Sec. 599.7. General requirements for aboveground tank systems

(a) New aboveground tank systems - summary of requirements.

Beginning on February 11, 1995, owners and operators of new aboveground tank systems must meet the following requirements:

(1) tanks must be designed as specified in section 599.8 of this Part;

(2) secondary containment must be designed, constructed and installed as specified in section 599.9 of this Part;

(3) a leak monitoring system must be installed as specified in section 599.10 of this Part;

(4) tank systems must be installed in accordance with section 599.11 of this Part;

(5) new piping being connected to the tank must be designed, constructed and installed as specified in section 599.12 of this Part;

(6) spill/overfill prevention equipment must be installed as specified in section 599.17 of this Part; and

(7) vents and pressure, vacuum and thermal monitoring systems must be installed as specified in section 599.18 of this Part.

(b) Compliance with Part 598 of this Title.

New aboveground tank systems must meet the requirements of this Part and Part 598 of this Title before being placed in service.