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Water Tanks

Bruce A. Edwards, Chair Liberty Mutual Property, MA [I]

Rep. Property Casualty Insurers Association of America

Robert M. Gagnon, SecretaryGagnon Engineering, MD [SE]

Phillip A. Brown, American Fire Sprinkler Association, Inc., TX [IM] Rep. American Fire Sprinkler Association John R. Conrady, Conrady Consultant Services, Inc., AL [U] Sullivan D. Curran, Fiberglass Tank & Pipe Institute, TX [M] Rep. Fiberglass Tank & Pipe Institute Nick Esposito, Tyco/SimplexGrinnell, TX [IM] Rep. National Fire Sprinkler Association Douglas W. Fisher, Hartrampf, Inc., GA [SE] Jack Hillman, Hall-Woolford Tank Company, Inc., PA [M] David Hochhauser, Isseks Brothers Incorporated, NY [IM] John D. Jensen, Fire Protection Consultant, UT [SE] Nicholas A. Legatos, Preload Incorporated, NY [M] Rep. American Concrete Institute Keith McGuire, Columbian TecTank, KS [M] John M. Mitchard, Nuclear Service Organization, DE [I] Tyler Mosman, CCG Facilities Integration, Inc., MD [SE] Bill Mow, Amfuel, AL [M] Andrew Rosenwach, Rosenwach Tank Company, Inc., NY [M] Rep. National Wood Tank Institute Frank J. Spitz, Jr., Spitz Fire Protection Design Company, MD [SE] Gregory R. “Chip” Stein, Tank Industry Consultants, IN [SE]

Alternates

George L. Church, Jr., Rowe Sprinkler Systems, Inc., PA [IM] (Alt. to Phillip A. Brown) Christian M. Dahms, Nuclear Service Organization (NSO), DE [I] (Alt. to John M. Mitchard) Kenneth E. Isman, National Fire Sprinkler Association, NY [IM] (Alt. to Nick Esposito) Todd M. Kidd, Liberty Mutual Property, NC [I] (Alt. to Bruce A. Edwards) Patrick A. McLaughlin, McLaughlin & Associates, RI [M] (Alt. to Sullivan D. Curran)John J. Sweeney, Smith Engineered Storage Products Company, IL [M] (Alt. to Keith McGuire)

Staff Liaison: David R. Hague

Committee Scope: This Committee shall have primary responsibility for documents on the design, construction, installation, and maintenance of tanks and accessory equipment supplying water for fire extinguishment, including gravity and pressure tanks, towers and foundations, pipe connections and fittings, valve enclosures and frost protection, and tank heating equipment.

This list represents the membership at the time the Committee was balloted on the text of this edition. Since that time, changes in the membership may have occurred. A key to classifications is found at the front of this book.

The Report of the Technical Committee on Water Tanks is presented for adoption.

This Report was prepared by the Technical Committee on Water Tanks and proposes for adoption, amendments to NFPA 22, Standard for Water Tanks for Private Protection, 2003 edition. NFPA 22-2003 is published in Volume 2 of the 2006 National Fire Codes and in separate pamphlet form.

This Report has been submitted to letter ballot of the Technical Committee on Water Tanks, which consists of �8 voting members. The results of the bal-loting, after circulation of any negative votes, can be found in the report.

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Report on Proposals F2007 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 22 ________________________________________________________________ 22-� Log #CP7 Final Action: Accept (Entire Document) ________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee on Water Tanks, Recommendation: Revise the entire document to include inch/lb units first with metric in parenthesis. Substantiation: Consistent with other water based documents. Committee Meeting Action: Accept Number Eligible to Vote: 18 Ballot Results: Affirmative: �4 Ballot Not Returned: 4 Hochhauser, D., Mitchard, J., Mow, B., Rosenwach, A. ________________________________________________________________ 22-2 Log #� Final Action: Accept in Principle (1.7.1) ________________________________________________________________ NOTE:This proposal appeared as Comment 22-1 (Log# 2) which was held from F2002 ROC on Proposal 22-3 Submitter: Sullivan D. Curran, Fiberglass Tank & Pipe Institute Recommendation: Revise Section �-7.� to read as follows: “Fiberglass-reinforced plastic tanks shall be permitted only for underground storage of water at atmospheric pressure. Fiberglass tanks shall meet the requirements of AWWA D�20 0� 02 Standard for Thermosetting Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Tanks, and...” Substantiation: There was a delay in publishing the AWWA D�20 standard until year 2002, thus the number is AWWA D�20-02. Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Committee Statement: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 22-4 (Log #7). Number Eligible to Vote: 18 Ballot Results: Affirmative: �4 Ballot Not Returned: 4 Hochhauser, D., Mitchard, J., Mow, B., Rosenwach, A. ________________________________________________________________ 22-3 Log #6 Final Action: Accept (4.3.1) ________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Kenneth E. Isman, National Fire Sprinkler Association Recommendation: Revise 4.3.� to read as follows: 4.3.� Materials shall be limited to steel, wood, concrete, and coated fabric and fiberglass-reinforced plastic tanks. Substantiation: Fiberglass-reinforced tanks are allowed by the standard, so they should be included in the list of permitted materials. See also our proposal regarding a new chapter of the standard to handle the rules for using such tanks. Committee Meeting Action: Accept Number Eligible to Vote: 18 Ballot Results: Affirmative: �4 Ballot Not Returned: 4 Hochhauser, D., Mitchard, J., Mow, B., Rosenwach, A. _______________________________________________________________ 22-4 Log #7 Final Action: Accept in Principle (4.3.2 and Chapter 11) ________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Kenneth E. Isman, National Fire Sprinkler Association Recommendation: Move all of 4.3.2 to a new Chapter �� as follows and renumber the existing Chapter �� through �6 as Chapter �2 through �7. Chapter �� Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Tanks ��.� Fiberglass-reinforced plastic tanks shall be permitted to be used for fire protection systems when installed in accordance with the rules of this standard, including this chapter. ��.2* Fiberglass-reinforced plastic tanks shall only be permitted for underground storage of water at atmospheric pressure. ��.3 Fiberglass-reinforced plastic tanks shall meet the requirements of AWWA D�20, Standard for Thermosetting Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Tanks. ��.4 Protection of Tanks. ��.4.� Tanks shall be located completely below the frost line to protect against freezing. ��.4.2 Where protection from frost is not a factor, the tank shall be buried in accordance with ��.4.2.� through ��.4.2.3. ��.4.2.� The tank shall be buried with a minimum depth of cover of at least 0.8 m (2.5 ft) to prevent mechanical damage. ��.4.2.2 The tank shall be buried with a minimum depth of cover of 0.9 m (3 ft) below driveways and parking lots. ��.4.2.3 The tank shall be buried with a minimum depth of cover of �.2 m (4 ft) below railroad tracks. ��.4.3 The depth of cover shall be measured from the top of the tank to the finished grade and due consideration shall be given to future or final grade and the nature of the soil. ��.5 At least 305 mm (�2 in.) of pea gravel, crushed stone or sand shall be backfilled around the tank. ��.6 If the tank is not installed above the maximum ground water level, suitable methods of anchoring the tank shall be permitted so that the buoyancy of the tank when empty do not force it upward.

��.7 The tank shall be designed to resist the pressure of earth against it. ��.8 Tank Connections. ��.8.�* Tanks shall have a vent that extends above ground to prevent against pressurization of the tank during filling and creation of a vacuum during use. ��.8.2* Tanks shall have an indication above ground of the level of water in the tank. ��.8.3* Tanks shall have an accessible method of filling the tank above ground. ��.8.4* Tanks that are used as cisterns for providing fire flow to fire department apparatus shall have a dry hydrant assembly with threads acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. ��.9 Tanks used as cisterns for providing fire flow to fire department apparatus shall be located such that the lowest water in the tank used for fire protection is not more than 4.6 m (�5 ft) below the grade where the fire department apparatus will site to extract water out of the tank. A.��.2 Fiberglass tanks are only permitted to be used for underground water storage because of concerns over combustibility and damage. While it is difficult to get fiberglass tanks to burn while they are full of water, the potential would exist with an aboveground tank for a fire exposure to potentially damage the tank and compromise fire protection. More importantly, fiberglass tanks above ground could suffer structural damage after being struck. Placing the tank below ground eliminates these concerns. See Figure A.��.2 for an example of a fiberglass tank being used underground as a cistern to supply fire flow for fire department apparatus in a rural area.

Figure A.��.2 Fiberglass tank as an underground cistern. A.��.8.� See Figure A.��.8.� for an example of a combination vent and sight assembly, which allows the tank to stay at atmospheric pressure while allowing the user to know the water level in the tank. While these two devices are not required to be combined, it is convenient since they are both required to be above ground.

Figure A.��.8.� Typical combination vent and sight assembly. A.��.8.2 See Figure A.��.8.� for an example of a combination vent and sight assembly, which allows the tank to stay at atmospheric pressure while allowing the user to know the water level in the tank. While these two devices are not required to be combined, it is convenient since they are both required to be above ground.

A.��.8.3 See Figure A.��.8.3.

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Figure A.��.8.3 Typical fill assembly. A.��.8.4 See Figure A.��.8.4.

Figure A.��.8.4 Typical dry hydrant assembly.

Substantiation: The rules of fiberglass tanks are currently in 4.3.2, which is inappropriate. Chapter 4 is general information that is supposed to apply to all tanks. Since all other tank materials have a chapter telling the user what to worry about when using that material to make the tank, fiberglass tanks should be the same. In writing the new chapter, new material was added to provide better guidance to the user for issues to consider when using a fiberglass tank for private fire protection. The new information fits better into a new chapter than it would have in the existing Chapter 4. In writing the new chapter, the term “fiberglass” has been changed to “fiberglass-reinforced plastic tank” in the body of the standard. This appears to be more consistent with the product that is being permitted by the standard. We recognize that this will be a very short chapter. But it will still be longer than existing Chapter �6 (one section) making it the second shortest chapter in the book. The following is separate substantiation for each new section in the new chapter: ��.� Establishes that fiberglass tanks are permitted to be used, which is a frequently asked question and needs to be addressed by the standard. ��.2 A rewrite of existing 4.3.2. ��.3 A rewrite of existing 4.3.2.�. ��.4 A new heading to consolidate some protection issues. ��.4.� A rewrite of existing 4.3.2.�.�. ��.4.2 (and its subsections) These rules were taken from NFPA 24 (�0.4.2 through �0.4.5). There needs to be some consideration to how deep to bury the pipe in climates where freezing is not a problem. There still needs to be some protection from mechanical damage, especially where heavy objects may roll over the surface above the tank. ��.4.3 is necessary to standardize the measurement of how far below the surface the tank will be. There needs to be some requirement to consider how the grade will be finished and how the soil might settle over time. This rule is also adapted from NFPA 24 regarding underground pipe. ��.5 is rewritten from 4.3.2.�.2 in the current standard. ��.6 is rewritten from 4.3.2.�.3 in the current standard. ��.7 is rewritten from 4.3.2.�.4 in the current standard. ��.8 (and its subsections) are common sense items that need to be added to the standard. While other tanks need similar connections, these rules need to be in this location to make it clear that these connections need to be above ground. ��.9 is added to the standard to make clear to users that there is a maximum

capability for fire department pumpers to draw water up into a centrifugal pump. A large tank buried too deep will prevent the fire department from using water towards the bottom of the tank. Annex material has been added to clarify the intent of the text in the body. The figures were taken from Figures A.9.4(f) and A.9.4(g) of NFPA ��42. Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Revise text to read as follows: Chapter 11 Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Tanks 11.1 Fiberglass-reinforced plastic tanks shall be permitted to be used for fire protection systems when installed in accordance with the rules of this standard including this chapter. 11.2* Fiberglass-reinforced plastic tanks shall only be permitted for underground storage of water at atmospheric pressure. See Figure A.��.2 for an example of a fiberglass tank being used underground as a cistern to supply fire flow for fire department apparatus in a rural area.

Figure A.��.2 Fiberglass tank as an underground cistern. 11.3* Fiberglass-reinforced plastic tanks shall meet the requirements of AWWA D�20, Standard for Thermosetting Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Tanks. 11.4 Monolithic tanks shall be tested by the manufacturer for leakage prior to shipment. 11.4.1 Tanks that are assembled on site shall be tested for leakage by the manufacturer. 11.5 Protection of Buried Tanks 11.5.1 Tanks shall be designed to resist the pressure of earth against it. 11.5.2 Earthquake Load: Tanks shall meet local building code requirements for resisting earthquake damage. 11.5.3 Tanks shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and Section ��.5.4 thru ��.5.�7. 11.5.4 Bedding and backfill shall be non corrosive inert material, of a type recommended by the tank manufacturer, such as crushed stone or pea gravel that is properly compacted. 11.5.5 Tanks shall be set on the minimum depth of bedding recommended by the tank manufacturer that extends one foot beyond the end and sides of the tank. 11.5.6 Tanks shall be located completely below the frost line to protect against freezing. 11.5.7 Where tanks are buried below railroad tracks the minimum depth of cover shall be �.2 m (4 ft). 11.5.8 Where the tanks are not subjected to traffic, tanks shall be covered with not less than 305 mm (�2 in.) of compacted backfill and topped with up to 457 mm (�8 in.) of compacted backfill or with not less than 305 mm (�2 in.) of compacted backfill, on top of which shall be placed a slab of reinforced concrete not less than �00 mm (4 in.) thick. 11.5.9 Where tanks are, or are likely to be, subjected to traffic they shall be protected from vehicles passing over them by at least 9�4 mm (36 in.) of backfill, or 457 mm (�8 in.) of compacted backfill, of a type recommended by the tank manufacturer, plus either �52 mm (6 in.) of reinforced concrete or 229 mm (9 in.) of asphaltic concrete or greater where specified by the tank manufacturer. 11.5.10 Where asphaltic or reinforced concrete paving is used as part of the protection, it shall extend at least 305 mm (�2 in.) horizontally beyond the outline of the tank in all directions. 11.5.11 Tanks shall be safeguarded against movement when exposed to high groundwater or floodwater by anchoring with non-metallic straps to a bottom hold-down pad or dead-men anchors or by securing by other equivalent means using recognized engineering standards. 11.5.12 The depth of cover shall be measured from the top of the tank to the finished grade and due consideration shall be given to future or final grade and the nature of the soil. 11.5.13 Maximum burial depths, measured from the top of the tank, are established by underground tank manufacturers and independent testing laboratories. Maximum burial depth shall be specified by the tank manufacturer and shall be marked on the tank. 11.6 Protection of Aboveground Tanks 11.6.1 Earthquake Load: Tanks shall meet local building code requirements for resisting earthquake damage.

Dry hydrant head assembly

Fill points

Recirculating points Vent and sight assembly

Anti-vortex

Fiberglass water tank

Typical illustration drawing Fiberglass underground cistern tank

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Report on Proposals F2007 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 22 11.6.2 Tanks shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and Section ��.6.3 thru ��.5.�7. 11.6.3 Fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) tanks located inside a building shall be protected by automatic sprinklers in accordance with ordinary hazard group 2 occupancies. 11.6.3.1 Where the hazard is greater than OH2, protection shall be in accordance with NFPA �3. 11.6.4 Horizontal fiberglass reinforced plastic tanks that are greater than �.2 m (4 ft) in diameter and are positioned 457 mm (�8 in.) or greater above finished floor shall be protected in accordance with the obstruction rules of NFPA �3. 11.6.5 Fiberglass tanks installed outdoors shall be protected from freezing, mechanical and UV damage. 11.7 Tank Connections. 11.7.1* Tanks shall have a vent that extends above the ground to prevent against pressurization of the tank during filling and creation of a vacuum during use. Tank venting systems shall be provided with a minimum 50 mm (2.0 in.) nominal inside diameter. 11.7.2* For underground tanks, water level monitoring required by Section �3.�.�� shall be capable of being read above ground. 11.7.3* Tanks shall have an accessible method of filling the tank above ground. 11.7.4* Tanks that are used as cisterns for providing fire flow to fire department apparatus shall have a dry hydrant assembly with threads acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. 11.7.5 Tanks used as cisterns for providing fire flow to fire department apparatus shall be located such that the lowest water in the tank used for fire protection is not more than 4.6 m (�5 ft) below the grade where the fire department apparatus will site to extract water out of the tank. A.11.3 The standard capacities shall be from 7.6 m3 to �90 m3 (2,000 to 50,000 gallons). Tanks of other capacities shall be permitted. A.11.7.2 See Figure A.��.7.2 for an example of a combination vent and sight assembly, which allows the tank to stay at atmospheric pressure while allowing the user to know the water level in the tank. While these two devices are not required to be combined, it is convenient since they are both required to be above ground. Figure A.��.7.2 Typical combination vent and sight assembly. A.11.7.3 See Figure A.��.7.3.

Figure A.��.7.3 Typical fill assembly. A.11.7.4 See Figure A.��.7.4.

Figure A.��.7.4 Typical dry hydrant assembly. Committee Statement: Better addresses the committee intent on the application of FRP tanks. The committee intends to permit the aboveground application of FRP tanks. There appears to be no technical substantiation for limiting the aboveground use of these tanks. Steps have been taken to address the issue of mechanical damage, combustibility and UV protection. Number Eligible to Vote: 18 Ballot Results: Affirmative: �4 Ballot Not Returned: 4 Hochhauser, D., Mitchard, J., Mow, B., Rosenwach, A. Comment on Affirmative: STEIN, G.: Section ��.3 should read “AWWA D�20 02”. ________________________________________________________________ 22-5 Log #CP3 Final Action: Accept (4.5) ________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee on Water Tanks, Recommendation: Relocate Section �3.�.5 to Chapter 4, Section 4.5 as follows: 4.5 Plans. 4.5.� The contractor shall furnish stress sheets and plans required by the purchaser and the authority having jurisdiction for approval or for obtaining building permits and licenses for the erection of the structure. 4.5.2 Approval of Layouts. [�3.�.5] 4.5.2.� Complete information regarding the tank piping on the tank side of the connection to the yard or sprinkler system shall be submitted to the authority having jurisdiction for approval. [�3.�.5.�] 4.5.2.2 The information submitted shall include the following: (�) Size and arrangement of all pipes (2) Size, location, and type of all valves, tank heater, and other accessories (3) Steam pressures available at the heater (4) Arrangement of, and full information regarding, the steam supply and return system together with pipe sizes (5) Details of construction of the frostproof casing [�3.�.5.2] (6) Where heating is required, provide heat loss calculations (7) Structural drawings and calculations (8) Seismic bracing details and calculations (9) Operational settings and sequence of operation (�0) Monitoring equipment and connections (��) Underground details including foundations, compaction and backfill details and calculations (�2) Buoyancy calculations for buried tanks Substantiation: Consolidates all submittal requirements and improves user friendliness. Committee Meeting Action: Accept Number Eligible to Vote: 18 Ballot Results: Affirmative: �4 Ballot Not Returned: 4 Hochhauser, D., Mitchard, J., Mow, B., Rosenwach, A.

Site windowGreen: FullRed: Below 2 ft of tank top

8 in. diam. pipe

8 in. diam. vent/level indicator assembly (bolts to 10 in. diam. adapter flange)

Two 2¹⁄₂ in. female NST swivel with cap and strainer

4 in. diam. pipe

One 4 in. diam. threaded × glue fitting

60 in.

Fill assembly—NST fitting

6 in. NH male anodized fitting with snap cap or R/L cap

Continuous section of pipe to tank bottom

6 in. diam. adapter flange

8 in. diam. adaptor flange × NPT

6 in. diam. pipe to within 6 in. of tank bottom

8 in. diam. NPT half coupling fitting

Tank shell

6 in. dry hydrant assembly to tak bottom (fire suppression)

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Report on Proposals F2007 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 22 ________________________________________________________________ 22-6 Log #�2 Final Action: Reject (5.7.3.5) ________________________________________________________________ Submitter: John R. Conrady, Conrady Consultant Services Recommendation: Revise text as follows: 5.7.3.5 A second roof hatch shall be placed �80 degrees from the existing roof hatch with a ladder to reach the tank floor. Substantiation: Interior ladders are not used and have no purpose. Committee Meeting Action: Reject Committee Statement: Ladders are needed for interior inspection. There is no technical substantiation for lack of use of ladders. Number Eligible to Vote: 18 Ballot Results: Affirmative: �4 Ballot Not Returned: 4 Hochhauser, D., Mitchard, J., Mow, B., Rosenwach, A. ________________________________________________________________ 22-7 Log #�� Final Action: Reject (5.7.6) ________________________________________________________________ Submitter: John R. Conrady, Conrady Consultant Services Recommendation: Delete the following section entirely: 5.7.6 Inside Ladder. 5.7.6.� The inside fixed ladder provided for passage between the roof hatch and tank bottom shall not be rigidly connected to the bottom plates. 5.7.6.2 A ladder shall extend from the top to the bottom of the inside of the large steel riser pipes and shall be secured to the shell plates by brackets that are spaced a maximum of 3.7 m (�2 ft) apart. 5.7.6.2.� The upper bracket shall be located at the top of the riser. 5.7.6.3 All ladders over 6.� m (20 ft) high shall be equipped with a cage, a rigid notched rail, or other listed ladder safety device. Substantiation: Interior ladders are not used and have no purpose. Committee Meeting Action: Reject Committee Statement: Ladders are needed for interior inspection. There is no technical substantiation for lack of use of ladders. Number Eligible to Vote: 18 Ballot Results: Affirmative: �4 Ballot Not Returned: 4 Hochhauser, D., Mitchard, J., Mow, B., Rosenwach, A. ________________________________________________________________ 22-8 Log #5 Final Action: Accept in Principle (7.2.8.1) ________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Bruce A. Edwards, Liberty Mutual Property Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: Provisions shall be made to drain each tank independently of all other tanks and the sprinklers system by means of a pipe that is not less than 38.� mm (� �/2 in.) in size diameter. Substantiation: Existing wording incorrect and provides wrong direction missing the intent of the committee. Revision clarifies paragraph to meet the intent of the committee. Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Revise text to read as follows: Provisions shall be made to drain each tank independently of all other tanks and the sprinklers system by means of a pipe that is not less than nominal 40 mm (� �/2 in.) in size diameter. Committee Statement: The intent is to accept pipe that is considered to be approximately � �/2 in. size. Number Eligible to Vote: 18 Ballot Results: Affirmative: �4 Ballot Not Returned: 4 Hochhauser, D., Mitchard, J., Mow, B., Rosenwach, A. ________________________________________________________________ 22-9 Log #3 Final Action: Accept (8.2.2.2) ________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Jon Nisja, Northcentral Regional Fire Code Development Committee Recommendation: Move 8.2.2.2 to an annex note to 8.2.2.�. Substantiation: The existing language is not code language and is better placed as annex material to 8.2.2.�. The text is redundant to 8.2.2.�. Committee Meeting Action: Accept Committee Statement: Move the related annex material also. Number Eligible to Vote: 18 Ballot Results: Affirmative: �4 Ballot Not Returned: 4 Hochhauser, D., Mitchard, J., Mow, B., Rosenwach, A. ________________________________________________________________ 22-�0 Log #4 Final Action: Accept in Principle (8.3.4) ________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Jon Nisja, Northcentral Regional Fire Code Development Committee Recommendation: Revise to read: 8.3.4 Earthquake Load. Tank structures shall meet local building code for

seismic requirements. Substantiation: Provides better guidance to the user on the proper requirements for seismic protection. Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Revise text to read as follows: 4.12.4 Earthquake Load. 4.12.4.1 Tank structures shall meet local building code for seismic requirements. Earthquake design criteria shall be considered. 4.12.4.2 Specific design criteria are contained in the appropriate chapter for the particular tank, or in local codes, whichever is more stringent. 4.12.4.3 Flat-bottom tanks shall be designed by a method that accounts for the sloshing of the contents (effective mass method). Delete Sections 5.3. Committee Statement: General requirements for earthquake loads is more appropriate in Chapter 4 to apply to all tanks. Number Eligible to Vote: 18 Ballot Results: Affirmative: �4 Ballot Not Returned: 4 Hochhauser, D., Mitchard, J., Mow, B., Rosenwach, A. ________________________________________________________________ 22-�� Log #9 Final Action: Accept in Principle (Chapter 11 (New)) ________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Sullivan D. Curran, Fiberglass Tank & Pipe Institute Recommendation: Add Chapter (New Text) for underground storage tanks ��.� General. This section shall apply to underground water storage tanks, including design, installation, operation and maintenance of such tanks. ��.2 Capacities. The standard capacities shall be from 7.6 m3 to �90m3 (2, 000 to 50,000 gallons). Tanks of other sizes shall be permitted. ��.3 Design. Underground atmospheric tanks shall be designed and fabricated in accordance with Sections 4.3.2, 4.3.2.� and 4.3.2.�.4. ��.3.� The tank shall be designed to accommodate the field attachment of inlet/outlet fittings during installation. ��.3.2 The tank shall be tested for leakage prior to shipment. ��.3.3 Earthquake design criteria for the applicable building codes should be considered. ��.4 Installation. All underground tanks shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and Section 4.3.2.�.�. ��.4.2 Bedding and backfill shall be non corrosive inert material, of a type recommended by the tank manufacturer, such as crushed stone or gravel that is properly compacted. ��.4.3 Underground tanks shall be set on the minimum depth of bedding recommended by the tank manufacturer that extends one foot beyond the end and sides of the tank. ��.4.4 Where the underground tanks are not subjected to traffic, tanks shall be covered with not less than 300 mm (�2 in.) of compacted backfill and topped with up to 300 mm (�8 in.) of compacted backfill or with not less than 300 mm (�2 in.) of compacted backfill, on top of which shall be placed a slab of reinforced concrete not less than �00 mm (4 in.) thick. ��.4.5 Where tanks are, or are likely to be, subjected to traffic they shall be protected from vehicles passing over them by at least 900 mm (36 in.) of backfill, or 450 mm (�8 in.) of compacted backfill, of a type recommended by the manufacturer, plus either �50 mm (6 in) of reinforced concrete or 200 mm (9 in.) of asphaltic concrete or greater where specified by the tank manufacturer. ��.4.6 Where asphaltic or reinforced concrete paving is used as part of the protection, it shall extend at least 300 mm (�2 in.) horizontally beyond the outline of the tank in all directions. ��.4.7 Maximum burial depths, measured from the top of the tank, are established by underground tank manufacturers and independent testing laboratories. Maximum burial depth shall be specified by the tank manufacturer and shall be marked on the tank. ��.5 Normal Venting. Tank venting systems shall be provided with sufficient capacity to prevent blow back of liquid at the fill opening while the tank is being filled. ��.5.� Vent piping shall be sized in accordance with Table ��.5.�, but shall not be less than 32 mm (�.25 in.) nominal inside diameter.

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Table 11.5.1 Nominal Vent Line Diameters in Inches

Maximum Flow(gpm)

Pipe Length†

50 ft �00 ft 200 ft

�00 �.25 �.25 �.25

200 �.25 �.25 �.25

300 �.25 �.25 �.5

400 �.25 �.5 2

500 �.5 �.5 2

600 �.5 2 2

700 2 2 2

800 2 2 2

900 2 2 2

�000 2 2 3

Note: For SI units, � in. = 25 mm; � ft = 0.3 m, � gal = 3.8 L.†Vent line stated length pipe plus 7 ells.

��.6 Tank Openings Other than Vents. Connections for all tank openings shall be liquid tight. ��.6.� Openings for manual gauging, if independent of the fill pipe, shall be provided with a liquid tight cap or cover. Covers shall be kept closed when not gauging. ��.6.2 Fill lines shall be sloped towards the tank. ��.7 Tank Anchoring. Tanks should be safeguarded against movement when exposed to high groundwater or floodwater by anchoring with non-metallic straps to bottom hold-down or dead-man anchors or by securing by other equivalent means using recognized engineering standards. Proposal B Delete Text Delete Section 4.3.�.2 covered in proposed Section ��.4.4. Delete Section 4.3.2.�.3 covered in proposed Section ��.7. Substantiation: Section 4.3 provides limited information for the use of underground fiberglass tanks (i.e., 4.3.2.� through 4.3.2.�.4). The institute is proposing that a new chapter be included to address underground water storage tanks. I am a member of the NFPA 30 Technical Committee and chaired the Work Group that reformatted the committee approved Underground Chapter for the 2007 edition. Appropriate sections of the foregoing proposed chapter for “Underground Storage Tanks” was adapted for water storage tanks rather than for flammable and combustible tanks. I plan to participate in the upcoming NFPA 22 ROP meeting to answer committee questions. Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Committee Statement: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 22-4 (Log #7). Number Eligible to Vote: 18 Ballot Results: Affirmative: �4 Ballot Not Returned: 4 Hochhauser, D., Mitchard, J., Mow, B., Rosenwach, A. ________________________________________________________________ 22-�2 Log #8 Final Action: Accept in Principle (12.2.3 and 13.1.15) ________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Sullivan D. Curran, Fiberglass Tank & Pipe Institute Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: �2.2.3 Pipe Material. The discharge pipe shall be of flanged cast iron or steel pipe, welded pipe, fiberglass pipe, or listed corrosion-resistant materials with flanged, bonded or welded connections. Change Section 13.1.15 Steel Pipe. Piping. Add new text: �3.�.�5.2.3 Fiberglass pipe may be used in underground applications and shall conform to ASTM D23�0 Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pipe, UL �7�3 Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermosetting Resin Pressure Pipe and Couplings for Underground Fire Service, or FM �6�0 Approval Standard for Plastic Pipe & Fittings for Underground Fire Protection Service - Class Number 1610. �3.�.�5.2.4 Fiberglass pipe may be used in underground and aboveground applications. The fiberglass pipe shall conform to ASTM D2996 Standard Specification for Filament Wound Fiberglass (Glass-Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting Resin) Pipe for underground applications and be fully qualified for IMO Guidelines for the Application of Plastic Pipes on Ships Level-3 fire resistance without any passive fire protection required for aboveground applications. Substantiation: Section 4.3 provides for the use of fiberglass tanks (i.e., 4.3.2.� through 4.3.2.�.4). The Institute is proposing that non-corrosive fiberglass pipe be permitted for underground and aboveground applications with underground water storage tanks.

I plan to participate in the upcoming NFPA 22 ROP meeting to answer committee questions. Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Revise text to read as follows: 13.2.3 Pipe Material. 13.2.3.1 Underground Pipe Material. Piping shall be in accordance with NFPA 24. 13.2.3.2 Aboveground Pipe Material. Above ground pipe material shall be in accordance with NFPA �3 and NFPA 20. Committee Statement: To be consistent with the piping requirements of other NFPA standards. Number Eligible to Vote: 18 Ballot Results: Affirmative: �4 Ballot Not Returned: 4 Hochhauser, D., Mitchard, J., Mow, B., Rosenwach, A.________________________________________________________________ 22-�3 Log #2 Final Action: Accept in Principle (13.1.10) ________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Eddie Phillips, Southern Regional Fire Code Development Committee Recommendation: Revise to read: �3.�.�0 Filling. �3.�.�0.� The tank shall be kept filled, and the water level shall never be more than 76 mm or �02 mm (3 in. or 4 in.) below the designated fire service level. �3.�.�0.2 The filling bypass shall be kept closed when not in use. �3.4 Filling. �3.4.x A permanent pipe connected to a water supply shall be provided to fill the tank. �3.4.x The means to fill the tank shall be sized to fill the tank in a maximum time of 8 hours. �3.�.�0.� The tank shall be kept filled, and the water level shall never be more than 76 mm or �02 mm (3 in. or 4 in.) below the designated fire service level. �3.�.�0.2 The filling bypass shall be kept closed when not in use. �3.4.� Bypass around Check Valve. �3.4.�.� Where the tank is to be filled from the fire protection system under city or fire-pump pressure, the filling pipe shall be a bypass around the check. �3.4.�.2 The bypass shall be connected into tapped bosses on the check valve or into the discharge pipe between the check valve and all other valves. �3.4.�.3 The bypass shall be sized to fill the tank per �3.4.x but shall not be smaller than 50 mm (2 in.). �3.4.�.4 A listed indicating control valve shall be placed in the bypass and shall be kept closed except when the tank is being filled. �3.4.2 Filling Pumps. �3.4.2.� When the tank is to be filled by a special filling pump, the pump and connections shall be of such size that the tank can be filled in accordance with �3.4.x. �3.4.2.2 The filling pipe shall be of at least 50 mm (2 in.) and, except as noted in �3.4.3, shall be connected directly into the tank discharge pipe, in which case a listed indicating control valve and a check valve shall be placed in the filling pipe near the tank discharge pipe, with the check valve located on the pump side of the listed indicating valve. �3.4.2.3 The filling pump suction pipe shall not be connected to a fire service main that is supplied from the tank. The filling valve shall be open only when the tank is being filled. �3.4.3 Where a separate fill pipe is used, automatic filling shall be permitted. �3.4.4 Filling from Drinking Water Supply. Where the water in the fire protection system is not suitable for drinking purposes and the tank is filled from a potable water supply, the filling pipe shall be installed in accordance with the regulations of the local health authority. �3.4.5 Filling Pipe at Roofs and Floors. The intersection of a separate filling pipe with a roof or a waterproof or concrete floor shall be watertight. Substantiation: The proposed text clarifies that a permanent means of piping and pump needs to be provided to fill the tank. The current language is unclear as to the intent of this section and what means can be used to fill the tank. The reorganization of the material places the text in a more readable format. The word “special” before pump was removed as it provides no guidance. Does it mean dedicated? Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Text in �3.�.�0 is deleted and Section �3.4 is revised as follows: �3.4 Filling. �3.4.� A permanent pipe connected to a water supply shall be provided to fill the tank. �3.4.2 The means to fill the tank shall be sized to fill the tank in a maximum time of 8 hours. �3.4.3 The tank shall be kept filled, and the water level shall never be more than 76 mm or �02 mm (3 in. or 4 in.) below the designated fire service level. �3.4.4 The filling bypass shall be kept closed when not in use. �3.4.5 Bypass around Check Valve. �3.4.5.� Where the tank is to be filled from the fire protection system under city or fire-pump pressure, the filling pipe shall be a bypass around the check. �3.4.5.2 The bypass shall be connected into tapped bosses on the check valve or into the discharge pipe between the check valve and all other valves. �3.4.5.3 The bypass shall be sized to fill the tank in accordance with �3.4.2 but shall not be smaller than 50 mm (2 in.).

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Report on Proposals F2007 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 22 �3.4.5.4 A listed indicating control valve shall be placed in the bypass and shall be kept closed except when the tank is being filled. �3.4.6 Filling Pumps. �3.4.6.� When the tank is to be filled by a special filling pump, the pump and connections shall be of such size that the tank can be filled in accordance with �3.4.2. �3.4.6.2 The filling pipe shall be of at least 50 mm (2 in.) and, except as noted in �3.6.3, shall be connected directly into the tank discharge pipe, in which case a listed indicating control valve and a check valve shall be placed in the filling pipe near the tank discharge pipe, with the check valve located on the pump side of the listed indicating valve. �3.4.6.3 The filling pump suction pipe shall not be connected to a fire service main that is supplied from the tank. The filling valve shall be open only when the tank is being filled. �3.4.7 Where a separate fill pipe is used, automatic filling shall be permitted. �3.4.8 Filling from Drinking Water Supply. Where the water in the fire protection system is not suitable for drinking purposes and the tank is filled from a potable water supply, the filling pipe shall be installed in accordance with the regulations of the local health authority. �3.4.9 Filling Pipe at Roofs and Floors. The intersection of a separate filling pipe with a roof or a waterproof or concrete floor shall be watertight. Committee Statement: Consolidates the requirements for filling in one place. Improves user friendliness. Eliminates unenforceable requirements for re-fill in Section �3.4.3. Number Eligible to Vote: 18 Ballot Results: Affirmative: �4 Ballot Not Returned: 4 Hochhauser, D., Mitchard, J., Mow, B., Rosenwach, A. ________________________________________________________________ 22-�4 Log #CP6 Final Action: Accept (13.1.11) ________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee on Water Tanks, Recommendation: Revise Section �3.�.�� to read as follows: 13.1.11* Water-Level Gauge. A water-level gauge of suitable design shall be provided. It shall be carefully installed, adjusted, and properly maintained. 13.1.11.1 Where an altitude gauge is used, it shall be at least �52 mm (6 in.) in diameter and shall be of noncorrodable construction. 13.1.11.2 The gauge shall be located to prevent it from freezing. 13.1.11.2.1 If necessary, it shall be located in a heated building or enclosure. 13.1.11.2.2 A blow-off cock shall be located between the gauge and the connection to the tank. 13.1.11.3 A listed, closed-circuit, high-water and low-water level electric alarm shall be permitted to be used in place of the gauge where acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction. 13.1.11.3.1 Provisions shall be made for the attachment of a calibrated test gauge. 13.1.11.4 For underground tanks, water level monitoring shall be capable of being read and/or supervised above ground. Substantiation: To include underground tanks in tank level monitoring. Committee Meeting Action: Accept Number Eligible to Vote: 18 Ballot Results: Affirmative: �4 Ballot Not Returned: 4 Hochhauser, D., Mitchard, J., Mow, B., Rosenwach, A. ________________________________________________________________ 22-�5 Log #CP4 Final Action: Accept (13.3.7) ________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee on Water Tanks, Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: �3.3.7 Packing. �3.3.7.� The packing shall be as recommended by the manufacturer. consist of asbestos wicking that is saturated with rape oil and graphite or an equally suitable material. �3.3.7.2 Packing at least 5� mm (2 in.) deep and �2.7 mm (½ in.) thick shall be provided in the packing space. Substantiation: Reference to hazardous substances has been eliminated. Committee Meeting Action: Accept Number Eligible to Vote: 18 Ballot Results: Affirmative: �4 Ballot Not Returned: 4 Hochhauser, D., Mitchard, J., Mow, B., Rosenwach, A. ________________________________________________________________ 22-�6 Log #CP� Final Action: Accept (13.6.2) ________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee on Water Tanks, Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: 13.6.2 Shell Manholes. 13.6.2.1 Two manholes shall be provided in the first ring of the steel suction tank shell at locations to be designated by the purchaser. 13.6.2.2 1.1 The design of the manholes for steel tanks shall be in accordance with AWWA D�00, Welded Steel Tanks for Water Storage, for welded steel

tanks and AWWA D�03, Factory-Coated Bolted Steel Tanks for Water Storage, for bolted steel tanks. Substantiation: A second manhole is needed for ventilation and access. Committee Meeting Action: Accept Number Eligible to Vote: 18 Ballot Results: Affirmative: �4 Ballot Not Returned: 4 Hochhauser, D., Mitchard, J., Mow, B., Rosenwach, A. ________________________________________________________________ 22-�7 Log #CP9 Final Action: Accept (Figure 15.1.4) ________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee on Water Tanks, Recommendation: Update Figure �5.�.4 to include all 50 states, Mexico and Canada. Substantiation: Information for all of North America including Hawaii should be included. Committee Meeting Action: Accept Number Eligible to Vote: 18 Ballot Results: Affirmative: �4 Ballot Not Returned: 4 Hochhauser, D., Mitchard, J., Mow, B., Rosenwach, A. ________________________________________________________________ 22-�8 Log #CP8 Final Action: Accept (Chapter 16) ________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee on Water Tanks, Recommendation: Revise text to read as follows: Chapter �6 Care Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water Tanks Substantiation: Matches NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. Committee Meeting Action: Accept Number Eligible to Vote: 18 Ballot Results: Affirmative: �4 Ballot Not Returned: 4 Hochhauser, D., Mitchard, J., Mow, B., Rosenwach, A. ________________________________________________________________ 22-�9 Log #CP2 Final Action: Accept (Chapter 17) ________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Technical Committee on Water Tanks, Recommendation: Add a new chapter to include acceptance test requirements for water storage tanks. Chapter �7 Acceptance Test Requirements 17.1 Acceptance. 17.1.1 Inspection of Completed Equipment. [4.7] 17.1.1.1 Prior to placing the tank in service, a representative of the tank contractor and a representative of the owner shall conduct a joint inspection of the completed equipment tank and tank piping. [4.7.� & �3.�.6.�] 17.1.1.2* Written reports of tank and piping completed equipment inspections shall be made in triplicate, and a copy that has been signed by the contractors and the owners shall be sent to the authority having jurisdiction. [4.7.2 & �3.�.6.2] A.17.1.1.2 This joint inspection reasonably ensures that there are no defects in the work of sufficient importance to prevent the system from being put into service immediately. The inspection also permits the owner’s representatives also to become more familiar with the system and equipment. [A.�3.�.6.�] 17.2 Testing. [5.6.8] 17.2.1 After completion of the tank, all coated steel tanks shall be tested for holidays and coating thickness. [4.�7.�] 17.2.2 Corrective action shall be completed prior to acceptance. Repairs or replacements shall be made as necessary. [4.�7.2] 17.3 Welded Steel Tanks 17.3.1 Flat Bottoms. Upon completion of the welding of the tank bottom, it shall be tested by one of the following methods and shall be made entirely tight: (�) Air pressure or vacuum applied to the joints, using soap suds, linseed oil, or other suitable material for the detection of leaks (2) Joints tested by the magnetic particle method [5.6.8.�] �7.3.2 General. Upon completion of the tank construction, it shall be filled with water furnished at the tank site by the purchaser owner’s representative using the pressure necessary to fill the tank to the maximum working water level. [5.6.8.2] �7.3.3 Any leaks in the shell, bottom, or roof (if the roof contains water) that are disclosed by the test shall be repaired by chipping or melting out any defective welds and then rewelding. [5.6.8.2.�] �7.3.4 Repair work shall be done on joints only when the water in the tank is a minimum of 0.6 m (2 ft) below the point under repair. [5.6.8.2.2] �7.3.5 The tank shall be tested as watertight to the satisfaction of the AHJ and/or owner’s representative purchaser’s inspector. [5.6.8.2.3] �7.4 Bolted Steel Tanks �7.4.�* The completed tank shall be tested by filling it with water, and any detected leaks shall be repaired in accordance with AWWA D�03, Factory-Coated Bolted Steel Tanks for Water Storage. [6.6.4] A.�7.4.� Care should be taken when retorquing bolts in leaking areas.

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Report on Proposals F2007 — Copyright, NFPA NFPA 22 Overtorqued bolts can cause linings to crack, to splinter, or to be otherwise damaged. Manufacturers’ recommendations for the repair or replacement of panels should be followed. [A.6.6.4] �7.5 Pressure Tanks. �7.5.� Tests shall be performed as follows. [7.�.7.2] �7.5.�.� Each pressure tank shall be tested in accordance with the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, “Rules for the Construction of Unfired Pressure Vessels,” before painting. [7.�.7.2.�] �7.5.�.�.� The hydrostatic test pressure shall be a minimum of �0.3 bar (�50 lb/in.2). [7.�.7.2.�.�] �7.5.2.2 In addition to the ASME tests, each pressure tank shall be filled to two-thirds of its capacity and tested at the normal working pressure with all valves closed and shall not lose more than 0.03 bar (½ psi) pressure in 24 hours. [7.�.7.2.2] �7.5.2.3 A certificate signed by the manufacturer that certifies that the foregoing tests have been made shall be filed with the authority having jurisdiction. [7.�.7.2.3] �7.5.2.4 A repetition of the tests specified in �7.5.�.� through �7.5.2.3 shall be required after the tank has been set in place and connected. Where conditions do not allow shipping the tank after it is assembled, these tests shall be conducted following its assembly in the presence of a representative of the authority having jurisdiction. [7.�.7.2.4] �7.6 Embankment Supported Coated Fabric Tanks. �7.6.� The tank shall be tested for leakage prior to shipment. [9.3.2.4] �7.6.2 The tank also shall be tested for leakage after installation. [9.4.2.3.4] �7.7 Concrete Tanks �7.7.� Leakage Testing. On completion of the tank and prior to any specified backfill placement at the footing or wall, the following test shall be applied to ensure water tightness. [�0.6] �7.7.2 Preparation. The tank shall be filled with water to the maximum level and left to stand for at least 24 hours. [�0.6.�] �7.7.3 Measurement. The drop in liquid level shall be measured over the next 72-hour period to determine the liquid volume loss. Evaporative losses shall be measured or calculated and shall be deducted from the measured loss to determine if there is net leakage. [�0.6.2] �7.7.4 There shall be no measurable leakage after the tank is placed in service. [�0.6.3] �7.8 Wood Tanks. �7.8.� Wood tanks shall be filled and tested for liquid tightness for 48 hours. �7.8.2 This shall be done under the supervision of a qualified wood tank specialist. �7.8.3 Tests shall be in accordance with the National Wood Tank Institute Bulletin S82. �7.9 Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Tanks. �7.9.� Hydrostatic Test. �7.9.�.� Attach a 4 in. standpipe to the tank that extends 4 ft above the top of the tank. Fill the tank and standpipe with water and let stand for 24 hr. Examine for leakage or drop in water elevation in the standpipe. The tank shall show no visible signs of leakage, and the water level shall not fall more than 0.5 in. within the 24 hr test period. �7.�0 Disposal of Test Water. The purchaser owner’s representative shall provide a means for disposing of test water up to the tank inlet or drain pipe. [5.6.8.3] Substantiation: Places all of the existing requirements for acceptance inspection and testing for each type of tank in one section. Improves user friendliness. Test requirements for wood and fiberglass reinforced plastic tanks have been added. Committee Meeting Action: Accept Number Eligible to Vote: 18 Ballot Results: Affirmative: �3 Negative: � Ballot Not Returned: 4 Hochhauser, D., Mitchard, J., Mow, B., Rosenwach, A. Explanation of Negative: LEGATOS, N.: Recommendation: Revise the proposed Section �7.7 as follows: �7.7 Concrete Tanks �7.7.� Leakage Water Tightness Testing. On completion of the tank and prior to any specified backfill placement at the footing or wall, the following test shall be applied tank shall be tested as follows to ensure water tightness. [�0.6] �7.7.2 Preparation. The tank shall be filled with water to the maximum level and left to stand for at least 24 hours [�0.6.�] �7.7.3 Measurement: the drop in liquid level shall be measured over the next 72 hour period to determine the liquid volume loss. Evaporation losses shall be measured or calculated and shall be deducted from the measured loss to determine if there is not leakage Water tightness testing, including duration, measurements, acceptance criteria and repairs shall be in accordance with AWWA D��0. [�0.6.2] �7.7.4 There shall be no measurable leakage after the tank is placed in service [�0.6.3] Substantiation: AWWA Standard D��0, Standard for Wire- and Strand-Wound, Circular, Prestressed Concrete Water Tanks, contains comprehensive, detailed and long-standing provisions for water tightness testing, which are equally applicable to concrete as well as prestressed concrete tanks.

Comment on Affirmative: STEIN, G.: Section �7.2.� should clarify only the interior surfaces shall be tested for holidays. ________________________________________________________________ 22-20 Log #�0 Final Action: Accept in Principle (Figure B.1(x), Figure B.1(y)) ________________________________________________________________ Submitter: Sullivan D. Curran, Fiberglass Tank & Pipe Institute Recommendation: Add the following two typical installation drawings to Annex B: Typical Fiberglass Underground Water Tank with Bottom Sump Typical Fiberglass Underground Water Tank with Fiberglass Pump Vault

Typical Fiberglass Underground Water Tank with Bottom Sump

Typical Fiberglass Underground Water Tank with Fiberglass Pump Vault Substantiation: Section 4.3 provides limited information for the use of underground fiberglass tanks (i.e., 4.3.2.� through 4.3.2.�.4). The Institute is proposing that a new chapter be included to address underground water storage tanks. The proposed Annex drawings show two typical underground fiberglass tank installations. I plan to participate in the upcoming NFPA 22 ROP meeting to answer committee questions. Committee Meeting Action: Accept in Principle Committee Statement: See Committee Action and Statement on Proposal 22-4 (Log #7). Number Eligible to Vote: 18 Ballot Results: Affirmative: �4 Ballot Not Returned: 4 Hochhauser, D., Mitchard, J., Mow, B., Rosenwach, A. Comment on Affirmative: JENSEN, J.: Remove dimensions on tanks because they are specific to a given pump. The numbers shown apply to a 500 gpm pump only. Reference should be made to NFPA 20 for pump information.

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Consent Documents. Often there are codes and standards up for consideration by the membership that will be noncontroversial, and no proper Notices of Intent to Make a Motion will be filed. These “Consent Documents” will bypass the Technical Committee Report Session and head straight to the Standards Council for issuance. The remaining Documents are then forwarded to the Technical Committee Report Session for consideration of the NFPA membership.

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Action on Motions at the Technical Committee Report Session. In order to actually make a Certified Amending Motion at the Technical Committee Report Session, the maker of the motion must sign in at least an hour before the session begins. In this way, a final list of motions can be set in advance of the session. At the session, each proposed Document up for consideration is presented by a motion to adopt the Technical Committee Report on the Document. Following each such motion, the presiding officer in charge of the session opens the floor to motions on the Document from the final list of Certified Amending Motions followed by any permissible Follow-Up Motions. Debate and voting on each motion proceeds in accordance with NFPA rules. NFPA membership is not required in order to make or speak to a motion, but voting is limited to NFPA members who have joined at least 180 days prior to the session and have registered for the meeting. At the close of debate on each motion, voting takes place, and the motion requires a majority vote to carry. In order to amend a Technical Committee Report, successful amending motions must be confirmed by the responsible Technical Committee, which conducts a written ballot on all successful amending motions following the meeting and prior to the Document being forwarded to the Standards Council for issuance.

Standards Council Issuance

One of the primary responsibilities of the NFPA Standards Council, as the overseer of the NFPA codes and standards development process, is to act as the official issuer of all NFPA codes and standards. When it convenes to issue NFPA documents it also hears any appeals related to the Document. Appeals are an important part of assuring that all NFPA rules have been followed and that due process and fairness have been upheld throughout the codes and standards development process. The Council considers appeals both in writing and through the conduct of hearings at which all interested parties can participate. It decides appeals based on the entire record of the process as well as all submissions on the appeal. After deciding all appeals related to a Document before it, the Council, if appropriate, proceeds to issue the Document as an official NFPA code or standard, recommended practice or guide. Subject only to limited review by the NFPA Board of Directors, the decision of the Standards Council is final, and the new NFPA document becomes effective twenty days after Standards Council issuance. The illustration on page 9 provides an overview of the entire process, which takes approximately two full years to complete.