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Fowler, Steve
From: Karyn Vaudreuil [KVaud@ci.carlsbad.ca.us]
Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 8:58 AM
To: Fowler, Steve
Subject: Ammonium Nitrate
Hi Steve,
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I used to have one of theme in my jurisdiction and I can say that you definitely need a third party review. i
would call for a Technical Opinion and Report and tell them that you will send it out for third party review (at
their expense). You may want to get Jeff Shapiro involved. Jeff or Pat Mc Laughlin would be good. It is a huge
explosion hazard and caution is wise!
Karyn Vaudreuil
Fire Marshal
Carlsbad Fire Dept.
1635 Faraday Ave.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-602-4661
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Fowler, Steve
From: Weckerle, James Oweckerle@cityofpasadena.net]
Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 5:19 PM
To: Fowler, Steve
Subject: RE: [laafma] Liquefied Ammonium Nitrate (44%) Tank Installation
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Wow! From a strictly chemistry perspective (I don't have any tanks of this type) I'd be concerned about drip and
spill management. As the water evaporates, you'd end up crystallizing out the ammonium nitrate at a higher
concentration than the solution, possibly leading to some interesting problems with contamination from simple
organics like dirt, leaves, etc. At your concentration, I would expect corrosion to be a significant issue for the
tank, piping, etc (I'd be thinking stainless). I don't know how hot your area gets, but ammonium nitrate can start to
thermally degrade and off -gas at somewhere around as low as 104 F (ammonia odors annoying neighbors).
Also, you need to avoid copper, iron, nickel, cobalt, zinc and zinc alloys in the system.
Also, I'd insist on the project providing specific, credible training for your EMS providers and ERs. Ammonium
Nitrate has some specific effects that require specific treatments.
Let me know if there's anything a biochemist can do to help.
-James Weckerle
Pasadena Fire Dept.
From: Fowler, Steve [mailto:Steve.Fowler@fire.ca.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 08:38
To: Los Angeles Area Fire Marshals Association
Subject: [laafma] Liquefied Ammonium Nitrate (44%) Tank Installation
have a proposed 600,000 gallon steel tank of liquefied ammonium nitrate (fertilizer) in the
planning stages, to be built just outside a small community in our county. The engineering firm
is concerned about the physical hazards. I'm concerned with everything associated with the
amount of potential hazard for the community. The tank will be filled from railroad tank cars.
At this point it appears that it will be at least 35 feet from combustible construction. If anyone
has experience with this type of project and pitfalls I can avoid, please email me directly.
Thank you for any and all help.
steve.fowier@fire.ca.gov
Steve Fowler, Captain
Life Safety Officer
Butte County Fire Rescue
176 Nelson Ave.
Oroville, CA 95965
Office: 530-538-6837-166
Cella 530-521-8768
Fax: 530-538-2105
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body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, margarita in the other, body thoroughly used up,
totally wom out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"
5/3/2006
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Agrium Material Safety Data Sheet
NFPA Classification DOT / TDG Pictograms WHMIS Classification PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Flammability
Health � Reactivity T
Specific Hazard
Section L Chemical Product and Company Identification
PRODUCT NAME/ Urea Ammonium Nitrate Liquid - UAN 32-M
TRADE NAME
SYNONYM 32-0-0 UAN MSDS NUMBER: 12617
CHEMICAL NAME Not applicable. REVISION NUMBER 4.5
CHEMICAL FAMILY Aliphatic amide and nitrate salt solution. MSDS prepared by the Environment, Health
and Safety Department on:
March 5, 2001
CHEMICAL FORMULA Not applicable.
24 HR EMERGENCY TELEPHONE
MATERIAL USES Agricultural industry: Fertilizer.
NUMBER:
Transportation: 1-800-792-8311
Medical: 1.888-670-8123
MANUFACTURER
Agrium
North American Wholesale
13131 Lake Fraser Drive, S.E.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
T2J 7E8
SUPPLIER
Agrium
North American Wholesale
13131 Lake Fraser Drive, S.E.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2J 7E8
Agrium U.S. Inc.
Suite 1400, 4582 South Ulster St.
Denver, Colorado, U.S.A., 80237
Section H. Hazardous Ingredients
Exposure Limits (ACGIH)
TLV- TLV-
STEL STEL
CEIL CEIL
% by
NAME
CAS #
TWA TWA
mg/m' ppm
mg/m' ppm
Weight
mg/m' ppm
Ammonium nitrate
648452-2
10
44
TOXICOLOGICAL DATA ON
Urea Ammonium Nitrate Solution TIN Product Testing Program Results:
INGREDIENTS
Acute Oral Toxicity, LD50, OECD 425 protocol: >2,000mg/kg, rat
Eotoxicity:
Acute fish toxicity, 96hr LC., OECD 203 protocol, rainbow trout: >103mg/L
Section U►. Hazards Identification. I
ACUTE HEALTH Dangerous in case of ingestion. May interfere with oxygen carrying capacity of the blood
(Methemoglobinemia). Over-exposure by inhalation may cause respiratory irritation. As with
any salt solution, this product may irritate eyes and skin.
Symptoms of overexposure may include:
Cardiovascular: methemoglobinemia, low blood pressure (hypotension), irregular heart beat
(arrhythmia), shock (vasodilation)
CNS: headache, dizziness, generalized tingling sensation (parasthesia)
Gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Eye: redness and inflammation (conjunctivitis)
Skin: bluish discoloration (cyanosis) with profuse sweating or flushed skin
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POTENTIAL CHRONIC CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: NONE by ACGIH, EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA. MUTAGENIC
HEALTH EFFECTS EFFECTS: NONE by ACGIH, EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: NONE by
ACGIH, EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA.
Repeated or prolonged overexposure by ingestion can reduce the oxygen carrying capacity of
the blood producing anoxia in infants or individuals with preexisting bowel or blood diseases.
�....�,,,. Ensure that nitrate containing fertilizers are not applied near wells where contamination may
occur. Consult your agronomist regarding the advisability and precautions for use of nitrate
fertilizers on fruit or vegetable crops.
Section IV. First Aid Measures
EYE CONTACT
Immediately flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes. Use warm water if available. Get
AUT04GNMN
medical attention if irritation persists.
MINOR SKIN CONTACT
May cause skin irritation. wash contaminated skin with soap and water. Cover irritated skin
FLASH POINT
with an emollient. If irritation persists, obtain medical attention.
EXTENSIVE SKIN CONTACT
No additional information.
MINOR INHALATION
Repeated or prolonged inhalation of vapors or spray mist may produce irritation of respiratory
COMBUSTION
tract. Loosen tight clothing. Allow to rest in a well ventilated area. Obtain medical attention if
irritation persists.
SEVERE INHALATION
In emergency situations use proper respiratory protection to evacuate affected individuals to a
PRESENCE OF VARIOUS
safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing around the person's neck and waist.
SUBSTANCES
Oxygen may be administered if breathing is difficult. If the person is not breathing, perform
EXPLOSION HAZARD IN THE
artificial respiration. Obtain immediate medical attention.
SLIGHT INGESTION
Have conscious person drink several glasses of water or milk. Induce vomiting. Lower the
SUBSTANCES
head so that the vomit will not reenter the mouth and throat. NEVER give an unconscious
person anything to drink. Obtain medical attention.
EXTENSIVE INGESTION
No additional information.
Section V. Fire and Explosion Data
THE PRODUCT IS
Non-flammable.
AUT04GNMN
Not applicable.
TEMPERATURE
FLASH POINT
Not applicable.
FLAMMABILITY LIMITS
Not applicable.
PRODUCTS OF
Material will not bum, but thermal decomposition may result in flammableAoxic gases being
COMBUSTION
formed after material evaporates to dryness. These products are nitrogen oxides and
ammonia (NO, NO2, NH3).
FIRE HAZARD IN THE
Dangerous if evaporated to near dryness. Dry residue may form explosive mixtures with
PRESENCE OF VARIOUS
organic materials. Avoid temperatures above 100°C (212°F) which may result in evaporation,
SUBSTANCES
thermal decomposition or explosion.
EXPLOSION HAZARD IN THE
Incompatible with sulfur, chlorides, reducing agents, or other oxidizers. Incompatible with
PRESENCE OF VARIOUS
finely powdered metals (cadmium, copper, lead, cobalt, nickel, bismuth, chromium,
SUBSTANCES
magnesium, zinc, sodium, potassium and aluminum). May explode by detonation, heat or
shock when evaporated to near dryness. Solution may detonate if subjected to heat and
pressure.
FIRE FIGHTING MEDIA AND
If evaporated to dryness, acts as an oxidizing agent, supports combustion by liberating oxygen
INSTRUCTIONS
even if smothered. Cool containing vessels with flooding quantifies of water until well after fire
is out. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of toxic fumes.
When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes (NH3, N0, N)2). Fire fighters should wear
self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and full turnout gear.
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SPECIAL. REMARKS ON Dangerous in contact with organic materials. Material supports combustion. Powerful
FIRE HAZARDS oxidizing agent; may ignite oxidizable materials. Evolves toxic fumes when heated to the
decomposition state. Avoid temperatures above 100°C (212°F). On evaporation to dryness
thermal decomposition or explosion may result.
SPECIAL REMARKS ON Unconfirmed industry reports indicate a possibility that ammonium nitrate containing solutions
EXPLOSION HAZARDS may detonate if subjected to extreme heat while under pressure or if allowed to evaporate to
near dryness.
Section Vl. Accidental Release Measures
MALL SPILL Stop leak if possible to do so without risk. Dike and contain spilled material. Ensure that the
spilled material does not enter sewers, wells, or watercourses. Product will promote algae
growth which may degrade water quality and taste. Will disperse in water. Notify
downstream water users. Nitrate in potable drinking water should be maintained below
10mg/L. Pump up spilled material and place in suitable containers for reuse or disposal.
Ensure disposal complies with local regulations.
E SPILL No additional information.
Section Wt. Handling and Storage
PRECAUTIONS Keep away from sources of ignition and incompatible materials such as reducing agents, or
combustible materials. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe fumes or vapors.
Keep out of reach of children.
STORAGE Keep at temperatures not exceeding 100 °C. Keep away from incompatible materials.
Section Wit. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep
MOLECULAR WEIGHT Not applicable.
airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate fume or
pH (10% SOLNIWATER) 7
mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
PERSONAL PROTECTION
The selection of personal protective equipment varies, depending upon conditions of use.
Wear appropriate respiratory protection for dust/mist when ventilation is inadequate. A filtering
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facepiece dust mask is recommended for most applications if respiratory protection is
needed. Where skin and eye contact may occur as a result of brief periodic exposures, wear
long sleeved clothing, impervious apron or coveralls, chemical resistant gloves, and safety
glasses with side shields.
PERSONAL PROTECTION IN
NIOSH approved ammonia cartridge respirators with dust, mist or fume prefilters may be
CASE OF LARGE RELEASE
necessary to prevent overexposure by inhalation. Where skin and eye contact may occur as a
result of brief, periodic exposures, wear long sleeved clothing, coveralls or splash apron,
chemical resistant gloves, and safety glasses with side shields. For U.S. work sites where
respiratory protection is required, ensure that a respiratory protection meeting 29 CFR
1910.134 is in place.
EXPOSURE LIMITS
ACGIH TLV -TWA.- 10 mg/m3 for Particulates Not Otherwise Classified (nuisance particulates).
OSHA PEL: 15 mg/m3 for Particulates Not Otherwise Classified (nuisance particulates).
Federal, State or Provincial exposure limits may vary by jurisdiction. Consult local authorities
for acceptable exposure limits in your area.
Section lX. Physical and Chemical Properties
PHYSICAL STATE AND Liquid. (Clear to slightly hazy liquid.)
APPEARANCE
MOLECULAR WEIGHT Not applicable.
COLOR Clear
pH (10% SOLNIWATER) 7
ODOR Odorless.
BOILING POINT Decomposes.
ODOR 17 PPM as ammonia.
THRESHOLD
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Urea Ammonium Nitrate i.rgaid - UAN 32-0-0
and Readdyffy Data
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MELTING POINT
-2°C (28°F)
TASTE
Acrid. Burning. Disagreeable.
CRITICAL TEMPERATURE
Not applicable.
VOLATILITY
20% (wiw).
SPECIFIC GRAVITY g/cc
1.32 (Water =1)
SOLUBILITY
Easily soluble in cold water, hot
metals. Very slightly to slightly reactive with acids, alkalis.
CORROSiVITY
Slightly corrosive to zinc, copper, and aluminum. Non -corrosive to mild steel or stainless steel
water.
BULK DENSITY
1320 kg/m3; 82.4 In=bs/fP;
DISPERSION
See solubility in water.
kg/m?; Ibsffe
11.0 Ibsigal (US);
PROPERTIES
ACGIH TLV is based on "Particulates Not Otherwise Classified".
potassium and aluminum). May explode by detonation, heat or shock when evaporated to
13.2 lbs/gal (UI).
near dryness.
SPECIAL REMARKS ON
VAPOR PRESSURE
17.2 mm of Hg (@ 200C)
WATERIOIL DIST.
Only soluble or dispersed in water.
system equipment.
based on data for. Water
COEFF.
VAPOR DENSITY
Not applicable.
Section X. Stability
and Readdyffy Data
STABILITY
The product is stable.
INSTABILITY
Not available.
TEMPERATURE
SPECIAL REMARKS ON
CONDITIONS OF
No additional remark.
INSTABILITY
THER EFFECTS ON
INCOMPATABILITY WITH
Slightly reactive to reacive with reducing agents, combustible materials, organic materials,
VARIOUS SUBSTANCES
metals. Very slightly to slightly reactive with acids, alkalis.
CORROSiVITY
Slightly corrosive to zinc, copper, and aluminum. Non -corrosive to mild steel or stainless steel
Exposure can cause headache, stomach pains, vomiting and diarrhea. Under prolonged or
(304 or 318). Consult your sales representative for further information on storage and
repeated overexposure, may produce methemoglobin which reduces oxygen supply in the
handling system requirements.
SPECIAL REMARKS ON
Incompatible with sulfur, chlorides, or other oxidizers. Incompatible with finely powdered
REACTIVITY
metals (cadmium, copper, lead, cobalt, nickel, bismuth, chromium, magnesium, zinc, sodium,
ACGIH TLV is based on "Particulates Not Otherwise Classified".
potassium and aluminum). May explode by detonation, heat or shock when evaporated to
near dryness.
SPECIAL REMARKS ON
Incompatible with copper alloys. Corrosive to ferrous metals and alloys. Corrosive to brass.
CORROSIVITY
Contact your sales representative or a metallurgical specialist to ensure compatability with
system equipment.
Section Xl. Toxicological Information
SIGNIFICANT ROUTES OF
Ingestion. Inhalation.
EXPOSURE
TOXICITY TO ANIMALS
See Section 11.
SPECIAL REMARKS ON
See Section X11- Ecotoxicity.
TOXICITY TO ANIMALS
THER EFFECTS ON
Recent studies undertaken by the U.S. Government using Canadian and American databases
HUMANS
have determined that ammonium nitrate fertilizer does not demonstrate any risk of
gastrointestinal cancer.
SPECIAL REMARKS ON
Exposure can cause headache, stomach pains, vomiting and diarrhea. Under prolonged or
CHRONIC EFFECTS ON
repeated overexposure, may produce methemoglobin which reduces oxygen supply in the
HUMANS
circulating blood. Although predominantly affecting infants, nitrate induced
methemoglobinemia has also been documented in adults.
REMARKS ON
ACGIH TLV is based on "Particulates Not Otherwise Classified".
LTHPECIAL
ER EFFECTS ON
ANS
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Urea Ammonium Nitrate i-iquid - UAN 32-0-0 Page Number. 5
Section Xll. Ecological Information
ECOTOXICITY
May be harmful to fish, livestock, and wildlife. Dissolved mineral salts may cause irritation of
PIN
the digestive tract. Non-persistent. Non -cumulative when applied using normal agricultural
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR
TRANSPORT
practises. The product itself and its products of degradation are not harmful under normal
DOT (U.S.A) (Pictograms)
conditions of careful and responsible use.
Immediate Health, Fire, Reactive
UAN Aquatic/Marine Toxicity: Will release ammonium ions. Ammonia is a toxic hazard to
Ammonium nitrate, CAS # 648452-2 (if in solution).
fish. Toxicity testing data on UAN solutions has indicated that UAN is of low acute toxicity to
TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act): This product is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
fish.
HCS (U.S.A.) HCS CLASS: May be toxic for the blood. HCS CLASS: Oxidizer.
Avoid spills or release to watercourses. Highly soluble. Will disperse with current. Release
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to watercourses may cause effects down stream from the point of release. U.S. D.O.T.: This
material is NOT listed as a Marine pollutant.
BOD and COD
Not available.
PRODUCTS OF
Ammonia, nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2_.)
DEGRADATION
TOXICITY OF THE
The product itself and its products of degradation are not harmful under normal conditions of
PRODUCTS OF
use. Avoid spills or releases to watercourses.
DEGRADATION
SPECIAL REMARKS ON THE
Product will promote algae growth which may degrade water quality and taste. Notify
PRODUCTS OF
downstream water users. Nitrate in potable drinking water should be maintained below
DEGRADATION
10mg1L. Will dissolve and disperse in water.
Section Xlll. Disposal Considerations
WASTE DISPOSAL OR Recycle to process, if possible. Recover and place material in a suitable container for intended
RECYCLING use or disposal.
Section XIV. Transport Information
DOT / TDG CLASSIFICATION
Not controlled under TDG (Canada) or DOT (U.S.) if kept as a non -segregating solution
during shipment.
PIN
Not applicable (PIN and PG).
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR
TRANSPORT
Not applicable.
DOT (U.S.A) (Pictograms)
following category(ies):
Section XV. Other Regulatory Information and Pictograms
OTHER REGULATIONS CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT (CEPA): This product is on the Domestic
Substances List (DSL), and acceptable for use under the provisions of CEPA.
CERCLA/SUPERFUND, 40 CFR 117,302: This product contains no Reportable Quantity (RQ)
Substances.
SARA HAZARD CATEGORY: This product has been revised according to the EPA "Hazard
Categories" promulgated under Sections 311 and 312 of the Superfund Amendment and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA Title 111) and is considered, under applicable definitions, to meet the
following category(ies):
Immediate Health, Fire, Reactive
The following product is listed in SARA Section 313:
Ammonium nitrate, CAS # 648452-2 (if in solution).
This product is not considered as a priority pollutants as regulated under the Clean Water Act.
TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act): This product is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
OTHER CLASSIFICATIONS
HCS (U.S.A.) HCS CLASS: May be toxic for the blood. HCS CLASS: Oxidizer.
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DSCL (EEC) 44- Risk of explosion if heated under confinement.
National Fire Protection
Hazards presented under acute emergency Fire Hazard
Association (U.S.A.)
conditions only: Reactivity
Health
Specific Hazard
v
TDG (Pictograms -
Canada)
0
DSCL (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Not Available
No Disponible
Pas Disponible
ADR (Europe)
(Pictograms)
Not Available
No Disponible
Pas Disponible
Section XVI. Other Information
REFERENCES -Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act (1992) and Regulations.
-Canada Gazette Part II, Vol. 122, No. 2 Registration SOR188-64 31 December, 1987
Hazardous Products Act "Ingredient Disclosure List".
-Domestic Substances List, Canadian Environmental Protection Act.
-Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Infodisk Series
-29 CFR Part 1910
-40 CFR Parts 1-799
-49 CFR Parts 1-199
-American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists, Threshold Limit Values for
Chemical Substances, 2000.
-Fire Protection Guide to Hazardous Materials, (NFPA49, 325M, 491M, and 704), National Fire
Protection Association, 10th Ed, 1991
-Corrosion Data Survey, Sixth Edition, 1985, National Association of Corrosion Engineers
-TOMES Plus®, Vol 43, Jan 2000, Micromedex Inc.
-The Fertilizer Institute Product Testing Plan Results, March 2001
OTHER SPECIAL Not applicable.
CONSIDERATIONS
FOR FURTHER SAFETY, HEALTH, OR AGRIUM
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION ON Environment, Health and Safety Department
THIS PRODUCT, CONTACT Telephone (780) 998-6134 or Fax (780) 998-6143
NOTICE TO READER
The buyer assumes all risk in connection with the use of this material. The buyer assumes all responsibility for
ensuring this material is used in a safe manner in compliance with applicable environmental, health and safety laws,
policies and guidelines. Agrium Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for the information supplied on this sheet,
including any damages or injury caused thereby. Agrium Inc. does not warrant the fitness of this material for any
particular use and assumes no responsibility for injury or damage caused directly or indirectly by or related to the use
of the material. The information contained in this sheet is developed from what Agrium Inc. believes to be accurate
and reliable sources, and is based on the opinions and facts available on the date of preparation.
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Dear Susan
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CDF FIRE STATIONS
I have completed my research into the safety of storing 60,000
8 As MEADOWS
gallons of UAN 32-0-0 at BUCRA. The Agrium MSDS for the product
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notes that the product is an irritant. It also states that although the
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product will not burn, if it dries into the form Of residue, thermal
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decomposition may result in flammable/toxic gases and/or may form
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explosive mixtures with organic materials (dirt, leaves, etc.).
BU FIRE CENTER
GALIA
The following cautionary statements were gathered from several
REFORESTATION
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sources:
GALIA
AIC TTACK BASE
•;• When the water in UAN evaporates, residue may include solid
FIRE LOOKOUTS
ammonium nitrate and urea. When sensitized or during
BALD MOUNTAIN
BLOOMER HILL
decomposition, solid ammonium nitrate may become unstable
PLATTE MOUNTAIN
S WMILL PEAK
and/or ex losive.
p UAN pumps operated with blocked
SL NSET HILL
discharge have been known to detonate. When UAN is
ALSOPROUDLY SERVING
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heated to decomposition it may produce vapors containing
CITY OF GRIDLEY
nitrogen oxides and ammonia.
❖ Avoid welding or burning on pipes, valves, or tanks that have
contained UAN solution until they have been thoroughly
rinsed. Residual ammonium nitrate may explode under
conditions of confinement and high temperature.
••• Do not use zinc or copper (brass, bronze, etc.) alloys in
contact with UAN solution due to corrosion. Also, cast iron,
malleable iron, or ductile irons are much more susceptible to
corrosion than aluminum or carbon steel. Be especially wary
of plugs and fittings on storage tanks made from these
materials.
❖ Storage tanks should be painted a light color since darkly
painted tanks experience higher temperatures and thus hider
corrosion rates.
❖ The addition of corrosion inhibitors or the use of corrosion
resistant coatings allows carbon steel to be used for storage...
❖ Agrium recommends recirculating the solution during the
winter months to prevent crystallization (article attached).
❖ Corrosive reaction of liquid fertilizers: UAN—slow reaction
with steel; can be rapid at welds and bolt holes. Ammonium
phosphate tends to be less reactive; forms protective
phosphate coat which can protect metal from subsequent
attack by nitrogenous solutions, unless acid conditions prevail.
have also attached the following:
1. A list of "Contractors/Consultants" that I obtained from Solano
County. They would be able to provide you with more grease
guidance than I can.
2. A "Tank In -Service Inspection Checklist."
The California Fire Code allows the fire department to request from
you a technical opinion and report (at no cost to the fire department)
to analyze the storage and fire -safety properties of the design,
operation and use of the tank. The code language is as follows:
Section 103—Inspection and Enforcement
Sec, 103.1.1 Technical assistance. To determine the
acceptability of technologies, processes, products, facile,
materials and uses attending the design, operation or use of a
building - or premises subject to the inspection of the
department, the chief -is authorized to require the owner or the
person m possession or control of the building or premises to
provide, without charge to the judscfkdon., a technical opinion
and report. The opinion and report shall be - �mpared by a
qualified engineer, specialisA and laboratory or rime safety
specialty organization acceptable to the chief and the owner and
shall analyze the flre4afefy properties of the design, operation
or use of the building or premises and the facilrtiies and
appurtenances situated thereon, to recommend necessary
changes.
The chief is authorized to require design submittals to bear the
stamp of a professional engineer.
I highly recommend that you consider contacting one of the
consultants on Solands list that actually work with the agricultural
business community.
I also would agree with you that storing Ammonium Phosphate in the
tank may be the best alternative solution.
Should you have any additional questions please call me at 538-
6837, Extension 166 or my cell phone 521-8768.
Henri Brachais
Fire Chief
By: Steve Fowler
Life Safety Officer
Cc: Chrono
Rob Cone
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CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT LIST, UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
SERVICES
Disclaimer
The Solano County Division of Environmental Health provides this list of companies as an informational service
only. This Division and the County accept no responsibility for the performance of the consultants or companies
listed and make no representation, either expressed or implied, regarding their competence or expertise.
1. PETROLEUM EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
2. U.S.T, INSTALLATIONS AND REMOVALS, CONTRACTOR
3. U.S.T., TANK TESTING SERVICES
4. GE0TECEMCALjRjVIR0NMENTALSrTEREMEDIAU0N CONSULTANT SERVICES
5. HAZARDOUS WASTE CLEANUP AND HAULING
6. RISK MANAGEMENT
7. DRUG LAB (CLEANUP)
8. OTHER CLEAN-UPS
Able Makkmance, Inc. 13,215
Anderson Consulting Group 2,4,5,6
51 Foley Street
631 Commerce Drive
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Roseville, CA 956778
(707)545-5522/Fax(707)545-5515
(916) 786-8883 Fax (916) 786-7891
A/C Industrial Serv.Corp.1,2,4,5
Apex Envirotech, Inc. 13,21,3,41,5
111 Marauder Street
7844 Madison Avenue, Suite 106
Chico, CA 95926
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(916) 343-5488 Fax (916) 343-4356
(916) 535-0200 Fax: (916) 535-0207
ACC Environmental Consultants 4
Applied Geosciences Inc. 4
7977 Capwell Dr Ste 100
1641 North First Stree#, Suite 235
Oakland, CA 94621
San Jose, CA 95112
(510) 638-8400 Fax (510) 638-8404
(408) 452-0262 Fax (408) 452-0265
Acu: Tech Consulting, Inc. 4
Applied Science & Engineering, Inc. 2, 4
100 Pine Street, Ste. 2240
1949 5th Street, Suite 110
San Francisco, CA 94111
Davis, CA 95616
(916) 756-2288 Fax: (916) 756-1648
Advance Soil Technology, inc. 4
12364 S. Saratoga -Sunnyvale Road
ATC Associates, Inc. 22425
Saratoga, CA 95070
1260 Graphics Drive
(408) 446-0809 Fax (408) 446-0349
Modesto, CA 95351
(209) 579-2221 Fax: (209) 579-2225
AEI Consultants 4
3210 Old Tunnel Road, Suite B
ATC Environmental, Inc. 21,41,5
Lafayette, CA 94549
6658 Owens Drive
(925) 283-6000 Fax (925) 283-6121
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(510) 460-5300 Fax (510) 463-2559
Alisto Engineering Group 4516
1575 Treat Blvd ##2
AQUIFER Sciences, Inc. 4
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
3680-A Mt. Diablo Blvd.
(925) 295-1650 Fax (925) 295-1823
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-9098
Alliance Environmental Services 1,43,5
34 Glenshire Laine
Chico, CA. 95973
(916) 345-8562
Brown & Caldwell
3480 Buskirk Avenue
Pleasant Hill, CA 9452
(925) 937-9010 Fax (925) 937-9026
Bruning Associates, Inc. 29334
P. O. Box 588
930 Shiloh Rd., Bldg. 44
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 838-3027 Fax (707) 838-4420
BSK & Associates 23,425
3140 Gold Camp Drive, Suite 160
Rancho Cordova, Ca 95670 (916) 853-9293
1181 Quarry, Suite 300
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(510) 462-4002 Fax (510) 462-6283
Cambria 4
5900 Hollis Street, Suite A
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3355 (510) 420-9170
2
Collier and Associates 6, 7
795 Alamo Drive #103
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 446-4764 Fax (707) 447-6383
Email:lancdbc@earthlink.net
4
Crosby & Overton 2132415
8430 Amelia Street
Oakl CA 94621
(415) 633-0336 Fax (510) 633-0759
John Davidowski 4
Environmental & Asbestos Consultant
P. O. Box 5866
Vacaville, CA 95696
(707) 448-8868
Delta Environmental Consultants, Inc. 4
3330 Data Drive, Suite 100
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 638-2085
2,4,5,6
Bace Environmental 4
Central. Valley Env.
930 Shiloh Road, Bldg 44
9718 Fair Oaks Blvd., Suite C
Winsor, Ca 95492
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
(925) 838 — 3027 Fax (707) 838-4420
(916) 863-1785 Fax (916) 863-1794
Dermis Bates & Associates Incorp 425
CERES Environmental
2001 Feliz Road
5040 Commercial Circle Ste F
Novato, CA 94945
Cow"d, CA. 94520
(415) 8924131 Fax (415) 892-1912
(925) 825-4466 Fax (925) 825-4441
BBL 4
Chemical Waste Management 2,5
2600 Michelson Drive, Ste 830
11855 White Rock Road
Irving, CA 92612
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(949)474-9052 Fax (949) 474-9345
(916) 985-6666 Fax (916) 985-0337
B.C. Stocking 1,273
Chemical Waste Management 2,4,5
P. O. Box 567
4227 Technology Drive
Vacaville, CA 95688
Fremont, CA 94537
(707) 448-2313 Fax (916) 678-73224
(510) 651-2964 Fax (510) 656-0566
Bay Area Diablo Petroleum, Inc. 1
Clayton Environmental Consultants 4
1001 Galaxy, Suite 308
1252 Quarry Lane
Concord, CA 94526
P. O. Box 9019
(510) 228-2222 Fax (510) 6874587
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 426-2600 Fax (925) 426-0106
Blymyer Engineers, Inc 214
1829 Clement Avenwe
Clear water 4
Alameda, CA 94501
520 Third Street, Suite 104
(510) 521-3773 Fax (510) 865-2594
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-5160 Fax (510) 893-5947
Brown & Caldwell
3480 Buskirk Avenue
Pleasant Hill, CA 9452
(925) 937-9010 Fax (925) 937-9026
Bruning Associates, Inc. 29334
P. O. Box 588
930 Shiloh Rd., Bldg. 44
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 838-3027 Fax (707) 838-4420
BSK & Associates 23,425
3140 Gold Camp Drive, Suite 160
Rancho Cordova, Ca 95670 (916) 853-9293
1181 Quarry, Suite 300
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(510) 462-4002 Fax (510) 462-6283
Cambria 4
5900 Hollis Street, Suite A
Emeryville, CA 94608
(510) 420-3355 (510) 420-9170
2
Collier and Associates 6, 7
795 Alamo Drive #103
Vacaville, CA 95688
(707) 446-4764 Fax (707) 447-6383
Email:lancdbc@earthlink.net
4
Crosby & Overton 2132415
8430 Amelia Street
Oakl CA 94621
(415) 633-0336 Fax (510) 633-0759
John Davidowski 4
Environmental & Asbestos Consultant
P. O. Box 5866
Vacaville, CA 95696
(707) 448-8868
Delta Environmental Consultants, Inc. 4
3330 Data Drive, Suite 100
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 638-2085
2,4,5,6
Delta Tech Service, Inc. 125
397 W. Channel Road
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 745-2080 Fax (707) 745-2292
Dexanna, LTD. 5
3104 Athene Court
Concord, CA 94519
(510) 687-1292
Dufour Environmental ResourceMgmt 4,6
819 F Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 553-3111 Fax (916) 553-3250
EA Engineering 2,33,4753,6
3468 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Suite B100
Lafayette, CA 94549
(510) 283-7077 Fax (510) 283-3894
EBA E ' 1 427
825 Sonoma Avenue, Suite C
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Eagle Envirornnental 172,3
PO Box 3924
Truckee, CA 96160
(Voice) 916-582-4991(Fax)916-582-4471
Earthtec Ltd. 21,3,41,526
1830 Vernon Street, Suite 7
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 969-5252 Fax (916) 786-5263
EDD Clark & Associates,Inc. 2,4,5,6
P. O. Box 3136
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 792-9500 Fax (707) 792-9504
Eisenberg, Olivieri & Associates 4
1410 Jackson Street
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 832-2852
Emco West Environmental, Inc.2,3,4,5
P. O. Bax 9337
Fresno, CA 93792-9337
(209)276-0622 (209) 276-3878
EMCON Associates 13,2,3243,51,6
1433 N. Market Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 928-3300 Fax (916) 928-3341
3
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ENGEO Incorporated 4
2401 Crow Canyon Road, Suite 200
San Ramon, CA 94583-1545
(925) 838-1600 Fax (925) 838-7425
ENSCO Env Systems Company 4251,8
2374 E. Pacifica Place
Rancho CA 90220
(310) 631-2330 Fax (310) 631-3221
ENSR Corporation 426
10342 Placer Lane, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95827
(916) 362-7100 Fax (916) 362-8100
Environmental Compliance Service. Inc. 4
2538 Mercantile Drive, Suite G
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 852-2590 Fax (916) 852-2599
Envirometrix 3,436
3950 Industrial Blvd., Suiter 200C
West Sacramento, CA. 95691
(916) 375-1000
Environmental Resolutions, Inc. 4
601 N. McDowell Blvd
Petaluma, CA 94954
(800) 382-9105
nocal@eri-us.com
ECI 3,5;
255 Park Blvd.
Richmond., CA 94801
(510) 235-1393
Fairfield Environmental Consultants 4
2168 Ellington Place
Fairfield, CA 94533
(707) 425-1101 Fax & Voice
E -Mail fecincl@aol.com
Fillner Construction, Inc. 2,4
4061 Seaport Boulevard
West Sacramento, CA 95691-3416
(916) 372-1985 Fax (916) 372-0911
Fremouw Environmental Services 5
P.O. Box 2875
Vacaville, CA
(707) 448-3700
Fuel Oil Polishing Company 122,3
P.O. Box 3037
Rohnert Park, CA. 94927
(800) 793-6726 Fax (707) 792-9504
r` 1
Fugro West , Inc.
416
1000 Brodway, Suite 200
Hazmat Compliance
Oakland, CA 94607
Susan Fulton
(510) 268-0461 Fax (510) 268-0137
PO Box 855
Pismo Beach CA 93448
Geo Research
2,3,4251,6
3 960 Gilman Street
HeishiDm Environmental Engineering
Long Beach, CA 90815
P.O.Box 20546
(800) 523-4786 Fax (310) 597-8549
El Sobrante, CA 94820
(510) 222-7968 Fax (510) 222-7442
Geocon
4
High Tech Enterprises
3160 Gold Valley Drive, Ste. 800
Attic: Edward Finucane
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742-7207
P.O. Box 7835
(916) 852-9118 Fax (916) 852-9132
Stockton, CA. 95267-0835
(800) 221-9595 (209) 473-1113
Geo Matrix
4
2101 Webster Street.212`h Floor
Hydro Environmental Technologies
Oakland, CA 94612
2363 Masrin+er Square Drive, Suite 243
(510) 663-4100 Fax (916) 663-4141
Alameda, Ca 94501
(510) 521-2684 Fax (510) 521-5078
Geo -Logic
4
Geotechnical & Environmental Consulting
ICMS Industr Confit Mgmt. Ser.
1140 5" Avenue
P.O. Box 5174
Crockett, CA 94525
Vacaville, CA_ 95696
(510) 787-6867 Fax (510) 787-1457
(707) 448-3109 Fax (707) 449-0458
Geological Technics, Inc.
21P 4
IT Corporation 425
2601 River Road
4575 Pacheco Blvd.
Modesto, CA 95351
Martinez, Ca
(209) 538-6424 Fax (209) 538-5852
780 Chadbourne Rd, Suite D
Fairfield, CA 94534
GeoStrategies, Inc.
21,314
(707)4294070 Fax 707429-4162
6747 Sierra Court, Suite G
1326 N. Market Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568
Sacramento, CA 95834
(510) 551-8777 (510) 551-7888
(916)5654369 Fax (916) 928 -3341
Geofrans Inc. 2,4
JJW Geosciences, Inc. 2,3,4
3035 Prospect Park Drive, Suite 40
11350 Monier Park Place
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
(916) 853-1800 Fax (916) 853-1860
(916) 853-8025 FAX (916) 853-8029
Gettler-Ryan Inc. 4
Kleinfelder 4
1364 N. McDowell Blvd., Suite B2
42121 N. California Blvd., Suite 570
Petaluma, CA 94954
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(707) &89-3251 Fax (707) 789-3218
(510) 938-5610 Fax (510) 938-5419
GHHEngineering, Inc.
23428
Kleinfelder, Inc. 4
8084 Old Auburn Road, Suite E
7133 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 100
Citrus Heights, CA. 95610
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(916) 723-7645 (916) 723-7698
(510) 484-1700 Fax (510) 484-5838
Warren Gomes Excavating, Inc. 2,5
Kleinfelder, Inc .4
551 Airport Road
3077 Fite Circle
Rio Vista, CA 94571
Sacramento, CA 95827
(707)374-2881 707)3744312
(916) 366-1701 Fax (916) 366-7013
4
7
4
7
4
2,3,4,5
(800) 853-9400 (FA. X53-8526
Know & Associates, Inc., 4
Kathy Reed Norcap Sales & Services 1
123 Commerce Cr. P. O. Box 636
Sacramento, CA 95815 520 Lincoln
(916) 564-2200 (916) 564-2222 Gait, CA 95632
(209) 745-9161 Fax (209) 745-3206
LOK Environmental, Inc. 4
Onyx Industrial Services
7343 El Camino Real - No. 105
511 E Charnel Road
Atascadero, CA 93422
Benicia, CA
(805) 461-3775 Fax (805) 461-3639
(707) 745-0501
LowrylKrazan 4
Pacific Environmental Group, Inc. 4
123 Commerce Circle
2025 Gateway Place, Suite 440
Sacrameo,CA 95815(800)266-1379
San Jose, CA 95110
(916) 929-9012 Fax (916) 5642222
(408) 441-7500 Fax (408) 441-7539
Lush Geosciences 4,6
Paradiso Construction Co.2,3,
3560 Business Drive # 120
9220 G Street
Sacramento, CA 95820
P. O. Box 6397
(916) 737-9294 (916) 737-9298
-Oakland, CA 94621 (510) 562-5511
Parker Environmental Services 4
Mactec 4,6,7
190 East 7Th Street
90 Digital Drive
Pittsburg, CA 94565-2317
Novato, Ca 94949
(510) 439-1024 Fax (510) 439-2566
(415) 883-0112 Fax (415)884-3300
PES Environmental
Medical Waste Disposal Service 5
1682 Navato Blvd., Suite 100
P. O. Box 486
Novato, CA 94947
Lakeport, CA 95453
(415) 899-1600 Fax (415)899-1601
(707) 263-7524 Fax (707) 263-8913
Phillips Services Corp 4,5
Morris Environmental 4
395 West Channel Drive
400 Via Palo Linda
Benicia, CA
Green Valley, CA 94585-1530
(800) 800-7472
(707) 864-6230
Phillips Services Corp 5,7
NRC Env. Services 5
3909 Park Road
1605 Ferry Point
Benicia, CA
Alameda, CA 94501
(707) 748 3058
(510) 749-1390
1 -800 -33 -Spill
Phoenix Geotechnical 4
(510) 749-4150
1541 Third St., Ste B
Napa CA 94559
NED Pepper Inc. 2,3 24,
(707) 224-8674 Fax (707) 224-8702
P. O. Box 208
903 Coloma Street
Quest GeoSystems Management (Jan 200 1)
Folsom, CA 95763
504 Limewood Drive
(916) 983-2241 Fax (916) 983-2066
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 756-1210 Fax (925) 671-9419
Network Environmental Systems 4&7
10933 Trade Center Dr., #108
Questa Engineering Corp. 3,4
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
1220 Brickyard Cove Road
5
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W
P. O. Box 356
Point Richmond, CA 94807
(510) 236-6114 Fax (510) 236-2423
Ramcon 2,3,4
3751 Commerce Drive
P. O. Box 1024
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 372-7535 Fax (916) 3724209
Ramos Environmental 225
1515 South River Road
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 371-5747
Raney Geotechnical 4
3140 Beacon Boulevard
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 371-0434 Fax (916) 371-1809
Redwine Testing Services 1, 3
PO Box 1567
Bakersfield, CA 93302-1567
(661) 326-0446 Fax (661) 326-0453
R & G Environmental Services 4
P. O. Box 5940
San Jose, CA 95250
(408) 288-4188 Fax (408) 288-4192
RRT Environmental Sampling 4
4809 Sanford Street
Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 863-7038
Riedel Environmental Services 5
4138 Lakeside Drive
Richmond, CA 94806
(510) 234-7400 Fax (510) 222-6868
Sacramento Equipment Maintenance 2,3
Company, Inc.
2533 Connie Drive
Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 925-2716 Fax (916) 925-2816
S.Levy Incorporated 2,4,516
3425 S. Bascom Avenue
Campbell, CA 95008-7006
(408) 377-4870
Scrivner Environmental Services 4,5
256 Polk Street P. O. Box 1075
Coalinga, CA 93210
(209) 935-0815 Fax (209) 935-5157
3017 Kilgore Road, Suite 100
Rancho Cordova, Ca 95670
(916) 861-0400 Fax (916) 861-0430
1390 Willow Pass Road, Suite 360
Concord, CA 94520
(510) 686-9780 Fax (510) 686-3099
Sive Services 4
555 Rossi Drive
Dixon, CA 95620
(916) 678-83 58 Fax (916) 678-2202
SHN Consulting Engineers & Geol. 4
812 W. Wabash
Eureka, CA 95501
(707) 441-8855 Fax (707) 441-8877
S. J. Sarmento
5085 Jefferson Blvd
W. Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 371-3265 Fax (916) 371-3269
SLI Environetics 2,4253,6
39933 Paseo Padre Parkway, Suite A
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 770-5733 Fax (510) 770-5752
Stone & Webster Environmental 4
7041 Koll Center Parkway, Suite 110
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(510) 426-2000 Fax (510) 426-2010
Soma Environmental Eng. 4
2680 Bishop Dr., Ste 203
San Ramon, CA 94583
(510) 244-6600 Fax (510) 244-6601
Subsurface Environmental Corp.
1796 - 18th Street, Suite C
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 863-8160 Fax (415) 863-8156
TAC Environmental Services
151 Link Road
Cordelia, CA 94585
(707) 864-4760 Fax (510) 4194912
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4
Tank Protect Engineering 2,4
2821 Whipple Road
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 429-8088 FAX (510) 429-8089
SECOR 4 Testing and Technology 4
R
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go
P.O. Box 4570 - Suite 104
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 648-5014
Treadwell and Rollo, Inc.
555 Montgomery Street, Suite 1300
San Francisco, CA 94111
(415) 955-9040
Underground Tank Tester, Inc. 3
15870 Avenue 288
Visalia, CA 93292
(800) 2441921 Fax (209) 747-5223
Universal Environmental, Inc. 1, 4, 5
PO Box 996 4101 Industrial Way
Benicia, CA 94510
(707) 747-6699 Fax (707) 747-1927
URS
2870 Gateway Oaks, Drive, Ste. 300
Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 679-2299 Fax (916) 679 -2900
ga
7844 mon Ave., Ste 167
FairOaks, CA 95628
W. A. Craig 1,2,4,5, 6, 7,8
4 6940 Tremont Road
Dixon, Ca 95620
(707) 693-2929 Fax (707) 693-2922
Wallace Kuhl & Associates Inc.
3050 Industrial Blvd
West Sacramento, CA 95691
(916) 372-1434 Fax (916) 372-2565
4
Vector Engineering, Inc. 214
12438 Loma Rica Drive, Suite C
Grass Valley, CA 95945
(916) 272-2448
Versar, Inc 2,4,5
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Watson West, Inc.
4755 Concord Drive
Fair Oaks, CA. 95628
(916) 863-1932 Fax (916) 863-1006
W.Z.I. Inc.
4700 Stockdale Hwy., Suite 120
P. O. Box 9217
Bakersfield, CA 93309
(805) 326-1112 Fax(805)32"191
Youngdahl & Associates Inc. 4
1234 Glenhaven Court
El Dorado Hills, CA. 95762
(916) 933-0633
4
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2,4
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TANK IN-SERVICE INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Item Completed Comments
1.0 Foundation
Measure foundation levelness and bottom elevation
1.1
Concrete Ring
a. Inspect for broken concrete, spalling, and cracks, particularly under backup
bars used in weldin butt -welded annular rings under the shell.
b. Inspect drain openings in ring , back of waterdraw basins and top surface of
ring for indications for indication of bottom leakage
c. Inspect for cavities under foundation and vegetation against bottom of tank
d. Check the runoff rainwater from the shell drains away from tank
e. Check for sediment around the perimeter of the tank
1.2
Asphalt
a. Check for settling of tank into asphalt base which would direct runoff rain
.water under the tank instead of awa from it.
b. Look for areas where leaching of oil has left rock filler exposed, which
indicates h drocarbon 12Lke.
1.3
Oiled dirt or sand
Check for the settlement into the base which would direct runoff rainwater
under the tank rather than awa from it.
1.4
Rock
Presence of crushed rock under the steel bottom usually results in severe
underside corrosion. Make a note to do additional bottom plate examination
(ultrasonic, hammer testing, or turning of coupons) when the tank is out of
service.
1.5
Site Drainage
a. Check site for drainage away from the tank and associated piping and
manifolds.
b. Check operating condition of the drains
1.6
Housekeeping
a. Inspect the area for buildup of trash, vegetation, and other inflammables build-
up
2.0
Shells
2.1
External Visual Inspection
a. Visually inspect for paint failures, pitting and corrosion.
b. Clean off the bottom angle area and inspect for corrosion and thinning on plate
and weld
c. Inspect the bottom -to foundation seal, if any.
2.2
Internal (Floating Roof Tank)
a. Visually inspect for grooving, corrosion, pitting, and coating failures.
2.3
Riveted Shell Inspection
a. Inspect external service for rivet and seam leaks
b. Locate leaks by sketch or photo (location will be lost when shell is abrasive
cleaned for painting).
c. Inspect rivets for corrosion loss and wear
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Completed
Comments
d. Inspect vertical seams to see if they have been full fillet lap -welded to
increase joint efficient .
e. If no record exists of vertical riveted seams, dimension and sketch (or
photograph) the rivet pattern: number of rows, rivet size, pitch length, and note
whether the joint is butt -riveted or 1 riveted
2.4
Wind Girder (Floating Roof Tanks)
a. Inspect wind girder and handrail for corrosion damage (paint failure, pitting,
corrosion product buildup), especially where it occurs at tack -welded junction,
and for broken welds.
b. Check supports welds to shell for pitting, especially on shell plates
c. Note whether supports have reinforcing pads welded to shell.
3.0
Shell Appurtenances
3.1
Manways andNozzles
a. Inspect for cracks or signs of leakage on weld joint at nozzles, manways, and
reinforcing plates.
b. Inspect for shell plate dimpling around nozzles, caused by pipe deflection.
c. Inspect for flange leaks and leaks around bolting
d. Inspect sealing of insulation around manways and nozzles
e. Check for inadequate manway flanges cover thickness on mixer manways.
3.2
Tank Piping Manifolds
a. Inspect manifold piping, flanges and valves for leaks.
b. Inspect fire fighting system components
c. Check for anchored piping which would be hazardous to the tank shell or
bottom connections Burin earth movement.
d. Check for the adequate thermal pressure relief of piping to the tank.
e. Check operation of regulators for tanks with purge gas systems
f. Check sample connections for leaks and for proper valve operations
g. Check for damage and test the accuracy of temperatures indicators.
h. Check welds on shell -mounted davit clips above valves 6 in. and larger.
3.3
Autogauge System
a. Inspect autogauge tape guide and lower sheave housing (floating swings) for
leaks.
b. Inspect autogauge head for damage.
c. Bump the checker on autogauge head for proper movement of tape.
d. Identify size and construction material of autogauge tape guide (floating roof
tanks).
e. Ask operator if tape tends to hang up during tank roof movement (floating roof
tanks.
f. Compare actual product level to the reading on the autogauge (maximum
variation is 2 in.).
g. On floating roof tanks, when the roof is in the lowest position, check that no
more than two ft. of tape are ex sed at the end of the to ide.
h. Inspect condition of board and legibility of board -type autogauges.
i. Test freedom of movement of marker and float.
3.4
Shell -Mounted Sample Station
a. Inspected sample lines for function of valves and plugging of lines,
including drain or return -to -tank line.
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b. Check circulation for leaks and operating problems
c. Test bracing and sgp2rts for sample lines and a ui ment.
3.5
Heater Shell Manway Mounted
Inspect condensate drain for presence of oil indicating leakage.
3.6
Muer
a. Inspect for o r mounting flange and support.
b. Inspect for leakage
c. Inspect condition of power lines and connections to mixer
3.7
Swing_Lines: Winch Operations
a. Nonfloating. Raise, then lower the swing line with the winch, and check for
cable tightness to confirm that swing line lowered pro
pgly.
b. Floating. With tank half full or more, lower the swing line, then let out cable
and check if swing has pulled cable tight, indicating that the winch is operating
properly.
c. Indicator. Check that the indicator moves line the proper direction: Floating
swing line indicators show a lower level as cable is wound up on the winch.
3.8
Swing Lines: External Guide S stem
Check for leaks at du-eaded and flanged joints
3.9
Swing Lines: Identify Ballast Varying Need
Check for significant difference in stock specific gravity
3.10
Swing Lines: Cable Material and Condition
a. For nonstainless steel cable, check for corrosion over entire len
b. All cable: check for wear or fraying.
3.11
Swings Lines: Product Sample Comparison
Check for water or gravity differences that would indicate a leuking swing joint.
3.12
Swin Lines: Target
Target should indicate direction of swing opening (up or down) and height above
bottom where suction will be lost with swing on bottom support.
4.0
ROOFS
4.1
Deck late Internal Corrosion
For safety, before accessing the roof, check with ultrasonic instrument or lightly used a
ball peen hammer to test the deck plate near the edge of the roof for thinning.
(Corrosion normally attacks the deck plate at the edge of a fixed roof and at the rafters
in the center of the roof first.
4.2
Deck Plate External Corrosion
Visually inspect for paint failures, holes, pitting and corrosion product on the roof
deck.
4.3
Roof Deck Drainage
Look for indication of standing water (significant sagging of fixed roof deck indicates
potential rafter failure. Large standing water areas on a floating roof indicate
inadequate drainage design or, if to one side, a nonlevel roof with possible leaking
pontoons)
4.4
Level of Floating Roof
At several locations, measure distance from roof rim to a horizontal weld seam above
the roof. A variance in the readings indicates a nonlevel roof with possible shell out -of -
round, out -of -plumb, leaking pontoons, or hang-up. On small diameter tanks, an
unlevel condition can indicate unequal loading at that level.
4.5
Gas Test Internal Floating Roof
Test for explosive gas on top of the internal floating roof. Readings could indicate a
leaking roof, leaking seal system, or road nate ventilation of the area above the roof.
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4.6
Roof Insulation
a. Visually inspect for cracks or leaks in the insulation weather coat where runoff
rain water could Penetrate the insulation.
b. Inspect for wet insulation under the weather coat.
c. Remove small test sections of insulation and check roof deck for corrosion and
holes near the edge of the insulated area.
4.7
Floating Roof Seal astems
A Measure and record maximum seal -to -shell gaps at:
1. Low pump out.
2. Mid -shell
3. High Liquid Level
b) Measure and record annular space at 30 -ft spacing (minimum of four
quadrants) around roof and record. Measurements should be taken in directly
opposite pairs.
1. QMsite 1.
2. Opposite pair 2.
c) Check if seal fabric on primary shoe seals is pulling shoes away from shell
fabric not wide enough)
d Inspect fabric for deterioration, holes tears, and cracks.
e Ins ct visible metallic arts for corrosion and wear
0 Inspect for openings in seals that would rmit ya
jLor emissions
Inspect for protruding bolt or rivet heads Nainst the shell.
h) Pull both primary and secondary seal systems back all around the shell to
check their o on
i) Inspect secondary seals for signs of buckling or indications that their angle
with the shell is too shallow.
' Inspect we e- wi r seals for flexibility, resilience, cracks, and tears.
5.0
Sample Hatch
a. Inspect condition and functioning of sample hatch cover.
b. On tanks governed by Air Quality Monitoring District rules, check for the
condition of seal inside hatch cover.
c. Check for corrosion and plugging on thief and gauge hatch cover.
d. Where sample hatch is used to reel gauge stock level, check for marker and tab
statin hold -off distance.
e. Check for reinforcing where sample hatch pipe s the roof deck.
f. On floating roof sample hatch pipe and recoil systems, inspect operation of
recoil reel
g. Test operation of system
h. On ultra clean stocks check for presence and condition of protective coating or
liner sample hatch(preventing rust from pipe gettinginto sample).-
am le .5.1 Gauge Well
5.1
a. Inspect visible portion of the gauge well for thinning, size of slots, and cover
condition
b. Check for a hold -off distance marker and tab with hold -off distance (legible .
c. On floating roofs, inspect condition of roof guide for gauge well, particularly
the condition of the rollers for grooving
d. If accessible, check the distance from the gauge well pipe to the tank shell at
different levels.
e. If tank has a gauge well washer, check valve for leakage and for presence of a
bull plug or blind flange.
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5.2
Fixed Roof Scaffold Su rt
-Inspectscaffold support for corrosion, wear and structural soundness.
Aut au e: Ins 'on Hatch and Guides Txed Roo
a. Check the hatch for corrosion and missing bolts.
5.3
b. Look for corrosion on the LaM guide's and floatguide's wire anchors
Auto au e: Float Well Cover
5.4
a. Inspect for corrosion
b. Check tape cable for wear or fmy*Ing caused by rubbin on the cover
5.5
Sample Hatch(Internal Floating Roo
a. Check overall conditions
b. When equipped with fabric seal check for automatic sealing after sampling.
c. When equipped with a recoil reel opening device, check for propero tions.
5.6
Roof -Mounted Vents(Internal Floating Roo!)
Check condition of screens, locking and pivots pins.
5.7
Gauging Platform Drip Rin
On fixed roof tanks with drip rings under the gauging platforms or sampling area,
inspect for I ed drain return to the tank.
5.8
Emerxengy Roof Drains
Inspect vapor plugs for emergency drain: that seal fabric discs are slightly smaller than
the pipe ID and that fabric seal is above the liquid level.
5.9
Removable Roof Leg Racks
Check for leg racks on roof.
5.10
Vacuum Breakers
Report size, number, and type of vacuum breakers, inspect vacuum breakers. If high
legs are set, check for settin of mechanical breaker in hi 1position.
5.11
Rim Vents
a. Check condition of the screen on the run vent cover.
b. Check for plating off or removal of rim vents where jurisdictional rules do not
permit removal.
5.12
Pontoon Inspection Hatches
a. Open pontoon inspection hatch covers and visually check inside for pontoon
leakage
b. Test for explosive gas an indicator of vapor space leaks).
c. If pontoon hatches are equipped with locked down coves, check for vent tubes.
Check that vent tubes are not plugged up. Inspect locked -down devices for
condition and operation.
6.0
Access Structures
6.1
Handrails
a. Identify and report type (steel pipe, galvanized pipe, square tube, angle) and
size of handrails.
b. Inspect for p4ft and holes, pKint failure.
c. Inspect attachment welds.
d. Identify cold joints and sharp edges. Ins t the handrails and midrails.
e. Inspect safe drop bdr or safety chain for corrosion, functionin , and length.
f. Inspect the handrail between the rolling ladder and the gauging platform for a
hazardous opening when the floatin roof is at its lowest level.
6.2
Platform Frame
a. Inspect frame for corrosion and paint failure.
b. Inspect the attachment of frame to supports and supports to tank for corrosion
and weld failure.
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c. Check reinforc' where supports are attached to shell or roof.
d. Inspect the surface that deck plate or grating rests on, for thinning and holes.
e. Check that flat -surface -to -flat -surface 'unctures are seal -welded.
6.3
Deck Plate and Gratin
a. Inspect deck plate for corrosion -cause g or holes (not drain holes) and
paint failure.
b. Inspect plate-to-fi-ame weld for rust scale buildup.
c. Inspect gratingfor corrosion -caused thinnin of bars and failure of welds.
d. Check grating tie down clips. where grating has been retrofitted to replace
plate, measure the rise of the step below and above the grating surface and
compare with other risers on the stairway.___
6.4
Stairway Stringers
a. Inspect spiral stairway stringers for corrosion, paint failure, and weld failure.
Ins attachment of stairwaytreads to strip er.
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b. Ins stairway supports to shell welds and reinforcing
c. Inspect steel su rt attachment to concrete base for corrosion.
6.5
Rolling Ladder
a. Inspect rolling ladder strin ers for corrosion.
b. Identify and inspect ladder fixed rungs (square bar, round bar, angles) for weld
attachment to stringers and corrosion, particularly where angle rungs are
welded to stringers.
c. Check for wear and corrosion where rolling ladder attaches to gauging
latform.
d. Inspect pivot bar for wear and secureness.
e. Inspecto tion of self -leveling stairway treads.
f. Inspect for corrosion and wear on mo parts.
g. Inspect rolling ladder wheels for freedom of movement, flat spots, and wear on
axle.
h. Inspect alignment of rolling ladder with roof rack.
i. Inspect top surface of rolling ladder track for wear by wheels to assure at least
18 in. of unworn track track long enough).
'. Inspect rolling ladder track welds for corrosion.
k. Inspect track supports on roof for reinforcin ads seal -welded to deck plate.
I. Check by dimensioning, the maximum angle of the rolling ladder when the
roof is on low legs. Maximum angle .
m. If rolling ladder track extends to within 5 feet of the edge of the roof on the far
side, check for a handrail on the top of the shell on that side.
7.0
External Piping
7.1
Leaks
a. Process
b. Steam tracing-'
c. Existing clamps
7.2
Misal' ument
a. Piping misali ent and restricted movement.
b. Expansion joint misalignment.
7.3
Vibration
a. Excessive overhun weight.
b. Inad nate su rt.
c. Thin, small-bore, or alloy piping.
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d.Threaded connections.
e. Loosesupports causing metal wear.
7.4
Supports
a. Shoes of support
b. Hanger distortion or bre e.
c. Bottomed-outsprings
A Support corrosion
e. Brace distortion and breakage.
f. Loose brackets
g. Slide plater and rollers.
h. Counter balance condition.
7.5
Corrosion
a. Bolting support 122ints under clamps.
b. Coating and paintingdeterioration.
c. Soil -to -air interface.
d. Insulation interfaces.
e. Biological growth.
7.6
Insulation
Damage and penetrations.
Missing jacketing and insulation.
Sealing deterioration.
Bulging.
Banding broken and missing.
8.0
Secondary Containment
Check for vegetation build-up and keep cleared.
Check for trash and remove.
Check for waxer that will compromise the secondary containment holding capacity.
Remove and dispose of properly.
Inspect for cracks that would compromise secondary containment structure and
holding capacity.
Inspect for settlement.
Check for evidence of leaks or releases
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