As you may be aware, we have been eagerly awaiting the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s decision on the CUPA’s questions regarding Fire Code interpretation on construction standards for fuel-containing above ground storage tanks. Anyone that uses our fuel delivery service is impacted by this decision.
To take a look at the full decision, just follow this link. In the meantime, here’s a brief summary of how this decision affects folks like you:
1) According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, farm tanks must meet NFPA 30 standards, which allow single-walled tanks.
2) In addition, tanks that house under 1,100 gallons are required to meet 5706.2.4, which also allows single-walled design.
3) Above ground tanks at farms DO NOT need to meet UL 2085.
The summary released by the Office of the State Fire Marshal is a step in the right direction. Now that a statewide determination on AST’s is in place, we can work together toward finding a sensible method of Fire Code compliance for all above ground storage tanks.
Have questions about this decision? Want to know more about how it affects you, or the storage tanks on your property? If you’re in the Bakersfield, Fresno, or Ventura areas, we’re happy to answer any questions you may have, and will do our best to provide you with reasonable, professional advice. While this doesn’t solve all of the problems regarding AST’s, it definitely provides hope for the future. Give us a call at 661-725-2078 with any questions.