Above ground storage tanks for storage of flammable and combustible liquids shall be prohibited except as follows:
(a) Existing above ground storage tank installations previously approved by the fire official, provided the installation does not constitute a hazard. The fire official shall have the authority to require removal of unsafe tanks.
(b) In private service stations, as defined in the Ohio Fire Code, Class I and II liquids may be stored in and dispensed from two hour fire rated, double steel wall tanks, not exceeding 6000 gallons.
(1) Class I and II liquids shall be stored outside only.
(2) Tanks must be UL 2085 Protected and must be installed in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local environmental regulations and safety codes.
(3) Tanks must be placed on a concrete pad capable of supporting the tanks when completely filled.
(4) Tanks shall be protected from accidental damage in accordance with all applicable codes.
(c) Waste oil for disposal and for use in oil burning equipment may be stored outside only, in double steel wall tanks, not exceeding 1000 gallons.
(1) Tanks must meet UL 142 and must be installed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations and safety codes.
(2) Tanks must be placed on a concrete pad capable of supporting the tanks when completely filled.
(3) Tanks shall be protected from accidental damage in accordance with all applicable codes.
(d) Fuel oil tanks for supplying oil burning heating equipment as addressed in the Ohio Fire Code. Maximum tank size 660 gallons.
(e) Class III liquids (new product only) may be stored inside of buildings in two hour fire rated, double steel wall tanks, not exceeding 660 gallon capacity per tank.
(1) Tanks must meet UL 2085 Insulated and must be installed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local government regulations and safety codes.
(2) Tank shall be protected from accidental damage in accordance with all applicable codes.
A permit from the fire official shall be required for installation of all above ground storage tanks and a diagram showing the location of tank(s) shall be provided prior to application. All tanks shall have proper marking as to contents and special hazard posting under the N.F.P.A. 704 standard.
(Ord. 96-105. Passed 7-2-96.)