Pennsylvania Code
Title 37 - LAW
Part I - State Police
Chapter 14 - VAULTS FOR THE STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS-STATEMENT OF POLICY
Section 14.6 - Installation and use of aboveground tanks for storage and dispensing of Class I and Class II motor fuels

(1) Tanks storing Class I motor fuel for dispensing into registered motor vehicles shall have a minimum 2-hour fire rating as described in UL 2085, Outline Of Investigation For Insulated Aboveground Tanks For Flammable and Combustible Liquids, or equivalent test procedure.

(2) The tank shall be located at least 50 feet from buildings and 100 feet from property lines; except that if a 2-hour fire rated tank is utilized, the site distances may be reduced by half.

(3) Bollards shall be installed to protect against collision. Six-inch steel pipes filled with concrete, 3 feet in ground, 4 feet high, 4 feet apart and at least 2 feet from the shell of the tank shall be used. Barriers providing equal or greater protection will be acceptable with the approval of the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal.

(4) Secondary containment capable of handling 110% of the capacity of the tank shall be provided.

(5) A clearly labeled emergency power disconnect switch shall be located not less than 20 nor more than 100 feet from the fuel dispenser.

(6) Warning signs stating "NO SMOKING" and "STOP MOTOR" shall be conspicuously posted in the dispensing area.

(7) Each tank shall be properly placarded to identify its contents and have a "NO SMOKING" sign displayed.

(8) The tank shall be set on a suitable foundation constructed in conformance with the tank manufacturers recommendations and using good engineering practices.

(9) A suitable fire extinguisher of at least 20 B:C rating shall be accessible. Depending on the type and amount of fuel stored, additional fire extinguishment measures may be required.

(10) Suitable security measures including, fencing or lighting, may be required, if deemed necessary under the circumstances to prevent tampering or vandalism.