(A) Tanks must be constructed of galvanized steel, basic open hearth steel or wrought iron of a minimum gauge depending upon the capacity as indicated by the following table:
Capacity (Gallons) | Minimum Thickness Metal |
1 to 560 | 14 gauge |
561 to 1,100 | 12 gauge |
1,101 to 4,000 | 7 gauge |
4,001 to 10,500 | 1/4 inch |
(B) Tanks constructed of 12 and 14 gauge metal must be well galvanized; tanks constructed of #7 gauge or heavier metal must be galvanized or thoroughly coated on the outside with tar asphaltum or other suitable rust resisting material.
(Ord. 128, passed - -)