A. Definitions: For purposes of this section, the following words and terms shall be defined as indicated:
BOCA: Building Officials and Code Administrators.
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID: A liquid having a flashpoint at or above one hundred degrees Fahrenheit (100°F).
DISPENSING: The activity of transferring a flammable or combustible liquid from an aboveground storage tank to a vehicle, mobile equipment, engine or motor for use as fuel by them; "dispensing" also includes such transference into a receptacle.
FACILITY: Any location or site within a single perimeter (including all contiguous land and structures, and other appurtenances and improvements) where there is storage of flammable or combustible liquids.
FLAMMABLE LIQUID: A liquid having a flashpoint below one hundred degrees Fahrenheit (100°F) and having a vapor pressure not exceeding forty pounds per square inch (40 ppsi) (absolute) at one hundred degrees Fahrenheit (100°F).
FLASHPOINT: The minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off vapor in sufficient concentration to form an ignitible mixture with air near the surface of a liquid within the vessel, as specified by test procedure and apparatus approved by the Department of Quality Control or other appropriate regulating government agency.
LIQUID: Material which has a fluidity greater than that of three hundred (300) penetration asphalt when tested in accordance with ASTM D-5-86 (test for prevention for bituminous materials) (1986). When not otherwise identified, the term "liquid" shall mean both flammable and combustible liquids.
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association.
REGULATING GOVERNMENT AGENCY: Any agency or entity of the State of Illinois or the United States Federal government that exercises statutory or administrative authority over the installation, removal, repair, alteration, operation, maintenance or any other aspect pertaining to aboveground storage tanks.
B. Storage: Storage of combustible or flammable liquids in aboveground storage tanks shall be in accordance with the following:
2. The Illinois administrative code title 41: Fire Protection, as amended;
3. The BOCA Building Code 1987;
4. The BOCA Fire Prevention Code 1987-1990;
5. The NFPA Standard No. 30 and 30A; and
6. Subsection C below (which shall supersede any of the requirements of the BOCA Codes in conflict therewith).
C. Fuel Dispensing Systems: Aboveground storage tanks are permitted to be used in relation to only industrial, institutional and governmental uses, to store motor fuels on outside premises generally not accessible to the general public when they are installed in a listed and approved tank enclosure assembly which provides fire resistance protection of not less than two (2) hours from exposure to a flammable liquid pool fire; provided, that specific approval is obtained from the Department of Quality Control. In addition, the use of said aboveground storage tanks shall comply with the following:
1. Barrier Protection: Physical barriers shall be provided for any aboveground storage tank to protect the tank or any surface-mounted fuel dispenser island against impact by a motor vehicle. Physical barriers around any aboveground storage tank or surface-mounted island shall be a minimum of thirty inches (30") (762 mm) in height and shall resist a force of twelve thousand (12,000) pounds (53378 Newtons) applied thirty inches (30) (762 mm) above the driving surface.
2. Access: Each aboveground storage tank and each special tank enclosure shall be surrounded by a clear accessible space not less than three feet (3') in width to allow for maintenance and inspection.
3. Capacity Limits: Aboveground storage tanks containing combustible liquid shall not exceed two thousand five hundred (2,500) gallons per tank and aboveground storage tanks containing flammable liquid shall not exceed one thousand (1,000) gallons per tank. Two (2) aboveground storage tanks of any combination is the maximum number allowed per facility.
4. Shutoffs: Aboveground storage tanks shall be provided with automatic fuel shut-off devices capable of stopping the delivery of fuel into the aboveground storage tank at ninety percent (90%) tank capacity.
5. Fuel Delivery: Motor fuels shall be transferred from tanks by means of fixed pumps so designed and equipped as to allow control of the flow and to prevent leakage or accidental discharge. Dispensing devices are permitted to be installed on top of special tank enclosures. Gravity method of discharge is prohibited.
6. Tank Openings and Connections: Aboveground storage tank and tank enclosure openings for inspection and for piping and vent connections shall be through the top only. Approved anti- siphon devices shall be installed at each connection of piping to a tank when such tank piping extends below the level of the top of such tank. Approved vent(s) shall be provided on each tank to relieve such vacuum or pressure as will develop in normal operation.
7. Spillage: Any spill of flammable or combustible liquids in excess of twenty five (25) gallons at any facility shall be reported to the Illinois Emergency Services and Disaster Agency and the Department of Quality Control within twenty four (24) hours of such spill.
8. Leak Detection: Provide automatic leak detection with locally monitored alarm. Periodic visual inspections of the aboveground storage tank and/or special tank enclosure shall be performed by the tank owner and/or tank operator. Any leak found in any aboveground storage tank shall be immediately repaired and reported to the authority having jurisdiction.
9. Location in Relation to the Flood Protection Elevation: Aboveground storage tanks shall be located above the flood protection elevation.
10. Separation Distances: Each aboveground storage tank and each special tank enclosure shall be separated from buildings by not less than five feet (5'), and from lot lines and public rights of way by not less than thirty feet (30'). At each facility, an aboveground storage tank and special tank enclosure shall be separated from any adjacent aboveground storage tank and special tank enclosure by not less than five feet (5'). A facility having the maximum allowable aggregate capacity shall be separated from other such aboveground storage tank facilities by not less than sixty feet (60').
11. Diking: Individual aboveground storage tanks or groups of said tanks, where deemed necessary by the Department of Quality Control or the appropriate regulating government agency on account of proximity to waterways, character of topography, or nearness to structures of high value, or to places of residence or public assembly, shall be diked or the facility shall be provided with a curb to prevent the spread of liquid onto other property or waterways. Where a diked enclosure is required, the volumetric capacity of the diked area shall be not less than the aggregate capacity of the tanks within the diked area. Approved double walled aboveground storage tanks may be used in lieu of a dike containment system where approved by the Department of Quality Control and a State or Federal level regulating government agency.
12. Labeling: Each aboveground storage tank shall contain the following information:
a. The name and address of the manufacturer.
b. The model name and number;
c. Whether the contents is flammable or combustible;
d. A "no smoking" warning;
e. The volume; and
f. The contents;
in accordance with BOCA Article 19. Said information shall be set forth using letters of no less than four inches (4") in size on a contrasting background.
D. Bulk Plants: Flammable liquid bulk plants are prohibited in all zoning districts of the Village.
E. Permits: Permitting requirements for aboveground storage tanks shall be as follows:
1. Permit Application: Application for a permit to install and operate an aboveground storage tank shall be on a form provided by the Department of Quality Control. The application shall designate the location of the existing or proposed aboveground storage tank, the name and address of the applicant, the name and address of the owner of the property on which the aboveground storage tank is to be located, and a plat of survey/sketch indicating the following:
a. The exact location of the existing or proposed aboveground storage tank in relation to the lot lines, public rights of way and all existing improvements, buildings and structures on the property where said tank is to be located;
b. The type and dimensions of the existing or proposed aboveground storage tank, including its capacity, height and diameter;
c. The exact location of all existing improvements, buildings and structures on the property where the existing or proposed aboveground storage tank is to be located, as well as on properties adjacent thereto;
d. The existing or proposed tank safeguards against collision, spillage and overfills; and
e. The type of liquid that will be stored in said aboveground storage tank.
2. Permit Issuance and Fees:
a. The Department of Quality Control shall issue a permit for the installation and operation of an aboveground storage tank; provided, that the permit application is complete, is in accordance with these regulations and the applicable permit fee has been paid.
b. The fee to be paid for an aboveground storage tank installation and operation permit shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00).
3. Permit Revocation: All permits for aboveground storage tanks issued pursuant to this Section may be revoked at any time without the consent of the permittee by order of the Director of the Department of Quality Control. A permit may be revoked for failure of a permittee to comply with any of the provisions of this Code or any of the statutory or administrative rules and regulations of any other appropriate regulating government agency. A notice of noncompliance, setting forth the Code provision(s) violated, shall be mailed by the Director, or his/her designee, by certified mail, or hand delivered, to the permittee and the permittee shall have five (5) business days from the date of receipt of said notice to cure any such Code violation(s). If the permittee fails to cure said Code violation(s) in the time period provided or if remedial action by the permittee is insufficient to remove said Code violation(s) and the Director revokes said permit, the permittee may appeal the revocation decision to the Appeals and Review Board in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-2-2 of this Code. Upon such revocation, all rights granted under the permit shall be revoked, and if no appeal is taken, the aboveground storage tank shall no longer be used for storage or dispensing of any type of liquid.
F. Variations: Variations from the requirements of this Section may be sought by making application therefor with the Zoning and Planning Commission pursuant to Section 2-1-7-2 of this Code. (Ords. 93-25-116, 19-16-65, 19-16-66)
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