§ 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)

§ 53.08 APPLICATION TO FACILITIES CONSTRUCTED AFTER JULY 1, 2016.

   The provisions of SDCL Chapter 34-38 apply to facilities constructed after July 1, 2016. Existing installations shall be permitted only if, in the opinion of local and state authorities, the existing installation does not constitute a distinct hazard to life or property.

(SDCL § 34-38-38)

§ 53.09 LIMITATIONS AS TO TANK CAPACITY.

   Tanks may not exceed an individual capacity of 12,000 gallons and may not exceed an aggregate capacity of 48,000 gallons. Any variance in excess of these amounts can only be granted by the division pursuant to SDCL Chapter 1-26.

(SDCL § 34-38-39)