Florida Regulations 62-762.501: System Requirements for Shop Fabricated Storage Tanks
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(1) General requirements.
(a) Wellhead Protection. Persons are advised that Fl. Admin. Code Chapter 62-521, contains restrictions regarding the location of storage tank systems within 500 feet of a potable water well.
(b) Secondary containment.
1. The materials used for secondary containment shall be:
a. Impervious to the regulated substances being stored in the storage tank system and able to withstand deterioration from external environmental conditions,
b. Non-corrosive or of corrosion-protected materials; and,
c. Of sufficient thickness and strength to withstand hydrostatic forces at maximum capacity to prevent a discharge.
2. Synthetic liners, unless previously approved by the Department, shall be designed and tested in accordance with Test Methods, Test Properties and Testing Frequency for High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Smooth and Textured Geomembranessm, GRI – GM13 Standard Specification, Rev. 16, March 2021, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at Geosynthetic Institute, 475 Kedron Avenue, Folsom, Pennsylvania 19033-1208, (610)522-8440, or at http://www.geosynthetic-institute.org/, and be registered with the Department in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C. Liners shall not be constructed or consist of naturally occurring in-situ soils.
3. Secondary containment constructed of concrete shall be:
a. Designed and constructed in accordance with Control of Cracking in Concrete Structures (Reapproved 2008), ACI 224R-01, (Reapproved 2008), incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.201(33)(b), and Design Considerations for Environmental Engineering Concrete Structures, ACI 350.4R-04, 2004 Edition, American Concrete Institute (ACI), incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.201(33)(b), or
b. Lined in accordance with SSPC-TU 2/NACE 6G197, February 1997, incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.201(33)(b)2., unless previously lined in accordance with Coatings and Linings over Concrete for Chemical Immersion and Containment Service, NACE Standard SP0892-2007 (formerly RP0892), 2007 Edition, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at AMPP, 15835 Park Ten Place, Houston, Texas 77084, or at https://www.ampp.org/home, and be registered with the Department in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C., or
c. Designed, evaluated, and certified by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Florida that the concrete secondary containment system meets the general construction requirements specified in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b)1.
4. Secondary Containment constructed with other materials, including clay liner materials shall be impervious and registered in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C.
5. For cathodically protected tanks and integral piping, secondary containment systems shall not interfere with the operation of the cathodic protection system.
6. For VCI protected tanks, the secondary containment system shall provide containment for the vapor corrosion inhibitors.
7. Secondary containment systems shall be designed and installed to direct any release to a monitoring point or points.
8. If factory-made single-walled spill containment systems or single-walled sumps are installed on the system, a containment integrity test shall be performed before the component is placed into service in accordance with the manufacturer’s testing requirements. For system components without manufacturer containment testing specifications, PEI/RP1200-19, 2019 Edition shall be used. PEI/RP1200-19 is the Recommended Practices for the Testing and Verification of Spill, Overfill, Leak Detection and Secondary Containment Equipment at UST Facilities, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or the publisher at PEI, Post Office Box 2380, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101-2380, (918)494-9696, or the publisher’s website at www.pei.org/. For field-fabricated components the tests shall be at least for 24 hours in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements.
9. An interstitial integrity test shall be performed on each double-walled or double-bottomed storage tank with a closed interstice after it is delivered and placed at its final location at the facility, and before the storage tank is placed into service. This test shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s testing specifications. For storage tanks without manufacturer interstitial integrity testing requirements, PEI/RP200-19, 2019 Edition, shall be used. PEI/RP200-19 is the Recommended Practices for Installation of Aboveground Storage Systems for Motor Vehicle Fueling, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at PEI, Post Office Box 2380, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101-2380, (918)494-9696, or at www.pei.org/. For closed top dike double-walled UL 142 storage tanks with an open interstice not capable of being pressurized, manufacturer’s inspection instructions in accordance with the UL 142 storage tank’s equipment registration pursuant to subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C., must be performed for structural or other damage to the storage tank after it is delivered and placed at its final location at the facility, and before the storage tank is placed into service. If manufacturer instructions are unavailable, a visual inspection must be performed for structural or other damage to the storage tank after it is delivered and placed at its final location at the facility, and before the storage tank is placed into service.
10. Before integral piping is placed into service, an interstitial integrity test shall be performed on double-walled small diameter integral piping in contact with the soil, or that transports regulated substances over surface waters of the state, in accordance with Recommended Practices for Installation of Underground Liquid Storage Systems, PEI/RP100-20, 2020 Edition, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at PEI, Post Office Box 2380, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101-2380, (918)494-9696, or at www.pei.org/, and PEI/RP1200-19, 2019 Edition.
11. If double-walled spill containment systems are installed, an interstitial integrity test shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s testing requirements. For system components without manufacturer interstitial integrity testing specifications, PEI/RP1200-19, 2019 Edition, shall be used before the spill containment system is placed into service.
(c) Cathodic protection.
1. Test stations. Cathodic protection systems shall be designed, constructed, and installed with test stations in accordance with NACE standards contained in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(g), or another method of monitoring to allow for a determination of current operating status. Cathodic protection test stations shall provide direct access to the soil electrolyte in close proximity to each cathodically protected structure for placement of reference electrodes, and monitoring wires that connect directly to cathodically protected structures. Facilities where direct access to soil in close proximity to cathodically protected structures is present, and where electrical connections to cathodically protected structures can be conveniently accomplished, need not have separate dedicated cathodic protection test stations.
2. The cathodic protection system shall be operated and maintained in accordance with subsection 62-762.701(2), F.A.C.
3. Any field-installed cathodic protection system shall be designed and installed by or under the direction of a Corrosion Professional.
(d) Corrosion Protection with Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI)
1. Testing locations for vapor corrosion inhibitors. Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor technologies registered with the Department in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C., provide an alternative to cathodic protection for protection of metal surfaces within the secondary containment. Vapor corrosion inhibitors (VCI) effectiveness shall be established by the use of electrical resistance probes located in testing locations as recommended by a Corrosion Professional to monitor corrosion rates.
2. Any field-installed VCI protection system shall be designed and installed by or under the direction of a Corrosion Professional and the VCI manufacturer’s certified installer. The VCI protection system shall be operated and maintained in accordance with subsection 62-762.701(3), F.A.C.
(e) Compatibility. The primary and secondary walls of storage tank systems shall be made of, or internally lined with, materials that are compatible with the regulated substance stored in the storage tank systems and with substances or conditions present in the environment. All storage tank systems containing blends of ethanol, biodiesel, or other biofuels and additives shall be compatible with regulated substances stored in the storage tank systems.
(f) Exterior coatings. Exterior portions of tanks and integral piping shall be coated or otherwise protected from external corrosion. The coating shall be designed and applied to resist corrosion, deterioration, and degradation of the exterior wall.
(g) All components of a storage tank system shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
(h) All storage tank systems shall be installed in accordance with the applicable provisions of:
1. Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, Storage of Liquids in Tanks – Aboveground Storage Tanks, Chapter 22 of NFPA 30, 2021 Edition, incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.201(36)(a),
2. Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, NFPA 30A, 2021 Edition, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169, (617)770-3000, or at www.nfpa.org/,
3. Process Piping, ASME B31.3, 2020 Edition, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at ASME International, 22 Law Drive, Box 2900, Fairfield, New Jersey 07007-2900, (800)843-2763, or the publisher’s website at http://www.asme.org/;
4. PEI/RP200-19, 2019 Edition, incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b)9.; and,
5. Recommended Practices for the Design and Installation of Fueling Systems for Emergency Generators, Stationary Diesel Engines and Oil Burner Systems, PEI/RP1400-21, 2021 Edition, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at PEI, Post Office Box 2380, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101-2380, (918)494-9696, or at www.pei.org/.
(i) Whenever integral piping in contact with the soil is installed or relocated after January 11, 2017, a survey drawing of the underground integral piping, signed and sealed by a professional land surveyor or professional engineer licensed in the State of Florida, shall be completed and maintained as a record in accordance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.711
(2) Storage tank installation.
(a) In addition to the requirements of Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(h), storage tank systems shall be installed according to the applicable provisions of Installation Instructions for Shop Fabricated Aboveground Storage Tanks for Flammable, Combustible Liquids, STI R912, Revised November 2015, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, and available at the Department address listed in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at STI, 944 Donata Court, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, (847)438-8265, or at https://www.steeltank.com/.
(b) Storage tank construction requirements.
1. Storage tanks shall be constructed in accordance with one of the following requirements hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, and a copyright protected document, is available for inspection from the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C.:
a. Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, UL 142, January 2021, 10th Edition. To obtain this reference from the publisher, see Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(m),
b. Welded Tanks for Oil Storage, API Std 650, 13th Edition, March 2020, incorporated by reference in subsection 62-762.201(67), F.A.C. To obtain this reference from the publisher, see Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(b),
c. Specification for Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Tanks, API Spec 12P, 4th Edition, Feburary 2016. To obtain this reference from the publisher, see Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(b),
d. Standard for Aboveground Tanks with Integral Secondary Containment, STI F921®, Revised June 2016. To obtain this reference from the publisher, see Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(l),
e. Standard for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, UL 2085, December 1997, Revised September 2010, 2nd Edition. To obtain this reference from the publisher, see Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(m),
f. Steel Tank Institute Standard for Fire Tested Tanks Flameshield®, STI F001, April 2017. To obtain this reference from the publisher, see Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(l),
g. Fireguard: Specification for Fireguard Protected Aboveground Storage Tanks, STI F941, June 2016. To obtain this reference from the publisher, see Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(l),
h. Standard for Aboveground Tanks Used as a Generator Base Tank, STI F011, November 2021. To obtain this reference from the publisher, see Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(l), or
i. Recommended Practices for the Design and Installation of Fueling Systems for Emergency Generators, Stationary Diesel Engines and Oil Burner Systems, PEI/RP1400-14, 2014 Edition, to obtain this reference from the publisher, see Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(j)
2. Storage tanks that meet the above performance requirements, that are constructed of equivalent material, or have an equivalent design shall be registered with the Department in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C.
(c) Cathodic and corrosion protection. Steel tanks in contact with the soil shall have a cathodic or corrosion protection system meeting the following requirements:
1. The cathodic protection system shall be designed, constructed, and installed in accordance with Cathodic Protection of Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks, API RP 651, 4th Edition, September 2014, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, and available at the Department address listed in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at API, 1220 L Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005, (202)682-8000, or at http://www.api.org/; and Application of Cathodic Protection to Control External Corrosion of Carbon Steel On-Grade Storage Tank Bottoms (formerly External Cathodic Protection of On-Grade Carbon Steel Storage Tank Bottoms), NACE Standard SP0193-2016-SG (formerly RP0193-2001), 2016 Edition, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, and available at the Department address listed in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at NACE International, 1440 South Creek Drive, Houston, Texas 77084-4906, (800)797-6223, or at http://www.nace.org/,
2. A field-installed cathodic protection system shall be designed and installed by or under the direction of a Corrosion Professional,
3. The cathodic protection system shall be designed and installed with at least one test station in accordance with subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(c)1., or a method of monitoring to allow for a determination of current operating status; and,
4. The cathodic protection system shall be operated and maintained in accordance with subsection 62-762.701(2), F.A.C.
5. Storage tank systems using corrosion protection systems with vapor corrosion inhibitors that are registered in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C., shall be designed and installed under the direction of a Corrosion Professional, and be installed with at least one electrical resistance probe test location, or a method of monitoring to allow for a determination of the corrosion rate on the underside of the tank floor, or other interstitial or metallic surface. The VCI system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the requirements specified in subsection 62-762.701(3), F.A.C.
(d) Secondary containment.
1. All storage tanks, including those that contain used oil, shall have secondary containment.
2. Storage tanks containing high viscosity products are exempt from the requirements for secondary containment.
3. Dike field areas with secondary containment shall:
a. Conform to the requirements of Chapter 22 of NFPA 30, 2021 Edition, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, Storage of Liquids in Tanks – Aboveground Storage Tanks,
b. Contain a minimum of 110 percent of the maximum capacity of the storage tank located within the dike field area, or of the largest single-walled storage tank located within a dike field area containing more than one storage tank. For dike field areas containing more than one storage tank, capacity calculations shall be made after deducting the volume of the storage tanks, other than the largest storage tank, below the height of the dike,
c. Be constructed, if not roofed or otherwise protected from the accumulation of rainfall, with either:
(I) A siphon to remove accumulated liquids or a drainage system that allows the continuous discharge of water but functions to automatically stop the flow of all liquids upon the presence of regulated substances, or
(II) A gravity drain pipe which has a manually controlled valve, normally closed, or a manually controlled pump. Gravity drain pipes shall be designed and constructed to prevent a discharge in the event of fire; and,
d. Have all integral piping and other penetrations that pass through the secondary containment of dike field areas sealed around the penetration with an impervious compatible material to prevent the discharge of regulated substances.
(e) Overfill protection.
1. Owners or operators shall ensure that the volume available in the storage tank is greater than the volume of regulated substances to be transferred to the storage tank before the transfer is made and shall ensure that any transfer is repeatedly monitored to prevent overfilling and spilling, and no storage tank shall be filled beyond 95 percent capacity.
2. All storage tanks shall be equipped with at least one of the following overfill protection devices or containment method:
a. A level gauge or other measuring device that accurately shows the level of regulated substances in the storage tank, and is visible to the transfer operator,
b. A high level (at 90 percent tank capacity) warning alarm that is either visible, audible, or both to the transfer operator and the transfer operator is to ensure the tank is not filled beyond 95 percent capacity,
c. A high level (at 95 percent tank capacity) liquid flow cutoff controller, or
d. An impervious dike field area designed to contain overfills.
3. All overfill protection devices shall be tested for operability at installation and test results shall be maintained and available for inspection by the Department or county in accordance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.711
4. Effective October 17, 2019, owners and operators shall:
a. Designate a primary overfill protection device used to meet the requirements in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(2)(e)2., and any additional overfill devices shall not interfere with the designated primary device; and,
b. Ensure the designated primary overfill protection device is registered pursuant to registration of storage tank system equipment and release detection systems and methods, subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C.
5. An annual operability test shall be performed on the designated primary overfill protection device used to meet the Department’s overfill protection requirement at intervals not exceeding 12 months to ensure proper operation and test results shall be maintained and available for inspection by the Department or county in accordance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.711 An annual operability test will be deemed timely if performed within the same calendar month in which the test is due.
6. Storage tanks with capacities of 15,000 gallons or less that do not receive delivery by a mated (joined) tight fill adaptor connection of the delivery hose to the tank riser may use calibrated stick measurements for overfill protection, and are not required to be equipped with one of the devices specified in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(2)(e)2., provided that an inches to gallons chart is posted at the tank fill areas or readily available to the delivery driver. Such tanks shall not be filled beyond 95 percent capacity.
7. Used oil tanks that receive less than 25 gallons at one time are not required to have overfill protection.
(f) Spill containment systems.
1. Storage tanks shall be installed with a spill containment system at each storage tank fill connection, except within dike field areas with secondary containment. The spill containment system shall meet the requirements of Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b), and be registered in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C.
2. Fillbox covers.
a. Effective June 25, 2024, regardless of the date of installation of the storage tank system, fillbox covers shall be marked or the fill connection tagged and facility signage shall be prominently displayed in accordance with the following document, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference: Using the API Color-Symbol System to Identify Equipment, Vehicles, and Transfer Points for Petroleum Fuels and Related Products at Dispensing and Storage Facilities and Distribution Terminals, API Recommended Practice 1637, 4th Edition, April 2020. API 1637 is a copyright protected document and is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or the American Petroleum Institute information provided in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(b)
b. For storage tank systems storing aviation fuel, regardless of the date of installation of the storage tank system, fillbox covers shall be marked or the fill connection tagged and facility signage shall be prominently displayed in accordance with the following document, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference: Identification Markings for Dedicated Aviation Fuel Manufacturing and Distribution Facilities, Airport Storage and Mobile Fuelling Equipment, EI 1542, 9th Edition, July 2012. EI 1542 is a copyright protected document and is available for inspection at the of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or the Energy Institute information provided in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(d); or
c. An equivalent method may also be approved by the Department using an alternative procedure in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(1), F.A.C.
3. Spill containment systems, including double-walled spill containment systems, shall be installed to allow for release detection in accordance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.601
(g) Dispensers and dispenser sumps.
1. The dispenser used for transferring fuels from storage tanks to vehicles or portable containers shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 30, 2021 Edition, incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.201(36)(a); and Chapter 6, Fuel Dispensing Systems; Chapter 9, Operational Requirements; and Chapter 11, Marine Fueling of NFPA 30A Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, 2021 Edition, incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(h)2.
2. Dispensers shall be installed with a dispenser sump, except those within an impervious dike field area with secondary containment, meeting the performance requirements of Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b), and registered in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C. The dispenser sump shall extend beneath the union of the integral piping and the dispenser, including the shear valve, if applicable. Dispensers mounted directly upon the storage tank or that are otherwise associated with storage tank systems that do not have underground integral piping are exempt from this requirement unless the dispensers are located over the surface waters of the state.
3. Dispenser sumps shall be installed to allow for release detection in accordance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.601 The dispenser sump shall be capable of containing a release for the entire area beneath the dispenser.
(h) Piping sumps.
1. Piping sumps shall meet the performance requirements of Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b), and be registered in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C. The piping sumps shall be designed, constructed, and installed to minimize water entering the sump.
2. Piping sumps shall be installed to allow for release detection in accordance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.601
(i) Hydrant sumps. Underground hydrant sumps shall be installed to prevent the discharge of regulated substances during fueling of aircraft, vessels, or at any other time the hydrant system is in use, and be registered in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C. Any such equipment shall be sealed to and around the hydrant piping with an impervious, compatible material.
(j) Relocation of storage tanks. Storage tanks that have been removed and reinstalled at a different property shall be re-registered with the Department in accordance with subsection 62-762,401(1), F.A.C. They shall be reinstalled in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and inspected in accordance with STI SP001, January 2018, incorporated by reference in subsection 62-762.411(3), F.A.C., and with the requirements in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501
(3) Small diameter integral piping.
(a) Installation.
1. All integral piping installed after January 11, 2017, shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, if applicable, and according to the applicable provisions of PEI/RP200-19, 2019 Edition, incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b)9.; Chapter 27 of NFPA 30, 2021 Edition, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, Piping Systems, incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.201(36)(a); NFPA 30A, 2021 Edition, incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(h)2.; and Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquids and Slurries, ASME B31.4, 2019 Edition, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at ASME International, 22 Law Drive, Box 2900, Fairfield, New Jersey 07007-2900, (800)843-2763, or the publisher’s website at http://www.asme.org/.
2. An interstitial integrity test shall be performed on double-walled integral piping that is in contact with the soil, or that transports regulated substances over surface waters of the state in accordance with PEI/RP100-20, 2020 Edition, incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b)10., and PEI/RP1200-19, 2019 Edition, incorporated by reference by subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b)8., before the integral piping is placed into service.
3. All new integral piping that is not in contact with the soil, shall meet the construction requirements in paragraphs 62-762.501(3)(a) through (c), F.A.C., and shall be UV rated if exposed to sunlight if made of non-metallic materials.
4. New double-walled integral piping that is in contact with the soil shall be installed with a slope to a low point monitoring system. Double-walled integral piping utilizing hydrostatic, pressure or vacuum monitoring are not subject to this requirement.
5. All new pressurized small diameter integral piping that is in contact with the soil must be installed with line leak detectors meeting the requirements of Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.601(4)(b) The line leak detectors must be tested annually, at intervals not exceeding 12 months in accordance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.601(1)(b), and be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. For line leak detectors without manufacturer’s instructions, the installation must be in accordance with Section 7 of PEI/RP200-19, Recommended Practices for Installation of Aboveground Storage Systems for Motor Vehicle Fueling, Pumps and Valves, 2019 Edition, incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b)9.
6. All pressurized small diameter integral piping installed prior to January 11, 2017, that is in contact with the soil must be installed with line leak detectors meeting the requirements of Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.601(4)(b), by January 11, 2018. The line leak detectors must be tested annually at intervals not exceeding 12 months in accordance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.601(1)(b), and be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. The annual test will be deemed timely if performed within the same calendar month in which the test is due. For line leak detectors without manufacturer’s instructions, the installation must be in accordance with Section 7 of PEI/RP200-19, 2019 Edition. Line leak detectors are not required for piping that is not in contact with the soil.
(b) Secondary containment.
1. All small diameter integral piping, including remote fill piping, that is in contact with the soil or that transports regulated substances over surface waters of the state, including those that contain used oil, shall have secondary containment.
2. Small diameter integral piping containing high viscosity products are exempt from the requirements for secondary containment.
3. Single-walled integral piping that is in contact with the soil, and is not exempt pursuant to subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(3)(b)2., shall be immediately and permanently closed in accordance with subsection 62-762.801(2), F.A.C.
(c) Construction.
1. Fiberglass reinforced plastic piping, semi-rigid non-metallic, or other non-rigid piping installed in contact with the soil shall be installed in accordance with Non-metallic Underground Piping for Flammable Liquids, UL 971, May 2021, 2nd Edition, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at UL, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062-2096, (847)272-8800, or at www.ul.com/, or certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory that these requirements are met, and registered in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C.
2. Rigid metallic integral piping shall be constructed in accordance with ASME B31.3, 2020 Edition, incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(h)3., or PEI/RP200-19, 2019 Edition, incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b)9. In addition, steel integral piping in contact with the soil shall be cathodically protected in accordance with the following documents: Cathodic Protection of Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks and Piping Systems, API RP 1632, (R2010), 3rd Edition, May 1996, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at API, 1220 L Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20005, (202)682-8000, or at http://www.api.org/; Control of External Corrosion on Underground or Submerged Metallic Piping Systems, NACE Standard SP0169-2013 (formerly RP0169), 2013 Edition, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at AMPP, 15835 Park Ten Place, Houston, Texas 77084, (800)797-6223, or at https://www.ampp.org/home; and Recommended Practice for Corrosion Protection of Underground Piping Networks Associated with Liquid Storage and Dispensing Systems, STI R892, Revised January 2006, hereby adopted and incorporated by and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at STI, 944 Donata Court, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, (847)438-8265, or at https://www.steeltank.com/.
3. Metallic double-walled integral piping constructed of nonferrous materials such as copper shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements in Chapter 27 of NFPA 30, 2021 Edition, incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.201(36)(a)
4. Integral double-walled piping constructed of other materials, design, or corrosion protection shall be registered with the Department in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C.
5. Small diameter integral piping using corrosion protection systems with vapor corrosion inhibitors that are registered in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C., shall be designed and installed under the direction of a Corrosion Professional, and shall be installed with at least one electrical resistance probe or a method of monitoring to allow for a determination of the corrosion rate within the piping interstice. The VCI system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the requirements specified in subsection 62-762.701(3), F.A.C.
(d) Valves.
1. Shear valves. Pressurized small diameter integral piping systems connected to dispensers shall be installed with shear valves or emergency shutoff valves in accordance with Section 6.3 of NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, Requirements for Dispensing Devices, 2021 Edition. NFPA 30A is incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(h)2. These valves shall be designed to close automatically if a dispenser is displaced from its normal position. The valves shall be rigidly anchored independently of the dispenser. The valves shall be tested in accordance with PEI/RP1200-19, 2019 Edition, incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b)8., at the time of installation by a certified contractor to confirm that the automatic closing function of the valve operates properly, and that the valve is properly anchored.
2. Isolation block valves. Any storage tank system, regardless of the date of installation of the storage tank system, located at an elevation that produces a gravity head on small diameter integral piping positioned below the product level in the tank must be installed and maintained with an isolation block valve in accordance with Chapter 22.13 of NFPA 30, 2021 Edition, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, Tank Openings Other Than Vents. NFPA 30 is incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.201(36)(a)
3. Anti-siphon valves. For storage tank systems that produce a gravity head on small diameter integral piping positioned below the product level in the tank, anti-siphon valves shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Section 7 of PEI/RP200-19, 2019 Edition, and Section 11.2 of NFPA 30A, Marine Fueling, Storage, 2021 Edition. NFPA 30A is incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(h)2. For such storage tank systems installed prior to January 11, 2017, anti-siphon valves shall be installed within one year of January 11, 2017. Integral piping located within an impervious dike field area does not require anti-siphon valves.
(4) Bulk product piping associated with shop fabricated storage tanks shall meet the requirements of subsection 62-762.502(4), F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority 376.303 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 376.303. History-New 6-21-04, Amended 1-11-17, 10-17-19, 6-26-23.
(b) Secondary containment.
1. The materials used for secondary containment shall be:
a. Impervious to the regulated substances being stored in the storage tank system and able to withstand deterioration from external environmental conditions,
b. Non-corrosive or of corrosion-protected materials; and,
c. Of sufficient thickness and strength to withstand hydrostatic forces at maximum capacity to prevent a discharge.
2. Synthetic liners, unless previously approved by the Department, shall be designed and tested in accordance with Test Methods, Test Properties and Testing Frequency for High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Smooth and Textured Geomembranessm, GRI – GM13 Standard Specification, Rev. 16, March 2021, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at Geosynthetic Institute, 475 Kedron Avenue, Folsom, Pennsylvania 19033-1208, (610)522-8440, or at http://www.geosynthetic-institute.org/, and be registered with the Department in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C. Liners shall not be constructed or consist of naturally occurring in-situ soils.
3. Secondary containment constructed of concrete shall be:
a. Designed and constructed in accordance with Control of Cracking in Concrete Structures (Reapproved 2008), ACI 224R-01, (Reapproved 2008), incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.201(33)(b), and Design Considerations for Environmental Engineering Concrete Structures, ACI 350.4R-04, 2004 Edition, American Concrete Institute (ACI), incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.201(33)(b), or
b. Lined in accordance with SSPC-TU 2/NACE 6G197, February 1997, incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.201(33)(b)2., unless previously lined in accordance with Coatings and Linings over Concrete for Chemical Immersion and Containment Service, NACE Standard SP0892-2007 (formerly RP0892), 2007 Edition, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at AMPP, 15835 Park Ten Place, Houston, Texas 77084, or at https://www.ampp.org/home, and be registered with the Department in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C., or
c. Designed, evaluated, and certified by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Florida that the concrete secondary containment system meets the general construction requirements specified in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b)1.
4. Secondary Containment constructed with other materials, including clay liner materials shall be impervious and registered in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C.
5. For cathodically protected tanks and integral piping, secondary containment systems shall not interfere with the operation of the cathodic protection system.
6. For VCI protected tanks, the secondary containment system shall provide containment for the vapor corrosion inhibitors.
7. Secondary containment systems shall be designed and installed to direct any release to a monitoring point or points.
8. If factory-made single-walled spill containment systems or single-walled sumps are installed on the system, a containment integrity test shall be performed before the component is placed into service in accordance with the manufacturer’s testing requirements. For system components without manufacturer containment testing specifications, PEI/RP1200-19, 2019 Edition shall be used. PEI/RP1200-19 is the Recommended Practices for the Testing and Verification of Spill, Overfill, Leak Detection and Secondary Containment Equipment at UST Facilities, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or the publisher at PEI, Post Office Box 2380, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101-2380, (918)494-9696, or the publisher’s website at www.pei.org/. For field-fabricated components the tests shall be at least for 24 hours in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements.
9. An interstitial integrity test shall be performed on each double-walled or double-bottomed storage tank with a closed interstice after it is delivered and placed at its final location at the facility, and before the storage tank is placed into service. This test shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s testing specifications. For storage tanks without manufacturer interstitial integrity testing requirements, PEI/RP200-19, 2019 Edition, shall be used. PEI/RP200-19 is the Recommended Practices for Installation of Aboveground Storage Systems for Motor Vehicle Fueling, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at PEI, Post Office Box 2380, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101-2380, (918)494-9696, or at www.pei.org/. For closed top dike double-walled UL 142 storage tanks with an open interstice not capable of being pressurized, manufacturer’s inspection instructions in accordance with the UL 142 storage tank’s equipment registration pursuant to subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C., must be performed for structural or other damage to the storage tank after it is delivered and placed at its final location at the facility, and before the storage tank is placed into service. If manufacturer instructions are unavailable, a visual inspection must be performed for structural or other damage to the storage tank after it is delivered and placed at its final location at the facility, and before the storage tank is placed into service.
10. Before integral piping is placed into service, an interstitial integrity test shall be performed on double-walled small diameter integral piping in contact with the soil, or that transports regulated substances over surface waters of the state, in accordance with Recommended Practices for Installation of Underground Liquid Storage Systems, PEI/RP100-20, 2020 Edition, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at PEI, Post Office Box 2380, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101-2380, (918)494-9696, or at www.pei.org/, and PEI/RP1200-19, 2019 Edition.
11. If double-walled spill containment systems are installed, an interstitial integrity test shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s testing requirements. For system components without manufacturer interstitial integrity testing specifications, PEI/RP1200-19, 2019 Edition, shall be used before the spill containment system is placed into service.
(c) Cathodic protection.
1. Test stations. Cathodic protection systems shall be designed, constructed, and installed with test stations in accordance with NACE standards contained in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(g), or another method of monitoring to allow for a determination of current operating status. Cathodic protection test stations shall provide direct access to the soil electrolyte in close proximity to each cathodically protected structure for placement of reference electrodes, and monitoring wires that connect directly to cathodically protected structures. Facilities where direct access to soil in close proximity to cathodically protected structures is present, and where electrical connections to cathodically protected structures can be conveniently accomplished, need not have separate dedicated cathodic protection test stations.
2. The cathodic protection system shall be operated and maintained in accordance with subsection 62-762.701(2), F.A.C.
3. Any field-installed cathodic protection system shall be designed and installed by or under the direction of a Corrosion Professional.
(d) Corrosion Protection with Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI)
1. Testing locations for vapor corrosion inhibitors. Vapor Corrosion Inhibitor technologies registered with the Department in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C., provide an alternative to cathodic protection for protection of metal surfaces within the secondary containment. Vapor corrosion inhibitors (VCI) effectiveness shall be established by the use of electrical resistance probes located in testing locations as recommended by a Corrosion Professional to monitor corrosion rates.
2. Any field-installed VCI protection system shall be designed and installed by or under the direction of a Corrosion Professional and the VCI manufacturer’s certified installer. The VCI protection system shall be operated and maintained in accordance with subsection 62-762.701(3), F.A.C.
(e) Compatibility. The primary and secondary walls of storage tank systems shall be made of, or internally lined with, materials that are compatible with the regulated substance stored in the storage tank systems and with substances or conditions present in the environment. All storage tank systems containing blends of ethanol, biodiesel, or other biofuels and additives shall be compatible with regulated substances stored in the storage tank systems.
(f) Exterior coatings. Exterior portions of tanks and integral piping shall be coated or otherwise protected from external corrosion. The coating shall be designed and applied to resist corrosion, deterioration, and degradation of the exterior wall.
(g) All components of a storage tank system shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
(h) All storage tank systems shall be installed in accordance with the applicable provisions of:
1. Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, Storage of Liquids in Tanks – Aboveground Storage Tanks, Chapter 22 of NFPA 30, 2021 Edition, incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.201(36)(a),
2. Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, NFPA 30A, 2021 Edition, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at NFPA, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts 02169, (617)770-3000, or at www.nfpa.org/,
3. Process Piping, ASME B31.3, 2020 Edition, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at ASME International, 22 Law Drive, Box 2900, Fairfield, New Jersey 07007-2900, (800)843-2763, or the publisher’s website at http://www.asme.org/;
4. PEI/RP200-19, 2019 Edition, incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b)9.; and,
5. Recommended Practices for the Design and Installation of Fueling Systems for Emergency Generators, Stationary Diesel Engines and Oil Burner Systems, PEI/RP1400-21, 2021 Edition, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at PEI, Post Office Box 2380, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74101-2380, (918)494-9696, or at www.pei.org/.
(i) Whenever integral piping in contact with the soil is installed or relocated after January 11, 2017, a survey drawing of the underground integral piping, signed and sealed by a professional land surveyor or professional engineer licensed in the State of Florida, shall be completed and maintained as a record in accordance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.711
(2) Storage tank installation.
(a) In addition to the requirements of Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(h), storage tank systems shall be installed according to the applicable provisions of Installation Instructions for Shop Fabricated Aboveground Storage Tanks for Flammable, Combustible Liquids, STI R912, Revised November 2015, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, and available at the Department address listed in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at STI, 944 Donata Court, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, (847)438-8265, or at https://www.steeltank.com/.
(b) Storage tank construction requirements.
1. Storage tanks shall be constructed in accordance with one of the following requirements hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, and a copyright protected document, is available for inspection from the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C.:
a. Standard for Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, UL 142, January 2021, 10th Edition. To obtain this reference from the publisher, see Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(m),
b. Welded Tanks for Oil Storage, API Std 650, 13th Edition, March 2020, incorporated by reference in subsection 62-762.201(67), F.A.C. To obtain this reference from the publisher, see Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(b),
c. Specification for Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Tanks, API Spec 12P, 4th Edition, Feburary 2016. To obtain this reference from the publisher, see Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(b),
d. Standard for Aboveground Tanks with Integral Secondary Containment, STI F921®, Revised June 2016. To obtain this reference from the publisher, see Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(l),
e. Standard for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, UL 2085, December 1997, Revised September 2010, 2nd Edition. To obtain this reference from the publisher, see Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(m),
f. Steel Tank Institute Standard for Fire Tested Tanks Flameshield®, STI F001, April 2017. To obtain this reference from the publisher, see Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(l),
g. Fireguard: Specification for Fireguard Protected Aboveground Storage Tanks, STI F941, June 2016. To obtain this reference from the publisher, see Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(l),
h. Standard for Aboveground Tanks Used as a Generator Base Tank, STI F011, November 2021. To obtain this reference from the publisher, see Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(l), or
i. Recommended Practices for the Design and Installation of Fueling Systems for Emergency Generators, Stationary Diesel Engines and Oil Burner Systems, PEI/RP1400-14, 2014 Edition, to obtain this reference from the publisher, see Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(j)
2. Storage tanks that meet the above performance requirements, that are constructed of equivalent material, or have an equivalent design shall be registered with the Department in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C.
(c) Cathodic and corrosion protection. Steel tanks in contact with the soil shall have a cathodic or corrosion protection system meeting the following requirements:
1. The cathodic protection system shall be designed, constructed, and installed in accordance with Cathodic Protection of Aboveground Petroleum Storage Tanks, API RP 651, 4th Edition, September 2014, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, and available at the Department address listed in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at API, 1220 L Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005, (202)682-8000, or at http://www.api.org/; and Application of Cathodic Protection to Control External Corrosion of Carbon Steel On-Grade Storage Tank Bottoms (formerly External Cathodic Protection of On-Grade Carbon Steel Storage Tank Bottoms), NACE Standard SP0193-2016-SG (formerly RP0193-2001), 2016 Edition, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, and available at the Department address listed in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at NACE International, 1440 South Creek Drive, Houston, Texas 77084-4906, (800)797-6223, or at http://www.nace.org/,
2. A field-installed cathodic protection system shall be designed and installed by or under the direction of a Corrosion Professional,
3. The cathodic protection system shall be designed and installed with at least one test station in accordance with subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(c)1., or a method of monitoring to allow for a determination of current operating status; and,
4. The cathodic protection system shall be operated and maintained in accordance with subsection 62-762.701(2), F.A.C.
5. Storage tank systems using corrosion protection systems with vapor corrosion inhibitors that are registered in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C., shall be designed and installed under the direction of a Corrosion Professional, and be installed with at least one electrical resistance probe test location, or a method of monitoring to allow for a determination of the corrosion rate on the underside of the tank floor, or other interstitial or metallic surface. The VCI system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the requirements specified in subsection 62-762.701(3), F.A.C.
(d) Secondary containment.
1. All storage tanks, including those that contain used oil, shall have secondary containment.
2. Storage tanks containing high viscosity products are exempt from the requirements for secondary containment.
3. Dike field areas with secondary containment shall:
a. Conform to the requirements of Chapter 22 of NFPA 30, 2021 Edition, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, Storage of Liquids in Tanks – Aboveground Storage Tanks,
b. Contain a minimum of 110 percent of the maximum capacity of the storage tank located within the dike field area, or of the largest single-walled storage tank located within a dike field area containing more than one storage tank. For dike field areas containing more than one storage tank, capacity calculations shall be made after deducting the volume of the storage tanks, other than the largest storage tank, below the height of the dike,
c. Be constructed, if not roofed or otherwise protected from the accumulation of rainfall, with either:
(I) A siphon to remove accumulated liquids or a drainage system that allows the continuous discharge of water but functions to automatically stop the flow of all liquids upon the presence of regulated substances, or
(II) A gravity drain pipe which has a manually controlled valve, normally closed, or a manually controlled pump. Gravity drain pipes shall be designed and constructed to prevent a discharge in the event of fire; and,
d. Have all integral piping and other penetrations that pass through the secondary containment of dike field areas sealed around the penetration with an impervious compatible material to prevent the discharge of regulated substances.
(e) Overfill protection.
1. Owners or operators shall ensure that the volume available in the storage tank is greater than the volume of regulated substances to be transferred to the storage tank before the transfer is made and shall ensure that any transfer is repeatedly monitored to prevent overfilling and spilling, and no storage tank shall be filled beyond 95 percent capacity.
2. All storage tanks shall be equipped with at least one of the following overfill protection devices or containment method:
a. A level gauge or other measuring device that accurately shows the level of regulated substances in the storage tank, and is visible to the transfer operator,
b. A high level (at 90 percent tank capacity) warning alarm that is either visible, audible, or both to the transfer operator and the transfer operator is to ensure the tank is not filled beyond 95 percent capacity,
c. A high level (at 95 percent tank capacity) liquid flow cutoff controller, or
d. An impervious dike field area designed to contain overfills.
3. All overfill protection devices shall be tested for operability at installation and test results shall be maintained and available for inspection by the Department or county in accordance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.711
4. Effective October 17, 2019, owners and operators shall:
a. Designate a primary overfill protection device used to meet the requirements in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(2)(e)2., and any additional overfill devices shall not interfere with the designated primary device; and,
b. Ensure the designated primary overfill protection device is registered pursuant to registration of storage tank system equipment and release detection systems and methods, subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C.
5. An annual operability test shall be performed on the designated primary overfill protection device used to meet the Department’s overfill protection requirement at intervals not exceeding 12 months to ensure proper operation and test results shall be maintained and available for inspection by the Department or county in accordance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.711 An annual operability test will be deemed timely if performed within the same calendar month in which the test is due.
6. Storage tanks with capacities of 15,000 gallons or less that do not receive delivery by a mated (joined) tight fill adaptor connection of the delivery hose to the tank riser may use calibrated stick measurements for overfill protection, and are not required to be equipped with one of the devices specified in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(2)(e)2., provided that an inches to gallons chart is posted at the tank fill areas or readily available to the delivery driver. Such tanks shall not be filled beyond 95 percent capacity.
7. Used oil tanks that receive less than 25 gallons at one time are not required to have overfill protection.
(f) Spill containment systems.
1. Storage tanks shall be installed with a spill containment system at each storage tank fill connection, except within dike field areas with secondary containment. The spill containment system shall meet the requirements of Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b), and be registered in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C.
2. Fillbox covers.
a. Effective June 25, 2024, regardless of the date of installation of the storage tank system, fillbox covers shall be marked or the fill connection tagged and facility signage shall be prominently displayed in accordance with the following document, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference: Using the API Color-Symbol System to Identify Equipment, Vehicles, and Transfer Points for Petroleum Fuels and Related Products at Dispensing and Storage Facilities and Distribution Terminals, API Recommended Practice 1637, 4th Edition, April 2020. API 1637 is a copyright protected document and is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or the American Petroleum Institute information provided in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(b)
b. For storage tank systems storing aviation fuel, regardless of the date of installation of the storage tank system, fillbox covers shall be marked or the fill connection tagged and facility signage shall be prominently displayed in accordance with the following document, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference: Identification Markings for Dedicated Aviation Fuel Manufacturing and Distribution Facilities, Airport Storage and Mobile Fuelling Equipment, EI 1542, 9th Edition, July 2012. EI 1542 is a copyright protected document and is available for inspection at the of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or the Energy Institute information provided in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.211(2)(d); or
c. An equivalent method may also be approved by the Department using an alternative procedure in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(1), F.A.C.
3. Spill containment systems, including double-walled spill containment systems, shall be installed to allow for release detection in accordance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.601
(g) Dispensers and dispenser sumps.
1. The dispenser used for transferring fuels from storage tanks to vehicles or portable containers shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the provisions of NFPA 30, 2021 Edition, incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.201(36)(a); and Chapter 6, Fuel Dispensing Systems; Chapter 9, Operational Requirements; and Chapter 11, Marine Fueling of NFPA 30A Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, 2021 Edition, incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(h)2.
2. Dispensers shall be installed with a dispenser sump, except those within an impervious dike field area with secondary containment, meeting the performance requirements of Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b), and registered in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C. The dispenser sump shall extend beneath the union of the integral piping and the dispenser, including the shear valve, if applicable. Dispensers mounted directly upon the storage tank or that are otherwise associated with storage tank systems that do not have underground integral piping are exempt from this requirement unless the dispensers are located over the surface waters of the state.
3. Dispenser sumps shall be installed to allow for release detection in accordance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.601 The dispenser sump shall be capable of containing a release for the entire area beneath the dispenser.
(h) Piping sumps.
1. Piping sumps shall meet the performance requirements of Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b), and be registered in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C. The piping sumps shall be designed, constructed, and installed to minimize water entering the sump.
2. Piping sumps shall be installed to allow for release detection in accordance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.601
(i) Hydrant sumps. Underground hydrant sumps shall be installed to prevent the discharge of regulated substances during fueling of aircraft, vessels, or at any other time the hydrant system is in use, and be registered in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C. Any such equipment shall be sealed to and around the hydrant piping with an impervious, compatible material.
(j) Relocation of storage tanks. Storage tanks that have been removed and reinstalled at a different property shall be re-registered with the Department in accordance with subsection 62-762,401(1), F.A.C. They shall be reinstalled in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and inspected in accordance with STI SP001, January 2018, incorporated by reference in subsection 62-762.411(3), F.A.C., and with the requirements in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501
(3) Small diameter integral piping.
(a) Installation.
1. All integral piping installed after January 11, 2017, shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, if applicable, and according to the applicable provisions of PEI/RP200-19, 2019 Edition, incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b)9.; Chapter 27 of NFPA 30, 2021 Edition, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, Piping Systems, incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.201(36)(a); NFPA 30A, 2021 Edition, incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(h)2.; and Pipeline Transportation Systems for Liquids and Slurries, ASME B31.4, 2019 Edition, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at ASME International, 22 Law Drive, Box 2900, Fairfield, New Jersey 07007-2900, (800)843-2763, or the publisher’s website at http://www.asme.org/.
2. An interstitial integrity test shall be performed on double-walled integral piping that is in contact with the soil, or that transports regulated substances over surface waters of the state in accordance with PEI/RP100-20, 2020 Edition, incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b)10., and PEI/RP1200-19, 2019 Edition, incorporated by reference by subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b)8., before the integral piping is placed into service.
3. All new integral piping that is not in contact with the soil, shall meet the construction requirements in paragraphs 62-762.501(3)(a) through (c), F.A.C., and shall be UV rated if exposed to sunlight if made of non-metallic materials.
4. New double-walled integral piping that is in contact with the soil shall be installed with a slope to a low point monitoring system. Double-walled integral piping utilizing hydrostatic, pressure or vacuum monitoring are not subject to this requirement.
5. All new pressurized small diameter integral piping that is in contact with the soil must be installed with line leak detectors meeting the requirements of Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.601(4)(b) The line leak detectors must be tested annually, at intervals not exceeding 12 months in accordance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.601(1)(b), and be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. For line leak detectors without manufacturer’s instructions, the installation must be in accordance with Section 7 of PEI/RP200-19, Recommended Practices for Installation of Aboveground Storage Systems for Motor Vehicle Fueling, Pumps and Valves, 2019 Edition, incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b)9.
6. All pressurized small diameter integral piping installed prior to January 11, 2017, that is in contact with the soil must be installed with line leak detectors meeting the requirements of Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.601(4)(b), by January 11, 2018. The line leak detectors must be tested annually at intervals not exceeding 12 months in accordance with Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.601(1)(b), and be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. The annual test will be deemed timely if performed within the same calendar month in which the test is due. For line leak detectors without manufacturer’s instructions, the installation must be in accordance with Section 7 of PEI/RP200-19, 2019 Edition. Line leak detectors are not required for piping that is not in contact with the soil.
(b) Secondary containment.
1. All small diameter integral piping, including remote fill piping, that is in contact with the soil or that transports regulated substances over surface waters of the state, including those that contain used oil, shall have secondary containment.
2. Small diameter integral piping containing high viscosity products are exempt from the requirements for secondary containment.
3. Single-walled integral piping that is in contact with the soil, and is not exempt pursuant to subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(3)(b)2., shall be immediately and permanently closed in accordance with subsection 62-762.801(2), F.A.C.
(c) Construction.
1. Fiberglass reinforced plastic piping, semi-rigid non-metallic, or other non-rigid piping installed in contact with the soil shall be installed in accordance with Non-metallic Underground Piping for Flammable Liquids, UL 971, May 2021, 2nd Edition, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at UL, 333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062-2096, (847)272-8800, or at www.ul.com/, or certified by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory that these requirements are met, and registered in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C.
2. Rigid metallic integral piping shall be constructed in accordance with ASME B31.3, 2020 Edition, incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(h)3., or PEI/RP200-19, 2019 Edition, incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b)9. In addition, steel integral piping in contact with the soil shall be cathodically protected in accordance with the following documents: Cathodic Protection of Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks and Piping Systems, API RP 1632, (R2010), 3rd Edition, May 1996, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at API, 1220 L Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20005, (202)682-8000, or at http://www.api.org/; Control of External Corrosion on Underground or Submerged Metallic Piping Systems, NACE Standard SP0169-2013 (formerly RP0169), 2013 Edition, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at AMPP, 15835 Park Ten Place, Houston, Texas 77084, (800)797-6223, or at https://www.ampp.org/home; and Recommended Practice for Corrosion Protection of Underground Piping Networks Associated with Liquid Storage and Dispensing Systems, STI R892, Revised January 2006, hereby adopted and incorporated by and, as a copyright protected document, is available for inspection at the Department of Environmental Protection or the Department of State address provided in subsection 62-762.211(1), F.A.C., or from the publisher at STI, 944 Donata Court, Lake Zurich, IL 60047, (847)438-8265, or at https://www.steeltank.com/.
3. Metallic double-walled integral piping constructed of nonferrous materials such as copper shall be constructed in accordance with the requirements in Chapter 27 of NFPA 30, 2021 Edition, incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.201(36)(a)
4. Integral double-walled piping constructed of other materials, design, or corrosion protection shall be registered with the Department in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C.
5. Small diameter integral piping using corrosion protection systems with vapor corrosion inhibitors that are registered in accordance with subsection 62-762.851(2), F.A.C., shall be designed and installed under the direction of a Corrosion Professional, and shall be installed with at least one electrical resistance probe or a method of monitoring to allow for a determination of the corrosion rate within the piping interstice. The VCI system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the requirements specified in subsection 62-762.701(3), F.A.C.
(d) Valves.
1. Shear valves. Pressurized small diameter integral piping systems connected to dispensers shall be installed with shear valves or emergency shutoff valves in accordance with Section 6.3 of NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, Requirements for Dispensing Devices, 2021 Edition. NFPA 30A is incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(h)2. These valves shall be designed to close automatically if a dispenser is displaced from its normal position. The valves shall be rigidly anchored independently of the dispenser. The valves shall be tested in accordance with PEI/RP1200-19, 2019 Edition, incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(b)8., at the time of installation by a certified contractor to confirm that the automatic closing function of the valve operates properly, and that the valve is properly anchored.
2. Isolation block valves. Any storage tank system, regardless of the date of installation of the storage tank system, located at an elevation that produces a gravity head on small diameter integral piping positioned below the product level in the tank must be installed and maintained with an isolation block valve in accordance with Chapter 22.13 of NFPA 30, 2021 Edition, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, Tank Openings Other Than Vents. NFPA 30 is incorporated by reference in Fl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.201(36)(a)
3. Anti-siphon valves. For storage tank systems that produce a gravity head on small diameter integral piping positioned below the product level in the tank, anti-siphon valves shall be installed and maintained in accordance with Section 7 of PEI/RP200-19, 2019 Edition, and Section 11.2 of NFPA 30A, Marine Fueling, Storage, 2021 Edition. NFPA 30A is incorporated by reference in subFl. Admin. Code R. 62-762.501(1)(h)2. For such storage tank systems installed prior to January 11, 2017, anti-siphon valves shall be installed within one year of January 11, 2017. Integral piping located within an impervious dike field area does not require anti-siphon valves.
(4) Bulk product piping associated with shop fabricated storage tanks shall meet the requirements of subsection 62-762.502(4), F.A.C.
Rulemaking Authority 376.303 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 376.303. History-New 6-21-04, Amended 1-11-17, 10-17-19, 6-26-23.