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What is NYC FC § 5706.4.16?

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This section mandates that each single dike wall enclosure must have a capacity equal to 110 percent of the tank's capacity. It specifies that tanks with a total capacity not exceeding 500,000 gallons may be enclosed in a single dike wall, ensuring adequate containment for safety. Applies to property operators managing tank facilities.

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5706.4.16 Dike capacity.

FC § 5706.4.16

Each single dike wall enclosure shall have a capacity equal to 110 percent of the tank's capacity. Tanks arranged in groups with a total capacity not exceeding 500,000 gallons (1 892 500 L) may be enclosed in a single dike wall enclosure. Each group tank dike area shall have a net capacity not less than that of the largest tank plus 10 percent of the aggregate capacity of all other tanks served by the dike enclosure. That portion of the surface occupied by tank or tanks shall be included when computing the diked area.

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