Environmental Code of Practice for Aboveground and ... - CCME

Tank bottom water means water that accumulates at
the bottom of a storage tank.
Underground storage tank means a storage tank
with all of the storage tank volume below grade and
the primary tank or double-wall completely
surrounded by or in intimate contact with backfill.
Underground storage tank system means one or
more commonly connected underground storage
tank(s), including all underground and aboveground
connections, piping, pumps, and dispensers.
Used oil means oil from industrial and non-industrial
sources that has been acquired for lubricating or
other purposes and has become unsuitable for its
original purpose due to the presence of impurities or
the loss of original properties. Used oil does not
include oils derived from animal or vegetable fats,
crude oil or recovered fuel oils spilled onto land or
water and wastes from petroleum-refining
operations. The following categories of used oil are
covered by this Code (See Appendix B, note B.1.4.2
Used Oil):
a) lubricating oils (engine, turbine, or gear);
b) hydraulic fluids (including transmission fluids);
and
c) insulating oils.
Vent means an opening in a storage tank system that
is specifically designed to relieve excess internal
pressure or vacuum within a storage tank system.
Section 1.5 Reference Documents
1.5.1 Where there is a conflict between the
provisions of this Code and those of a
reference document, the provisions of
this Code shall apply.
1.5.2 Unless otherwise specified herein, the
documents listed in Table 1 shall include the
latest editions, amendments, revisions, and
supplements effective to December 31, 2002.
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