Siting Requirements

TM 10-5430-239-12&P

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4. Post signs indicating where to seek help in case of an emergency.

Siting Requirements

The site area must be bermed to stop the flow of fuel in case of rupture or leakage. An erected dyke

should have the following characteristics:

1. At least a 13 foot (3.05 m) working area between the tank and walls.

2. Walls 5 feet, 6 inches (1.7 m) high (high enough for the internal volume to be 1-1/2 times greater than

the volume of the tank).

3. Walls protected against erosion with sod or stone. Wall heights should not fall below 4 feet, 6 inches

(1.4 m).

4. A drain pipe and valve at the low end of the site to remove accumulated rain water. The drain should

normally be kept closed. It can be opened as needed.

95' (29 m)

MIN

13'-0" (3.05 m)

VENT

ALL AROUND

FILL/DISCHARGE

CONNECTION

TANK

BERM

1-1/2' (0.47 m)

1' (0.31 m)

5'-6" (1.7 m)

EMPTY

TANK

PLUG OR VALVE

GRADE

MAX SLOPE 3' (7.62 m)

RAINWATER

3" (7.62 cm) DEEP SUMP

DRAIN PIPE

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