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DECEMBER 13, 199$

2.2.2 A oomponcnt need not comply with a specific rcqultemcnt that:

a} Involves a feature or charactetistic not needed in the application of the oomponcnl in the product
covered by this standard. or
b) Is superseded by a requirement in this standard.
2.2 .3 A oomponent shaJJ be- used in aooordance with its recognized rating established for the Intended

condittons of usc.
2.2.4 Specific compone-nts arc recognized as being incomplete in consuuction features or rcsttk:tcd In
perlormance c~abilities. Such oomponents are intended tor use only under limited oonditions, such as certain
temperatures not e)(ceeding specified lirruls, and shall be used only under those spocUk: oondlliort$ for which
they have been recogn'ized.
2.3 Undated references
2.3.1 Any undated reference to a code or standard appearing in the requirements of this standard shafl be
lnterpreled as refeulng to the latest edition of that oode or standard.
3 Glossary
3.1 For the purpose of this standard. the foUowing deftnillons apply.
3.2 TYPE I TANK - A primary tank wrapped by an e)(te.rlor steel shell thai Is In dnect oontacl Wllh the primary

tank; where, tile exterior shell is wrapped from 300 to 360 degrees of the primary tank circumference.
3.3 TYPE II TAN<- An outer tankph~aUy separated from the inner primary containment tank by standoffs;
where, Lhe Inner tank is eomp!etety oontamed within the outer la.nk.
CONSTRUCT ION
ALL TANKS

4 Capac:ilies and Dimensions

4.1 Capacities, dimensions, and <::onstruction details shall <::amply with the applicable requirements ol this
standard.
4.2 Tables 1 and 2 of Appendix A give <::apadtics for eylindricat tanks in gallons per fool of length and in liters
per meter ot Sength. For a tank wilh conical heads, l.he total capacity is obtai.ned by adding one--lhird the height
of Ole heads to the shcUlcogth. For a compartment tank, the total tank capacity is the sum of the capacity of
each compartment
4.3 The total capacity of a tank shaJI not be:
a) less than the reled nominaJ<::apacily and
b) more than 105 percenl of the rated nominal capaorty.
4.4 The total capadly is to be determined at the level of the bwest opentng when the tank is in the intended
lnSiatlaUon posll.ion.

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