UNDERGROUND AND ABOVE GROUND STORAGE FACILITIES
PART 308
308.01 Underground Storage Facilities
(a) Underground storage facilities in existence as of the effective date of this rule may be continued.
(b) Underground storage facilities no longer in use as of the effective date of this rule shall be permanently closed in accordance with the requirements of RSA Chapter 146-C and any rules enacted thereunder.
(c) No new underground storage facilities shall be permitted, except as is required for a motor vehicle service station.
(d) Underground storage facilities shall be operated, maintained and inspected in accordance with the requirements of RSA Chapter 146-C and any rules enacted thereunder.
(e) All inspection results for underground storage facilities shall be reported to the Building Inspector within 10 days of inspection.
308.02 Above ground Storage Facilities
(a) Above ground storage facilities shall conform to the requirements of NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code and other applicable requirements for storage facilities.
(b) At a minimum, above ground storage facilities shall be diked with an impervious retention basin capable of containing 1.3 times the rated holding capacity of the facility and shall be either double-lined or vaulted.
(c) Above ground storage facilities shall not exceed a capacity of 2,000 gallons per facility.
308.03 Aviation-related Bulk Fuel Storage Facilities
(a) Specific dimensional requirements for aviation-related above ground bulk fuel storage facilities shall be as determined by the Board.
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