HEATING AND POWER DEVICES
- (a) Storage. Flammable or combustible liquids supplying heating or power devices by means of piping shall be stored in accordance with § § 14a.1—14a.11, 14a.21—14a.26, 14a.31—14a.38, 14a.51—14a.58 and 14a.131 (relating to outside and aboveground storage; underground storage; inside building storage; piping, valves, and fittings; and centralized oil distribution systems).
- (b) Approval. Approval shall not be required for domestic fuel oil heating systems where the capacity of any individual supply tank does not exceed 3,000 gallons.
- (c) Materials. Materials for piping (including vents and fills), valves and fittings used with supply tanks, shall conform with § 14a.53 (relating to materials). The aboveground use of any material, such as plastic, that softens on fire exposure is prohibited.
- (d) Where the installation of a supply tank is made in such a manner that the supply piping drops below the top of the tank, adequate provisions to prevent siphoning shall be provided.
Source
The provisions of this § 13.161 amended June 22, 1984, effective June 18, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 2131; transferred from 37 Pa. Code and renumbered as 34 Pa. Code § 14a.161, February 28, 2014, effective March 1, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 1233. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (259956) to (259957).
Cross References
This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 14.3 (relating to scope of approval required); and 34 Pa. Code § 14a.44 (relating to manner and limitations of storage).