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All flammable and combustible liquid storage tanks are required
to be permitted by the Village of Wheeling prior to their
installation. In order to obtain a permit, the following
must be submitted to the Community Development Department and
the Fire Prevention Bureau for review:
- Approved installation permit from the Office of the State
Fire Marshall
- Detailed site drawings indicating the intended
installation location with dimensions shown to clearances,
setbacks, etc.
- Manufacturer cut-sheets for the actual tank and associated
piping, equipment, etc.
Miscellaneous Zoning
Issues/Concerns
There are various zoning issues associated with the
placement of flammable/combustible liquid storage tanks within
the Village of Wheeling. Property owners are strongly
encouraged to discuss their intentions with the Building and
Zoning Administrator at (847) 459-2620 (Community Development
Department), prior to submitting any documents for review.
Above-ground storage tanks are only permitted on parcels zoned
as I-2 and I-3.
Underground Storage Tanks
Placement Restrictions (F-3208.2)
- Flammable liquid storage tanks shall be placed a minimum
of 1 foot from any wall and 3 feet from any lot line.
- Combustible liquid storage tanks shall be placed a minimum
of 1 foot from any wall and 1 foot from any lot line.
Excavation Restrictions (F-3208.3)
- Minimum backfill underneath each tank shall be 1 foot.
- Maximum depth shall be twice the diameter of the
tank or 23 feet, whichever is less.
Ground Water and Flood Protection Requirements (F-3208.4)
- Hold down straps per manufacturer's specifications.
- Hold down pad separated from the tank by a minimum of 6
inches (steel tank) or 12 inches (non-metallic tank).
Installation and Backfill Requirements (F-3208.5)
- Minimum backfill for a steel tank: 12 inches.
- Minimum backfill for a non-metallic tank: 24 inches.
- Backfill must be non-corrosive, inert material (for
example, pea gravel, crushed rock, sand, etc.).
- Minimum diameter (pea gravel): 1/2 inch.
- Maximum diameter (pea gravel): 3/4 inch.
- Minimum diameter (crushed rock): 1/8 inch.
- Maximum diameter (crushed rock): 1/2 inch.
Tank Coverage in Traffic Areas (F-3208.6)
Option #1: minimum backfill of 18 inches with 6 inches
of reinforced concrete.
Option #2: minimum backfill of 30 inches with 6 inches
of asphalt.
Note in both cases, the cover must extend a minimum of 1 foot
beyond the vertically projected line of the storage tank.
Corrosion Protection (F-3208)
All steel underground storage tanks and/or associated
metallic equipment/devices shall be protected from
corrosion. Metallic connections to steel tanks shall be by
dielectric fittings. Metallic hold down straps shall be
electrically isolated from steel tanks.
Leak Detection (F-3208.9)
All underground storage tanks and piping systems shall be
monitored in an approved manner.
Tank Testing (F-3208.10)
After installation and prior to adding flammable or
combustible liquids, the tank shall be pressure tested to a
minimum of 3 psi and a maximum of 5 psi for 60 minutes (1 hour)
without additional air/gas being added.
Abandonment of Underground Tanks (F3208.11)
After 1 year or if determined to be leaking, the underground
storage tank and its associated piping must be removed and the
site restored/remediated is an appropriate manner.
Above-Ground Storage Tanks
General Requirements (F-3207)
Above-ground storage tanks shall only be used for the
storage of motor fuels (gasoline or diesel).
Fuel Dispensing Systems (F-3207.5)
All tanks shall be manufactured in accordance with UL
Standard #2085: "Insulated Above-Ground Liquid Storage
Tanks for Flammable & Combustible Liquids". All
tanks shall be constructed of insulated steel double walls with
interior leak detection and shall be encased in factory poured
concrete. Field poured concrete installations will not
be accepted. All tanks shall have a minimum fire
resistance rating of 2 hours. Independent certification of
the fire resistance rating shall be provided prior to delivery.
Barrier Protection (F-3207.5.1)
Physical barriers with a minimum height of 30 inches and
capable of resisting a horizontal force of 12,000 pounds shall
be placed around each above-ground storage tank.
Capacity Limits (F-3207.5.3)
Individuals tank capacity shall not be less than 500 gallons
or more than 2,000 gallons. The combined capacity of any
above-ground storage tanks on a single parcel of land shall not
exceed 2,000 gallons. The maximum number of above-ground
storage tanks allowed on a single parcel of land is 2.
Shutoffs (F-3207.5.4)
Automatic shut-off devices capable of stopping the delivery
of fuel into the storage tank at a 90% tank capacity shall be
installed.
Fuel Delivery (F-3207.5.5.)
Fuels shall be transferred from the tank by use of a fixed
pump. The pump shall be designed and equipped to allow the
control of flow and prevent leakage or accidental
discharge. Dispensing devices will be permitted to be
installed on top of special enclosures.
Tank Openings and Connections (F-3207.5.6)
All tank and tank enclosure openings for inspection, piping,
and/or venting shall only be through the top. Approved
antisiphon devices shall be installed at each piping connection
to the tank, where piping extends below the top of the tank.
Separation Distances (F-3207.5.7)
Each tank and each special enclosure shall be separated from
all buildings by a minimum of 10 feet and from each lot line
and/or public way by a minimum of 17 feet. No tank shall
be permitted in any required yard, as defined by Title 19, the
Zoning Code of the Village of Wheeling. The minimum
distance between each tank and each special enclosure shall be 5
feet.
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