5704.2.2 Use of transport containers as stationary storage tanks.
FC § 5704.2.2
Cargo tanks, tank cars, barges, marine vessels and watercraft shall not be used as stationary storage tanks unless approved. Exception: A marine vessel or watercraft moored or anchored to privately owned waterfront property storing fuel oil to be used on such waterfront property, when the barge or vessel is located within the bulkhead line and the riparian ownership to the bulkhead line is under the same ownership as the waterfront property, the fuel oil is used only by the owner of such vessel or watercraft and the fuel oil is used beyond a radius of 200 feet (60 960 mm) from the waterfront. Fuel oil stored shall have the specific gravity of not more than 16 degrees Baumé. Such marine vessels and watercraft shall be located wholly within the bulkhead line and in such a position as not to constitute an encumbrance to navigation, and shall be constructed, equipped and protected against fire in compliance with the requirements of the commissioner.













