New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 20 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Chapter 5 - PETROLEUM STORAGE TANKS
Part 106 - NEW AND UPGRADED UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK SYSTEMS: DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND INSTALLATION
Section 20.5.106.612 - VENTING FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK SYSTEMS
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A. Owners and operators shall design and construct venting for all underground storage tank systems, following the current edition of an industry standard or code of practice developed by a nationally recognized association or independent testing laboratory approved in advance by the department.
B. Vent pipes that are provided for normal tank venting shall be located so that the discharge point is outside of buildings higher than the fill pipe opening. Vent pipes shall be installed not less than 15 feet from power ventilation air intake devices and not less than five feet from a building opening. Vent outlets and devices shall be designed and installed to minimize blockage.
C. Types of vent pipes.
D. Owners and operators shall use one of more of the following to comply with the requirements of this section: