Section R20-2-1004. Application Requirements and Process for Authority to Construct Plan Approval

A.      A person shall not begin to construct a site requiring a stage I vapor recovery system or to make a major modification of an existing vapor recovery system before obtaining approval of an authority to construct plan application. A major modifica- tion is:

1.        Adding or replacing a gasoline storage tank that is equip- ped with a Department approved stage I vapor recovery system;

2.        Modifying, adding, or replacing underground vent piping; or

3.        Conducting construction under R20-2-913(H)(2).

B.       A person shall file with the Department a written change order, using a form provided by the Department, to obtain a modifi- cation of the approved vapor recovery system or component if a modification is needed after the Department issues an autho- rity to construct plan approval. The person shall not make any modification until the Department approves the change order.

C.      To obtain an authority to construct plan approval, a person shall submit to the Department, on a form provided by the Department, the following:

1.        The name, address, and telephone number of any owner, operator, and proposed contractor, if known;

2.        The name of the stage I vapor recovery system or compo- nent to be installed along with the CARB certification for that system or component;

3.        The street address of the site where construction or major modification will take place with an estimated timetable for construction or modification;

4.        A copy of a blueprint or scaled site plan for the vapor recovery system or component including all stage I vapor recovery equipment and stage I vapor recovery piping detail; and

5.        The application fee specified under R20-2-1006.

D.      A person shall ensure that an installed or modified stage I vapor recovery system meets the following requirements:

1.        Has CARB-certified product and vapor adaptors that pre- vent loosening or over-tightening of the stage I product and vapor adaptors;

2.        Consists of a two-point stage I system with separate fill and vapor connection points. Coaxial stage I vapor recovery systems shall not be used;

3.        Has a submerged fill pipe that has the fill pipe’s highest point of discharge no more than six inches from the tank bottom;

4.        Has no tank containing motor fuel other than gasoline connected to the vapor piping;

5.        Uses cement that is resistant to deterioration from expo- sure to water, hydrocarbons, and alcohol to join all pipes;

6.        Has tank vent pipes that extend at least 12 feet above the elevation of the stage I fill points;

7.        Has tank vent pipes with a minimum inside diameter of:

a.         Two inches if the pipe is not manifolded, or

b.        Three inches from the point of manifold if the pipe is manifolded;

8.        Has pressure vacuum vent valves that are attached to the tank vent pipes by a threaded connection;

9.        If a gasoline tank is installed in an enclosed vault, has an emergency vent in addition to the pressure vacuum vent valve required under subsection (D)(8);

10.     Has a one-eighth inch threaded tap on the vent pipe bet- ween six and eight feet above ground level;

11.     Has risers into gasoline storage tanks that are capped with UL-approved caps;

12.     Has lead wires for instrumentation that pass through a leak-tight grommet with a compression fitting suitable for exposure to gasoline vapors;

13.     Has storage tank vent pipes and fill and vapor manhole tops that are painted a color that minimizes solar gain and has a reflective effectiveness of at least 55 percent. Reflectivity shall be determined by visually comparing the paint with paint-color cards obtained from a paint manufacturer that uses the Master Pallet Notation to spe- cify the paint color (i.e. 58YY 88/180 where the number in italics is the paint reflectivity). Examples of colors have a reflective effectiveness of at least 55 percent include, but are not limited to, yellow, light gray, alu- minum, tan, red iron oxide, cream or pale blue, light green, glossy gray, light blue, light pink, light cream, white, silver, beige, tin plate, and mirrored finish. A man- hole cover that is color coded for product identification is exempt from this subsection; and

14.     Complies with other requirements outlined in the autho- rity to construct permit.

E.       After review and approval of the authority to construct plan, the Department shall issue the  authority to  construct plan approval and mail, fax, or e-mail the plan approval to the address indicated on the application.

1.        A copy of the authority to construct plan approval shall be maintained at the facility during construction so that it is accessible for Department review.

2.        Construction of a stage I vapor recovery system or com- ponent at a site not having an approved authority to con- struct plan, shall be stopped and no further installation work done until an authority to construct plan approval is obtained.

3.        An authority to construct plan approval is not transfer- able.

F.       The Department shall deny an authority to construct plan for any of the following reasons:

1.        Providing incomplete, false, or misleading information; or

2.        Failing to meet the requirements stated in this Chapter.

G.      If excavation is involved, the Department may visually inspect the stage I underground piping of a gasoline dispensing site before the piping is buried for compliance with the authority to construct plan approval. The owner or operator of a vapor recovery system or component shall give the Department notice by fax or e-mail at least two business days before the underground piping is complete to schedule the inspection. The Department may require the owner or operator to excavate all piping not inspected before burial if the owner or operator does not give the required two business days’ notice.

H.      After construction is complete, a person who has a valid authority to construct plan approval may dispense gasoline for up to 90 days before final approval if an initial inspection is scheduled according to R20-2-1005.

I.        An authority to construct plan approval expires one year from the date of issue or the completion of construction, whichever is sooner.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 21 A.A.R.

1693, effective October 3, 2015 (Supp. 15-3).