Fuel Tank Concrete Pad

4 standard tank requirements concrete slab foundation minimum requirements.

Fuel tank concrete pad.

Pouring a slab for an outside oil tank. The tank must be free standing not tilting with no contact with the ground. We provide the four most common sizes of precast concrete oil tank slabs for outdoor storage of 275 or 330 gallon oil tanks. Jimmy dale schroeder p e minnesotadesign per ubc 1997 allowable soil bearing 2000 psf date.

On july 1 2030 all tanks in vermont even those installed before 2017 are required to be on a solid concrete pad. Storage tank used to store any of the following petroleum products. A full tank of oil weighs about 2 000 lbf 4500 n. The tank s shall be properly supported and centered to prevent it from shifting settling or falling over.

Call 800 639 2199 for yours. A do it yourselfer with basic skills can save the cost of a professional by pouring a small concrete slab to support an outdoor oil tank. Below is a comparison of our fireguard above ground double wall steel fuel storage tank to a concrete vaulted tank. Envirosafe above ground fuel systems has said many times that double wall steel above ground fuel storage tanks are more convenient economical and cost effective than concrete vaulted tanks.

12 6 01 seismic zone 1 f c 2000 psi 110 mph wind exposure b rebar fy 40000 psi revised. The aboveground outside tank support legs shall be installed on a concrete pad or reinforced patio stones see figure 1. Now we would like to put our money where our tank is. Before beginning this project check with your local building.

Tanks cradles are not recommended. Gasoline diesel kerosene used oil or heating oil. Concrete pad altered or new tanks only as of 8 2017 all tanks indoor and outdoor are required to be on a stable foundation such as a concrete pad to prevent the tank from tipping over. Aboveground storage tank system means the above ground storage tank and all associated piping vent and fill pipes vent alarm and whistle fuel filter and shut off valves.

All four legs need to be on the same solid foundation concrete blocks are not allowed. Determine the size. The key to pouring a slab that meets code requirements is a thorough understanding of your local building code.