank, Minimum I.D.

L (U.S. gallons) mm (inchesa)
Under 9500 (2,500) 32 (1-1/4)
9500 – 11,400 (2,500 – 3,000) 38 (1-1/2)
11,401 – 38,000 (3,001 – 10,000) 50 (2)
38,001 – 76,000 (10,001 – 20,000) 62 (2-1/2)
76,001 – 133,000 (20,001 – 35,000) 75 (3)

133,001 – 190,000 (35,001 – 50,000) 100 (4)
a See Standard for Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe, ANSI/ASME B36.10M.
Table 2
Emergency venting capacity for primary tanks and secondary containment
(See Clause 9.2, 34.1)
Wetted surface,a Venting capacity, Minimum I.D.,c

m2 (sq ft) m3 per hour (ft3 per hour)b mm (in)
1.8 (20) 598 (21,100) 50 (2)
2.7 (30) 895 (31,600) 50 (2)
3.6 (40) 1192 (42,100) 75 (3)
4.5 (50) 1492 (52,700) 75 (3)
5.4 (60) 1790 (63,200) 75 (3)
6.3 (70) 2087 (73,700) 100 (4)
7.2 (80) 2384 (84,200) 100 (4)
8.1 (90) 2685 (94,800) 100 (4)
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9 (100) 2973 (105,000) 100 (4)
10.8 (120) 3568 (126,000) 125 (5)
12.6 (140) 4163 (147,000) 125 (5)
14.4 (160) 4757 (168,000) 125 (5)
16.2 (180) 5380 (190,000) 125 (5)
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18 (200) 5975 (211,000) 150 (6)
22.5 (250) 6768 (239,000) 150 (6)
27 (300) 7504 (265,000) 150 (6)
31.5 (350) 8155 (288,000) 200 (8)
36 (400) 8835 (312,000) 200 (8)
45 (500) 10024 (354,000) 200 (8)
54 (600) 11100 (392,000) 200 (8)
63 (700) 12120 (428,000) 200 (8)
72 (800) 13083 (462,000) 200 (8)
81 (900) 13960 (493,000) 200 (8)
90 (1000) 14838 (524,000) 250 (10)
108 (1200) 15773 (557,000) 250 (10)
126 (1400) 16622 (587,000) 250 (10)
144 (1600) 17387 (614,000) 250 (10)
162 (1800) 18095 (639,000) 250 (10)
180 (2000) 18746 (662,000) 250 (10)
216 (2400) 19935 (704,000) 250 (10)
252 and over (2800 and over) 21011 (742,000) 250 (10)
NOTE – Emergency venting capacity at 101.4 kPa and 16°C (14.7 psig and 60°F).
Table 2 Continued on Next Page

Table 2 Continued
Wetted surface,a Venting capacity, Minimum I.D.,c

m2 (sq ft) m3 per hour (ft3 per hour)b mm (in)
a Interpolate for intermediate values.
b These values taken from NFPA 30.
c These pipe sizes apply only to open vent pipes of the specified diameter not more than 0.3 m (12 in) long and a pressure in
tank of not more than 17 kPa (2.5 psig). When a tank is to be equipped with a venting device or flame arrester, the vent
opening is to accommodate the venting device or flame arrester sized in accordance with the values under ″Venting capacity.″
Table 3

Torques on pipe fittings
(See Clause 14.2
Torque,
Nominal pipe size (NPS) N·m (lb-in)
(3/4) 226 (2000)
(1) 271 (2400)
(1-1/4) 328 (2900)
(1-1/2) 350 (3100)
(2) 373 (3300)
(2-1/2) 396 (3500)
(3) 407 (3600)
(3-1/2) 418 (3700)
(4) 429 (3800)
(6) 475 (4200)
(8) 520 (4600)
a Nominal pipe size specifications are in accordance with the Standard for Welded and Seamless Wrought Steel Pipe, ANSI/
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Figure 1
Test sample and thermocouple location
(See Clauses 13.3.1 and 13.3.2)

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Annex A
A1 Standards for Components
A1.1 The UL and ULC Standards listed below are used for evaluation of components and features of
products covered by this Standard. Components need only comply with the applicable component
standard acceptable in the country where the product is to be used. These Standards shall be considered
to refer to the latest edition and all amendments published to that edition.
UL Standards

UL 142,
UL 157,
Gaskets and Seals
UL 385,
Play Pipes for Water Supply Testing in Fire-Protection Service
UL 969,
Marking and Labeling Systems
UL 1316,
Tanks for Petroleum Products, Alcohols, and Alcohol-Gasoline Mixtures, Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Plastic
Underground Storage
ULC Standards
For Use By
ULC/ORD-58.9,
Secondary Containment Liners for Underground and Aboveground Tanks
ULC/ORD-C142.18
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Rectangular Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
ULC/ORD-C142.19
Spill Containment Devices for Aboveground Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage Tanks
ULC-S601
Shop Fabricated Steel Aboveground Horizontal Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
ULC-S615
Standard for Reinforced Plastic Underground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
ULC-S630
Shop Fabricated Steel Aboveground Vertical Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids
ULC/ORD-C107.21
Under-Dispenser Sumps
Annex B
B1 Wetted Area Tables
Table B1
Wetted areas for horizontal tanks
(Wetted area equals 75 percent of total area)
Tank
diameter, 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3 3.3 3.6
meters

(ft)a (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
Tank
length,
meters
(ft)a Wetted area of tanks with flat heads, square meters (ft2)b
0.9 (3) 2.9

(32)
1.2 (4) 3.5 4.95
(39) (55)
1.5 (5) 4.1 5.85 7.9
(46) (65) (88)
1.8 (6) 4.8 6.6 9 11.5
(53) (74) (100) (128)
2.1 (7) 5.4 7.5 10 12.8 15.5
(60) (84) (112) (142) (173)
2.4 (8) 6 8.4 11.1 14 17.1 20.3
(67) (93) (124) (156) (190) (226)
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2.7 (9) 6.6 9.2 12.2 15.3 18.5 22 25.7
(74) (102) (136) (170) (206) (245) (286)
3 (10) 7.3 10.1 13.2 16.5 20.1 23.8 27.7 31.8
(81) (112) (147) (184) (223) (264) (308) (353)
3.3 (11) 7.9 10.9 14.3 17.8 21.5 25.5 29.6 33.9 38.5
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(88) (121) (159) (198) (239) (283) (329) (377) (428)
3.6 (12) 8.5 11.8 15.4 19.2 23 27.1 31.5 36 40.9 45.8
(95) (131) (171) (213) (256) (301) (350) (400) (454) (509)
3.9 (13) 9.2 12.6 16.5 20.4 24.5 28.8 33.4 38.1 43.2 48.3
(102) (140) (183) (227) (272) (320) (371) (424) (480) (537)
4.2 (14) 9.8 13.5 17.5 21.7 26 30.5 35.3 40.2 45.5 50.9
(109) (150) (194) (241) (289) (339) (393) (447) (506) (565)
4.5 (15) 10.4 14.3 18.5 23 27.4 32.2 37.3 42.4 47.9 53.5
(116) (159) (206) (255) (305) (358) (414) (471) (532) (594)
4.8 (16) 11.1 15.2 19.6 24.2 29 33.9 39.2 44.5 50.2 56
(123) (169) (218) (269) (322) (377) (435) (495) (558) (622)
5.1 (17) 11.7 16 20.7 25.5 30.4 35.5 41 46.6 52.6 58.5
(130) (178) (230) (283) (338) (395) (456) (518) (584) (650)
5.4 (18) 12.3 16.9 21.8 26.8 32 37.3 42.9 48.8 55 61
(137) (188) (242) (298) (355) (414) (477) (542) (610) (678)
5.7 (19) 17.7 22.8 28.1 33.4 39 44.9 59 57.2 63.6
(197) (253) (312) (371) (433) (499) (656) (636) (707)
6 (20) 18.5 23.9 29.3 34.9 40.7 46.8 53 59.6 66.1
(206) (265) (326) (388) (452) (520) (589) (662) (735)
Table B1 Continued on Next Page

Table B1 Continued
Tank
diameter, 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3 3.3 3.6
meters
(ft)a (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
Tank
length,
meters
6.3 (21) 19.4 24.9 30.6 36.3 42.9 48.7 55.1 61.9 68.7

(216) (277) (340) (404) (471) (541) (612) (688) (763)
6.6 (22) 20.2 26 31.9 37.9 44.1 50.6 57.2 64.3 71.3
(225) (289) (354) (421) (490) (562) (636) (714) (792)
6.9 (23) 21.1 27 33.1 39.3 45.7 52.6 59.3 66.6 73.8
(235) (300) (368) (437) (508) (584) (659) (740) (820)
7.2 (24) 21.2 28.1 34.5 40.9 47.4 54.4 61.5 68.9 76.3
(244) (312) (383) (454) (527) (605) (683)′ (765) (848)
7.5 (25) 29.2 35.7 42.3 49.14 56.3 63.5 71.2 78.8
(324) (397) (470) (546) (626) (706) (791) (876)
7.8 (26) 30.2 37 43.8 50.8 58.2 65.7 73.5 81.4
(336) (411) (487) (565) (647) (730) (817) (905)
8.1 (27) 31.2 38.2 45.3 52.6 60.1 67.9 75.9 84
(347) (425) (503) (584) (668) (754) (843) (933)
8.4 (28) 32.3 40 46.8 54.3 62.1 69.9 78.2 86.5
(359) (440) (520) (603) (690) (777) (869) (961)
8.7 (29) 33.4 40.9 48.2 28.9 64 72.1 80.5 89
(371) (454) (536) (621) (711) (801) (895) (989)
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9.0 (30) 34.5 42.1 49.8 30.6 65.9 74.2 82.9 91.6
(383) (468) (553) (640) (732) (824) (921) (1018)
9.3 (31) 35.5 43.4 51.2 59.3 67.8 76.3 85.2 94.1
(395) (482) (569) (659) (753) (848) (947) (1046)
9.6 (32) 44.6 52.7 61 69.7 78.4 87.5 96.7
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(496) (586) (678) (775) (871) (972) (1074)
9.9 (33) 45.9 54.2 62.7 71.6 80.5 89.9 99.3
(510) (602) (697) (796) (895) (999) (1103)
10.2 (34) 47.2 55.7 64.3 73.5 82.6 92.2 101.8
(524) (619) (715) (817) (918) (1025) (1131)
10.5 (35) 48.5 57.1 66.1 75.4 84.8 94.6 104.3
(539) (635) (734) (838) (942) (1051) (1159)
10.8 (36) 49.8 58.7 67.8 77.4 86.9 96.9 106.8
(553) (652) (753) (860) (966) (1077) (1187)
11.1 (37) 51 60.1 69.5 79.3 89 99.3 109.4
(567) (668) (772) (881) (989) (1103) (1216)
11.4 (38) 61.6 71.2 81.2 91.2 101.6 112
(685) (791) (902) (1013) (1129) (1244)
11.7 (39) 63.1 72.9 83.1 93.2 104 144.5
(701) (810) (923) (1036) (1155) (1272)
12 (40) 64.6 74.5 85 95.4 106.3 117.1
(718) (828) (944) (1060) (1181) (1301)
12.3 (41) 66.1 76.2 86.9 97.5 108.6 119.6
(734) (847) (966) (1083) (1207) (1329)

Table B1 Continued
Tank
diameter, 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3 3.3 3.6
meters
(ft)a (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
Tank
length,
meters
12.6 (42) 67.6 77.9 88.8 99.6 111 122.1

(751) (866) (987) (1107) (1233) (1357)
12.9 (43) 69 79.6 90.7 101.7 113.3 124.6
(767) (885) (1008) (1130) (1259) (1385)
13.2 (44) 81.4 92.6 103.9 115.6 127.3
(904) (1029) (1154) (1284) (1414)
13.5 (45) 83.1 94.6 106 117.9 129.8
(923) (1051) (1178) (1310) (1442)
13.8 (46) 84.7 96.5 108.1 120.2 132.3
(941) (1072) (1201) (1336) (1470)
14.1 (47) 86.4 98.4 110.2 122.6 161.8
(960) (1093) (1225) (1362) (1498)
14.4 (48) 88.1 100.3 112.3 124.9 137.4
(979) (1114) (1248) (1388) (1527)
14.7 (49) 89.8 102.1 114.5 127.3 140
(998) (1135) (1272) (1414) (1555)
15 (50) 104.1 116.5 129.6 142.5
(1157) (1295) (1440) (1583)
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15.3 (51) 106 118.7 130.1 145.1
(1178) (1319) (1466) (1612)
15.6 (52) 107.9 120.8 134.3 147.6
(1199) (1342) (1492) (1640)
15.9 (53) 109.8 122.9 136.6 150.1
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(1220) (1366) (1518) (1668)
16.2 (54) 112.1 125 139 155.2
(1246) (1389) (1544) (1725)
16.5 (55) 113.7 127.2 141.3 157.8
(1263) (1413) (1570) (1753)
16.8 (56) 129.3 143.4 160.3
(1437) (1593) (1781)
17.1 (57) 131.4 146 162.8
(1460) (1622) (1809)
17.4 (58) 133.6 148.3 165.5
(1484) (1648) (1839)
17.7 (59) 135.6 150.7
(1507) (1674)
18 (60) 137.8 153
(1531) (1700)
18.3 (61) 155.3
(1726)
18.6 (62) 157.7
(1752)

Table B1 Continued
Tank
diameter, 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3 3.3 3.6
meters
(ft)a (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
Tank
length,
meters
18.9 (63) 160

(1778)
19.2 (64) 162.3
(1803)
19.5 (65) 164.6
(1829)
19.8 (66) 167
(1855)
a For SI units, 1 m = 3.3 ft.
b For SI units, 1 m2 = 10.8 ft2.
Table B2
Wetted areas for vertical tanks
(Area of shell to elevation not more than 9 meters (30 ft) above bottom)
Tank
diameter, 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3 3.3 3.6
meters
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(ft)a (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
Tank
length,
meters
(ft)a Wetted area of tanks, square meters (ft2)b
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0.9 (3) 2.52
(28)
1.2 (4) 3.4 4.5
(38) (50)
1.5 (5) 4.2 5.7 7.1
(47) (63) (79)
1.8 (6) 5 6.8 8.5 10.2
(56) (76) (94) (113)
2.1 (7) 5.9 7.9 9.9 11.9 13.9
(66) (88) (110) (132) (154)
2.4 (8) 6.8 9.1 11.4 13.6 15.8 18.1
(75) (101) (127) (151) (176) (201)
2.7 (9) 7.7 10.2 12.7 15.3 17.8 20.3 23
(85) (113) (141) (170) (198) (226) (255)
3 (10) 8.5 11.3 14.1 17 19.8 22.6 25.5 28.3
(94) (126) (157) (189) (220) (251) (283) (314)
3.3 (11) 9.3 12.5 15.6 18.7 21.8 24.8 28 31 34.3
(103) (139) (173) (208) (242) (276) (311) (345) (381)

Table B2 Continued
Tank
diameter, 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3 3.3 3.6
meters
(ft)a (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
Tank
length,
meters
(ft)a Wetted area of tanks, square meters (ft2)b
3.6 (12) 10.2 13.6 16.9 20.4 23.8 27.1 30.6 34 37.3 40.7

(113) (151) (188) (227) (264) (301) (340) (377) (415) (452)
3.9 (13) 14.8 18.4 22.1 25.7 29.3 33.1 36.7 40.5 44
(164) (204) (246) (286) (326) (368) (408) (450) (490)
4.2 (14) 16 19.8 23.9 27.7 31.6 35.6 39.6 43.6 47.5
(176) (220) (265) (308) (351) (396) (440) (484) (528)
4.5 (15) 17 21.2 25.6 29.7 33.9 38.2 42.4 46.7 50.9
(189) (236) (284) (330) (377) (424) (471) (519) (566)
4.8 (16) 18.2 22.6 27.2 31.2 36.2 40.8 45.2 50 54.3
(202) (251) (302) (352) (402) (453) (502) (554) (603)
5.1 (17) 24 28.9 33.7 38.4 43.3 48 52.9 57.7
(267) (321) (374) (427) (481) (534) (588) (641)
5.4 (18) 25.5 30.6 35.6 40.7 46 50.9 56.1 61.1
(283) (340) (396) (452) (510) (565) (623) (679)
5.7 (19) 26.9 32.3 37.6 42.9 48.4 53.7 59.1 64.4
(298) (359) (418) (477) (538) (597) (657) (716)
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Table B3
Wetted areas for vertical tanks
(Area of shell to elevation not more than 9 meters (30ft) above bottom)
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Tank
diameter, 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3 3.3 3.6
meters
(ft)a (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
Tank
length,
meters
0.9 (3) 2.52

(28)
1.2 (4) 3.4 4.5
(38) (50)
1.5 (5) 4.2 5.7 7.1
(47) (63) (79)
1.8 (6) 5 6.8 8.5 10.2
(56) (76) (94) (113)
2.1 (7) 5.9 7.9 9.9 11.9 13.9
(66) (88) (110) (132) (154)

Table B3 Continued
Tank
diameter, 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3 3.3 3.6
meters
(ft)a (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
Tank
length,
meters
2.4 (8) 6.8 9.1 11.4 13.6 15.8 18.1

(75) (101) (127) (151) (176) (201)
2.7 (9) 7.7 10.2 12.7 15.3 17.8 20.3 23
(85) (113) (141) (170) (198) (226) (255)
3 (10) 8.5 11.3 14.1 17 19.8 22.6 25.5 28.3
(94) (126) (157) (189) (220) (251) (283) (314)
3.3 (11) 9.3 12.5 15.6 18.7 21.8 24.8 28 31 34.3
(103) (139) (173) (208) (242) (276) (311) (345) (381)
3.6 (12) 10.2 13.6 16.9 20.4 23.8 27.1 30.6 34 37.3 40.7
(113) (151) (188) (227) (264) (301) (340) (377) (415) (452)
3.9 (13) 14.8 18.4 22.1 25.7 29.3 33.1 36.7 40.5 44
(164) (204) (246) (286) (326) (368) (408) (450) (490)
4.2 (14) 16 19.8 23.9 27.7 31.6 35.6 39.6 43.6 47.5
(176) (220) (265) (308) (351) (396) (440) (484) (528)
4.5 (15) 17 21.2 25.6 29.7 33.9 38.2 42.4 46.7 50.9
(189) (236) (284) (330) (377) (424) (471) (519) (566)
4.8 (16) 18.2 22.6 27.2 31.2 36.2 40.8 45.2 50 54.3
(202) (251) (302) (352) (402) (453) (502) (554) (603)
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5.1 (17) 24 28.9 33.7 38.4 43.3 48 52.9 57.7
(267) (321) (374) (427) (481) (534) (588) (641)
5.4 (18) 25.5 30.6 35.6 40.7 46 50.9 56.1 61.1
(283) (340) (396) (452) (510) (565) (623) (679)
5.7 (19) 26.9 32.3 37.6 42.9 48.4 53.7 59.1 64.4
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(298) (359) (418) (477) (538) (597) (657) (716)
6 (20) 28.3 34 39.6 45.2 50.9 56.5 62.3 67.9
(314) (378) (440) (502) (566) (628) (692) (754)
6.3 (21) 35.7 41.6 47.4 53.5 59.3 65.4 71.3
(397) (462) (527) (594) (659) (727) (792)
6.6 (22) 37.4 43.6 49.7 56.1 62.2 68.5 74.6
(416) (484) (552) (623) (691) (761) (829)
6.9 (23) 39.2 45.5 51.9 58.6 65 71.6 78
(435) (506) (577) (651) (722) (796) (867)
7.2 (24) 40.9 47.5 54.2 61.1 68.1 74.7 81.5
(454) (528) (602) (679) (757) (830) (905)
7.5 (25) 49.5 56.5 63.7 70.7 77.9 84.9
(550) (628) (708) (785) (865) (943)
7.8 (26) 51.5 58.8 66.2 73.4 81 88.2
(572) (653) (736) (816) (900) (980)
8.1 (27) 53.5 61 68.8 76.3 84 91.6
(594) (678) (764) (848) (934) (1018)
8.4 (28) 55.4 63.3 71.3 79.1 87.2 94.7
(616) (703) (792) (879) (969) (1056)

Table B3 Continued
Tank
diameter, 0.9 1.2 1.5 1.8 2.1 2.4 2.7 3 3.3 3.6
meters
(ft)a (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12)
Tank
length,
meters
8.7 (29) 65.5 73.9 82 90.3 98.4

(728) (821) (911) (1003) (1093)
9 (30) 67.8 76.4 84.5 93.4 101.8
(753) (849) (942) (1038) (1131)
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Annex C (Informative)
C1 Summary of Performance Tests and Requirements for Protected Tanks
Table C1
Section and Test Name Test Method and Requirement

14. Pipe Fitting Torque Strength Apply torque per Table 3.
No damage to fitting, threads insulation system or tank.
15. Pipe Fitting Bending Moment Strength Apply bending moment, 0 – 2700 N·m with 1.2 m-long pipe on

fitting. No damage to fitting, insulation system or tank.
16. Lift Fitting Strength Apply load equal to twice the mass of the empty tank for 1
min.
No damage to fitting or tank.
17. Ball Impact Apply six impacts from 100-mm diameter steel ball having an
impact energy of 98 N·m to all exterior surfaces. No visible
signs of damage.
18. Load Apply 455 kg/sq-m load to susceptible areas on flat top tanks.
No damage to tank.
19. Full Scale Fire Subject complete tank to 1095°C furnace for 2 hours
Average temperature rise on primary not to exceed 145°C with
no single temperature point over 205°C.
20. Hose Stream Following fire test, subject tank to 210 kPa hose stream.
No leakage of primary tank.
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21. Tank Support Load Apply load to supports equal to twice mass of full tank.
No damage to tank or supports.
22. Vehicle Impact Subject tank to impact energy 5455 kg at 15 km/h.
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23. Projectile Subject tank to 5 shots from .30 caliber rifle at 30 m.

24. Leakage Test 20 – 35 kPa pressure for horizontal and rectangular – 1 hour
10 – 17 kPa for vertical – 1 hour
May use vacuum or other method for secondary.
25. Environmental Exposure/Small Scale Fire Three samples be subjected to each environmental exposure
followed by exposure to furnace as described in Full Scale Fire
Test.
26. Interstitial Communication Apply vacuum, pressure or water to interstitial space.

Must detect at monitoring point within 24 hours.
27. Fire Test of Interstitial Space Fill interstice with fuel and place in 15 min pool fire
Vents must remain operational; pressure in interstice must not
exceed 60 kPa; primary tank capacity must not decrease more
than 5 percent.
Table C1 Continued on Next Page

Table C1 Continued
Section and Test Name Test Method and Requirement
28. Hydrostatic Strength (Secondary Containment) Subject non-UL/ULC certified secondary to 175 kPa
(105 kPa with maximum production leakage test pressure of
21 kPa).
No leakage of primary or secondary.
29. Pressure Surge Fill primary, fill secondary, apply surge pressure to secondary.
No loss of liquid from primary.

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Annex D (Informative)
D1 French Translations of Required Markings
MARQUAGE (MARKINGS)
34 Éléments de marquage (Marking Elements)
34.1 Sur chaque réservoir il faut inscrire de façon lisible et permanente les renseignements suivants.
a) Le nom du fabricant, la dénomination commerciale, la marque de commerce ou tout autre

marquage descriptif permettant d’identifier l’organisation responsable du produit.
b) La capacité du réservoir de confinement primaire; dans le cas d’un dispositif de réservoir à

compartiments, il faut inscrire la capacité de chaque compartiment.
c) Le mois et l’année de fabrication; il n’est pas défendu d’abréger la date de fabrication ou

d’utiliser un code certifié par le fabricant, à condition qu’il ne se répète pas durant une période
de vingt ans et qu’il n’exige pas de référence aux dossiers de production du fabricant pour
déterminer la date de fabrication du produit.
d) Les énoncés suivants selon le cas :
1) « Ce réservoir exige une ventilation de secours d’urgence. Le débit ne doit pas être
inférieur à ___ m3/h (réservoir primaire)... », accompagné de la valeur pertinente
obtenue au tableau 2.
2) Dans le cas d’une structure de confinement secondaire munie d’un mécanisme de
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ventilation, « ___ m3/h (espace intercalaire) », accompagné des valeurs pertinentes
obtenues au tableau 2.
3) Dans le cas d’une structure de confinement secondaire munie d’une ventilation de

secours d’urgence installée sous forme de dispositif, « La ventilation de secours
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d’urgence secondaire est un dispositif, (un mécanisme de ventilation n’est pas
nécessaire) » ou un énoncé équivalent.
4) « Ce réservoir doit faire l’objet d’une enquête pour déterminer si son utilisation est
acceptable après avoir subi des dommages par le feu, d’autres dommages physiques
ou avoir été mal utilisé » ou un énoncé équivalent.
5) « Pressurisez le réservoir primaire lorsque qu’il y a épreuve sous pression d’un

espace intercalaire ».
6) « Réservoir protégé UL 2085/ULC S-655 ».
34.2 Sur chaque réservoir, il faut inscrire de façon lisible les éléments suivants.
a) L’identification des diverses connexions et ouvertures du réservoir, p. ex., ventilation,

remplissage et surveillance.
b) L’inscription « Suivre les directives d’installation. »

c) Dans le cas des réservoirs munis d’un dispositif de retenue des déversements, l’inscription
suivante doit apparaître sur le couvercle : « Garder fermé lorsqu’il n’est pas en usage » ou un
énoncé équivalent. De plus, les directives de remplissage du réservoir et de vidage du dispositif
de retenue des déversements doivent être également affichées sur le couvercle.
d) Lorsqu’un fabricant produit des réservoirs dans différentes usines, chacun de ces réservoirs
devra porter un marquage distinctif afin de connaître l’usine où le produit a été fabriqué.

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SUBJECT 2085 -B1- SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
APPENDIX B
IMPACT STATEMENT AND PROPOSED EFFECTIVE DATE
Impact Statement
When a standard contains harmonized requirements, a single evaluation can be performed to verify that
a product complies with the requirements specified in both Canada and the United States. A single
evaluation benefits manufacturers by cutting costs and allowing for greater overall flexibility with, among
other things, marketing and production. While a review and possible retest of currently UL Listed tanks
will be required, UL is proposing that the effective date for implementation of these new requirements

becomes effective 24 months after publication. This will allow manufacturers time to make any
modifications to existing products to comply with the new requirements.
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SUBJECT 2085 -C1- SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
APPENDIX C
STP BALLOT FOR UL 2085
(FOR STP MEMBERS ONLY)
STP Ballot Instructions
The STP member should fill out the attached ballot and send it to the STP secretary by the stated
deadline.

The guidelines for membership on an STP are such that only one individual may represent an
organization. Therefore, only the STP member shall return the accompanied ballot.
STP members who have indicated that they represent the ’general interest’ group comprise a category
of independent consultants and experts who are generally unallied with any particular business or
commercial interest. On occasion, however, independent consultants in this category may be retained
by a client to advocate on behalf of the client with regard to a specific issue or issues before the STP.
As to these specific issues, the STP member should not be regarded as ’general interest’ because
to do so could result in a balance of interests that was not intended. Therefore, STP members
categorized as ’general interest’ who have been retained to represent the interest of another with
respect to a specific issue or issues which are to be addressed by an STP shall declare those interests
to the Panel and record an “abstain” vote on any proposal, comment, or matter relating to those issues.
Non-voting members should not return a ballot but may send in comments on the proposal. Non-voting
members are generally those government organizations that by policy can not vote, as well as trade
associations and standards organizations acting as liaisons, which are not represented on the STP.
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Comments that do not address text accompanying this ballot will either be logged for future
consideration by the STP or addressed outside the consensus process. Those comments include
certification issues, including effective dates.
All negative ballots not supported by a reason will be categorized as “negative without comment” and
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will not be responded to, recirculated to the STP, or notified of right to appeal.
SUBJECT 2085 -D1- SEPTEMBER 26, 2003
APPENDIX D
Ballot
(FOR STP MEMBERS ONLY)
September 26, 2003
STP 2085

Deadline for Receipt: November 25, 2003
QUESTION: Should the attached Third Edition of the Standard for Safety for Protected
Aboveground Tanks, UL 2085, be recognized for ANSI approval?
❑ YES Comments may be submitted with YES vote.
❑ NO In accordance with ANSI procedures, in order to receive consideration, objections

must be accompanied by supporting written reasons. Where possible, proposals for
a solution to the problem raised should be submitted. A negative ballot not
accompanied by supporting written reasons, will be recorded as a ″negative without
comment″ and is not required to be circulated. Supporting written reasons should be
provided on a separate sheet.
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❑ ABSTAIN If you cannot vote affirmatively or negatively and want to be recorded as abstaining,
please state and explain the reasons for your abstention on a separate sheet.
Signature: RETURN TO:

Please type or Paul Lloret
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print name Senior Engineering Associate
Secretary for STP 2085
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
Organization 1655 Scott Blvd.
Represented Santa Clara, CA 95050
Phone: (408) 876-2410
Phone Number Fax: (408) 556-6151
E-mail: paul.e.lloret@us.ul.com
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Subject 2085 (142) 1655 Scott Blvd.

(In reply, refer to Subject 2085) Santa Clara, CA 95050

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Subscribers and other interested parties:

STP BALLOTS AND ALL COMMENTS DUE: November 25, 2003.

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PRODUCTS AND INDUSTRIES AFFECTED BY THE PROPOSAL

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UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. REVIEWED BY:

PAUL LLORET DANIEL RYAN

Copyright © 2003 Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

PROPOSED THIRD EDITION OF THE STANDARD FOR PROTECTED ABOVEGROUND TANKS, UL

SEPTEMBER 2003 DRAFT

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13 Samples and Test Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A10

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MANUFACTURING AND PRODUCTION TESTS

30 Leakage Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A20

34 Marking Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A21

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36 Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A23

A1 Standards for Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A29

B1 Wetted Area Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A30

C1 Summary of Performance Tests and Requirements for Protected Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A37

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D1 French Translations of Required Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A39

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a) The Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, NFPA 30;

c) The Uniform Fire Code;

d) The National Fire Code of Canada;

e) Installation Code for Oil Burning Equipment, CAN/CSA-B139;

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1 American National Standards Institute.

2 American Society for Testing and Materials.

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CSA C22.2 No. 0.15,

National Fire Code of Canada

The International Fire Code

The Uniform Fire Code (UFC)

4.2 A component is not required to comply with a specific requirement that:

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b) Is superseded by a requirement in this standard.

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a) Emergency venting of the interstitial space;

b) Normal and Emergency venting of the primary tank.

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9.3 A long-bolt manway shall not be used for emergency venting.

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10.2 Spill containers shall have a minimum 20 L (5 gal.) capacity.

10.3 Spill containers shall be constructed of non-combustible material.

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b) ULC-S601, Shop-Fabricated Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible

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13 Samples and Test Selection

a) The Ball Impact Test, Clause 17, and

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