STI seeks public comment on SP001, SP031 and R051

STI seeks public comment on SP001, SP031, R051

The Steel Tank Institute is seeking public comments on three standards.

SP001 and SP031

STI’s SP001 Standard for the Inspection of Aboveground Storage Tanks and SP031 Standard for Repair of Shop-Fabricated Aboveground Tanks for Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids will undergo their five-year review this year, and it is expected that revised standards will be published by the end of 2016. A committee of tank users, fabricators and regulators is being established to make recommendations for changes to the standard.

Comments are requested from interested parties. If you wish to suggest changes to the SP001 or SP031 standards, use the form on this webpage. Note that all proposed revisions must include a rationale (reason for the change) in order to be accepted. Questions may be directed to  Dana Schmidt, STI Standards Engineer, 847-550-3832.

Proposed SP001 and SP031 changes submission deadline: April 20, 2016.
R051

STI’s R051 Cathodic Protection Testing Procedures for sti-P3 USTs will be reviewed in 2016 and it is expected that revised procedures will be published by the end of 2016. A committee of tank inspectors, owners, fabricators and regulators has been established.

Comments are requested from interested parties. To submit comments, click here for official comment submission form. Direct questions to Lorri Grainawi, Director of Technical Services, 847-550-3831.

Proposed R051 changes submission deadline: March 15, 2016.

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