§ 53.01 COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE .

   Except as otherwise provided in SDCL Chapter 34-38, aboveground storage tanks shall comply with the applicable provisions of Chapter 57 of the International Fire Code, 2015 edition.

(SDCL §  34-38-26)

§ 53.02 LOCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ABOVEGROUND TANKS.

   (A)   Any aboveground storage tank shall be located at least:

      (1)   Fifty feet from the nearest important building on the same property;

      (2)   Fifty feet from any fuel dispenser;

      (3)   Fifty feet from the nearest side of any public way; and

      (4)   Fifty feet from any property line that is or may be built upon.

   (B)   However, distances may be reduced based on site limitations and conditions or quantity of liquid storage at the discretion of the local and division authority having jurisdiction.

(SDCL § 34-38-28)

§ 53.03 SPILL CONTROL.

   Spill control shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 57 of the International Fire Code, 2015 edition.

(SDCL § 34-38-29)

§ 53.04 PROTECTION AGAINST VEHICULAR COLLISION.

   Aboveground tanks shall be protected against vehicular collision by suitable barriers.

(SDCL § 34-38-31)

§ 53.05 MAINTENANCE OF AREA WITHIN ANY DIKE.

   The area within any dike shall be kept free of vegetation, debris, and any other material that is not necessary to the operation of the tank and piping system.

(SDCL § 34-38-32)

§ 53.06 TANK PIPING SYSTEM IN CONTACT WITH SOIL; PROTECTION FROM CORROSION.

   Any portion of a tank piping system that is in contact with the soil shall be protected from corrosion in accordance with Chapter 57 of the International Fire Code, 2015 edition.

(SDCL § 34-38-33)

§ 53.07 DELIVERY AND DISPENSING OPERATIONS TO COMPLY WITH INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE ; DETERMINING LIQUID LEVEL; EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS.

   (A)   Delivery operations shall comply with applicable requirements of Chapter 57 of the International Fire Code, 2015 edition. Dispensing operations shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 57 of the International Fire Code, 2015 edition.

   (B)   The delivery vehicle shall be separated from any aboveground tank by at least 25 feet.

   (C)   Means shall be provided for determining the liquid level in each tank and this means shall be accessible to the delivery operator. Provisions shall be made either to automatically stop the delivery of fuel to the tank if the liquid level in the tank reaches 95% of capacity or to sound an audible alarm if the liquid level in the tank reaches 90% capacity.

   (D)   A check valve, gate valve with quick-connect coupling, or a dry-break valve shall be installed in the piping at the point where connection and disconnection is made for delivery from a vehicle to any aboveground tank. This device shall be protected against tampering and physical damage.

   (E)   If the delivery hose is connected directly to the tank, the fill line at the tank shall be equipped with a tight-fill device for connecting the hose to the tank.

(SDCL § 34-38-34)