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60.5.1.9 Protection From Vehicles
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Guard posts or other approved means shall be provided to protect the following where subject to vehicular damage:
- Storage tanks and connected piping, valves, and fittings
- Storage areas containing tanks or portable containers except where the exposing vehicles are powered industrial trucks used for transporting the hazardous materials
- Use areas
[400:6.1.9.1]
Where guard posts are installed, the posts shall meet the following criteria:
- They shall be constructed of steel not less than 4 in. (102 mm) in diameter and concrete filled.
- They shall be spaced not more than 4 ft (1.2 m) between posts on center.
- They shall be set not less than 3 ft (0.9 m) deep in a concrete footing of not less than a 15 in. (381 mm) diameter.
- They shall be set with the top of the posts not less than 3 ft (0.9 m) above ground.
- They shall be located not less than 3 ft (0.9 m) from the tank.
[400:6.1.9.2]
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