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2306.6.2 Piping, Valves, Fittings and Ancillary Equipment for Above-Ground Tanks for Class I, II and III Liquids

Fire Code 2018 of Colorado > 23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages > 2306 Flammable and Combustible Liquid Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities > 2306.6 Piping, Valves, Fittings and Ancillary Equipment for Use With Flammable or Combustible Liquids > 2306.6.2 Piping, Valves, Fittings and Ancillary Equipment for Above-Ground Tanks for Class I, II and III Liquids
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Piping, valves, fittings and ancillary equipment for above-ground tanks storing Class I, II and III liquids shall comply with Sections 2306.6.2.1 through 2306.6.2.6.

2306.6.2.1 Tank Openings

Tank openings for above-ground tanks shall be through the top only.

2306.6.2.2 Fill-Pipe Connections

The fill pipe for above-ground tanks shall be provided with a means for making a direct connection to the tank vehicle's fuel-delivery hose so that the delivery of fuel is not exposed to the open air during the filling operation. Where any portion of the fill pipe exterior to the tank extends below the level of the top of the tank, a check valve shall be installed in the fill pipe not more than 12 inches (305 mm) from the fill-hose connection.

2306.6.2.3 Overfill Protection

Overfill protection shall be provided for above-ground flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks in accordance with Sections 5704.2.7.5.8 and 5704.2.9.7.5.

2306.6.2.4 Siphon Prevention

An approved antisiphon method shall be provided in the piping system to prevent flow of liquid by siphon action.

2306.6.2.5 Emergency Relief Venting

Above-ground storage tanks, tank compartments and enclosed secondary containment spaces shall be provided with emergency relief venting in accordance with Chapter 57.

2306.6.2.6 Spill Containers

A spill container having a capacity of not less than 5 gallons (19 L) shall be provided for each fill connection. For tanks with a top fill connection, spill containers shall be noncombustible and shall be fixed to the tank and equipped with a manual drain valve that drains into the primary tank. For tanks with a remote fill connection, a portable spill container is allowed.

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2306.6.2 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, Piping, Valves, Fittings and Ancillary Equipment for Above-Ground Tanks for Class I, II and III Liquids
Piping, valves, fittings and ancillary equipment for above-ground tanks storing Class I, II and III liquids shall comply with Sections 2306.6.2.1 ...
Fire Code 2021 of Colorado > 23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages > 2306 Flammable and Combustible Liquid Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities > 2306.6 Piping, Valves, Fittings and Ancillary Equipment for Use With Flammable or Combustible Liquids > 2306.6.2 Piping, Valves, Fittings and Ancillary Equipment for Above-Ground Tanks for Class I, II and III Liquids
2306.6.2 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, Piping, Valves, Fittings and Ancillary Equipment for Above-Ground Tanks for Class I, II and III Liquids
Piping, valves, fittings and ancillary equipment for above-ground tanks storing Class I, II and III liquids shall comply with Sections 2306.6.2.1 ...
Fire Code 2018 of Colorado > 23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages > 2306 Flammable and Combustible Liquid Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities > 2306.6 Piping, Valves, Fittings and Ancillary Equipment for Use With Flammable or Combustible Liquids > 2306.6.2 Piping, Valves, Fittings and Ancillary Equipment for Above-Ground Tanks for Class I, II and III Liquids
2306.6.2.5 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, Emergency Relief Venting
Above-ground storage tanks, tank compartments and enclosed secondary containment spaces shall be provided with emergency relief venting in accordance ...
Fire Code 2018 of Colorado > 23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages > 2306 Flammable and Combustible Liquid Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities > 2306.6 Piping, Valves, Fittings and Ancillary Equipment for Use With Flammable or Combustible Liquids > 2306.6.2 Piping, Valves, Fittings and Ancillary Equipment for Above-Ground Tanks for Class I, II and III Liquids > 2306.6.2.5 Emergency Relief Venting
2306.6.2.3 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, Overfill Protection
Overfill protection shall be provided for above-ground flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks in accordance with Sections 5704.2.7.5.8 ...
Fire Code 2021 of Colorado > 23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages > 2306 Flammable and Combustible Liquid Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities > 2306.6 Piping, Valves, Fittings and Ancillary Equipment for Use With Flammable or Combustible Liquids > 2306.6.2 Piping, Valves, Fittings and Ancillary Equipment for Above-Ground Tanks for Class I, II and III Liquids > 2306.6.2.3 Overfill Protection
2306.6.2.3 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, Overfill Protection
Overfill protection shall be provided for above-ground flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks in accordance with Sections 5704.2.7.5.8 ...
Fire Code 2018 of Colorado > 23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages > 2306 Flammable and Combustible Liquid Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities > 2306.6 Piping, Valves, Fittings and Ancillary Equipment for Use With Flammable or Combustible Liquids > 2306.6.2 Piping, Valves, Fittings and Ancillary Equipment for Above-Ground Tanks for Class I, II and III Liquids > 2306.6.2.3 Overfill Protection
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