§ 54-54.1. Tanks.

(a)

Scope.

(1)

Section 54-54.1 shall apply to all storage and fuel tanks.

(2)

Section 54-54.1 shall not apply to propane containers used exclusively for heating or cooking purposes for detached one- and two-family dwellings, provided the tank capacity does not exceed 1,000 water gallons.

(3)

Section 54-54.1 shall not apply to containers of Class I liquids with capacity of less than 25 gallons.

(4)

Section 54-54.1 shall not apply to containers of Class II or III liquids with a capacity of less than 60 gallons.

(5)

Liquid classes are defined by NFPA 30 as adopted by section 54-54, Cobb County Code.

(b)

Zoning and protection.

(1)

Storage and fuel tanks shall meet the requirements of NFPA 30, NFPA 30A, NFPA 52, NFPA 58 and any other applicable codes adopted under section 54-54 of this Code.

(2)

No aboveground tanks shall be installed in residentially zoned areas, except as to any Cobb County Fire Stations that may be located in any such residentially zoned area.

(3)

All aboveground tanks storing gasoline, where allowed by zoning shall be a vaulted type tank that is projectile resistant and vehicle impact resistant as certified by Underwriters Laboratories or other recognized testing labs. Exception: Bulk plants or terminals.

(4)

All aboveground tanks must be approved for aboveground use by Underwriters laboratories or other recognized testing labs.

(5)

Within 30 days of removal, the Cobb County Fire Marshal's Office shall be provided a site plan and closure report by the owner, their designee or the removing contractor for any underground storage tank(s) that is/are removed.

(c)

Permit.

(1)

All tanks will be permitted through the Cobb County Fire Marshal's Office;

(2)

Temporary tanks (90 days or less) do not require a permit. Temporary tanks must be located no closer than 100 feet from any structure or building and must comply with all other code requirements.

(3)

Plan review fee will be $300.00 for each permit, regardless of number of tanks on the permit;

(4)

Fines assessed for failure to obtain a permit will be $1,000.00; and

(5)

Fines assessed for failure to call for an inspection will be $500.00.

(Ord. of 12-18-97; Ord. of 11-9-10; Amd. of 2-22-11; Amd. of 2-26-13; Amd. of 2-25-14)