LP-G Storage Tank Information & Checklist

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1 LP-G Storage Tank Information & Checklist Building & Fire Safety Division Yakima County Public Services This informational checklist pertains to the design and installations for the storage or use of liquefied petroleum gases (LPG), such as propane or butane. A Fire Code Permit is required prior to the placement of a new tank, relocation, or change-out / replacement of an existing LP tank. NEW OR EXISTING MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT that will be fueled by the LP tank must have a valid permit. Prior permits for existing equipment must have had an approved final inspection OR a new permit will be required. To help expedite your application, please provide any prior permit information. Please review this entire handout regarding information for site plan requirements, tank size / setback requirements, etc. For change-out or replacing an existing LP tank, the new tank placement must meet the current setbacks and Fire Code Requirements. (Refer to Page 2, Table ). Typical Application Submittal Requirements Application for Construction (Building Permit) AND Completed LP-G Tank Supplemental Checklist. Site plan, (see Site Plan Requirements ). Additional Yakima County Handouts and Website Information that may be of assistance are: Site Plan Requirements handout for parcel information Typical Review and Approvals Timeframe: Upon receipt of a complete application, the process to obtain a permit to place a liquid fuel storage tank is dependent upon the complexity of your project, the information you provide, and the reviewing staffs workload at the time of application. *Some permits may be issued on the same day of application. Complex projects may require a separate review, permit and fees from other divisions. A few examples are: Flood Hazard review if a portion of your parcel is within the Flood Plain. Planning Division review for SEPA, Critical area, Land Use review. The following will require review and approval by the Yakima County Fire Marshal s Office Tanks used for re-fueling, or for commercial use. Tanks 1,000 gallons or more. Parcels located in the Extreme designated zone according to the (IWUIC) International Wildland-Urban Interface Code. *Upon review of your actual application and site plan, additional comments / reviews may be forthcoming.

2 Minimum Setback Requirements for Liquid Petroleum Gas Storage Tank

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4 Application for Construction (Permit Application) Building & Fire Safety Division Yakima County Public Services Form # BFS0002 A Revised: 7/2/18 APPLICANT TO COMPLETE (Use for assistance) OFFICE USE ONLY Land Use / Zoning: DATE: Case: BLD Tax Parcel Number: UGA CAO/Shoreline ADD Example: R 18 T 13 S Overlay: Airport / Greenway / Floodplain RAP R T S Sewer Septic Name of Short Plat, Subdivision, or Manufactured Home Park Lot or Space # LAND USE Potable Water: YCWRS Well WRS Purveyor Exempt FAAR WUI-FD M / H / E PC Job site address: City: Below - Provide a detailed description of the Project / Scope of Work: Construction Valuation (Contractor Estimate) $ Fill in ALL sections with people that are associated with this project and The property owner(s) or agent, by signing this form, hereby certify to the best of their knowledge and under penalty of perjury that they are the legal owners of the property, have reviewed the proposal as presented in the application, validate that it depicts an accurate and true description of the project proposed and wish to pursue the described project. Any change to the intent of the proposal project description must be submitted and reviewed prior to project issuance. Property Owner: CHECK IF YOU ARE ACTING AS YOUR OWN CONTRACTOR (Signature required at declaration at bottom of second page) Mailing Address: City, State, ZIP: Owners Signature: Contractor Name: Company Name: Mailing Address: City, State, ZIP: Contractor License #: (Required) Signature: Expiration Yakima County Public Services 128 N. 2 nd Street, 4 th Floor Yakima, WA Phone (509) FAX (509) Application for Construction Page 1 of 2 Form # BFS0002 A Printed: 7/2/18

5 Application for Construction Continued Architect / Engineer / Surveyor: Company Name (if any): Address, City, State, ZIP: Professional License No.: Signature: Applicant / Agent / Consultant: Company Name (if any): Address, City, State, ZIP: Signature: Expiration This Section To Be Completed For Construction Permits Only Pursuant to RCW (2)(i-ii) The requirements for a fully completed construction application shall include: i. The name, address, and phone number of the office of the lender administering the interim construction financing, if any: OR ii. The name and address of the firm that has issued a payment bond, if any, on behalf of the prime contractor for the protection of the owner, if the bond is for an amount not less than 50% of the total amount of the construction project. If for any reason the information requested below is not available at the time of application, the applicant shall provide the information as soon as it can be reasonably be obtained. Lending Agency Name: Mailing Address: City: State: ZIP: I acknowledge by checking this box that this project has no lending agency for construction financing. Bonding Agency Name: Mailing Address: City: State: ZIP I acknowledge by checking this box that this project has no bonding agency. If you are the Property Owner and Acting As Your Own Contractor, please complete the following declaration: I acknowledge that I am applying for a permit thru the Yakima County Public Services Department. I also acknowledge that I am not a licensed contractor, specialty or general, or that I am not acting as a contractor and wish to be exempt from the requirements of the Washington State Contractor s Act, per RCW , and will abide by all provisions and conditions of the exemption as stated. I agree that if I use the assistance of any person(s) to provide labor and/or assistance, I will retain only contractors registered and currently licensed as required under the laws of the State of Washington. I (print name) certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington that the foregoing is true and correct. Owner Signature Yakima County Public Services 128 N. 2 nd Street, 4 th Floor Yakima, WA Phone (509) FAX (509) Application for Construction Page 2 of 2 Form # BFS0002 A Printed: 7/2/18

6 Liquid Petroleum Gas Tank Supplemental Checklist Case #: FCP OFFICE USE ONLY Property Owner: Fuel Supply Company: Complete The Information Below That Applies To Your Project: Type Of Structure Or Use The Tank Will Service Is LP tank for: Residential or Non-Residential Will tank be used as a Refueling Station YES or NO Use of structure(s): (Example: Residence, Garage, Office, Shop, Warehouse, etc), Installation Detail Select All That Apply: Do you Own tank OR Rental New Tank Size: (Gallons) Change-out. (Prior tank size) : (Gallons) For change-out, will the tank location remain the same? YES NO Are you installing new gas piping? YES NO Installation Placement Above-ground Underground Mounded Is your parcel located within the floodplain? * YES NO *If the tank is within the floodplain, please provide details showing how you propose to secure the tank to prevent flotation. Is the location of your tank within an area subject to vehicle damage? YES If YES, protection bollards will be required. (Verification upon field inspection) NO Please list what mechanical equipment the LPG tank will service: **NOTE: Existing mechanical equipment must be permitted and have an approved final inspection OR a new mechanical permit will be required. (To help expedite your application, please provide mechanical permit number below next to the equipment information) Type of Equipment [i.e.: Furnace, Fireplace, Cooktop, Heater, Water Heater, BBQ] (List each type of equipment on a separate line) How many Is Equipment Existing, New, Changeout, etc.

7 Continued Liquefied Petroleum Gas Storage Tank Checklist YES N/A Submittal Requirements Residential ( Items 1-5) 1. Application for Construction and LP Tank checklist 2. Site Plan-show property lines, tank location, distance to structures, property lines, roads, easements 3. Type of construction and occupancy classification of ALL buildings on parcel 4. Floodplain, critical area (pond, stream, creek, etc.) must be shown on site plan 5. a. If within floodplain, provide details how you propose to secure the tank to prevent flotation YES N/A *Non-Residential Projects Require the Following (complete items 1 18) Commercial projects will require the description and quantity of material(s) to be stored or used, 6. including container sizes (in water capacity or pounds) and type. To scale, topographical site plan showing the location of property lines, buildings and building 7. openings, roads and parking lots, fire hydrant and water supply systems, aboveground and underground tanks, security fences, piping, valves, fittings and related equipment. 8. Detailed design and engineering on storage containers or cylinders. 9. Location and type of equipment, control, hose, piping and tubing. 10. Method to achieve vehicle impact protection for containers, cylinders, piping, valves or fittings 11. Method to achieve wind loading, seismic protection and structural support for aboveground tanks and piping. 12. The make, model, type and listing of product compressor units, vaporizers, or similar equipment. 13. The design and specifications for product transfer and dispensing piping, valves and fittings. 14. The location, type, make and model of pressure relief devices, pressure regulators and shut-off valves. 15. The location, design and specifications of container fill and venting pipes and equipment. 16. The location and type of emergency impact valves. 17. Method to protect piping from physical damage, corrosion or external stresses. 18. The location and rating of fire protection equipment, especially water spray systems and portable fire extinguishers. Please read the information below and sign before submitting your application Your application shall be deemed complete only if this checklist is completed and submitted along with the submittal package. Accuracy of your application package, including this checklist, is the responsibility of the applicant. Failure to submit an accurate application package will be considered incomplete. I have checked the applicable boxes and have included those requirements in my submittal. Print Name Signature Date