State Water Resources Control Board

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Executive Abstract

It has been brought to the attention of Underwriters Laboratories that there have been increasing concerns as to the levels of hydrocarbon contaminants being found in California’s waterways. Apparently, this is attributed to the lack of specific regulations and requirements for the design and installation of marina fuel tanks, marina piping and fuel delivery systems.

To address fuel leakage and spillage problems associated with the storage and dispensing of fuel on the shores, waterways, and lakes of California, UL proposes to develop requirements and propose them as a Standard for Marina Fuel Storage, Piping and Dispensing Systems. The Standard would address fire safety and environmental regulations relevant to recent waterway fuel leakage issues.

The objective of this project would be for UL to publish a first edition Standard covering Marina Fuel Storage, Piping and Dispensing Systems by June 30, 2002.

Scope of Standard

The requirements will cover marina fuel storage and delivery systems. The fuel storage configurations will include on-shore underground storage tanks, on-shore aboveground storage tanks and storage tanks over water that are integral with a floating pier. Storage tanks will require secondary containment, leak detection, overfill prevention, spill containment and anti-siphon devices. These requirements will not cover motorized fueling barges. The piping methods, materials, connections, secondary containment, continuous leak detection, protection from ultraviolet radiation and installation from the storage tank to the dispensers will be covered. Under dispenser containment will be covered. The standard will require the use of Listed dispensers, hoses, nozzles and does not anticipate changes to the scope of UL Standards currently covering these specific products, however, a contingency for code changes with respect to the nozzle requirements is included in this project. The Standard would address environmental degradation to materials and include appropriate testing for exposures including ultraviolet radiation, corrosion, fresh and saline environments, fuel compatibility and permeability. The Standard would also address the design and operational challenges for marinas that experience daily water level fluctuations, extreme seasonal water level fluctuations and tidal effects.

It is anticipated that the requirements for installation and operation of Marina Fuel Storage, Piping and Dispensing Systems will be developed in accordance with the following codes and regulations:

The requirements in the Standard will be summarized in a Code Compliance Verification List, CCVL. The CCVL is a clause by clause summary of the pertinent code requirements, the source document, a summary of how the Marina Fuel Storage, Piping and Dispensing System meets the code. Where the codes provide conflicting requirements, a notation alerts the regulatory authority of its responsibility to determine which code requirement to enforce.

Where the different codes provide conflicting requirements or where meeting the requirements becomes prohibitive because of cost or unavailable technology, UL will assist the SWRCB in the following ways: 1) counsel the SWRCB on the NFPA and ICC code change process 2) review and comment on the SWRCB code changes prior to submittal and 3) provide advice to the SWRCB staff at code hearings and provide supporting testimony, where appropriate.

The acceptable permeability limits for marina fuel storage and delivery systems will be researched as part of this project. It is anticipated that permeability limits will be based on existing regulations, whenever possible, and will be different for the primary and secondary containment. We will also consider appropriate marking requirements for permeable non-metallic piping and other system components.

Estimated Resources, Schedule, and Costs

The costs include expenses normally borne by UL such as travel and living expenses for UL staff members for approximately three code hearings and three technical committee meetings, and would cover the costs associated with the committee meetings such as rental of conference space.

The date for publication of a Standard covering Marina Fuel Storage, Piping and Dispensing Systems is by June 30, 2002.

UL Standards and Engineering resources involved in the project would primarily be staff from our Santa Clara, California office. Resumes of the staff members involved in this project are attached to and made a part of this proposal.

Development and Format of Standard

The process for developing the standard will utilize an ad-hoc committee. The committee will be selected by UL and members will be chosen based on their knowledge of marina operations and their ability to contribute as an expert member of industry, rather than on behalf of their private business interests. Ideally, membership would include the following representation; two or three code authorities, two tank system manufacturers, two contractors/installers, one or two component suppliers, a representative of the Marina Legislative Committee, a representative of the SWRCB, a representative of a Federal, State of local board (as nominated by SWRCB) a UL engineer, standards writer and a Project Manager. UL will chair the committee and the ad-hoc will develop a draft first edition of the Standard. The appropriate UL Standards Technical Panel will be canvassed for comments to the draft first edition of the Standard. UL will attempt to reach consensus by making the necessary revisions or challenging the technical merit of comments received with respect to fire safety and environmental protection.

Meetings will be held locally within the State of California, whenever possible. Committee members are expected to provide their own transportation and lodging. A contingency for UL staff to attend one out of state meeting has been included in this project.

The Standard will be similar to UL2244, Aboveground Flammable Liquid Tank Systems, which is a typical format for UL Standards. It is anticipated the new Standard for Marina Fuel Storage, Piping and Dispensing Systems will include the following Index:

In the event UL's proposal is accepted by SWRCB, the parties reserve the right to negotiate the terms and conditions of a written agreement. UL's proposal is conditioned upon, and subject to, the negotiation and execution of a mutually acceptable contract between UL and SWRCB under which UL's services shall be performed and acceptable subcontract agreements with UL's proposed subcontractors. Should UL perform any services for or on behalf of a third party, this proposal is contingent upon any such third party executing an appropriate contract with UL under which UL will perform the specified services set forth in this proposal.

While UL is anticipating that the individuals referenced in this proposal shall provide their services for the project, as described, in the event that these individuals or any of them are unavailable, UL reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to staff the project with qualified employees, as UL deems appropriate. UL shall retain all intellectual property rights with respect to any data and UL Standards for Safety developed under this proposal.

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UST Program - UL Standard for Marina Fuel Systems