(A) Above ground storage tanks (AST) are defined as large containers that have less than 10% of the volume of the storage tank underground and hold liquids, such as petroleum products and hazardous substances.
(B) A regulated underground storage tank is defined as a UST or combination of USTs and underground-connected piping that have at least 10% of their volume underground and are, or have been, used to contain a regulated substance.
(C) An underground Storage Tank (UST) is defined as a large container placed underground to hold liquids, such as petroleum products and hazardous substances.
(D) All regulated USTs must be properly registered with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's (IDEM) UST Program. A notification for underground storage tanks (State Form 45223) must be completed within 30 days of the time that the UST systems are:
(1) Brought into service;
(2) Acquired by a new owner; or
(3) Upgraded (tank lining, piping replacement, leak detection system or equipment installation, spill/overfill prevention equipment, or corrosion protection) or repaired (restoration of a tank or UST system component that has caused or could potentially cause a release of products from the UST system).
(E) Permits shall be subject to the approval of the Fire Department that serves the area and shall be readily available and apparent when any activity involving the handling and storage of flammable or explosive materials is conducted.
(F) No development in the special flood hazard area shall include locating or storing chemicals, explosives, buoyant materials, flammable liquids, pollutants, or other hazardous or toxic materials below the flood protection grade (FPG), unless such materials are stored in a flood-proofed storage tank or building constructed according to the requirements of Chapter 151.
(G) All other requirements for UST and AST as required by the State of Indiana, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must be followed in conjunction with this section.
(Ord. 2021-7-6-1, passed 7-6-2021)