FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS: 3404.29.66. The use ofa float vent valve shall be pro- hibited 3404.2.9 Above-ground tanks. Above-ground storage of lammable and combustible Fiquids in tanks shall comply with Section 34062 and Sections 3404.2.9.1 dhrough 3404.29.6.10, 3404,2.9.1 Fire protection, Fire protection for above-ground tanks shall comply with Sections 3404,2.9.1.1 through 3404.2.9.1.4, 3404.2.9.1.1 Required foam fire protection sys- tems. When required by the fie code official, foam fire protection shall be provided for above-ground tanks, other than pressure tanks operating at or above 1 pound per square inch gauge tpsig) (6.89 KPa) when such tank, or group of tanks spaced less than 50 feet (15 240 nim) apart measured shell 0 shell as a lig- uid surface area in excess of 1,500 square feet (139 and isin accordance with one of the following: 1, Used forthe storage of Class Lor I iquids. 2, Used for the storage of erude oil 3. Used for in-process produets and within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of a beater, related fractioning or processing apps rats or similar device ata processing plant or petroleum refinery as herein defined. 4, Considered by the fire code official as posing ‘an unusual exposure hazard because of topo= raphical conditions: nature of occupancy, proximity on the same or adjoining propery, and beight and character of Fiquids to be stored: degree of private fire protection to be provided: and facilities of the fire department to cope with lammable liquid fre. 34044.2.9.1.2 Foam fire protection system installa- tion. Where foam fire protection is requited, it shall, be installed in accondance with NEPA TL and NEPA, nA. 3404,2.9.1.2.1 Foam storage. Where foain fice protection is required, foan- producing materials Shall be storod on the premises, Exception: Storage of foam-producing materi~ als off the premises is allowed as follows: 1. Such materials stored off the premises shall heof the proper type suitable for use With the equipment at the installation where require. 2. Such materials sll be readily available athe storage location at all times. 3. Adequate loading and transportation tailities shal! be provided. 1 time required 1 deliver such materi- als to the required location i the event oF Tire shall he consistent with the hazards and fire seenarios for which the foam supply is intended, a8 5. Attbe time of a fire, these off-premises Supplies shall be accumplated sn suffi cient quantities before placing the equip- ment in operation to ensure foam production at an adequate rate without interruption until extinguishment is, accomplished, 3404,2.9.1.3 Fire protection of supports. Supports ‘or pilings for above-ground tanks storing Class, Hor IITA igaids elevated more than 12 inches (305 mm) above grade shall have a fire-resistance rating of not less chan 2 hours in accordance with the fire exposure itera specified in ASTM F 1529, Except 1. Structural supports tested as part of a pro= tected above-ground tank in accordance ‘with UL 2085. 2. Stationary tanks located ouside of buildings hea protected by an approved water-sprty system designed inaceardance with Chapter and NEPA 1S, 3, Stationary tanks located inside of buildings ‘equipped throughout with an approved auto- ‘matic sprinkler system designed in acco dance with Section 903.3.1.1 3404.2.9.1.4 Inerting of tanks with boilover liq- tuids. Liquids with boilover characteristics shall not be stored in fixed roof tanks larger than 150 fet (4S "720 mun) in diameter unless an approved pos entich- ‘nent or inerting system is provided on the tank, Exception: Crude oil storage tanks in production fields with no ther exposures adjacent to the sto age tank, 3404.2.9.2 Supports, foundations and anchorage. Supports, foundations and anchorages for above-ground tanks shall be designed and constructed in accordance With NEPA 30 and the International Building Code, 3404.29.3 Stairs, platforms and walkways. Si platforms and walkways shall eof noncombustiblecon- Struction and shall be designed sad consteueted in aeeor- ‘dance with NFPA 30 and the Jmernational Building Code. 3404.2.9.4 Above-ground tanks inside of buildings. ‘Tanks storing Class and ITA liquids inside buildings shall be equipped with adeviee or other means to prevent ‘overflow into the building including, but not limited to: & float valve:a preset meter onthe fill line; a valve actuated by the weight of the tanks contents; a low head pump Which is incapable of producing overflow: or a lig uig-tight overflow pipe at least one pipe size larger than the fll pipe and discharging by gravity back to the out side source of liquid oF to an approved location 3404.2.9.5 Above-ground tanks outside of buildings. ‘Above-ground tanks outside of buildings shall eomply with Sections 3404.2.9.5.1 through 408.2.9.5.3, 2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE®