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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 26.10.17.05" title_num="26" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="17" heading="Performance Standards for AST Systems with a Shop-Fabricated AST.">
  <text>An owner, an operator, and a person in charge of an AST system with a shop-fabricated AST shall:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Ensure the AST system is:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Properly selected for the oil storage application and type of oil stored; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Constructed to an industry standard, including a UL, STI or API standard;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Ensure the foundation for a stationary shop-fabricated AST is:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Constructed to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Support the AST;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Prevent movement and uneven settlement of the foundation and the AST; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Provide positive drainage of water away from the foundation;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Capable of supporting the soil-bearing pressure of the AST and its contents; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Designed by a qualified professional engineer using field and laboratory testing and analyses, if the AST system is located in an area subject to flooding;</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Install an elevated AST system, unless:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An alternate AST system is approved by the Department in writing; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The owner, the operator, and the person in charge of the alternate AST system installs, tests, and maintains a cathodic protection system in accordance with Regulation .10 of this chapter; and</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Test a new, repaired, or relocated AST system for tightness in accordance with NFPA 30 “Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code”:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Upon completing the installation or repair of the AST system; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Before placing the AST system in-service.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>