06.05 What accessories are needed for tank fill systems?

Required accessories for tank fill systems are as follows:

(a) tight fill connection for delivery hoses which are usually camlock type connections to minimize spills.

(b) spill containment devices surrounding the fill pipe connection to the delivery hose.

(c ) overfill prevention valve in the fill pipe. This would be either a mechanically actuated float type valve, or an electrically actuated valve that closes at 90% fill level.

(d) high level sensors in the fuel tank for high level alarm activation.

(e) a high level alarm device providing visual and audible indication.

(f) a means of determining the fuel level in the tank such as an electronic level gauge.

(g) a secondary means of determining the fuel level in the tank such as a manual gauge port.

(h) safety equipment including spill cleanup kits and fire extinguishers.

(i) manual shutoff valves and check valves for aboveground tank systems.