SECTION 15604

FIBERGLASS FUEL-OIL STORAGE TANK

(NTS: Edit section as necessary. If more than one tank, add "plurals". Parenthesis in text
indicate a choice.)
PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION:

A. Provide and test (a) fiberglass fuel-oil storage tank(s) and appurtenances, as indicated and
specified.

1. Arrange and pay for all permits, inspections and tests.

2. Sizes and capacities not specified herein are indicated on drawings.

1.02 RELATED WORK:

(NTS: Check INSTALLATION paragraph.)

B. Section 02210: Earth Excavation, Backfill, Fill and Grading

C. Section 03300: Cast-In-Place Concrete

D. Section 04200: Unit Masonry and Accessories

E. Section 09941: Field Painting

F. Section 15606: Steel Fuel-Oil Storage Tank(s)

G. Section 15806: Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning

H. Section 16217: Gas Turbine-Engine Generator Set

I. Section 16218: Diesel Engine - Generator Set

J. Section 16219: Engine - Generator Set

1.03 REFERENCES:

A. NBS PS 15: Voluntary Product Standard PS 15 published by the National Bureau of

Standards of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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 B. NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code of the National Fire Protection
Association.

C. NFPA 31: Standard for Installation of Oil Burning Equipment of the National Fire
Protection Association.

D. UL: Underwriter's Laboratory.

E. Equivalent British/European codes and standards may be used; however, the equivalency
shall be demonstrated and submitted by the Contractor and approved by the CM/CS.

1.04 SUBMITTALS:

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01300 - Submittals:

1. Certified shop drawings and erection drawings.

2. Operating and maintenance instructions and parts lists.

1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING:

A. Provide in accordance with Section 01610.

B. Do not drop or roll tank or allow it to be impacted.

C. Chock tank until ready for installation and if necessary tie it down, in accordance with
manufacturer's instructions.

D. Lift tank by installation lugs and with proper equipment. Do not use chain or cables
around tank at any time. If tank has to be moved, set on smooth ground free of rocks and
foreign objects, and rechock.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 FIBERGLASS FUEL-OIL STORAGE TANK(S):

(NTS: Keep subparagraph "A" if more than one tank or specify quantity herein.)
A. Quantity indicated on drawings.

B. Fiberglass fuel-oil storage tank: A horizontal, cylindrical filament wound tank of

fiberglass reinforced plastic. Fabricate tank by hand lay up or contact pressure molding
and conform to all applicable sections of NBS PS 15. Tank shall bear UL's "Approved"
underground label. Align suitable tappings axially at top of shell for fill, vent, alarm,
level gage, suction, and necessary return piping.

2.02 APPURTENANCES:

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 A. Supply appurtenances for (each) fiberglass fuel-oil storage tank including a fill
connection, a suitable vent alarm, a vent cap, and a remote reading tank gage.

B. Provide pipe for fill and vent lines of standard weight black steel pipe using malleable-
iron screwed fittings, except make that portion of fill and fuel supply pipes-dip tubes-
inside tank, of glass fiber reinforced plastic.

(NTS: Choose one of the two following subparagraphs.)

C. Stick gage hatch: A watertight, combination flush cast-iron manhole type with a lock-
type cap and tight-fill connection, having a cast-brass, threaded, flush cover with suitable
wrench or key. Provide cover with an identification plate labeled FUEL OIL in letters
1/2-in.(5 mm) high, and of a style that can be easily read.

D. Fill cap: Lock-type with quick closing cap and chain and a tight fill connection.

(NTS: Choose one of the three following subparagraphs.)

E. Vent cap: Double-opening type with threaded center connection and without screen.

F. Vent cap: Mushroom-type head without screen.

G. Vent: Weighted pressure type incorporating a vacuum relief set at 4 ounces for use in
connection with an alarm whistle.

(NTS: If above subparagraph is used then include the following subparagraph.)

H. Vent alarm: Type suitable for installation in an underground tank and as manufactured
by Scully Signal Co., Wilmington, MA; Automatic Control Co., St. Paul, MN; Oil
Equipment Mfg. Corp., New Haven, CT; or an acceptable equivalent product.

I. Remote reading tank-level gage: Calibrated in gallons to suit capacity of tank and
located as indicated on drawings. Place no moving part inside tank. Acceptable gage
manufactures: Petrometer Corp., New Hyde Park, NY; Simmonds Precision, Bellows
Falls, VT; Pneumercator Co., New York, NY; or an acceptable equivalent product.
Provide sufficient communicating tubing to make an unbroken connection between tank
and gage dial in building.

J. Install communicating tubing in a protective pipe made of glass fiber reinforced plastic.

K. Provide fuel-oil storage tank with a gage chart calibrated to show tank capacity in gallons
per inch of depth and a gage stick calibrated in feet, inches, and eighths.

L. Gage stick: 10 ft.(3 m) long and made of wood. Treat stick after graduating to prevent
swelling and damage from fuel. Provide a gage chart to read in feet and inches by eights
of an inch versus gallons, and mount in an acceptable glass frame on wall where directed
by CM/CS.

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 M. Install antisiphon valve in suction line to burner - at wall entrance - when tank is located
above burner.

2.03 TAPING AND PAINTING:

A. Cover buried steel pipe with a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape made of polyvinylchloride
or an acceptable equivalent product, not less than 0.010-in.(0.25 mm) thick. Make sure
pipe surfaces are clean and dry before application. Remove oil and grease, if present,
with a suitable solvent.

B. Cover fittings and exposed pipe threads with one wrap of tape prior to spiral wrapping.
Spirally wrap tape the length of pipe using one-half lap for double thickness and using a
precoat, all as recommended by manufacturer of tape.

C. Finishing of above grade portion of pipes is specified under Section 09941.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION:

A. Install (each) fiberglass fuel-oil storage tank on a previously placed concrete mat covered
with a bed of pea gravel. Firmly secure tank to anchors provided in concrete mat.
Provide anchor brackets, anchor rods, or fiber glass hold down straps, as recommended
by tank manufacturer, to hold tank on gravel bed.

B. Installation: Conform to NFPA 30 and NFPA 31 and all state and local codes and to
manufacturer's instructions.

(NTS: Delete nonapplicable references in following paragraph. Check RELATED WORK

paragraph.)
C. Suction and return piping is provided under sections pertaining to engine-generator,
heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning.

3.02 TESTING:

A. After placing on pea gravel bed, test (each) tank with air at 5 psig (35 kPa), or at pressure
recommended by manufacturer. Plug and check all tank openings with soap solution
during test. Insofar as practical, use bushings and plugs installed during test in the final
installed units. Maintain test pressure for at least one hour or longer as required to
determine that tank is not leaking.

3.03 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT:

A. Provide in accordance with Section 01700.

END OF SECTION

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