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// CODE SNIPPET

1305.14.3 Additional Construction Standards for Rectangular Tanks Exceeding 275 Gallons (1041 L)

NYC Mechanical Code 2008 > 13 Fuel-Oil Piping and Storage > 1305 Fuel-Oil System Installation > 1305.14 Alternate Tank Design and Construction Standards > 1305.14.3 Additional Construction Standards for Rectangular Tanks Exceeding 275 Gallons (1041 L)
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Rectangular tanks exceeding 275 gallons (1241 L) capacity shall comply with the requirements of Section 1305.14.3.1 through 1305.14.3.7.

1305.14.3.1 Thickness

Plates for rectangular tanks of more than 275 gallon (1040 L) capacity shall be at least 5/16 inches (7.9 mm) thick.

1305.14.3.2 Corners

Corners may be made up by bending the plates or by using angles.

1305.14.3.3 Seams

All tanks shall have full penetration 5/16 welds at all seams.

1305.14.3.4 Bracing

All flat surfaces of rectangular tanks shall be braced by structural members or rods.

1305.14.3.5 Structural Work

All structural members shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of the New York City Building Code.

1305.14.3.6 Connections

Connections between bracing members and the sides of the tank shall be designed so that the connection will not fail before the member will fail.

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1305.14.3 Fuel-Oil Piping and Storage, Additional Construction Standards for Rectangular Tanks Exceeding 275 Gallons (1041 L)
Rectangular tanks exceeding 275 gallons (1241 L) capacity shall comply with the requirements of Section 1305.14.3.1 through 1305.14.3.7 ...
NYC Mechanical Code 2008 > 13 Fuel-Oil Piping and Storage > 1305 Fuel-Oil System Installation > 1305.14 Alternate Tank Design and Construction Standards > 1305.14.3 Additional Construction Standards for Rectangular Tanks Exceeding 275 Gallons (1041 L)
1305.14.3 Fuel-Oil Piping and Storage, Additional Construction Standards for Rectangular Tanks Exceeding 275 Gallon (1041 L)
Rectangular tanks exceeding 275-gallon (1241 L) capacity shall comply with the requirements of Sections 1305.14.3.1 through 1305.14.3.6 ...
NYC Mechanical Code 2014 > 13 Fuel-Oil Piping and Storage > 1305 Fuel-Oil System Installation > 1305.14 Alternate Tank Design and Construction Standards > 1305.14.3 Additional Construction Standards for Rectangular Tanks Exceeding 275 Gallon (1041 L)
1305.14.3.3 Fuel-Oil Piping and Storage, Seams
All tanks shall have full penetration 5 / 16 welds at all seams ...
NYC Mechanical Code 2014 > 13 Fuel-Oil Piping and Storage > 1305 Fuel-Oil System Installation > 1305.14 Alternate Tank Design and Construction Standards > 1305.14.3 Additional Construction Standards for Rectangular Tanks Exceeding 275 Gallon (1041 L) > 1305.14.3.3 Seams
1305.14.3.6 Fuel-Oil Piping and Storage, Connections
Connections between bracing members and the sides of the tank shall be designed so that the connection will not fail before the member will fail ...
NYC Mechanical Code 2008 > 13 Fuel-Oil Piping and Storage > 1305 Fuel-Oil System Installation > 1305.14 Alternate Tank Design and Construction Standards > 1305.14.3 Additional Construction Standards for Rectangular Tanks Exceeding 275 Gallons (1041 L) > 1305.14.3.6 Connections
1305.14.3.6 Fuel-Oil Piping and Storage, Connections
Connections between bracing members and the sides of the tank shall be designed so that the connection will not fail before the member will fail ...
NYC Mechanical Code 2014 > 13 Fuel-Oil Piping and Storage > 1305 Fuel-Oil System Installation > 1305.14 Alternate Tank Design and Construction Standards > 1305.14.3 Additional Construction Standards for Rectangular Tanks Exceeding 275 Gallon (1041 L) > 1305.14.3.6 Connections
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