Find the ul standard you need in our catalog, access the standards certification customer library if you are a ul certification customer, or purchase a standard from our sales site. When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile. The existence of an ieee standard does not imply that there are no other ways to produce, test, measure, purchase, market, or provide other goods and services related to the scope of the ieee. Steel above ground tanks for flammable and combustible liquids see other formats a by authority of the united states of america legally binding document by the authority vested by part 5 of the united states code 552a and part 1 of the code of regulations 51 the attached document has been duly incorporated by reference and shall be considered legally. Ul 142 covers shop fabricated tanks only, and does not cover portable tanks intended for transporting flammable or combustible liquids such as shipping containers, or mobile use applications such as mounted on a trailer. Ansiul142 ansiul142 tanks are atmospheric storage tanks intended for installation above ground. Aug 18, 2019 its worth noting that boilers, hvac oil furnaces, and other plumbed stationary applications can still use the ul142 code. All eps files are vector graphics contained in zip files. Underwriters laboratories wayne doversberger tells what it means to ul. The specifications also read radiograph no and stress relief no.
Our breadth, established objectivity and proven history mean we are a symbol of trust, enabling us to help provide peace of mind to all. Diesel generator set general planned maintenance programs. The entire library of uls standards and outlines of investigations will be available through a dedicated web site at. Ul standards encompass uls extensive safety research and scientific expertise. The tank shop aboveground horizontal ul142 steel tanks. With over a century of experience in the development of more than 1,500 standards, ul is an accredited standards developer in the us and canada. The information in this sheet gives details of the designs fuel tank manufacturers are using to meet the dictates of ul 2085, ul142, nfpa 30, 37, and 110, and address the safety factors listed above. Ieee std 1422007 revision of ieee std 1421991 ieee. For more information visit this article describes ten items one should know about these. Each tank type may be fabricated in a combination of various. If the client gets the project, i will have them purchase the codes, but they do not want to purchase the code to find out they are not capable of building the tank. Ul 142 covers steel primary, secondary and diked type atmospheric storage tanks intended for noncorrosive, stable flammable and combustible liquids that have a specific gravity not exceeding that of water in aboveground applications. Lorri grainawi director of technical service steel tank institute stispfa api american petroleum institute.
Similarly agricultural use in oregon is allowed a ul142 use in most applications. Ul142 tanks are fabricated from commercial grade carbon steel or type 304 or 316 stainless steel. The tank follows ul 142 specifications and adds an additional provision for fire protection. Ul 142 requirements ul 142 includes requirements that manufacturers use to design and fabricate aboveground steel.
Ul is a global independent safety science company offering expertise across three strategic businesses. They were placed on your computer when you launched this website. The entire tank assembly primary tanksecondary tanksaddles is labeled ul 142. A free standing ul 2085 tank is not designed to carry the load of a generator or enclosure.
Paragraphs 61 and 62 revised january, 1969 standard for steel aboveground tanks for flammable and combustible liquids, ul 1421968. Ul 142f921 tanks ul142 listed tanks are available in carbon steel or stainless steel with single wall and double wall configurations. Ul 2085 ul standard for safety protected aboveground. Ul 2085 standard for protected aboveground tanks for. Steel above ground tanks for flammable and combustible liquids name of standards organization.
By the authority vested by part 5 of the united states code 552a night the call center pdf and. Part 1 of the code of regulations 51 the attached document has been duly. By order of the executive director office of the federal register washington, d. As an example, protected tanks would generally meet the requirements for both fire resistant and ul 142 tanks. Ul 142 aboveground storage tank no fire test required tests do not address fire issues test procedure only, no construction requirements same fire test as. Ul 142 steel above ground tanks for flammable and combustible liquids. Stanwades ul 142 double wall vertical tanks are manufactured with a tight wrap double wall design. Shop fabricated aboveground tank construction standards. Its worth noting that boilers, hvac oil furnaces, and other plumbed stationary applications can still use the ul142 code. The vent sizes seem appropriate per the tables in ul142 except the 2 vent has a flame arrestor elevated some distance above the tank and i wanted to look closer at the inbreathing design. These tanks are covered in uls outline of investigation for fire resistant tanks for flammable and combustible liquids, subject 2080.
Find the most uptodate version of ul 2085 at engineering360. Lorri grainawi director of technical service steel tank institute stispfa. An overview of ul underground storage tank standards. You can download a free copy here of the codes and standards for specific clarity on the liquids you use based on their flash point. These tanks are intended to be used to store noncorrosive, stable flammable and combustible liquids that have a specific gravity not exceeding 1. The outer wall protects the inner wall from environmental damage and creates an additional containment barrier in the unusual event that the inner tank ever ruptures. Free standing ul 142 tank is not designed to carry the load of a generator or enclosure. Steel aboveground tanks for flammable and combustible liquids. Standard for steel aboveground tanks for flammable and combustible liquids this document comes with our free notification service, good for the life of the document. Rather, it stands remotely from the unit as it fuels. Lorri grainawi director of technical service steel tank. It means your product or company has successfully met stringent standards for product safety. Ul 142 codes and standards general discussion engtips. This tank is ideal forholding a substantial amount of fuel.
The specifications are requiring the tank to be built in accordance with ul 142 and be stamped with a ul label. This edition of the standard has been formally approved by the ulc standards committee on stationary. This document comes with our free notification service, good for the life of the. Ul142 standard for steel aboveground tanks for flammable and combustible liquids. Shop fabricated aboveground tank construction standards one key to clean freshwater is to prevent hazardous liquid spills from taking place in the first place. The roof of a vertical tank of the weak shelltoroof joint type shall be attached to the shell by a single fillet weld not over 316 inch on the outside only, as shown by detail 53 of figure 11. Each style tank may be fabricated cylindrical or rectangular, horizontal or vertical, with or without multiple compartments.
Projectile resistance ul 2085 section 21 in addition to ul standards, fuel tanks also have to meet all nfpa fire code requirements. Specifically, what the tank stores, where it is used, and what it is made from defines when ul142 applies to your situation. This document comes with our free notification service, good for the life of the document. Ul 2085 ul standard for safety protected aboveground tanks. Ul142 single wall rectangular tank hall tank company. Ul 142 standard for steel aboveground tanks for flammable and combustible liquids.
Ansiul 142 ansiul 142 tanks are atmospheric storage tanks intended for installation above ground. The ul142 requirements cover single and double wall cylindrical horizontal nonpressure steel tanks that are used for the aboveground storage of flammable liquids and combustible liquids such as gasoline, fuel oil, or similar products with a relative products. Looking at the glossary section for ul 142, they indicate certain definitions that apply for the purpose of the standard including. By authority of the united states of america legally binding document by the authority vested by part 5 of the united states code 552a and part 1 of the code of regulations 51 the attached document has been duly. Ul standards encompass ul s extensive safety research and scientific expertise. A ul product certification is a valuable marketing tool. Ek power products offers custom or standard enclosures, all the way to our ul 142, 2085 and ulc listed fuel tanks. This powerful, free database features robust and intuitive search features, advanced search and filtering options and access to ul guide information.
Aboveground tanks ul 142 double wall vertical tanks. Custom breaker boxes are now available along with many other engine and generator modifications and upgrades. This tank is ideal for holding a substantial amount of fuel. Norma ul 142 espaol pdf the united states of america. By the authority vested by part 5 of the united states code 552a and.
Report norma ul 142 please fill this form, we will try to respond as soon as possible. Product iq has the data you can trust whether youre verifying the ul certification of a product or component, locating ul guide information or searching for alternative products. The ul label means many things to many people when they picture an ust storing flammable and combustible liquids. Report norma ul142 please fill this form, we will try to respond as soon as possible.
Ul 142 tanks are fabricated from commercial grade carbon steel or type 304 or 316 stainless steel. Ul 142 steel aboveground tanks for flammable and combustible liquids s h i m o r f e s n e c i l t u o h t i w d e t t i m r e p g n i k r o w t e n r o n o i t c u d o r p e r o n. An important element to spill prevention is the safe storage of hazardous liquids in tanks that comply with national standards. Looking at the glossary section for ul142, they indicate certain definitions that apply for the purpose of the standard including.
Steel above ground tanks for flammable and combustible. The nfpa 30 flammable and combustible liquids code requires atmospheric tanks to be designed and. Ul142 aboveground steel storage tanks are engineered and designed to provide a sensible and safe solution to the storage of petroleum products and chemicals at bulk plants, transportation facilities, industrial sites, military and commercial airports. But for fleet fueling even if only a 100 gallon tank the fire marshalls new standard is the ul2085 concrete lined fire guard tank. Our policy towards the use of cookies techstreet, a clarivate analytics brand, uses cookies to improve your online experience. Ul provides free access to library of safety standards. Ul142 standard for steel aboveground tanks for flammable. May, 2010 ul 142 is a construction standard for steel tanks 1typically, products complying with a given standard would also comply with all the standards listed below. The vent sizes seem appropriate per the tables in ul 142 except the 2 vent has a flame arrestor elevated some distance above the tank and i wanted to look closer at the inbreathing design. Steel above ground tanks for flammable and combustible liquids.
Ul 142 is a construction standard for steel tanks 1typically, products complying with a given standard would also comply with all the standards listed below. Our breadth, established objectivity and proven history mean we are a symbol of. Ul announced january 30 that ul certification customers in north america will have free online access to all ul safety standards beginning immediately. Steel above ground tanks for flammable and combustible liquids 49 cfr 1910.
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