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1 SECTION 33 56 16
2 BELOW-GROUND FUEL STORAGE TANKS
3 BASED ON DFD MASTER SPECIFICATION DATED 10/1/2012
4 (Note to the designer: This section has been written to cover most (but not all) situations that
5 you will encounter. Depending on the requirements of your specific project, you may have to
6 add material, delete items, or modify what is currently written. The Division of Facilities
7 Development expects changes and comments from you.
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9 PAR T I - G E N E R AL
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11 SCOPE
12 The work under this section shall consist of providing all materials, labor, equipment, and supervision necessary to
13 deliver, unload, store, protect, and install all equipment so as to provide a complete operating system. This will
14 include all excavation and backfilling for the proper installation of the specified(quantity, sizes) gallon double-
15 walled (fiberglass/steel/composite) underground petroleum storage tank(s) with appropriate openings,
16 appurtenances, dispensing system, and related secondary containment piping to meet the needs of the system
17 required in these specifications and on the drawings. It will include installation of concrete anchor pads for the
18 tank(s). It will include installation of a leak (detection/monitoring) system for the tank(s) and all underground
19 piping, with associated electrical control panel and wiring work. Steel tank installation will include a cathodic
20 protection system. Concrete work and electrical work described under Part III - Execution herein shall be installed
21 in accordance with respective division/sections of the Project Manual The finished product of the work shall
22 comply with all applicable administrative regulatory codes. (Note to the designer: Include brief description of
23 the work and locations, if necessary). Included are the following topics:
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25 PART 1 - GENERAL
26 Scope
27 Related Work
28 Reference
29 Reference Standards
30 Quality Assurance
31 Protection of Existing Work and Facilities
32 Provisions for Future Work
33 Construction Limits
34 Notification/Permits
35 Shop Drawings
36 Operation and Maintenance Data
37 Record Drawings
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39 PART 2 - MATERIALS
40 General
41 State-Furnished Materials
42 Underground Tanks
43 Dispensers and Pumps
44 Piping and Fittings
45 Leak Detection/Monitoring System
46 Automatic Tank Gauging System
47 Power Cutoff Switch
48 Corrosion Protection
49 Overfill Protection
50 Emergency Equipment
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52 PART 3 - EXECUTION
53 General
54 Barricades and Warning Devices

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1 Site Demolition
2 Installation
3 Testing and Guarantee
4 Site Restoration
5 Construction Verification Items
6 Agency Training
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8 RELATED WORK
9 Section 01 91 01 or 01 91 02 Commissioning Process
10 Division 3 Concrete
11 Division 26 Electrical
12 Division 31 Earthwork
13 Section 33 08 00 Commissioning of Utilities
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15 REFERENCE
16 Applicable provisions of Division 1 shall govern work under this section.
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18 REFERENCE STANDARDS
19 Work shall conform to procedures and practices in the following regulatory guidelines and industry
20 standards:
21 WI Admin. Code COM 10, Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
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23 National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code.
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25 National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 30A, Automotive and Marine Service Station
26 Code.
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28 National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 31, Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning
29 Equipment.
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31 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., UL Standard 58, Standard for Steel Underground Tanks for
32 Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
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34 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., UL Standard 1746, Standard for External Corrosion Protection
35 Systems For Steel Underground Storage Tanks.
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37 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., UL Standard 1316, Standard for Glass-Fiber Reinforced Plastic
38 Underground Storage Tanks for Petroleum Products.
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40 QUALITY ASSURANCE
41 Comply with applicable rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances of local, State, and Federal authorities and
42 regulations of public utility companies having jurisdiction over the work.
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44 Only qualified persons certified by the Department of Commerce shall perform tank testing and installation.
45 Obtain and pay for necessary permits, licenses and certificates required.
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47 Obtain and pay for necessary permits and certificates required and give proper notices for and during performance
48 of site demolition and tank installation work.
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50 Comply with local Fire Department requirements.
51 Substitution of Materials: Refer to Section GC - General Conditions of the Contract, Article 7.
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53 Where equipment, accessories, or materials are used which differ in arrangement, configuration, dimensions,
54 ratings, or engineering parameters from those indicated in the contract documents, the contractor is responsible for
55 all costs involved in integrating the equipment or accessories into the system and for obtaining the intended
56 performance from the system into which these items are placed.

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2 PROTECTION OF EXISTING WORK AND FACILITIES
3 The Contractor shall verify the locations of, and protect, any signs, paved surfaces, buildings, structures,
4 landscaping, lights, utilities, and all other such facilities that may be encountered or interfered with during the
5 progress of the work, both inside and outside the construction limits. The Contractor shall take all measures
6 necessary to safeguard all existing work and facilities which are outside the limits of the work or items which are
7 within the construction limits but are intended to remain.
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9 Provide and maintain adequate catch platforms, warning lights, barricades, guards, weather protection, dust
10 protection, fences, planking, bracing, shoring, piling, signs, and other items required for proper protection of work.
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12 Provide protection for workmen, public, adjacent construction, and occupants of existing building(s).
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14 Burning of debris on property not permitted.
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16 Provide adequate fire protection.
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18 Explosives shall not be used.
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20 Provide protection for adjacent private property.
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22 Proper erosion control practices shall be employed to minimize surface runoff to adjacent properties, nearby
23 streams, or other surface waters. Erosion control shall comply with the Wisconsin Construction Site Management
24 Practices Handbook (Also see Specifications Section - Erosion Control, that may be used to reinforce this
25 requirement if needed.)
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27 Be responsible for any public sidewalk, curb, gutter or street paving damaged by any operation under this contract,
28 and be responsible for the repair of all damage in compliance with local municipality rules and regulations at no
29 additional expense to the State.
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31 Make repairs or provide new replacement of all damage which is not part of the work on project site or to adjacent
32 property to Architect/Engineer or user agency's satisfaction.
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34 PROVISIONS FOR FUTURE WORK
35 (Note to the designer: in this subsection explain what future extensions, options, or additions
36 to the currently proposed work may need to be preserved by the Contractor in this work.)
37 The Contractor shall coordinate his work and site access requirements to the site with the DFD Project
38 Representative and user agency prior to start of work to avoid conflicts with other site activities or future work.
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40 Coordinate work and access to the site with the work and access requirements of all other Contractors prior to the
41 start of work -- especially when such work will connect to, or be connected to, other work.
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43 CONSTRUCTION LIMITS
44 The work of this Section shall be confined to the Construction Limits as indicated on the drawings. In the absence
45 of such a designation on the drawings, the work shall be confined to the minimum area reasonably necessary to
46 undertake the work as determined by the Engineer. All areas disturbed by the site demolition, excavation, and tank
47 removal work, plus such additional areas as are disturbed by construction related
48 activities including construction access and storage shall be considered the "Construction Area."
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50 NOTIFICATION/ PERMITS
51 Notify in writing the local fire department chief, the local WI Department of Commerce authorized agent, and the
52 Project Engineer of installation schedule at least 15 days prior to beginning tank installation work. Obtain permits,
53 coordinate with local fire officials, and comply with local ordinances governing underground tank installations.
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1 SHOP DRAWINGS
2 Submit manufacturer's pre-production (shop) drawings showing details of construction and materials for
3 underground storage tank systems, including the associated leak detection/monitoring system, tank accessory
4 fittings, underground fiberglass pipe and fittings, flexible piping connectors, and spill containment sumps to the
5 Engineer for approval prior to the start of installation. Submittals are also required for pumps and fuel dispensing
6 equipment.
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8 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA
9 All operations and maintenance data shall comply with the submission and content requirements specified under
10 section GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
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12 Delete the following if there are no additional requirements.
13 In addition to the general content specified under GENERAL REQUIREMENTS,,supply the following additional
14 documentation:
15 1. [A/E and commissioning provider to define detailed operation and maintenance data requirements for
16 equipment specifications added to this section.]
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18 RECORD DRAWINGS
19 Refer to Section GR - General Requirements.
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21 Maintain record drawings of all underground tank installations, piping and dispenser connections, electrical power
22 and instrumentation routing, and other points of connection made as part of this project and for future connections
23 on original drawings prepared by the installing Contractor/subcontractor. Include copies of record drawings with
24 the Operating and Maintenance instructions.
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26 P A R T II - M A T E R I A L S
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28 (Note to the designer: bold text usually indicates an opportunity for the designer to choose
29 between two or more specifications.)
30 GENERAL
31 Conform all materials to the size and type shown on the plans or as called for in the specifications and to
32 applicable Laws, Codes, and Ordinances.
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34 All products and materials are to be new, undamaged, clean, and in good condition. Existing products and
35 materials are not to be reused unless specifically indicated.
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37 Be responsible for the safe storage and handling of all materials utilized in the work -- including any materials
38 furnished by the State. Store all materials in areas designated by the Construction Representative in cooperation
39 with the Owner. Store and/or handle materials so as to not adversely affect traffic, drainage, fire protection, or
40 public safety. Inconveniences to the general public from the storage and handling of materials shall be kept to a
41 minimum.
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43 Perform all work in accordance with any applicable manufacturer's instructions.
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45 STATE-FURNISHED MATERIALS
46 (This article is intended to alert the Contractor that the State will be furnishing some
47 equipment or materials that will have to be received, stored, installed and/or which will need
48 final connection for the completed project. In some cases, it may be appropriate to refer to
49 other sections for a more complete description of the equipment being furnished or the work
50 involved in installation.)
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52 UNDERGROUND TANKS
53 (Note to the designer: Due to the ever-increasing number of underground storage tank
54 products introduced to the market annually, the following listing of tank options is far from
55 exhaustive. The designer is encouraged to insert a suitable recommended alternate product,

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1 as long as the needs of the user facility are met, all applicable product standards enumerated
2 below are satisfied, and the product meets all requirements of the regulatory codes in effect at
3 the time of construction.)
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6 The underground tank system shall include:
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8 -gallon spill containment basin
9 18-inch minimum top water-tight manway
10 Interstitial leak monitoring system
11 All appurtenances shall meet requirements set forth in COM 10.51-10.60.

13 The dimensions of the tank shall not exceed (specify maximum) inches diameter or (specify maximum) feet in
14 length, without prior approval of the Engineer.
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16 STEEL DOUBLE WALL TANKS:
17 The (type of fuel) tank shall be made of steel in accordance with NFPA 30 Chapter 2 and COM 10.51 for use with
18 (type of fuel) product .
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20 The tank(s) shall be built in accordance with recognized standards of design. The tank (s) shall be built and
21 installed within the scope of the Standards for Steel Underground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids,
22 and UL 58. The tank(s) shall bear the UL 58 label specifying underground flammable liquid use.
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24 The UL listed steel storage tank(s) shall be no less than ( )-inch thick, enclosed completely (360 degrees) within a
25 secondary containment tank of steel no less than ( )-inch thick.
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27 The tank(s) shall be an sti-P3 Protected Underground Storage Tank, and come from the factory with an sti-P3 label.
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29 FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC (FRP) DOUBLE WALL TANKS:
30 Tank shall be double wall fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) with a primary (inner) and a secondary (outer) tank.
31 The secondary tank shall completely enclose (360 degrees) the primary tank.
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33 Both the primary and secondary tanks shall be constructed of a composite laminate manufactured from fiberglass
34 reinforcement and thermo-setting isopathic resin.
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36 The tank shall meet the requirements of UL 1316 and bear the listing mark of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.,
37 with the UL label permanently affixed to the exterior of the tank.
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39 The interstitial space (annulus) between the primary and secondary tanks shall be constructed so as to allow for
40 free flow and containment of any leaked product from the inner tank. The interstitial space shall allow for
41 insertion of an interstitial monitoring device probe for the detection of product leakage.
42 The FRP tank shall meet the following minimum design criteria:
43 1. External hydrostatic pressure: Tank shall withstand being buried in ground with 7 feet of
44 overburden, with hole fully flooded, and yet maintain a 5:1 safety factor against buckling.
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46 2. Internal load:
47 a. Positive pressure: Tank shall withstand a 5 psig air pressure test with a 5:1 safety
48 factor against rupture.
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50 b. Vacuum: Tank shall withstand a test of a minimum of 3 inches mercury (1.5 psi)
51 vacuum applied to the internals of the primary (inner) tank, secondary (outer) tank and
52 the interstitial space without structural failure of the tank.
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1 3. Surface loads: Tank shall withstand surface traffic H-20 loads (32,000 lbs. weight) without
2 structural failure, when tank is installed strictly in accord with the manufacturers current
3 installation instructions.
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5 4. Tank shall support installation of accessory equipment such as manways, ladders, droptubes,
6 fill and suction piping and connections, etc. when installed according to the tank manufacturers
7 recommendations and limitations.
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9 The FRP tank shall be capable of storing liquids with specific gravity up to 1.1 without tank integrity failure.
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11 The FRP tank shall be capable of storing liquids with up to a maintained maximum temperature of 150 degrees
12 Fahrenheit at the interior surface of the tank.
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14 The FRP tank shall be chemically inert to petroleum products.
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16 The FRP tank shall be equipped with the following accessories:
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18 1. Provide FRP anchor straps. Number and location of straps required shall be as per tank
19 manufacturers recommendation and shall be standard as supplied by the tank manufacturer. Each
20 individual strap shall be capable of withstanding at least 18,000 pounds buoyancy force. Each end
21 of every strap shall be fitted with the tank manufacturers standard integral eye thimble made of
22 corrosion-resistant steel and of adequate opening size to accommodate tank hold-down turnbuckle
23 hooks.
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25 2. Provide anchors (loops) to be poured into the concrete anchor pad, in the number and size
26 recommended by the tank manufacturer. Provide one turnbuckle assembly for each anchor. Anchor
27 loops and turnbuckles shall be made of galvanized steel.
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29 DISPENSERS AND PUMPS
30 Each product dispenser unit shall include U.L.-listed 15 gpm minimum pump with flow meter, reset register,
31 totalizer, 12 x 3/4 hose, and shear valve. Each pump shall be equipped with a filter, auto shut-off nozzle, safety
32 sever valve, and anti-siphon valve.
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34 The Contractor shall provide a liquid tight dispenser containment pan, to be installed under the product dispenser
35 to prevent any leaks or spills from escaping into the environment. Dispenser containment pans shall be installed in
36 accordance with the manufacturer current installation instructions.
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38 Each product dispenser shall be equipped with a remotely located emergency power shutoff control switch which
39 conforms to the requirements for fuel dispensing systems as specified by NFPA 30A, Sections 4-1.2 and 8-5.3.
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41 PIPING AND FITTINGS
42 Piping, valves, and fittings shall comply with Chapter 3 of NFPA 30.
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44 All aboveground piping shall be of steel and coated to inhibit corrosion.
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46 All underground piping shall be UL-rated fiberglass reinforced epoxy piping for petroleum products in sizes as
47 shown on the design drawings and manufactured by Ciba-Geigy or A.O. Smith-Inland, or equivalent as approved
48 by the Engineer. All underground iron or steel fittings shall be coated with Black Asphaltum coating. All pipe
49 shall be sloped toward the tank to prevent air pockets.
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51 LEAK MONITORING SYSTEM
52 The supplied unit shall detect the presence of hydrocarbons in the interstitial space of the aboveground storage tank
53 and any appurtenant double wall piping.
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1 A system monitoring unit shall be installed to provide a leak detection access tube located in the interstitial space
2 between the inner tank and the secondary barrier. In the event of a leak from the primary tank, the leaked fuel will
3 flow to the detection tube and be detected by an electronic liquid petro-sensor installed within the tube. The petro-
4 sensor probe shall be connected to the tank monitoring panel to provide a warning signal in the event the sensor
5 probe detects leaked product within the secondary containment interstitial space. The unit shall be capable of
6 performing a test of overall system operation and integrity.
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8 AUTOMATIC TANK GAUGING SYSTEM
9 The monitoring system shall include an automatic tank gauge for measuring and recording product inventory for
10 each tank from the panel location in the auto shop. The monitoring panel shall have a printer, and be programmed
11 to provide a daily inventory of tank product volume. The gauging system shall include liquid level sensing
12 equipment that measures product level to a resolution of 0.001 inches. The monitoring panel shall also be
13 configured to monitor the petro-sensor probe within the interstitial space of the secondary containment for each
14 tank. The system must also be capable of measuring water level on the bottom of the tank to the nearest 1/8 inch.
15 The monitoring system shall be as manufactured by Gilbarco, EMCO Wheaton, or approved equal (as approved by
16 the Engineer).
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18 POWER CUTOFF SWITCH
19 A standard power on/off control switch for each dispenser pump shall be located in close proximity to the
20 monitoring panel , as indicated in the drawings. Switches shall supply or cut off power to each dispensing pump to
21 facilitate fueling activities. Power feeds between the dispensing pumps and the on/off control switches shall be on
22 dedicated lines and will be independent of the power feeds to the dispensing system and monitoring panel for the
23 purposes of leak detection and automatic tank gauging.
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25 CORROSION PROTECTION
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27 Corrosion protection for steel underground storage tanks shall be provided in the form of the sti-P3 system,
28 consisting of the following:
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30 1. Electrical isolation: Dielectric nylon reducing bushings or flange isolators to be used in each tank
31 opening to isolate the tank from connecting steel pipes.
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33 2. Electrically insulating exterior protective coating: Coating shall be tested in accordance with sti-P3
34 specifications.
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36 3. Cathodic protection shall be provided and installed as per manufacturers recommendations and
37 requirements set forth in COM 10.51.
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39 OVERFILL PROTECTION
40 Overfill protection shall be provided by a 95% valve installed in the fill line which reacts to high levels of product
41 in the tank by closing off the fill line to prevent further product introduction.
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43 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
44 Provide a fire extinguisher with a 20BC rating for each tank. Extinguishers shall be installed in the locations
45 indicated on the drawings. Extinguishers shall be installed in a manner that will protect them from adverse
46 weather conditions and will maintain the extinguishers in good working condition.
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50 PAR T I I I - E X E C U TI O N
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52 GENERAL

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1 The tank system including appurtenances shall be installed in strict accordance with the manufacturers
2 recommendations and applicable fire and environmental codes. State and local permits shall be obtained prior to
3 installation.
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5 Tanks and systems shall be installed by certified installers in accordance with COM 10.91.
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7 BARRICADES AND WARNING DEVICES
8 Refer to Section 02835 - Temporary Construction Site Barriers.
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10 SITE DEMOLITION
11 Refer to Section 33.56.10 Fuel Storage Tank Demolition
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13 INSTALLATION
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15 Tanks shall be installed in accordance with the requirements prescribed in the tank manufacturers instructions and
16 any other installation requirements not indicated in the contract documents but specified in COM 10.
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18 FUEL DISPENSERS AND PUMPS:
19 The product dispensers and their corresponding spill containment pans shall be installed at the locations indicated
20 on the drawings.
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22 The dispensers shall be installed and wired, and attached to the piping by a qualified installer and in accordance
23 with Division 26 - Electrical.
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25 PIPING AND FITTINGS:
26 All underground piping shall be buried a minimum of 30 inches beneath finished grade as shown on the design
27 drawings.
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29 Underground piping shall be installed on a firm smooth bedding layer at the bottom of the trench, free from sudden
30 changes in elevation. Large stones and rocks shall be removed and shall not come in contact with the pipe.
31 Backfill shall be free of sharp stones and large chunks of materials which could stress the pipe during backfill
32 operations.
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34 Upon completion of their installation, the pipelines shall be pressure tested to four times the anticipated operating
35 pressure and maintained within accepted limits for one hour.
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37 ELECTRICAL:
38 Electrical work shall be in accordance with applicable codes and shall be rated for hazardous area as required.
39 Electrical system for dispenser pumps shall include an emergency shutoff switch located per code requirements.
40 Tanks shall be electrically grounded in accordance with NFPA 78 and as shown on the drawings. Refer to Division
41 26. Electrical.
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43 The tank system installations shall be inspected and approved by the system supplier or its certified contractor.
44 The system supplier shall submit a comprehensive checklist of quality and safety items critical to the system and
45 verify that the installation has been performed in accordance with these standards applicable fire and
46 environmental codes.
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48 State and local permit applications shall be completed using the correct forms. System installation shall not start
49 before obtaining the required State and local permits and approvals.
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51 TESTING AND GUARANTEE
52 Test all newly installed equipment for compliance with requirements of local, state, and federal regulations and to
53 determine that the system is operating properly.
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1 Upon completion of the installation work, submit to the Construction Representative a submittal packet which
2 includes an as-built drawing and copies of all state and local government required paperwork and plan reviews, as
3 well as manufacturers descriptions and specifications for all components of the system that were installed as part of
4 the contract. In addition, provide a copy of the start-up test for the automatic tank gauge and monitoring panel.
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6 Furnish copies of an updated Underground Petroleum Product Tank Registration Form (SBD-7437) and the
7 Checklist for Underground Tank Installation (SBD-6294) to the Wisconsin Department of Commerce - Safety and
8 Buildings Division, Bureau of Petroleum Inspection and Fire Protection, P.O. Box 7969, Madison, Wisconsin
9 53707, and to the Construction Representative.
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11 Furnish the local fire department with a copy of a location drawing which includes a description of the updated
12 underground storage tank and fuel dispensing system.
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14 SITE RESTORATION
15 Unless otherwise specified or noted on the drawings, fully and completely restore the surface of all disturbed areas
16 to a like condition of the surface prior to the work. Sawcut all pavements to straight and neat lines and repair with
17 like materials to the full depth of the pavement as existed prior to the work. Topsoil, fertilize, seed, and mulch (or
18 sod) all disturbed landscaped areas with a minimum of four (4) inches of topsoil, fertilizer, seed, and mulch (or
19 sod), or provide for the restoration of other landscaping materials as necessary.
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21 Level off all waste disposal areas and clean up all areas used for the storage of materials or the temporary deposit of
22 excavated earth. Remove all surplus material, tools and equipment.
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24 Burning is not permitted.
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26 CONSTRUCTION VERIFICATION
27 Contractor is responsible for utilizing the construction verification checklists supplied under specification Section
28 33 08 00 in accordance with the procedures defined for construction verification in Section 01 91 01 or 01 91 02.
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30 AGENCY TRAINING
31 All training provided for agency shall comply with the format, general content requirements and submission
32 guidelines specified under Section 01 91 01 or 01 91 02.
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34 Contractor to provide factory authorized representative and/or field personnel knowledgeable with the operations,
35 maintenance and troubleshooting of the system and/or components defined within this section for a minimum
36 period of one hour. Training session must also include instructions on leak detection and record keeping as
37 required by the Wisconsin Department of Commerce. Guidance must also be given as to how to respond in the
38 event the monitoring panel indicates a leak in the system.
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