Storage Tank Construction Code

Recommended rules for design and construction of large welded low pressure storage tanks.

Storage tank construction code.

A stationary tanks shall be installed aboveground on firm masonry or concrete foundations or on full length skids providing a bearing area limiting foundation loadings to not more than 2 000 pounds per square foot. These storage tanks operate at 250 f or less with an operating pressure of up to 15 psi. American petroleum institute specification 12f. Storage tanks located above the ground surface that are designed to hold liquids.

Shop welded tanks for storage of production liquids. Api 650 code the code is based on the knowledge and experiences of buyers manufacturers and users of welded storage tanks of various sizes and capacities. International fire code 2000 edition when approved aboveground tanks used for outside aboveground storage of motor fuels classified as class i ii or iii a liquids shall be in accordance with chapter 34 flammable and combustible liquids chapter and as provided by section 2206 2 3. Installation of aboveground storage tanks for other than refrigeration service.

Aboveground storage tanks part i instructor javier tirenti pág. American petroleum institute standard 650. Welded steel tanks for oil storage. Earthquake model air recommends using the new 4 digit construction code 2251.

American petroleum institute standard 620. Requires listing and labeling for tank service.