Standard For Shop Fabricated Steel Aboveground Tanks For Flammable and Combustible Liquids

NATIONAL CAN/ULC-S601-14
STANDARD
OF CANADA
STANDARD FOR SHOP FABRICATED STEEL ABOVEGROUND

TANKS FOR FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
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CETTE NORME NATIONALE DU CANADA EST DISPONIBLE EN VERSIONS FRANÇAISE ET ANGLAISE

NATIONAL CAN/ULC-S601-14
STANDARD
OF CANADA
STANDARD FOR SHOP FABRICATED STEEL ABOVEGROUND TANKS

FOR FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
ICS 23.020.10; 75.200
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ULC STANDARDS COMMITTEE ON STATIONARY STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR

FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I
ULC STANDARDS TASK GROUP ON STEEL ABOVEGROUND TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .II
PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .III
1 SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
2 REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
3 GLOSSARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
4 CONSTRUCTION – GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
4.1 CAPACITIES AND DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

4.2 MATERIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
4.3 WELDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4.4 TANK JOINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
4.5 TANK CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
4.6 VENTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
4.7 MANWAY DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
4.8 LIFTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
4.9 PRODUCTION TESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
5 SINGLE WALL TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
5.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
5.2 HORIZONTAL CYLINDRICAL TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
5.2.1 CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
5.2.2 CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
5.3 MULTI-COMPARTMENT TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
5.4 VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5.4.1 CAPACITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5.4.2 CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5.4.3 TAILING LUGS AND ANCHORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
5.5 RECTANGULAR TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5.5.1 CAPACITIES AND CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5.5.2 PERFORMANCE TESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5.5.2.1 Proof of Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5.5.2.2 Static Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5.5.2.3 Tank Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
5.5.2.4 Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.6 UTILITY TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.6.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.6.1.1 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.6.1.2 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.6.1.3 Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.6.1.4 Protective Coating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.6.2 DOUBLE BOTTOM UTILITY TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
5.6.3 PERFORMANCE TESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.6.3.1 Proof of Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.6.3.2 Drop Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.6.3.3 Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.6.3.4 Rough Usage / Stability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.6.4 PRODUCTION TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
6 TANKS WITH SECONDARY CONTAINMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
6.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

6.2 CONSTRUCTION – ALL TANKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
6.2.1 MATERIALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
6.2.2 CONNECTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6.2.3 CONSTRUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6.2.4 WELD JOINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6.3 CONSTRUCTION – DOUBLE WALL TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6.3.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6.3.2 JOINTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6.4 INTERSTITIAL SPACE EMERGENCY VENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
6.5 PRODUCTION TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6.6 MONITORING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6.7 SHIPPING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6.8 CONSTRUCTION – INTEGRAL CONTAINED TANKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6.8.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
6.8.2 VENTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.9 PERFORMANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
6.9.1 PRODUCTION TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
7 ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
7.1 LIFTING LUGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

7.2 PROTECTIVE COATINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
7.3 SADDLES AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
7.4 HEATING COILS AND HOT WELLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
7.5 SPILL CONTAINMENT DEVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
7.6 SUPPLEMENTARY EQUIPMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
8 PERFORMANCE TESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
8.1 PROOF OF DESIGN TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

8.1.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
8.1.2 APPARATUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
8.1.3 METHOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
8.2 UTILITY TANK VENT EQUIVALENCY TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
8.3 HANDLING TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
8.4 PRESSURE LEAK TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
8.5 UTILITY TANK DROP TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
8.6 UTILITY TANK ROUGH USAGE / STABILITY TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
8.7 STATIC LOAD TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
8.8 TANK SUPPORT LOAD TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
9 PRODUCTION TESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
9.1 PRODUCTION LEAK TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

9.2 VACUUM HOLD TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
11 MARKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
11.1 MARKING – ALL TANKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

11.2 MARKING – RECTANGULAR TANKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
11.3 MARKING – UTILITY TANKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
11.4 MARKING – ALL SECONDARY CONTAINMENT TANKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
11.5 MARKING – DOUBLE WALL TANKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
11.6 MARKING – INTEGRAL CONTAINED TANKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
11.7 MARKING – DOUBLE BOTTOM UTILITY TANKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
TABLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
FIGURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
APPENDICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
APPENDIX A (INFORMATIVE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
EXPLANATORY MATERIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
A1 DESIGN CRITERIA FOR VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
A2 MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL LIMITATIONS FOR VERTICAL TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
A3 DESIGN CRITERIA FOR HORIZONTAL CYLINDRICAL TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
APPENDIX B (INFORMATIVE) ACCEPTABLE METHOD AND DESIGN CRITERIA FOR VENTS . . .64
APPENDIX C (INFORMATIVE) GUIDANCE FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS ON TANKS . . . . . . . . . . .69
APPENDIX D (INFORMATIVE) SADDLES FOR HORIZONTAL CYLINDRICAL TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . .70

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ULC STANDARDS COMMITTEE ON STATIONARY STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR

FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
NAME AFFILIATION REGION CATEGORY

J. Dutton (Chair) Department of the Newfoundland and Labrador Regulator
Environment and
Conservation
A. Barker Technical Standards & Safety Ontario Regulator
Authority
E. Bourassa Granby Steel Tanks Quebec Producer
R. Cox Alberta Municipal Affairs Alberta Regulator
A. Crimi AC Consulting Solutions Inc. Canada General Interest
C. Deschamps Regié de Batiment du Québec Quebec Regulator
W. Doppler Westeel Storage Solutions Saskatchewan Producer
E. Fernandes Elfent Ltd. Canada General Interest
R.A. Gummow Correng Consulting Services Canada General Interest
Inc.
D. Hall Steelcraft Inc. Ontario Producer
P. Hughes Ontario Petroleum Contractors Ontario User
Association
S. Hyde-Clark National Research Council Canada General Interest
N. Klassen Steel Tank Institute Canadian Canada General Interest
Rep.
W. Penny Caspen Engineering Ltd. Canada General Interest
A. Potvin Environment Canada Canada Regulator
R. Smith Canadian Oil Heat Association Canada User
D. Snider AGI Envirotank Saskatchewan Producer
G. Spinelli Imperial Oil Canada User
H. Sukhu DTE Industries Ltd. Ontario Producer
T. Tidy Tidy Steel Tank British Columbia Producer
W. Trussler Ship’s Point Consulting British Columbia User
D. Valliere Drummond Welding and Quebec Producer
Steelworks
R. Riegel (Non-Voting) UL LLC U.S.A. Associate Member
L. Grainawi (Non-Voting) Steel Tank Institute U.S.A. Associate Member
R. Sculthorp (Non-Voting) Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Associate Member
Canada Inc.
T. Espejo (Non-Voting) ULC Standards Canada Project Manager
This list represents the membership at the time the Committee balloted on the final text of this edition.
Since that time, changes in the membership may have occurred.
II CAN/ULC-S601-14 MAY 2014
ULC STANDARDS TASK GROUP ON STEEL ABOVEGROUND TANKS
MEMBER REPRESENTING
N. Klassen (Chair) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steel Tank Institute Canadian Rep., Canada

E. Beaulieu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Les Industries Desjardin, Quebec
E. Bourassa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Granby Steel Tanks, Quebec
R. Cox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alberta Municipal Affairs, Alberta
C. Deschamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Regié de Batiment du Québec, Quebec
J. Dutton . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Department of the Environment and Conservation, Newfoundland and Labrador
E. Fernandes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elfent Ltd., Ontario
L. Grainawi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steel Tank Institute, U.S.A.
T. Espejo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ULC Standards, Canada
D. Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steelcraft Inc., Ontario
R. Sculthorp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Inc., Canada
R. Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Canadian Oil Heat Association, Canada
D. Snider . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AGI Envirotank, Saskatchewan
H. Sukhu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DTE Enterprises, Ontario
A. Tai Sue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Underwriters Laboratories of Canada Inc., Canada
T. Tidy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tidy Steel Tank, British Columbia
MAY 2014 CAN/ULC-S601-14 III
STANDARD FOR SHOP FABRICATED STEEL ABOVEGROUND TANKS FOR FLAMMABLE AND
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
PREFACE
This is the Fifth Edition of the Standard for Shop Fabricated Steel Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and
Combustible Liquids, CAN/ULC-S601-14.
This Edition of the Standard was developed by the ULC Task Group on Steel Aboveground Tanks (S601)
and was formally approved by the ULC Committee on Stationary Steel Storage Containers for Flammable
and Combustible Liquids.
Only metric SI units of measurement are used in this Standard. If a value for measurement is followed by
a value in other units in parentheses, the second value may be approximate. The first stated value is the
requirement.
Appendices A to D, identified as informative, are for guidance and informational purposes only.
In Canada, there are two official languages, English and French. All safety warnings must be in French
and English. Attention is drawn to the fact that some Canadian authorities may require additional markings
and/or installation instructions to be in both official languages, except as may be stated elsewhere in this
Standard.
This Fifth Edition National Standard of Canada is based on, and now supersedes, the Fourth Edition.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this Canadian standard may be the
subject of patent rights. ULC Standards shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
Requests for interpretation of this Standard should be sent to ULC Standards. The requests should be
worded in such a manner as to permit a “yes” or “no” answer based on the literal text of the requirement
concerned.
The initiation of the review of this Standard will commence within 5 years of the date of publication, unless
the Standard is identified as fitting within a stabilized category, whereby the review will commence within
the appropriate time frame set out by ULC Standards.
This Standard is intended to be used for conformity assessment.

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1 SCOPE
1.1 This Standard sets forth minimum requirements for steel, non pressure tanks that are used for the
aboveground storage of flammable and combustible liquids compatible with the material of construction
and with a specific gravity not greater than 1.0.
NOTE: These tanks may also be used for the storage of used oil. For tanks intended solely for the collection of used
oil, refer to CAN/ULC-S652, Standard for Tank Assemblies for the Collection, Storage and Removal of Used Oil.
1.2 This Standard covers tanks, which are fabricated, inspected and tested for leakage before shipment
from the factory.
1.3 This Standard covers the construction of tanks for use in stationary installations. Tanks fabricated in
accordance with this Standard are not intended for the transportation of flammable and combustible
liquids nor are they intended to be transported while containing such liquids.
NOTE: Relocation of tanks other than utility tanks is subject to the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
1.4 The installation of such tanks shall be in accordance with, but not limited to, the following documents:
A National Fire Code of Canada, Part 4;
B CSA B139, Installation Code for Oil Burning Equipment;
C CCME Environmental Code of Practice for Aboveground and Underground Storage Tank
Systems Containing Petroleum and Allied Petroleum Products; and
D Regulations of the appropriate authority having jurisdiction.
1.5 Section 5 of this Standard covers the construction of single wall tanks. Section 6 covers the
construction of tanks with secondary containment.
1.6 This Standard also covers aboveground steel, rectangular, non-pressure workbench tanks for the
combined use as a working surface and storage of lubricating oils having capacities up to and including
2500 L.
1.7 This Standard also covers aboveground steel, rectangular, non-pressure, generator-base tanks.
1.8 This Standard also covers utility tanks and double bottom utility tanks designed to allow for relocation
as required by their intended service. These tanks are for installation at locations such as farms,
construction sites, demolition sites, exploration sites, forestry operations and similar locations.
1.9 This Standard does not cover wind loading or seismic loading of tanks. However, Guidelines for the
Maximum Structural Limitations for Vertical Tanks (A2) are included in Appendix A (Informative),
Explanatory Materials.
2 REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS
2.1 The documents shown below are referenced in the text of this Standard. Unless otherwise stated
elsewhere in this Standard such reference shall be considered to indicate the edition and/or revisions of
the document available at the date on which the Committee approved this ULC Standard. All undated
references shall be interpreted as referring to the latest edition of that document.
Documents Published by the American Petroleum Institute (API)

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1220 L Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20005-4070, U.S.A.

www.api.org
• API Standard 650-2007, Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage
Documents Published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

3 Park Avenue, M/S 10 E, New York, NY 10016-5990, U.S.A.
Telephone: (212) 705-8562
www.asme.org
• ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, 2007
Documents Published by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
100 Barr Harbour Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 U.S.A.
Telephone: (610) 832-9585
www.astm.org
• ASTM A36/A36M-12, Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel
• ASTM A1011 / A1011M-13, Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, Carbon,
Structural High-Strength Low-Alloy and High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability and Ultra-High
Strength
• ASTM A1018/A1018M-10, Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Heavy-Thickness Coils,
Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Commercial, Drawing, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength Low-Alloy
with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strength
Book Published by Van Nostrond Reinhold, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
• Bednar, Henry H., Pressure Vessel Design Handbook, 1981
Documents Published by the Canadian Council of the Ministers of the Environment

National Task Force on Storage Tanks
326 Broadway, Suite 400, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0S5
Telephone: (204) 948-2090; Fax (204) 948-2125
www.ccme.ca
• CCME PN 1326-2003, Environmental Code of Practice for Aboveground and Underground Storage Tank
Systems Containing Petroleum and Allied Petroleum Product
Documents Published by CSA Group

5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 100, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 5N6 Canada
Telephone: 1-800-463-6727, Fax: (416) 747-2473
www.csa.ca
• CSA 22.2 No. 0.15-01, Adhesive Labels
• CSA B139-09, Installation Code for Oil Burning Equipment

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• CAN/CSA G40.20/G40.21-13, General Requirements for Rolled or Welded Structural Quality

Steel/Structural Quality Steel
Code Published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA, 02269-9101 U.S.A.
Telephone: (617) 770-0700
www.nfpa.org
• NFPA 30-2012, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
Codes Published by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

1200 Montreal Rd, Bldg. M-58, Ottawa, ON K1A 0R6
Telephone: (800) 672 7990
www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
• National Building Code of Canada, 2010
• National Fire Code of Canada, 2010
Documents Published by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)

7 Underwriters Road, Toronto, ON M1R 3A9 Canada
Telephone: (416) 757-3611, ext. 61744; FAX (613) 231-5977, “ATTN: Publications”
E-mail: publications@ulc.ca
www.ulc.ca
• CAN/ULC-S602, Standard for Aboveground Steel Tanks for Fuel Oil and Lubricating Oil
• CAN/ULC-S652, Standard for Tank Assemblies for the Collection, Storage and Removal of Used Oil
• CAN/ULC-S663, Standard for Spill Containment Devices for Aboveground Flammable and Combustible
Liquid Storage Tanks
Documents Published by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

333 Pfingsten Road, Northbrook, IL 60062-2096 U.S.A.
Telephone: (847) 272-8800
www.ul.com
• UL 969-1995 (R 2008), Standard for Marking and Labelling Systems
Paper Originally Published in The Welding Journal Research Supplement

www.codeware.com
• Zick, L.P., “Stresses in Large Horizontal Cylindrical Pressure Vessels on Two Saddle Supports”,
September, 1951
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3 GLOSSARY
NOTE: Terms used in this Standard that are in italic print are defined as follows:
3.1 AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION – The governmental body responsible for the enforcement of
any part of this Standard or the official or agency designated by that body to exercise such a function
3.2 COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID – Any liquid having a flash point at or above 37.8 °C and below 93.3 °C and
as defined in the National Fire Code of Canada.
3.3 DOUBLE BOTTOM UTILITY TANK(S) – A primary tank with an additional bottom capable of being
pressurized and with means for monitoring for leaks in the interstitial space. The double bottom utility tank
is not considered as a secondary containment.
3.4 DOUBLE WALL TANK(S) – A primary tank with an integral secondary containment where the inner
and outer walls are in intimate contact and the interstice is vacuum monitored.
3.5 FLAMMABLE LIQUID – Any liquid having a flash point below 37.8 °C and a vapour pressure not
exceeding 276 kPa (absolute) at 37.8 °C and as defined in the National Fire Code of Canada.
3.6 GENERATOR-BASE TANK(S) – A tank, which has incorporated into its construction a support
structure for a diesel generator and is used to store the fuel supply for this generator.
3.7 INTEGRAL CONTAINED TANK(S) / INTEGRAL – A structure where thesecondary containment is

built-in or attached to the primary tank structure in a manner that eliminates all precipitation from entering
the secondary containment. The secondary containment is capable of being pressure tested.
3.8 INTERSTICE / INTERSTITIAL SPACE — The space between the primary tank and the secondary
containment of a double wall or integral contained tank or the space between the primary tank and the
additional bottom of a double bottom utility tank that is capable of being monitored for leakage.
3.9 MANWAY – An opening on a tank designed to provide personnel access to the interior of the tank.
3.10 NON PRESSURE TANK(S) / NON-PRESSURE – A tank that is normally vented to atmosphere and
is not intended to accommodate internal pressures at the top of the tank greater than 7 kPa (gauge) nor
internal vacuum greater than 300 Pa (gauge).
3.11 PRIMARY TANK(S) – The product storage tank.
3.12 SECONDARY CONTAINMENT / CONTAINMENT – Either double-walled or integral contained

construction that is external to the primary tank and designed to prevent the contents of the primary tank
from leaking outside the containment.
3.13 USED OIL – Previously used petroleum based oil and includes but is not restricted to, lubricating
oil, crankcase oil, gear oil, transmission fluid and hydraulic fluid. It differs from waste oil in that it does not
include hazardous waste.
NOTE: Waste oil contaminants include significant quantities of gasoline, solvents, antifreeze and fresh or salt water.
3.14 UTILITY TANK(S) – A tank which is designed to allow for relocation and intended for installation at
farms, construction sites, demolition sites, exploration sites, forestry operations and similar locations.
Utility tanks are not intended to be transported while containing fuel.
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3.15 WORKBENCH TANK(S) – A rectangular tank used for the storage of lubricating oils which has its
top surface intended for use as a working surface.
4 CONSTRUCTION – GENERAL
4.1 CAPACITIES AND DIMENSIONS
4.1.1 The actual tank capacity shall be not less than the nominal capacity but not greater than the
nominal capacity plus 2.5%.
4.1.2 The inside diameter of any cylindrical tank shall not exceed 4000 mm.
4.1.3 The overall nominal inside shell length of any cylindrical tank shall be not greater than four times its
diameter.
4.1.4 The overall nominal shell length of any horizontal cylindrical multi-compartment tank shall be not
greater than six times the diameter provided the nominal shell length of the largest compartment is in
compliance with Clause 4.1.3.
4.2 MATERIAL
4.2.1 The steel used in the fabrication of all tanks shall be welding quality carbon or low alloy steel. The
following grades described in Subclause A to D, or their recognized equivalent, as described in
Sub-clause F are acceptable. In general, these steels exhibit minimum yield strength of 200 MPa.
A ASTM A1011/1011M, Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled Carbon,
Structural High-Strength Low-Alloy and High-Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability;
B ASTM A1018/A1018M, Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Heavy-Thickness
Coils, Hot-Rolled, Carbon, Commercial, Drawing, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-
Strength Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strength;
C ASTM A36/A36M, Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel;
D CSA G40.20/G40.21, General Requirements for Rolled or Welded Structural Quality Steel/
Structural Quality Steel;
E Stainless Steel Type 304/304L or 316/316L; or
F Carbon steel with a carbon content of 0.3 percent or less, or a carbon equivalency (CE) of 0.53
percent or less as determined by the formula below, and mechanical strength and welding
characteristics at least equivalent to one of the steels specified in Subclauses A through D.
CE = C + (Mn + Si)/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/1
in which: (C = Carbon, Mn = Manganese, Si = Silicon, Cr = Chromium, Mo = Molybdenum, V =

Vanadium, Ni = Nickel and Cu = Copper).
4.2.2 All structural stiffening members shall be fabricated from steel in accordance with CSA
G40.20/G40.21, General Requirements for Rolled or Welded Structural Quality Steel, ASTM A36/A36M,
Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel, or equivalent.
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4.2.3 Where nominal thicknesses are required under this Standard, they shall be considered minimum
except those required for rectangular tanks. The thickness tolerances for sheet and plate shall be as
specified in Table 1, Minimum Permissible Thickness for Sheet and Plate Steel.
4.2.4 The acceptability of a particular lot of flat rolled steel shall be determined in the following manner:
A The thickness of each of five pieces of stock shall be determined by five readings spaced
equally along an edge of the full piece as rolled. Measurements shall be taken at least 25 mm
from the edge of the sheet or plate. The instrument used shall be calibrated to a minimum of
±0.013 mm.
B If all thickness readings of the five pieces of stock are equal to or more than the minimum
thickness limit specified from Table 1, the particular lot of material shall be considered
acceptable.
C If any of the thickness readings of any of the five pieces of stock are less than the minimum
thickness limit specified, fifteen extra pieces shall be selected at random from the lot and their
thickness determined.
D If the thickness readings of all fifteen extra pieces are equal to or more than the minimum
thickness specified from Table 1, the particular lot of material shall be considered acceptable,
except that the individual pieces among the five which had thickness measurements less than
the minimum thickness limit specified shall be rejected.
E If any of the thickness readings of any of the fifteen extra pieces is less than the minimum
thickness limit specified, the lot is not acceptable.
F In lieu of steps A – E each plate used in the construction of each tank may be measured during
the tank manufacturing process by one reading taken at least 25 mm from the edge of each
sheet or plate in the as rolled condition before any additional forming is completed. If the
thickness measured is equal or more than the minimum thickness limit specified, that sheet is
acceptable. The instrument used shall be calibrated to a minimum of ±0.013 mm.
4.3 WELDING
4.3.1 Each manufacturing facility shall have a written welding procedure as required by Subsection 4.4,
Tank Joints, recognized by a third-party certifier and shall ensure that each operator doing the work shall
be duly trained and qualified.
NOTE: In Canada, a third-party certifier may be, but is not limited to, the Canadian Welding Bureau or the authority
having jurisdiction.
4.3.2 Each manufacturer shall have and maintain records of trained and qualified welders with respect to
the manufacturer’s written welding procedure.
4.3.3 Welding slag shall be removed from all internal and external welds prior to performing production
testing.
4.4 TANK JOINTS
4.4.1 Joints shall be of the types shown in Figure 1 for tank shells, Figure 2 for tank heads, Figure 3 for
tank roofs, Figure 4 for tank bottoms and Figure 5 for corner joints.
4.4.2 Tank joints shall be arranged so as not to occur at locations of openings or structural attachments.
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4.4.3 Cylindrical heads, bulkheads, bottoms and roofs shall be fabricated of not more than four pieces,
except for utility tanks, where these elements shall be fabricated of one piece. When two or more pieces
are used, joints shall be of the full penetration butt type. (Refer to Joints S1.1, S1.2 and S1.3 of Figure 1).
4.4.4 Where a full penetration joint is specified, it shall be considered as a weld joint in which the total
thickness of weld metal is a minimum of 100% of the thinner of the parent metal thicknesses. Radiography
of this joint is not required.
4.5 TANK CONNECTIONS
4.5.1 Tank connections shall be provided for each opening by welding to the tank:
A Steel threaded flanges or steel pipe couplings as illustrated in Figure 6; or
B ANSI Class 150 Steel Pipe Flanges, as illustrated in Figure 6.
4.5.2 Threaded connections as specified in Designs 6.1 through 6.5 of Figure 6 shall be attached to the
tank with full fillet welds. The threads shall not be warped or damaged as a result of welding. The size of
threaded connections used below the highest liquid level shall be a maximum NPS 3 pipe with minimum
rating equal to a 1 035 kPa (Class 150) coupling and a minimum wall thickness equal to or greater than
the wall thickness of the tank.
4.5.3 The minimum length of threads, corresponding to the pipe size for Designs 6.1 through 6.4 shall be
as specified in Figure 6.
4.5.4 Flanged connections shall be in accordance with Design 6.6 of Figure 6 and do not require a
reinforcing plate.
4.5.5 Flanged connections located on the tank head shall be in accordance with Design 6.7 of Figure 6
and shall require a reinforcing plate.
4.5.6 The minimum distance between the centre line of two adjacent connections shall not be less than
the sum of their diameters and the maximum size of any connection shall not be greater than half the
radius of the tank.
NOTE: A manway is not considered a connection.
4.5.7 All threaded openings below the liquid level shall be provided with leak tight threaded closures by
the tank manufacturer. The closures shall be made of metal equivalent to that used in the tank, and shall
remain leak tight at the time of shipment.
4.5.8 All temporary closures shall be resistant to atmospheric degradation. At least one closure shall
provide venting for the tank equivalent to a minimum open area of 4 mm internal diameter. All vented
closures, which are visually indistinguishable from a permanent closure, shall be painted red.
4.6 VENTING
4.6.1 Each primary tank and each primary tank compartment of a multi-compartment tank shall be
equipped with vent openings. Minimum venting requirements are shown in Table 2.
4.6.2 Both normal and emergency venting may be provided by a single vent opening having free internal
areas provided that minimum total venting capacity and area shall be the sum of the normal and
emergency venting requirements, as shown in Table 2, Column 6.
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4.6.3 For tanks 5000 L or less, the normal vent opening and/or the emergency vent opening may be
combined with the fill opening. When vents are combined with the fill opening, the following provisions
shall be made:
A The available vacuum venting area when the fill cap is closed shall be at least equal to the
cross section of the product delivery line from the tank; and
B The fill cap shall be provided by the manufacturer.
4.6.4 The tank shall be marked in accordance with Subclause 11.1.4 Item D.
4.6.5 The fittings for vent devices shall be identified in accordance with Clause 11.1.4, Items B and C.
4.6.6 Vents shall be designed in a manner that shall not result in flame impingement onto the surface of
the tank in the event of vapour ignition and shall terminate in a vertical position above the highest liquid
level.
4.6.7 Acceptable methods and design criteria for emergency venting are specified in Appendix B,
Acceptable Method and Design Criteria for Vents. Vents with configurations other than those shown in
Appendix B may be used provided they are rated by the vent manufacturer. (Refer to Column 5 of Table
2)
4.7 MANWAY DESIGN
4.7.1 Manways, when provided, shall have a minimum inside diameter of 600 mm and shall be of a bolted
cover type. Material used for a manway shall be equivalent to that used in the tank.
4.7.2 A 600 mm inside diameter circular manway shall be fabricated in accordance with Figure 7.
Manway Design 7.2, where installed on tanks or compartments greater than 50 000 L capacity or when
installed on a tank head with a diameter greater than 3000 mm, shall have a reinforcing plate.
4.7.3 Any manway other than as described in Clause 4.7.2 shall be designed by a professional engineer
and shall require a reinforcing plate.
4.7.4 Each manway shall be provided with a gasket not less than 3 mm in thickness which shall be of a
material compatible with the stored product, as determined by the buyer.
4.7.5 All manways below the liquid level shall be made leak tight and shall remain leak tight at the time
of shipment.
4.8 LIFTING
4.8.1 All tanks shall be equipped with a clearly identified lifting method, as described in Section 10,
Installation Instructions. Where lift lugs are used as lifting method, it shall be in accordance with the
requirements of Subsection 7.1, Lifting Lugs.
4.9 PRODUCTION TESTS
4.9.1 Each tank shall be production tested in accordance with Subsection 9.1, Production Leak Test.
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5 SINGLE WALL TANKS

5.1 GENERAL
5.1.1 Single wall horizontal cylindrical tanks shall comply with the applicable requirements of Section 4,
Construction – General, Subsections 5.2.1, Capacities through 5.2.2, Construction, and 5.3,
Multi-Compartment Tanks.
5.1.2 Vertical cylindrical tanks shall comply with the applicable requirements of Section 4, Construction –
General, and shall also meet all the requirements of Subsections 5.4.1, Capacities, through 5.4.3, Tailing
Lugs and Anchors.
5.1.3 Rectangular tanks shall comply with the applicable requirements of Section 4, Construction –
General, and shall also meet all the requirements for rectangular tanks of Subsections 5.5.1, Capacities
and Construction and 5.5.2, Performance Tests.
5.1.4 Generator-base tanks shall comply with the applicable requirements of Section 4, Construction –
General, shall incorporate into its construction a support structure for a generator, and shall be subject to
the requirements of Subsection 8.7, Static Load Test.
5.1.5 Utility tanks shall comply with the applicable requirements of Section 4, Construction – General, and
shall also meet all the requirements of Subsections 5.6.1, General through 5.6.3, Performance Tests.
5.2 HORIZONTAL CYLINDRICAL TANKS
5.2.1 CAPACITIES
5.2.1.1 Horizontal cylindrical tanks shall have capacities not greater than 200 000 L.
5.2.2 CONSTRUCTION
5.2.2.1 Horizontal tanks shall be constructed with shell and head joints as shown in Figures 1 and 2.
5.2.2.2 When the longitudinal shell seam is a continuous lap joint over the full length of the tank as shown
in joint type S1.5 in Figure 1, the seam shall be located within 90° of the top centre line of the tank and
shall be placed with the internal lap down so that water cannot gather and be retained in the crevice.
5.2.2.3 An unflanged flat cylindrical tank head shall be braced in accordance with Figure 8. The
reinforcing members may be attached to either the inside or the outside of the head.
5.2.2.4 The nominal head and shell and compartment bulkhead thickness shall be the greater of 2.0 mm
or the tank diameter divided by 500.
5.2.2.5 The flange depth on cylindrical tank heads shall be equal to 6 ’th’ or 25 mm whichever is the
greater, where ’th’ is equal to the head thickness in millimetres. The straight flange for tanks up to 1300
mm diameter shall be not less than 10 mm.
5.3 MULTI-COMPARTMENT TANKS
5.3.1 Multi-compartment tanks shall be fabricated using double bulkheads only. (Refer to Figure 9.)
5.3.2 Fittings located along the top or bottom centre line, as appropriate, shall be provided between
compartments. For opening sizes and location refer to Figure 9.
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5.3.3 All attachment joints from bulkheads to shell for compartment tanks shall be constructed with full
fillet welds.
5.4 VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL TANKS
5.4.1 CAPACITIES
5.4.1.1 Vertical cylindrical tanks shall have capacities not greater than 175 000 L.
5.4.2 CONSTRUCTION
5.4.2.1 The nominal shell thickness shall be the greater of 2.0 mm or the tank diameter divided by 600.
The nominal bottom thickness shall be the greater of 3.0 mm or the tank diameter divided by 500. The
nominal roof thickness shall be in accordance with Table 3.
5.4.2.2 Roof to shell joints shall be as shown in Figure 3.
5.4.2.3 Shell joints shall be as shown in Figure 1, and vertical seams shall be arranged in a staggered
pattern with a minimum offset of 100 mm. Where shell-to-shell joints are lap or offset joints, the internal
lap shall be pointed down to prevent water from collecting in the crevice.
5.4.2.4 Bottoms of tanks shall be fabricated of not more than four pieces. When two or more pieces are
used, joints shall be of the double welded full penetration butt type. (Refer to Joint S1.2 of Figure 1).
5.4.2.5 Typical bottom to shell joints are shown in Figure 4.
5.4.2.6 If the tank bottom is flanged, the minimum flange depth on tank bottoms shall be equal to 6 ’tb’ or
25 mm whichever is the greater, where ’tb’ is equal to the bottom thickness in millimetres.
5.4.2.7 When a roof angle is employed to attach the tops of vertical tanks, it shall be 35 mm by 35 mm
by 6 mm for tanks up to and including 1500 mm in diameter, and 55 mm by 55 mm by 6 mm for tanks
greater than 1500 mm in diameter.
5.4.2.8 The roofs of vertical tanks may be conical, flanged and dished, semi-elliptical, or hemispherical.
The minimum cone height shall be equal to the tank diameter divided by 10. The minimum flange depth
on tank roofs shall be equal to 6 ’tr’ or 50 mm whichever is greater, where ’tr’ is equal to the roof thickness
in millimetres. When dished, the dish radius shall be 1.2 times the diameter for tank diameters up to and
including 2500 mm.
5.4.2.9 The roofs of vertical tanks may be flat provided the design is verified by a professional engineer
or,
A The nominal thickness of the roof is in accordance with Table 3;
B The flat roof to shell weld joints are in accordance with Figure 3, Joints R3.1 and R3.2;
C The flat roof is not exposed to any additional loads with the exception of maintenance and
installation personnel, and the tank is installed in an enclosure, which protects the tank from
outdoor exposure.
5.4.3 TAILING LUGS AND ANCHORS
5.4.3.1 When required, tailing lugs shall be added. Refer to Figures 14 and 15 for typical tailing and lifting
lug designs and locations.
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5.4.3.2 When required, anchors shall be designed in accordance with good engineering practice.
5.5 RECTANGULAR TANKS
5.5.1 CAPACITIES AND CONSTRUCTION
5.5.1.1 Rectangular tanks shall have capacities not greater than 100 000 L. Workbench tanks shall have
a maximum capacity of 2500 L.
5.5.1.2 The nominal shell (walls, top and bottom) thickness shall be determined in accordance with Table
4.
5.5.1.3 Typical rectangular tank corner joints are shown in Figure 5. Typical shell joints are shown in
Figure 1.
5.5.1.4 Venting requirements for workbench tanks shall be in accordance with CAN/ULC-S602,
Aboveground Steel Tanks for Fuel Oil and Lubricating Oil.
5.5.1.5 The wetted surface area of a rectangular tank shall be calculated as 75% of the exposed surface
area. Column 2 of Table 2 shall be used to determine the required normal and emergency vent opening
size. The bottom of a tank intended to rest directly on grade need not be included in the exposed surface
area.
5.5.1.6 Multi-compartment rectangular tanks shall also meet the requirements of Subsection 5.3,
5.5.2 PERFORMANCE TESTS
5.5.2.1 Proof of Design
5.5.2.1.1 The tank shall be tested to demonstrate that the strength of the assembly and the welded joints
are in accordance with these requirements.
5.5.2.1.2 The tank shall not rupture or leak when subject to the proof of design test as described in
Subsection 8.1, Proof of Design Test.
5.5.2.2 Static Load
5.5.2.2.1 Workbench tanks and generator-base tanks shall be subject to the requirements of Subsection
8.7, Static Load Test.
5.5.2.2.2 After being subjected to the static load test, the tank shall not leak when subjected to the
requirements of Subsection 8.4, Pressure Leak Test.
5.5.2.3 Tank Support
5.5.2.3.1 A tank provided with integral supports shall show no evidence of permanent deformation or
damage to the tank or supports when subjected to the requirements of Subsection 8.8, Tank Support Load
Test.
5.5.2.3.2 Tank support, if provided, shall be adequate to support twice the weight of the filled tank without
deformation.
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5.5.2.4 Lifting
5.5.2.4.1 Where lift lugs are provided, they shall be evaluated in accordance with Subsection 8.3,
Handling Test.
5.6 UTILITY TANKS
5.6.1 GENERAL
5.6.1.1 Capacities
5.6.1.1.1 Utility tanks shall have capacities not greater than 5000 L.
5.6.1.2 Construction
5.6.1.2.1 Utility tanks shall be provided with a support structure to prevent upset on uneven surfaces and
to resist rough usage.
5.6.1.2.2 Multi-compartment utility tanks shall also meet the requirements of Subsection 5.3,
5.6.1.3 Venting
5.6.1.3.1 Each tank shall be supplied with normal and emergency venting devices by the manufacturer,
prior to shipment. Both normal and emergency venting may be provided by a single vent having free
internal areas as shown in Table 2 or Table 5. Where the vent sizes provided are in accordance with Table
5, the vent shall also meet the requirements of Subsection 8.2, Utility Tank Vent Equivalency Test. (Refer
to Appendix B for the Acceptable Method and Design Criteria for Vents)
NOTE: When using Table 5, the minimum normal vent size provided shall not be less than 30 mm inside diameter
(700 mm2 cross-sectional area).
5.6.1.4 Protective Coating
5.6.1.4.1 The outer surface of the tank shall be coated with a corrosion resistant finish. The finish shall
be applied according to the coating manufacturer’s instruction and/or the owner’s written specification.
See Appendix C, Guidance on Protective Coatings for Tanks.
5.6.1.4.2 Care shall be taken to avoid coating of the emergency vent in a manner that would impair it
freely lifting off when operating.
5.6.2 DOUBLE BOTTOM UTILITY TANKS
5.6.2.1 The additional bottom of a double bottom utility tank shall cover the tank bottom from the lowest
liquid level up to a minimum of 50 mm from this point. The double bottom utility tank shall also have
heads, double contained with a minimum of 50 mm from the lowest liquid level. See Figure 19, for typical
double bottom designs.
5.6.2.2 The interstice of a double bottom utility tank shall be of a construction that provides liquid
communication to the monitoring area, and shall have provisions for monitoring. The inspection port shall
be located at the top of the tank and shall include a marking in accordance with Subclause 11.7.1(A).
5.6.2.3 The interstitial space of double bottom utility tanks shall be equipped with a vent having an
internal diameter (I.D.) size of at least 27 mm (1 NPS Schedule 40).
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5.6.3 PERFORMANCE TESTS
5.6.3.1 Proof of Design
5.6.3.1.1 The tank shall be tested to demonstrate that the strength of the assembly and the welded joints
are in accordance with these requirements.
5.6.3.1.2 The tank shall not rupture or leak when subjected to the requirements of Subsection 8.1, Proof
of Design Test.
5.6.3.2 Drop Test
5.6.3.2.1 The tank shall not rupture or leak when dropped in accordance with Subsection 8.5, Utility Tank
Drop Test.
5.6.3.3 Handling
5.6.3.3.1 There shall be no evidence of damage to the tank when subjected to the requirements of
Subsection 8.3, Handling Test.
5.6.3.4 Rough Usage / Stability
5.6.3.4.1 The tank shall not sustain significant damage and shall not overturn as a result of complying
with the requirements of Subsection 8.6, Utility Tank Rough Usage / Stability Test.
5.6.4 PRODUCTION TEST
5.6.4.1 Following testing of the primary tank in accordance with Section 9.1, Production Leak Test, the
double bottom of each double bottom utility tank shall be tested by the manufacturer and proved tight
against leakage.
5.6.4.2 Air pressure shall be applied to the interstitial space in accordance with Table 6 and the steps
described in Clauses 9.1.1 and 9.1.2 shall be repeated.
6 TANKS WITH SECONDARY CONTAINMENT

6.1 GENERAL
6.1.1 The primary tank shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 4,
Construction – General and Section 5, Single Wall Tanks.
6.1.2 The secondary containment shall be provided with a means for monitoring leakage into the
interstice. The interstice shall be designed so that liquid can flow freely to the point of monitoring. The
secondary containment shall be equipped with a means of removing such liquid. A tank connection at the
top of the secondary containment is considered adequate for this purpose.
6.1.3 The secondary containment shall be capable of being air-pressure tested.
6.2 CONSTRUCTION – ALL TANKS
6.2.1 MATERIALS
6.2.1.1 The secondary containment shall be constructed with materials in accordance with Subsection
4.2, Material.
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6.2.2 CONNECTIONS
6.2.2.1 Fittings located below the normal liquid level in the primary tank shall be designed so that the
entire weld joint to the primary tank is within the interstice. Typical fittings are shown in Figure 10.
6.2.2.2 Secondary containment drain connections shall not be permitted below the highest liquid level in
the containment.
6.2.3 CONSTRUCTION
6.2.3.1 For horizontal cylindrical tanks, the secondary containment head thickness shall be equal to the
primary tank head thickness.
6.2.3.2 For rectangular and vertical cylindrical tanks, the secondary containment bottom thickness shall
be equal to the primary tank bottom thickness.
6.2.3.3 The secondary containment shell thickness of cylindrical tanks shall be in accordance with Table
7.
6.2.3.4 The secondary containment shell thickness of rectangular tanks shall be a minimum of 2.5 mm.
6.2.4 WELD JOINTS
6.2.4.1 Weld joints of the type shown in Figures 1 to 5 of the primary tank weld joint procedure and those
in Figure 11, shall be used in the containment.
EXCEPTION: Weld joint S1.5 in Figure 1 also apply to all tank sizes, diameters and all steel thicknesses.
6.3 CONSTRUCTION – DOUBLE WALL TANKS
6.3.1 GENERAL
6.3.1.1 Double wall tanks shall have the secondary containment wall in intimate contact with the primary
tank wall and shall be vacuum monitored.
6.3.1.2 Where a double wall tank is of horizontal cylindrical configuration, the shell shall cover a minimum
of 300° of the lower circumferential surface area of the primary tank. Horizontal cylindrical primary tank
heads shall be covered 100%.
6.3.1.3 Where a double wall tank is of vertical or rectangular configuration, the secondary containment
shall, at a minimum, cover the bottom and sides up to 50 mm from the highest point of the vertical shell
of the primary tank.
6.3.2 JOINTS
6.3.2.1 Double wall tank construction shall be separate from the primary tank, but may include attachment
to the primary tank by stitch welding as shown in Figure 11.
6.4 INTERSTITIAL SPACE EMERGENCY VENTS
6.4.1 Double wall tanks shall be equipped with interstitial space emergency vents sized in accordance
with Table 8. Typical emergency vent designs and location are shown in Figures 12 and 13 respectively.
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6.4.2 Emergency vents on horizontal cylindrical and rectangular tanks shall be located at the top of the
vertical plane of the secondary head as shown in Figure 13. When two vents are required, one shall be
installed on each secondary head. When three vents are required, one shall be located at the highest
vertical location near, or at, the longitudinal centre point of the secondary shell.
6.4.3 A minimum of two emergency vents shall be installed on vertical cylindrical tanks and shall be
located at the highest vertical location available on the secondary shell and equally spaced around the
circumference of the tank, as shown in Figure 13.
6.4.4 The emergency vents shall extend to at least the highest normal liquid level in the tank as shown
in Figure 13 and shall face upwards.
6.5 PRODUCTION TEST
6.5.1 The primary tank shall be leak tested in accordance with Subsection 9.1, Production Leak Test,
prior to the attachment of the containment.
6.5.2 The secondary containment shall be pressure tested after attachment to the primary tank in
accordance with Subsection 9.1, Production Leak Test.
NOTE: The air supply for use in testing the interstice must be taken from the primary tank and regulated to prevent
over pressurizing.
6.5.3 After all welding on the secondary containment is complete, it shall be vacuum tested in accordance
with Subsection 9.2, Vacuum Hold Test.
6.6 MONITORING
6.6.1 A double wall tank shall use a vacuum-monitoring device as a means to continuously monitor the
integrity of the tank.
6.6.2 Prior to installation on the tank, the vacuum-monitoring device shall be assembled and tested in
accordance with Subsection 9.2, Vacuum Hold Test.
6.6.3 A vacuum-monitoring device shall be installed on the double wall tank and used to measure the
tank’s performance when subject to the requirements of Subsection 9.2, Vacuum Hold Test.
6.7 SHIPPING
6.7.1 Double wall tanks shall be shipped to the installation site with a minimum 51 kPa vacuum drawn on
the interstice. The vacuum shall register on the vacuum gauge that is supplied with each tank. as required
by Clause 6.6.3.
6.8 CONSTRUCTION – INTEGRAL CONTAINED TANKS
6.8.1 GENERAL
6.8.1.1 A horizontal cylindrical integral contained tank shall cover a minimum of 300° of the lower
circumferential surface area of the primary tank. Horizontal cylindrical primary tank heads shall be covered
100%.
6.8.1.2 A vertical or rectangular integral contained tank shall, at a minimum, cover the bottom and sides
up to 50 mm from the highest point of the vertical shell of the primary tank.
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6.8.2 VENTING
6.8.2.1 The secondary containment shall be equipped with:
A Emergency venting in accordance with Table 2 column 4; and
B Normal venting with an open area of a minimum 4 mm diameter hole. This vent may be
combined with either the emergency vent or the interstitial monitoring opening.
6.9 PERFORMANCE
6.9.1 PRODUCTION TESTING
6.9.1.1 The primary tank shall be determined to be leak tight in accordance with Subsection 9.1,
Production Leak Test, prior to the attachment of the secondary containment.
6.9.1.2 The secondary containment shall be determined to be leak tight using a method suitable to the
design.
6.9.1.3 The secondary containment may be air pressure tested after attachment to the primary tank in
accordance with Subsection 9.1, Production Leak Test, provided the primary tank is pressurized with an
equal internal pressure as shown in Table 6.
NOTE: The air supply for use in testing the interstice must be taken from the primary tank and regulated to prevent
over pressurizing.
6.9.1.4 If any welding occurs on the primary tank after its initial production leak test, the tank must be
retested in accordance with Subsection 9.1, Production Leak Test.
7 ACCESSORIES
7.1 LIFTING LUGS
7.1.1 Tanks with a capacity of 5 000 L or less may be equipped with one lifting lug.
7.1.2 Lifting lugs shall be designed in accordance with Figure 14 and shall be installed in accordance with
Figure 15.
7.1.3 The lifting lugs illustrated in Figure 14 shall be located to avoid conflict with shell seams, required
fittings or manways.
7.1.4 Lifting lug designs, which do not conform to Figure 14, shall be tested in accordance with
Subsection 8.3, Handling Test.
7.1.5 In lieu of testing in accordance with Subsection 8.3, Handling Test, calculations stamped by a
professional engineer may be used to determine compliance.
7.2 PROTECTIVE COATINGS
7.2.1 If the tank surface is to be coated by the manufacturer, it shall have its surface preparation and
coating applied according to the coating manufacturer’s instructions and the owner’s written specifications.
See Appendix C, Guidance on Protective Coatings for Tanks.
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7.2.2 Care shall be taken to avoid coating of the emergency vents in a manner, which would impair them
from freely lifting when operating.
7.3 SADDLES AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE
7.3.1 Tank support and stabilizing brackets shall be designed in conformance with sound engineering
practice such as evidenced by a stamped engineering drawing, or by Clauses 7.3.2 through 7.3.3.
NOTE: An acceptable configuration for saddles for horizontal cylindrical tanks is found in Appendix D, Saddles for
Horizontal Cylindrical Tanks.
7.3.2 Horizontal cylindrical tanks with capacity of 5000 L or less that do not require tank support, may
have stabilizing brackets supplied or welded to the tank to prevent rolling during use.
7.3.3 Vertical cylindrical tanks on supports such as skirts or legs shall be evaluated by structural analysis
using calculations , stamped by a professional engineer, or tested in accordance with Subsection 8.8,
Tank Support Load Test.
7.4 HEATING COILS AND HOT WELLS
7.4.1 A heating coil or hot well that is provided as part of a tank assembly and that handles a fluid other
than that stored in the tank, such as steam or hot water, shall have no threaded joints in that portion
located within the tank. The coil or hot well connection shall exit from the tank above the liquid level,
unless made of steel having a wall thickness not less than that specified for that portion of the tank shell
through which the connection exits. A continuous full fillet weld shall be made where a connection pierces
the tank or a manway cover.
7.5 SPILL CONTAINMENT DEVICE
7.5.1 Where the tank is provided with an integral spill containment device it shall be in accordance with
CAN/ULC-S663, Spill Containment Device for Aboveground Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage
Tanks.
7.6 SUPPLEMENTARY EQUIPMENT
7.6.1 The following supplementary equipment shall be supplied by the manufacturer with each tank that
has capacity greater than 5 000 L:
A A gauge chart; and
B Tanks with a depth less than or equal to 4 000 mm, shall be supplied with a gauge stick of
minimum cross section of 11 mm by 19 mm with a length 300 mm greater than the tank
diameter and graduated in centimetres.
8 PERFORMANCE TESTS
NOTE: These tests are as required in Sections 5, Single Wall Tanks; 6, Tanks with Secondary
Containment; and 7, Accessories.
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8.1 PROOF OF DESIGN TEST
8.1.1 GENERAL
8.1.1.1 Representative samples of each tank design shall be tested to demonstrate that the strength of
the assembly, head design, and the welded joints are in accordance with the requirements of Clause
8.1.1.2.
8.1.1.2 Each tank design shall not rupture or leak, when subject to an internal hydrostatic pressure of 175
kPa. This test shall be conducted using the apparatus shown in Figure 16 and the method described in
Subsection 8.1.3, Method.
EXCEPTION: Except for utility tanks, test gauge pressure of 105 kPa may be used instead of 175 kPa if
tanks are marked as specified in Clause 11.2.2 as applicable.
8.1.1.3 As an alternative to the requirements of Clause 8.1.1.2, tanks may be designed and certified by
a professional engineer and tested in accordance with Clause 8.1.1.4. Calculations shall allow for a design
load of 70 kPa, which prevents maximum panel deflection from exceeding its longest dimension of the
face divided by 100 under this load. The certified design shall be retained by the manufacturer.
8.1.1.4 A sample tank constructed in accordance with a certified design as described in Clause 8.1.1.3
shall not sustain permanent distortion when subjected to an internal pressure of 35 kPa (gauge) nor
exceed the allowable design deflection when subject to an internal hydrostatic pressure of 70 kPa
(gauge). The tank shall not leak.
8.1.2 APPARATUS
8.1.2.1 Representative samples of the size and design of tank to be tested, a source of hydrostatic
pressure capable of maintaining a pressure of at least 70 kPa for a period of not less than 2 min, a
pressure gauge having a range of 0 to 350 kPa, piping and fittings as shown in Figure 16 shall be used.
8.1.3 METHOD
8.1.3.1 The sample tank and connections shall be arranged as shown in Figure 16.
8.1.3.2 The tank shall be completely filled with water by filling tank through valve C while expelling all air
through valve A.
8.1.3.3 Pressure shall be applied gradually to the tank in increments of 35 kPa (gauge) at a rate not
exceeding a 14 kPa (gauge) per min. The pressure shall be held for 2 min after each increment of 35 kPa
(gauge) until the required test pressure is reached.
8.2 UTILITY TANK VENT EQUIVALENCY TEST
8.2.1 The time recorded under the condition described in Clause 8.2.4 shall not exceed that recorded
under the condition described in Clause 8.2.3.
8.2.2 An empty tank having a capacity of not less than 10 000 L, and a bursting strength of not less than
170 kPa, shall be equipped with an air pressure source and a vent consisting of 300 mm of straight pipe
having an internal diameter equal to the size of pipe in Table 5 that the test vent is to be equivalent to.
8.2.3 The opening in the vent shall be closed by a weighted cover and the air pressure in the tank
increased to 35 kPa (gauge). The cover shall then be removed and the time taken for the pressure to drop
to 7 kPa (gauge) shall be determined.
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8.2.4 The vent described in Clause 8.2.2 shall then be replaced with the test vent and the cover of the
vent shall be forcibly closed. The pressure in the tank shall be raised to 35 kPa, the vent opened and the
time taken for the pressure to drop to 7 kPa (gauge) determined.
8.3 HANDLING TEST
8.3.1 The tank assembly shall not exhibit any permanent deformation following the test described in
Clause 8.3.2.
NOTE: Bending of the lift lug to align with the direction of the lift chain or cable is not to be considered failure of this
test.
8.3.2 A tank assembly of the maximum capacity for a given set of lift lug(s) shall have water added so
that its weight equals twice the weight of the empty tank. The tank and water shall be lifted by the lift lug(s)
and held for a minimum of 5 min.
NOTE: For generator-base tanks tested in accordance with Clause 8.3.2 additional marking is required, see
Subclause 11.2.1(H).
8.3.3 For generator-base tanks, as an alternative to Clause 8.3.2, a tank assembly of the maximum
capacity for a given set of lift lugs shall be subjected to a load equal to two times the combined weight of
the empty tank plus the maximum generator weight. The test load shall be lifted by the lift lugs and held
for a minimum of 5 mins.
8.3.4 In lieu of testing, calculations by a professional engineer may be used to confirm compliance to the
load requirements in Clauses 8.3.2 and 8.3.3.
8.4 PRESSURE LEAK TEST
8.4.1 All fittings in the tank shall be plugged and the test described in Clause 8.4.2 shall be performed.
8.4.2 Pneumatic pressure shall be applied to the tank in accordance with Table 6. While the pressure is
maintained, a liquid soap solution shall be brushed or poured over all seams, threaded connections,
flanged connections, manways, bolts, etc. A complete inspection of the entire tank surface for flaws in the
welds or parent metal shall then be made.
NOTE: The air supply for use in testing tanks must be controlled and monitored so that there exists no danger of over
pressurizing.
8.5 UTILITY TANK DROP TEST
8.5.1 A representative sample tank shall not rupture when dropped in accordance with Clause 8.5.2.
8.5.2 The representative sample tank shall be positioned on a platform 1.2 m above a concrete floor. It
shall be loaded with water equivalent to the mass of fuel when filled to its normal capacity. The
representative sample tank shall be pushed to simulate a free fall, head first, onto the concrete floor. A
second impact on the other head shall be achieved with one end of the tank still resting on, and loosely
secured to, the platform and the other end released and allowed to free fall onto the floor so as to impact
on the tank corner. Refer to Figure 17, Drop Test Arrangement.
8.5.3 The representative sample tank shall be observed for rupture.

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8.6 UTILITY TANK ROUGH USAGE / STABILITY TEST
8.6.1 The representative sample tank and support structure shall not sustain any significant damage as
a result of the test described in Clause 8.6.2 as evidenced by being capable of meeting the requirements
of Clause 8.6.3 and Subsection 8.1, Proof of Design Test following this test.
8.6.2 A representative sample tank shall be placed on a level concrete surface and filled with water
equivalent in mass to 30% of its rated capacity of fuel. It shall then be tipped laterally to 30° from the
horizontal and allowed to free-fall back to its original position.
8.6.3 Following the test in Clause 8.6.2, the representative sample tank shall not upset and shall return
to its original position when tested as described in Clause 8.6.4.
8.6.4 The representative sample tank shall be loaded with water equivalent in mass to its normal capacity
of fuel and, from a horizontal level surface, tipped laterally to 30° from the horizontal in each direction. In
conducting this test, means shall be taken to prevent impact on the saddles when returning to the vertical
position.
8.7 STATIC LOAD TEST
8.7.1 The representative sample generator-base tank and generator support structure or mounting
brackets shall not sustain any permanent deflection as a result of the test described in Clause 8.7.2. The
required test load shall be three times the maximum generator weight. The load shall be applied for a
minimum of 5 min.
8.7.2 The test load shall be evenly applied to the generator support structure.
8.7.3 The representative sample workbench tank shall not sustain any permanent deformation. when
subject to a load of 450 kg applied over an area of 0.1 m2, which is judged to be the weakest. The load
is to be applied for a minimum of 5 min.
8.8 TANK SUPPORT LOAD TEST
8.8.1 A tank of the maximum capacity for a given support structure shall be mounted on the support
structure and completely filled with water. An evenly distributed load equal to the weight of the filled tank
shall be placed across the top of the filled tank for a period of 2 min.
8.8.2 For generator-base tanks, the test load stated in Clause 8.8.1 shall also include 2x the weight of
the generator.
8.8.3 The support structure shall not exhibit evidence of permanent deformation.
9 PRODUCTION TESTS
9.1 PRODUCTION LEAK TEST
9.1.1 The manufacturer shall test each tank after all welding slag has been removed and all fittings and
appurtenances, which are appropriate to its use, have been fitted. Each tank shall be proved leak tight at
all points including welds, threaded joints, fittings and manways by applying pressure in accordance with
Table 6. While the pressure is maintained, a liquid soap solution shall be brushed or poured over all
seams, threaded connections, flanged connections, bolts, etc. A complete inspection of the entire tank
surface for flaws in the welds or parent metal shall then be made.
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NOTE: The air supply for use in testing tanks must be controlled and monitored so that there exists no danger of over
pressurizing.
9.1.2 If leaks are noted during the test, the pressure shall be removed and the tank shall be made leak
tight and then retested. Defects in welds shall be repaired by chipping or gouging the defective weld from
one or both sides of the joint, as required, and re-welded.
9.1.3 After testing, the plugs in all openings above the normal liquid level in the tank shall be backed off
to a hand tight position or removed and replaced with closures in accordance with Clause 4.5.8.
9.2 VACUUM HOLD TEST
9.2.1 A vacuum test shall be performed only on a double wall tank.
9.2.2 A minimum vacuum of 63 kPa gauge shall be drawn on the interstice. The vacuum reading shall be
recorded daily over a five day period. If a continuous decrease in gauge reading occurs, remedial action
in accordance with Clause 9.2.3 shall be taken.
NOTE: A vacuum decrease less than 9 kPa would not require remedial action.
9.2.3 The tank shall be re-tested in accordance with Section 9.1 Production Leak Test. All detected leaks
shall be repaired and the tank re-tested in accordance with Clause 9.2.2.
9.2.4 The tank shall be stored and shipped with the vacuum on the interstice applied. The vacuum at time
of shipment shall be recorded on the daily vacuum record as described in Clause 9.2.2 and the record
shall be kept for a minimum period of 1 year. Where at time of shipment a vacuum reading more positive
than 51 kPa exists on the interstice the tank shall not be shipped and immediate remedial action shall be
taken.
10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
10.1.1 Installation instructions shall accompany each tank, and shall include, but not be limited to those
required in Section 5, Single Wall Tanks and Section 6, Tanks with Secondary Containment, as
applicable, as well as the following:
A Instruction that the tank installer shall consult with the authority having jurisdiction to ensure that
the requirements of this Standard and all Federal, Provincial, and Local Codes are met prior to
installation;
B Location;
C Base Preparation;
D Lifting and handling instructions; and
E Venting.
11 MARKING
NOTE: In Canada, there are two official languages, French and English. Attention is drawn to the fact that
some Canadian authorities may require markings to be in both official languages.
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11.1 MARKING – ALL TANKS
11.1.1 The following information shall be engraved or stamped on a corrosion resistant metal nameplate
permanently attached to the tank and located so as to be readily visible when installed. If a pressure –
sensitive label, ink, paint-stencilling or other method is used, it shall comply with the requirements of CSA
22.2 No. 0.15, Adhesive Labels or UL 969, Standard for Marking and Labelling Systems, be suitable for
outdoor use and exposure to fuel and have a surface temperature rating within –35 ° to 60 °C.
A Name of tank manufacturer;
B Year of manufacture;
C Nominal capacity of primary tank or each compartment of a multi-compartment tank;
D Maximum operating pressure, 7 kPa;
E Maximum test pressure;
F Maximum operating vacuum, 300 Pa;
G Required venting capacity (normal + emergency), m3/min of primary tank or each compartment
of a multi-compartment tank; and
H Where a tank is provided with integral spill containment in accordance with Clause 7.5.1:
“WITH INTEGRAL SPILL CONTAINMENT”; and
I Standard number, e.g. CAN/ULC-S601
NOTE: Manufacturers should be aware that the authority having jurisdiction may also require that the mark of the
certifying agency be included on each tank.
11.1.2 The nameplate shall be clamped onto the mounting plate as shown in Figure 18, with care taken
that no damage to any exterior tank coating occurs.
11.1.3 Alternate methods of attachment are permissible provided that the nameplate is permanently
affixed to the tank in a manner that will destroy the nameplate if removed from the tank.
11.1.4 Each tank shall be clearly marked with materials that are resistant to the environment to which the
tank is intended to be exposed with the following information in letters at least 10 mm in height, located
as indicated:
A Located adjacent to each lifting lug on tanks larger than 5000 L and all generator-base tanks:
″ EMPTY WEIGHT ___ KG (__ TONS)″;
B Located adjacent to each normal vent fitting:
″NORMAL VENT(S) SHALL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO USE
DO NOT PLUG OR USE FOR ALTERNATE PIPING″;
C Located adjacent to each emergency vent fitting:

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“EMERGENCY VENT(S) SHALL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO USE
DO NOT PLUG OR USE FOR ALTERNATE PIPING”;
D For tank designs in accordance with Clause 4.6.3:
“DO NOT TIGHT FILL AND DO NOT INSTALL DROP TUBE”; and
E Located adjacent to each fill fitting of a multi-compartment tank:
“COMPARTMENT CAPACITY __________ L”.
11.2 MARKING – RECTANGULAR TANKS
11.2.1 In addition to the markings required by Section 11.1, Marking – All Tanks, each rectangular tank
shall be clearly marked with materials that are resistant to the environment to which the tank is intended
to be exposed, with the following information, in letters at least 10 mm in height, located as indicated:
A For workbench tanks:
“MAXIMUM TOP LOAD 150 KG”
B For workbench tanks:
“WARNING: THE CONTENTS OF THIS TANK ARE COMBUSTIBLE. DO NOT USE ANY HEAT
PRODUCING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS OPEN FLAMES OR ARC WELDERS NEAR THIS
TANK.” and
« AVERTISSEMENT : LE CONTENU DE CE RÉSERVOIR EST COMBUSTIBLE. NE PAS

UTILISER D’APPAREILS PRODUCTEURS DE CHALEUR COMME DES FLAMMES NUES OU
DES SOUDEUSES À ARC ÉLECTRIQUE PRÈS DE CE RÉSERVOIR. »
C For workbench tanks:
“FOR STORAGE OF LUBRICATING OIL ONLY.”
D For generator-base tanks adjacent to the lift lugs:
“MAXIMUM WEIGHT OF GENERATOR ___________ KG”
E For generator-base tanks:
“WARNING: THIS TANK MAY CONTAIN FLAMMABLE LIQUID. KEEP SOURCES OF

IGNITION AWAY FROM THE TANK FILL AND VENT.” and
« AVERTISSEMENT : CE RÉSERVOIR PEUT CONTENIR DU LIQUIDE INFLAMMABLE. NE

PAS UTILISER D’APPAREILS PRODUCTEURS DE CHALEUR OU D’APPAREILS DE
SOUDAGE POUR FIXER LA GÉNÉRATRICE À CE RÉSERVOIR.
F For generator-base tanks:
“FOLLOW GENERATOR MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING OF

GENERATOR AND ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT.”
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G For generator-base tanks:
“FOR DIESEL FUEL ONLY:”
H For generator-base tanks tested in accordance to Clause 8.3.2, the following marking will be
required on two opposite sides of the tank and adjacent to a lift lug.
“FOR LIFTING EMPTY TANK ONLY EXCLUDING GENERATOR”
11.2.2 If a tank is subjected to a gauge pressure of 105 kPa hydrostatic pressure as covered in the
Exception to Clause 8.1.1.2, the tank shall be marked to indicate a maximum leakage test pressure of 21
kPa.
11.3 MARKING – UTILITY TANKS
11.3.1 Each utility tank shall be marked with the words, “UTILITY TANK”, in addition to the markings
required in Section 11.1, Marking – All Tanks, and all the items found in this Subsection.
11.3.2 Each utility tank shall be clearly marked with materials that are resistant to the environment to
which the tank is intended to be exposed with the following information in letters at least 10 mm in height:
“FOLLOW LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR DISTANCES FROM BUILDINGS”
”DO NOT TRANSPORT OR LIFT TANK CONTAINING PRODUCT”
11.3.3 Each utility tank shall be provided with the following international symbols:
A No Smoking; and
B No Open Flame.
Symbols shall be at least 100 mm in diameter.
11.4 MARKING – ALL SECONDARY CONTAINMENT TANKS
11.4.1 In addition to the markings found in Subsection 11.1, Marking – All Tanks, each secondary
containment tank shall be marked in accordance with items found in this Subsection.
11.4.2 Each secondary containment tank shall be clearly marked with materials that are resistant to the
environment to which the tank is intended to be exposed, with the following information, in letters at least
10 mm in height:
“CONSULT WITH AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION”

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11.5 MARKING – DOUBLE WALL TANKS
11.5.1 In addition to the markings required by Subsection 11.1, Marking – All Tanks and Subsection 11.4,
Marking – All Secondary Containment Tanks, eachdouble wall tank shall be clearly marked with materials
that are resistant to the environment to which the tank is intended to be exposed, with the following
information, in letters at least 10 mm in height, located as indicated:
A Located adjacent to all secondary emergency vents:
″EMERGENCY VENTING DO NOT REMOVE″
B Located adjacent to the vacuum monitor device:
″SECONDARY CONTAINMENT VACUUM MONITOR – DO NOT OPEN VALVE OR REMOVE.

A VACUUM GAUGE READING BELOW 42 kPa INDICATES A PROBLEM. CONTACT THE
TANK MANUFACTURER″
11.6 MARKING – INTEGRAL CONTAINED TANKS
11.6.1 In addition to the markings required by Subsection 11.1, Marking – All Tanks and Subsection 11.4,
Marking – All Secondary Containment Tanks, eachintegral contained tank shall be clearly marked with
materials that are resistant to the environment to which the tank is intended to be exposed with the
following information in letters at least 10 mm in height, located as indicated:
A Located next to a leak detection port.
“CHECK REGULARLY FOR LIQUID IN CONTAINMENT – REMOVE ANY WATER. TAKE

IMMEDIATE REMEDIAL ACTION IF PRODUCT OR WATER IS FOUND”
11.7 MARKING – DOUBLE BOTTOM UTILITY TANKS
11.7.1 In addition to the markings found in Subsection 11.1, Marking – All Tanks, eachdouble bottom
utility tank shall be clearly marked with materials that are resistant to the environment to which the tank
is intended to be exposed with the following information in letters at least 10 mm in height, located as
indicated:
A The inspection port in a double bottom utility tank shall include a marking to read:
“CONTAINMENT INSPECTION PORT – FOLLOW MANUFACTURER’S MONITORING

INSTRUCTIONS”
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TABLES
TABLE 1
MINIMUM PERMISSIBLE THICKNESS FOR SHEET AND PLATE STEEL
(Reference: Clause 4.2.3, 4.2.4(B), 4.2.4(D) and Table 7)
NOMINAL METAL THICKNESS RANGE MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE UNDER TOLERANCE ON

NOMINAL METAL THICKNESS
mm mm
2.00 – 4.56 0.20
4.57 – 5.84 0.30
5.85 – 7.95 0.38
7.96 – 9.53 0.40
9.54 – 12.70 0.46
TABLE 2
MINIMUM NORMAL AND EMERGENCY VENT CAPACITY AND OPENING SIZES
(Reference: Clause 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.6.6, 5.5.1.5, 5.6.1.3, 6.8.2.1(A), Figures B1.2 and B1.3)
1 2 3 4 5 6
NOMINAL MAX. NORMAL VENT SIZE EMERGENCY VENT MINIMUM TOTAL MINIMUM
CYLINDRICAL TANK WETTED I.D. SIZE I.D VENTING CAPACITYb TOTAL
CAPACITYa SQ. VENTING
AREAa AREAb
mm mm
L m2 m3/h mm2
(NPS 40) (NPS 40)
Rectan- Horizontal
Horizontal Vertical Vertical
gular and Rect.
1 500 6.45 53 (2) 63 (2-1/2) 2 029 4 713
2 500 500 9.07 53 (2) 78 (3) 2 846 1 555 6 612
5 000 1 000 14.40 53 (2) 102 (4) 4 514 1 835 10 489
10 000 22.85 53 (2) 128 (5) 6 558 15 237
15 000 2 500 53 (2) 154 (6) 7 623 3 370 17 713
25 000 42.10 78 (3) 154 (6) 9 259 21 514
35 000 78 (3) 203 (8) 10 510 24 422
5 000 53 (2) 203 (8) 5 378
50 000 78 (3) 203 (8) 12 035 27 965
75 000 78 (3) 203 (8) 14 020 32 576
100 000 78 (3) 203 (8) 15 148 35 196
125 000 10 000 123.11 78 (3) 203 (8) 15 932 7 265 37 019
150 000 15 000 78 (3) 255 (10) 16 604 8 403 38 576
175 000 25 000 78 (3) 255 (10) 17 191 10 194 39 944
200 000 35 000 169.05 78 (3) 255 (10) 17 721 11 576 41 175
50 000 78 (3) 303 (12) 12 560
60 000 78 (3) 303 (12) 12 995
70 000 78 (3) 303 (12) 13 368
90 000 78 (3) 303 (12) 14 019
125 000 78 (3) 303 (12) 14 733
150 000 78 (3) 303 (12) 15 036
175 000 78 (3) 303 (12) 15 036
a Use Column 1 or 2 to determine vent sizes. For capacities or surface areas not specified, use venting requirements for next
highest capacity.
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TABLE 2 (Continued)
1 2 3 4 5 6
NOMINAL MAX. NORMAL VENT SIZE EMERGENCY VENT MINIMUM TOTAL MINIMUM
CYLINDRICAL TANK WETTED I.D. SIZE I.D VENTING CAPACITYb TOTAL
CAPACITYa SQ. VENTING
AREAa AREAb
mm mm
L m2 m3/h mm2
(NPS 40) (NPS 40)
Rectan- Horizontal
Horizontal Vertical Vertical
gular and Rect.
b Minimum total venting capacity and area shall be the sum of the normal and emergency venting requirements. A rated venting
device with a proven capacity in accordance with column 5 may be used, When used as a combination normal and emergency
vent, the device must provide both functions. Unrated venting devices shall be selected in accordance with Columns 3 and 4 or
6.
c Calculations are based on a tank with a 4:1 length to diameter ratio. The flow capacities are based on the assumption that the
vapour liberated has been transposed to equivalent free air at 15.6 °C and 101.3 kPa. To calculate venting flow values in ft3/h,
multiply m3/h by 35.32.
Note: These pipe sizes apply only to open vent pipes of the specified diameter not more than 0.3 m (12 in) long and a gauge
pressure in tank of not more than 35 kPa (5 psi) for horizontal and rectangular tanks and 9 kPa for vertical tanks. If a tank is to
be equipped with a venting device or flame arrester, the vent opening is to accommodate the venting device or flame arrester
sized in accordance with Column 2 of this table.
TABLE 3
ROOF THICKNESS FOR VERTICAL TANKS
(Reference: Clauses 5.4.2.1 and 5.4.2.9 (A))
NOMINAL CONE ROOF THICKNESS

MAXIMUM TANK CAPACITY MAXIMUM DIAMETER “D”
“t r”
L mm mm
10 500 up to 1 500 2.5
30 000 1 501 to 2 100 3.0
50 000 2 101 to 2 500 4.0
135 000 2 501 to 3 500 4.5
175 000 3 501 to 4 000 5.0
TABLE 4
SHELL THICKNESS OF RECTANGULAR TANKS
(Reference: Clause 5.5.1.2)
TANK CAPACITIES NOMINAL SHELL THICKNESS

L mm
2 500 or less 2.5
2 501 – 5 000 3.5
5 001 and above 4.5
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TABLE 5
NORMAL, EMERGENCY AND COMBINATION VENTING FOR UTILITY TANKS
(Reference: Clauses 5.6.1.3.1, 8.2.2, 8.5.2, B1.1 (C) and Figure B1.3)
1 2 3 4 5 6
COMBINED NORMAL AND
EMERGENCY VENT
EMERGENCY VENT
MINIMUM
MINIMUM MINIMUM
TANK CAPACITY NORMAL VENT
FREE AREA MINIMUM VENT EQUIVALENT MINIMUM VENT EQUIVALENT
FREE AREA CYLINDRICAL OR FREE AREA CYLINDRICAL OR
PIPE I.D. PIPE I.D.
L mm2 mm2 mm mm2 mm
Up to 1 500 700 1 300 40 (1.5” Sch 40) 2 000 50 (2.0” Sch 40)
1 501 to 2 500 700 2 800 60 (2.5” Sch 40) 3 500 67 (2.5” Sch 10S)
2 501 to 5 000 700 6 300 90 (3.5” Sch 40) 7 000 95 (3.5” Sch 10S)
TABLE 6
LEAK TEST PRESSURES
(Reference: Clauses 5.6.4.2, 6.9.1.3, 8.5.2 and 9.1.1)
CYLINDRICAL TANK DIAMETER

RECTANGULAR TANK mm
0 to 1 750 1 751 to 3 000 3 001 to 4 000
MINIMUM TEST
PRESSURE 10 30 20 10
kPa (gauge)
MAXIMUM TEST
PRESSURE 20 35 30 20
kPa (gauge)
TABLE 7
MINIMUM NOMINAL SECONDARY CONTAINMENT SHELL THICKNESS
SECONDARY CONTAINMENT SHELL NOMINAL

PRIMARY TANK NOMINAL INSIDE DIAMETER
THICKNESS
mm mm1
Up to 1000 2.0
1001 to 1600 2.5
1601 to 3000 3.0
3001 to 4000 4.0
1 See Table 1 for corresponding minimum permissible thickness.
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TABLE 8
INTERSTITIAL SPACE EMERGENCY VENTING
(Reference: Clauses 6.4.1)
NOMINAL TANK CAPACITY MINIMUM MINIMUM NUMBER OF VENTS I.D. SIZE OF EACH VENT
L REQUIRED PER TANK mm (NPS Schedule 40)
TOTAL OPEN
AREA
Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal
Vertical Vertical Vertical
Cylindrical & mm2 Cylindrical & Cylindrical &
Cylindrical Cylindrical Cylindrical
Rectangular Rectangular Rectangular
2 500 530 1 27 (1)
10 000 907 1 41 (1-1/2)
15 000 2 123 2 41 (1-1/2)
35 000 35 000 3 117 2 2 53 (2) 53 (2)
50 000 4 656 3 42 (1-1/2)
75 000 6 361 3 53 (2) 78 (2)
75 000 2
125 000 8 171 3 63 (2-1/2)
200 000 12 867 3 63 (2-1/2)
175 000 2 102 (4)
NOTE: For capacities not specified, use the requirements for the next highest capacity.
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FIGURES
FIGURE 1
SHELL / SIDEWALL JOINTS
(Reference: Clause 4.4.1, 4.4.3, 5.2.2.1, 5.2.2.2, 5.4.2.3, 5.4.2.4, 5.5.1.3 and 6.2.4.1)
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FIGURE 2
HEAD JOINTS
(Reference: Clauses 4.4.1, 5.2.2.1 and 6.2.4.1)
HORIZONTAL CYLINDRICAL
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FIGURE 2 (cont’d)
HEAD JOINTS
HORIZONTAL CYLINDRICAL
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FIGURE 3
ROOF JOINTS
(Reference: Clauses 4.4.1, 5.4.2.2, 5.4.2.9(B) and 6.2.4.1)
VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL
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FIGURE 3 (cont’d)
ROOF JOINTS
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FIGURE 3 (cont’d)
ROOF JOINTS
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FIGURE 4
BOTTOM JOINTS
(Reference: Clauses 4.4.1, 5.4.2.5, and 6.2.4.1)
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FIGURE 4 (cont’d)
BOTTOM JOINTS
(Reference: Clauses 4.4.1, 5.4.2.5, and 6.2.4.1)
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FIGURE 5
CORNER JOINTS
APPLICATION: RECTANGULAR TANKS
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FIGURE 5 (cont’d)
CORNER JOINTS
APPLICATION: RECTANGULAR TANKS
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FIGURE 6
TANK CONNECTIONS
(Reference: Clauses 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.5.3, 4.5.4 and 4.5.5)
NOTES:
1 a – full or half pipe couplings; st – shell thickness
2 Axis on connections on roof to be vertical unless specified otherwise by the customer.
3 Flange is optional.
NOMINAL PIPE SIZE PIPE SIZE OUTSIDE MINIMUM LENGTH OF ATTACHMENT WELD
(NPS) DIAMETER THREAD “W” mm
mm mm (Unless noted)
BELOW LIQUID LEVEL CONNECTIONS
3/4 26.7 11 3
1 33.4 16 3
1-1/4 42.2 16 3
1-1/2 48.3 16 3
2 60.3 18 4
2-1/2 73.0 25 4
3 88.9 25 4
ABOVE LIQUID LEVEL THREADED FITTINGS
3-1/2 101.6 25 4
4 114.3 28 6
5 141.3 28 6
6 168.3 28 6
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FIGURE 6 (cont’d)
TANK CONNECTIONS
NOTES:
1 tn – neck thickness; t – head, shell or roof thickness
2 Axis for roof connections to be vertical unless specified otherwise by the customer.
3 Design 6.6 shall not be used for the tank head.
PIPE SIZE
NECK THICKNESS
OUTSIDE DIAMETER
tn, mm
mm (NPS)
26.7 (3/4) 3.91 (XS)b
33.4 (1) 4.55 (XS)
42.2 (1.25) 4.85 (XS)
48.3 (1.5) 5.08 (XS)
60.3 (2) 5.54 (XS)
73.0 (2.5) 7.01 (XS)
88.9 (3) 7.62 (XS)
101.6 (3.5) 8.08 (XS)
114.3a (4) 8.56 (XS)
141.3a (5) 9.53 (XS)
168.3a (6) 10.97 (XS)
218.1a (8) 12.70 (XS)
273.0a (10) 12.70 (XS)
a The heavier neck thickness of Design 6.6 may not allow sufficient clearance for submersible pumps. Use Design 6.7 for this
purpose.
b XS – extra strong.
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FIGURE 6 (cont’d)
TANK CONNECTIONS
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NOTES:
1 Test hole threaded with 13.7 mm pipe tap. (This hole shall be plugged after leak testing the
tank.) Where a split plate is used, a test hole is required in each plate.
2 tn – neck thickness
3 t – shell or roof thickness
4 Axis of roof connections to be vertical unless otherwise specified by customer.
PIPE SIZEb PLATE

NECK THICKNESS REINFORCING
OUTSIDE DIAMETER DIMENSIONSa
tn, mm L, mm
mm (NPS) W, mm
114.3 (4) 6.02 (STD) 200 –
141.3 (5) 6.55 (STD) 220 –
168.3 (6) 7.11 (STD) 260 –
219.1 (8) 8.18 (STD) 330 –
273.0 (10) 9.27 (STD) 410 –
323.9 (12) 9.53 (STD) 510 490
355.6 (14) 9.53 (STD) 570 550
406.4 (16) 9.53 (STD) 630 610
457.0 (18) 9.53 (STD) 720 690
508.0 (20) 9.53 (STD) 800 770
559.0 (22) 9.53 (STD) 880 840
610.0 (24) 9.53 (STD) 960 915
a Thickness is equal to ‘ts’ or 4.5 mm minimum.
b For pipe diameters less than 114.3 mm (4 NPS), the pipe wall shall be equal to or greater than the tank wall thickness if used
below liquid level; or not less than Standard Wall pipe if used above liquid level. No reinforcing plate is required.
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FIGURE 7
MANWAY DESIGNS
(Reference: Clause 4.7.2)
NOTE:
t – shell or roof thickness
DIMENSION ‘B’ MINIMUM

MANWAY LOCATION
(mm)
Below Highest Liquid Level 80 ±10
Top of Tank or Roof 180 ±10
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FIGURE 7 (cont’d)
MANWAY DESIGNS
NOTES:
1 Reinforcing plates are required for tanks greater than 50 000 Litre capacity and on manways installed on tank heads
with diameter greater than 3000 mm. Reinforcing plates not required on roof manways.
2 t – Shell, head or roof thickness
3 Roof manway shall have vertical axis.
DIMENSION ‘B’ MINIMUM

MANWAY LOCATION
(mm)
Below Highest Liquid Level 80 ±10
Top of Tank or Roof 180 ±10
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FIGURE 7 (cont’d)
MANWAY DESIGNS
NOTES:
a When used below the highest liquid level flange and cover shall be machine faced over their mating surfaces.
b DETAIL No. 3 – for use above the highest liquid level only.
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FIGURE 8
BRACING FOR UNFLANGED FLAT HEADS
Design Nos. 8.1 and 8.2
NOTES:
1 Continuous Weld Size: th / 2 but not less than 3 mm.
2 Intermittent Weld Size: th but not less than 3 mm, 50 mm long at 300 mm spacing.
3 Where: th – Head thickness
NOMINAL HEAD DIAMETER ‘D’ NO. OF REIN- CHANNEL SIZE ANGLE SIZEa
mm FORCEMENTSb mm mm
Up to 1 500 3 C75 x 6 55 x 55 x 8 or 65 x 65 x 6
1 501 – 1 7 50 3 C75 x 6 75 x 75 x 10 or 90 x 90 x 8
1 751 – 2 0 00 3 C100 x 8 90 x 90 x 13 or 100 x 100 x 10
2 001 – 2 5 00 3 C130 x 10 100 x 100 x 13 or 125 x 90 x 10
2 501 – 3000 4 C150 x 12 125 x 125 x 16 or 150 x 100 x 13
3 001 – 3 6 00 4 C180 x 15 150 x 150 x 13 or 150 x 100 x 16
3 601 – 4 0 00 4 C180 x 18 150 x 150 x 16 or 200 x 100 x 16
a Longer leg of angle welded perpendicular to head.
b Either angles or channels may be used.
cThe bottom ends of reinforcing members shall be continuously welded on all sides for the distance that is 150 mm above the
bottom of the tank.
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FIGURE 9
BULKHEAD CONSTRUCTION FOR COMPARTMENT TANKS
(Reference: Clauses 5.3.1 and 5.3.2)
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FIGURE 10
TYPICAL SECONDARY TANK WALL CONNECTIONS
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FIGURE 11
TYPICAL SECONDARY WALL JOINTS
(Reference: Clauses 6.2.4.1 and 6.3.2.1)
NOTES: * indicates stitch welds for construction purposes only

Ts – shell thickness
Tb – bottom thickness
Th – head thickness
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FIGURE 12
TYPICAL INTERSTITIAL VENTING DEVICES
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FIGURE 13
TYPICAL INTERSTITIAL VENT LOCATIONS
(Reference: Clauses 6.4.1, 6.4.2, 6.4.3 and 6.4.4)
Note: Ts – shell thickness

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FIGURE 14
LIFTING AND TAILING LUG DESIGNS
(Reference: Clauses 7.1.2, 7.1.3 and 7.1.3)
(See Figure 15 for typical applications)
NOTE: *Fillet welds required along the sides and ends of the joints between the tank shell or the curved plate Type II and the lifting
lug base.
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MAX NOMI- MAX DIMENSIONS FILLET TYPE

NAL CAPA- WGHT mm WELD
CITY OF OF SIZE
TANK TANK
L kg ‘a’ ‘b’ ‘c’ ‘d’ ‘e’ ‘f’ ‘g’ ‘T’ ‘t’ ‘W’ mm
(Type
IV
only)
5 000 4845 4.5 IV
5 000 240 130 70 130 120 – – 6 – – 6 III
25 000 190 110 70 130 70 – – 6 – – 6 I
50 000 8790 8 IV
50 000 190 110 70 130 70 – – 10 – – 6 I
75 000 200 120 80 150 80 60 300 16 8 300 8 II
100 000 13180 12 IV
100 000 200 120 80 150 80 60 300 20 8 300 8 II
125 000 250 140 90 180 90 75 380 25 10 300 9 II
150 000 17580 16 IV
175 000 300 150 90 200 100 100 500 25 12 450 9 II
175 000 19780 18 IV
200 000 400 200 90 200 100 100 600 40 12 450 9 II
*Based on 45 ° lift cable angle. If spreader bar is used, maximum weight can be increased by a factor of 1.4.
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FIGURE 15
LIFTING AND TAILING LUG LOCATIONS
(Reference: Clause 7.1.2, and Figure 14)
NOTE: One lifting lug permitted on tanks up to 5 000 litres maximum (type III only).
Ts – shell thickness
D – tank diamater
L – length
56 CAN/ULC-S601-14 MAY 2014
FIGURE 16
HYDROSTATIC TEST APPARATUS AND ARRANGEMENT
(Reference: Clauses 8.1.1.2, 8.1.2.1, and 8.1.3.1)
A - Valve for expelling air from tank.
B - Bleeder valve - should be about the same size as C.
C - Control valve
G - Pressure gauge - range from 0 to 350 kPa

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FIGURE 17
DROP TEST ARRANGEMENT
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FIGURE 18
NAMEPLATE MOUNTING DETAIL
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FIGURE 19
TYPICAL DOUBLE BOTTOM DESIGN
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX A (INFORMATIVE)
EXPLANATORY MATERIAL
NOTE: It should be noted that the following Appendices are not a mandatory part of this Standard but
have been included as supplementary information based on currently accepted practices with the
understanding that, where applicable, the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction will take
precedence.
A4.6.6 Where it is known that the tank is to be installed inside a building, each tank and each
compartment of the tank is to be provided with a threaded fitting(s) or 1035 kPa ANSI flange(s) for the
attachment of normal and emergency venting. Vent fittings is to be protected during shipping with
temporary covers. Warning labels may be attached to the tank at each venting location as follows:
“INSTALLER MUST FOLLOW ALL LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR INDOOR INSTALLATIONS.
INSTALLER MUST ENSURE ALL VENTS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY”.

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A1 DESIGN CRITERIA FOR VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL TANKS

(Reference: Clause 1.9)
A1.1 The tanks covered by this Standard have been theoretically designed using API 650, Welded Steel
Tanks for Oil Storage, Appendix ″J″ and preferred metric metal thicknesses. The metal thickness for tank
bottom is based on T = 1/500 x D and for the shell T = 1/600 x D, where D is equal to the diameter.
Structural limitations for wind, snow, seismic loadings and internal pressure or vacuum have been
considered.
A1.2 The maximum allowable live load on conical roofs has been calculated on the basis of the tank’s
internal vacuum of 400 Pa (gauge). The maximum internal pressures shown in Table A1 are for empty
unanchored tanks (Reference to API 650, Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage, Appendix F). The Area
Wind Velocities shown in Table A1 refer to local prevailing wind velocities and are computed for empty
unanchored tanks. The equivalent hourly wind pressures are related to the wind velocity using the
expression: q (Pa) = 0.05 x V2 (km/h). Earthquake zones are as defined by the National Building Code of
Canada and calculations are based on full, unanchored tanks.
A1.3 The calculations for size and capacity for emergency venting under fire conditions are based on
NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code requirements. The pressure differential between
tank and atmosphere is 9 kPa when the tank is full and unanchored. All tanks containing flammable and
combustible liquids require emergency vents with the correct ratings for vacuum, pressure and gas flow
capacity.
A1.4 For tanks manufactured to these tank specifications, the tensile stress level (hoop stress) has been
limited to 40% of the maximum allowable design stress (144.690 MPa before applying the factor for joint
efficiency) in order to accommodate ambient temperatures below –37.2 °C (or a design metal temperature
of –28.9 °C).
A2 MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL LIMITATIONS FOR VERTICAL TANKS

TABLE A1
AREA WIND VELOCITY AND EARTHQUAKE ZONE LIMITATIONS

(Reference: Clause A1.2)
NOMINAL
TANK HEIGHT TO DIAMETER RATIO
FACTOR3, 4 UNITS
DIAMETER
mm 1 2 3 4
Up to 1 500 Area Wind km/h 107 73 58 50
Velocity Zone 3+ 2+ 1+ 1+
Earthquake
Zone
1 501 to 2 500 Area Wind km/h 142 100 81 70
Earthquake
Zone
2 501 to 3 500 Area Wind km/h 154 108 92 76
Earthquake
Zone
3 501 to 3 800 Area Wind km/h 166 122 96 81
Earthquake
Zone
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AREA WIND VELOCITY AND EARTHQUAKE ZONE LIMITATIONS (Continued)
NOMINAL
TANK HEIGHT TO DIAMETER RATIO
FACTOR3, 4 UNITS
DIAMETER
mm 1 2 3 4
3 900 Area Wind km/h 166 122 96 85
Earthquake (See Note 1) (See Note 1)
Zone
4 000 Area Wind km/h 166 122 96 91
Earthquake (See Note 2) (See Note 2)
Zone
NOTES:
1 The 3 900 mm diameter tank is limited to a 14 700 mm height.
2 The 4 000 mm diameter tank is limited to a 14 000 mm height.
3 The area wind velocities shown refer to the local prevailing wind velocities as specified in the Supplement
to the National Building Code of Canada and are computed for empty unanchored tanks. The equivalent
hourly wind pressures are related to the wind velocity using the expression:
q (Pa) = 0.05 x V2 (km/h)
4 Earthquake zones shown are based on those defined in the Supplement to the National Building Code of
Canada and are computed for full, unanchored tanks.
TABLE A2
INTERNAL PRESSURE AND ROOF LOAD LIMITATIONS
NOMINAL INTERNAL PRESSURE3, MAXIMUM EQUIVALENT

TANK ALLOWABLE4 GROUND
kPa
DIAMETER LIVE LOAD ON SNOW LOAD,
RANGE, mm H=1D H=2D H=3D H=4D ROOF, kg/m2 kg/m2
Up to 1 500 1.0 2.0 2.7 3.5 2186 476
1 501 to 2 000 1.7 3.0 4.3 5.8 274 456
2 001 to 2 500 2.2 3.8 5.3 6.8 265 441
2 501 to 3 500 2.5 4.4 6.2 8.3 223 372
3 501 to 4 000 3.0 5.0 7.2 9.4 207 345
(See Notes 1 and 2)
NOTES:
1 The 3 900 mm diameter tank is limited to a 14 700 mm height with an internal pressure of 8.8 kPa
(gauge).
2 The 4 000 mm diameter tank is limited to a 14 000 mm height with an internal pressure of 8.3 kPa
(gauge).
3 Values indicated for maximum internal pressure are for unanchored empty tanks. (Reference: API 650,
Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage, Appendix F).
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4 The maximum allowable live load on conical roofs is based on the tank internal vacuum of 400 Pa
(gauge), and is 60% of the ground snow load as determined by the National Building Code of Canada.
H – height
D – diameter
A3 DESIGN CRITERIA FOR HORIZONTAL CYLINDRICAL TANKS

A3.1 The tanks covered by this Standard have been theoretically designed to withstand an internal
pressure of 7 kPa (gauge) and internal vacuum of 300 Pa (gauge). The tanks will withstand an internal
pressure of 35 kPa (gauge) under emergency venting conditions. Emergency venting was based on the
requirements of NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code. The procedures described in ASME
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1, Design and Fabrication of Pressure Vessels
were used to check internal and external pressures. The head and shell thickness was established at a
value of diameter divided by 500. The maximum length of a tank compartment is limited to four times its
diameter in order to maintain beam strength integrity.
A3.2 Head deflection at a relative density of one is very small. The stress level was calculated for
conditions during air testing. The stress is well below 50% of the material yield strength.
A3.3 The beam strength of the tank configurations covered by these specifications, has also been
considered when mounting the tank on two saddles. Reference is made to “Stresses in Large Horizontal
Cylindrical Pressure Vessels on Two Saddle Supports”, by L.P. Zick. Two saddles per tank are
recommended which are located at half the radius distance from the ends of the tank. The use of multiple
saddles requires further investigation.
A3.4 In applying the above design considerations to the various tank configurations covered by this
Standard, the computed steel thicknesses have been rounded out to the nearest 0.5 mm for thicknesses
up to 8 mm, and to the nearest millimetre for larger thicknesses.
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APPENDIX B (INFORMATIVE)
ACCEPTABLE METHOD AND DESIGN CRITERIA FOR VENTS
(Reference: Clauses 4.6.7 and 5.6.1.3.1)
B1.1 Tanks with capacities larger than 5000 L should be provided with fittings to accommodate:
A A normal venting device designed to be activated by internal pressure up to a maximum of 7

kPa, having a proven minimum discharge rating at 35 ±2 kPa equal to the total required
emergency venting;
B A normal venting device and an emergency venting device or fittings activated by internal
pressure of up to a maximum of 35 ±2 kPa with a proven or calculated minimum discharge
rating equal to the required emergency venting in addition to that supplied by the normal vent;
or
C A normal venting device and a manway or fitting with a lift off cover (Refer to Note 2) that
permits the cover to lift under abnormal internal pressure of up to a maximum of 34 ±2 kPa
sized in accordance with Table 5.
NOTES:
1 A non locking gauge hatch may be used to provide part or all of the emergency relief as required in Table
5.
2 For suggested lift off cover designs. (Refer to Figures B1.1, B1.2 and B1.3.)
TABLE B1
ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY VENT OPENING
1 2 3
REQUIRED NORMAL VENTING LIFT-OFF COVER RELIEF MINIMUM
CAPACITY
DIAMETER INSIDE DIAMETER
L I.D. mm (NPS) mm
HORIZONTAL, CYLINDRICAL OR RECTANGULAR
1 500 53 (2) 56.6
2 500 53 (2) 74.9
5 000 53 (2) 102.5
10 000 53 (2) 122.5
15 000 53 (2) 134.7
25 000 78 (3) 153.8
35 000 78 (3) 163.1
50 000 78 (3) 176.3
75 000 78 (3) 192.1
100 000 78 (3) 200.6
125 000 78 (3) 206.2
150 000 78 (3) 211.0
175 000 78 (3) 215.0
200 000 78 (3) 218.6
500 53 (2) 78.0
1 000 53 (2) 101.6
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ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY VENT OPENING (Continued)
1 2 3
REQUIRED NORMAL VENTING LIFT-OFF COVER RELIEF MINIMUM
CAPACITY
DIAMETER INSIDE DIAMETER
L I.D. mm (NPS) mm
2 500 53 (2) 114.3
5 000 53 (2) 174.0
10 000 78 (3) 194.5
15 000 78 (3) 210.7
25 000 78 (3) 234.0
35 000 78 (3) 250.6
50 000 78 (3) 261.7
60 000 78 (3) 266.4
70 000 78 (3) 270.5
90 000 78 (3) 277.4
125 000 78 (3) 284.7
150 000 78 (3) 287.8
175 000 78 (3) 287.8
NOTES:
1 FOR HORIZONTAL CYLINDRICAL OR RECTANGULAR: Size of openings are calculated at 50 %

capacity flow at 35 kPa (gauge) and require the use of the specified normal vent in addition to the
emergency vent.
2 FOR VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL: Size of openings are calculated at 50% capacity flow at 9 kPa (gauge)
and require the use of the specified normal vent in addition to the emergency vent.
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FIGURE B1.1
EMERGENCY VENT MANWAY LIFT OFF COVER
DIMENSION DIMENSION MINIMUM BOLT SIZE ’

MANWAY DESIGN
‘D’ mm ’BC’ mm B’ mm
9.1 780 700 M16 x 2 x 125
9.2 860 770 M16 x 2 x 125
NOTES:
1 The emergency vent manway may be used with any tank. However, when used on tanks equipped with pressure/
vacuum vents, it becomes impractical where the pressure setting exceeds 1.3 kPa (gauge). To adequately seal against
this internal pressure, a manway cover weight of at least 45 kg is required.
2 The minimum lift required for the emergency venting capacity of 200 000 L tank using an emergency vent manway lift
off cover at 35 kPa (gauge) is 45 mm, clear between the collar and cover flange.
3 The venting capacity for 600 mm inside diameter manway vent at 45 mm cover lift is 16 300 m3/h
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FIGURE B1.2
VENT DESIGN WITH CENTER BOLT
(Reference: Clause B1.1 and Table 2)
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FIGURE B1.3
EMERGENCY VENT FITTING FOR INDOOR OR OUTDOOR USE
(Reference: Clause B1.1 and Table 2)
VENTING CAPACITY
COVER LIFT
INSIDE DIAMETER m3/h
(MINIMUM)
mm HORIZONTAL AND
mm VERTICAL
RECTANGULAR
100 25 3 400 1 725
150 40 7 750 3 885
200 50 13 750 6 910
225 60 17 250 8 745
NOTES:
1. Refer to Table 5 for other sizes.
2. This vent may be a threaded pipe.
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APPENDIX C (INFORMATIVE)
GUIDANCE FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS ON TANKS
(Reference: Clauses 5.6.1.4.1 and 7.2.1)
C1.1 It is recommended that for outside tank applications, the tank should be externally coated with a
suitable corrosion resistant system. The selection of the coating should be a coordinated choice between
the owner, installer and manufacturer. The coating may require both shop and field preparation and
application.
C1.2 If the outer surface of the tank is required to be coated, it should have its surface preparation and
coating applied according to the coating manufacturer’s instructions or the owner’s written specifications.
The Steel Structures Painting Council provides established information on metal preparation and coatings.
C1.3 Information on coating supplier, mixing and application instructions and dry film thickness should be
made available to the shop/field personnel. It is recommended that these requirements be listed on shop
drawings.
C1.4 Inspection should include verification of dry film thickness and correction of any deficient
thicknesses.
C1.5 If final coating is shop applied, coating damage during shop handling and loading should be
corrected prior to shipping. Instructions on site repair should be provided to the owner or installer.
C1.6 If the internal surface of the tank is to be coated, it should have its surface preparation and coating
applied according to the coating manufacturer’s instructions or owner’s written specifications.
C1.7 Selection of the internal coating should be made with consideration given regarding the intended
stored contents of the tank.
C1.8 Internal seal welding of all joints is required followed by removal of weld slag and spatter. All loose
particle residues should be removed from the tank prior to liner coating application.
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APPENDIX D (INFORMATIVE)
SADDLES FOR HORIZONTAL CYLINDRICAL TANKS
D1.1 It is strongly recommended that in normal circumstances only two saddles be used.
D1.2 For optimum performance the following saddle design parameters are recommended. (Refer to
Figure D1.)
A The saddle angle should be 120°;
B The minimum band thickness should be equal to the tank thickness;
C The minimum width of band should be one sixteenth of the tank diameter D/16;
D The extension of the saddle above the horn should be one twentieth of the tank diameter, D/20;
and
E The saddles should be located at one quarter of the tank diameter from each end, D/4 where D
= tank diameter.
D1.3 Should more than two saddles be required for any reason, great care should be taken with regards
to stress induced onto the tank shell. L.P. Zick’s paper entitled ″Stresses in Large Horizontal Pressure
Vessels on Two Saddle Supports″, 1951, is a useful reference on the subject.
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FIGURE D1
RECOMMENDED LOCATION OF SADDLES
(Reference: Clause D1.2)

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STANDARD FOR SHOP FABRICATED STEEL ABOVEGROUND

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CETTE NORME NATIONALE DU CANADA EST DISPONIBLE EN VERSIONS FRANÇAISE ET ANGLAISE

STANDARD FOR SHOP FABRICATED STEEL ABOVEGROUND TANKS

ICS 23.020.10; 75.200

Prepared and Published by

First Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .May 1984

ULC STANDARDS COMMITTEE ON STATIONARY STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR

ULC STANDARDS TASK GROUP ON STEEL ABOVEGROUND TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .II

4.1 CAPACITIES AND DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

5 SINGLE WALL TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

6 TANKS WITH SECONDARY CONTAINMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

6.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

7.1 LIFTING LUGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

8 PERFORMANCE TESTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

8.1 PROOF OF DESIGN TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

9.1 PRODUCTION LEAK TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

11.1 MARKING – ALL TANKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

APPENDIX A (INFORMATIVE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

EXPLANATORY MATERIAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

A1 DESIGN CRITERIA FOR VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

A2 MAXIMUM STRUCTURAL LIMITATIONS FOR VERTICAL TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

A3 DESIGN CRITERIA FOR HORIZONTAL CYLINDRICAL TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

APPENDIX C (INFORMATIVE) GUIDANCE FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS ON TANKS . . . . . . . . . . .69

APPENDIX D (INFORMATIVE) SADDLES FOR HORIZONTAL CYLINDRICAL TANKS . . . . . . . . . . . .70

ULC STANDARDS COMMITTEE ON STATIONARY STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR

NAME AFFILIATION REGION CATEGORY

ULC STANDARDS TASK GROUP ON STEEL ABOVEGROUND TANKS

N. Klassen (Chair) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Steel Tank Institute Canadian Rep., Canada

This Standard is intended to be used for conformity assessment.

A National Fire Code of Canada, Part 4;

B CSA B139, Installation Code for Oil Burning Equipment;

D Regulations of the appropriate authority having jurisdiction.

Documents Published by the American Petroleum Institute (API)

1220 L Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20005-4070, U.S.A.

• API Standard 650-2007, Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage

Documents Published by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

• ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, 2007

• ASTM A36/A36M-12, Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel

Book Published by Van Nostrond Reinhold, Denver, CO, U.S.A.

• Bednar, Henry H., Pressure Vessel Design Handbook, 1981

Documents Published by the Canadian Council of the Ministers of the Environment

Documents Published by CSA Group

• CSA 22.2 No. 0.15-01, Adhesive Labels

• CSA B139-09, Installation Code for Oil Burning Equipment

• CAN/CSA G40.20/G40.21-13, General Requirements for Rolled or Welded Structural Quality

Code Published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

• NFPA 30-2012, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code

Codes Published by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC)

• National Building Code of Canada, 2010

• National Fire Code of Canada, 2010

Documents Published by Underwriters Laboratories of Canada (ULC)

Documents Published by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

• UL 969-1995 (R 2008), Standard for Marking and Labelling Systems

Paper Originally Published in The Welding Journal Research Supplement

3.7 INTEGRAL CONTAINED TANK(S) / INTEGRAL – A structure where thesecondary containment is

3.11 PRIMARY TANK(S) – The product storage tank.

3.12 SECONDARY CONTAINMENT / CONTAINMENT – Either double-walled or integral contained

C ASTM A36/A36M, Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel;

E Stainless Steel Type 304/304L or 316/316L; or

CE = C + (Mn + Si)/6 + (Cr + Mo + V)/5 + (Ni + Cu)/1

″ EMPTY WEIGHT _ KG ( TONS)″;