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GRP tanks and vessels

for use above ground
Part 4: Delivery, installation and
maintenance
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 13121-4
NORME EUROPENNE
EUROPISCHE NORM
January 2005
ICS 23.020.10
English version
GRP tanks and vessels for use above ground - Part 4: Delivery,
installation and maintenance
Rservoirs et rcipients en PRV pour applications hors sol Partie 4: Livraison, installation et maintenance
Oberirdische GFK-Tanks und -Behlter - Teil 4:

Auslieferung, Aufstellung und Instandhaltung
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 November 2004.

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EN 13121-4:2005 (E)
Contents
Page
Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................3
1
Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Normative references ....................................................................................................................................4
Terms and definitions ...................................................................................................................................4
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
Delivery ...........................................................................................................................................................4
General............................................................................................................................................................4
Low temperature effects ...............................................................................................................................4
Pre-delivery check .........................................................................................................................................5
Storage............................................................................................................................................................5
Lifting devices................................................................................................................................................5
Loading ...........................................................................................................................................................5
Transportation................................................................................................................................................5
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.4
5.4.1
5.4.2
5.4.3
5.5
5.6
5.7
Installation ......................................................................................................................................................6
General............................................................................................................................................................6
Pre-installation checks..................................................................................................................................6
Preparation of installation location..............................................................................................................6
Requirements for installation surfaces .......................................................................................................6
Preparation of support and erection of tanks or vessels ..........................................................................6
Bolting.............................................................................................................................................................7
Anchor bolting ...............................................................................................................................................7
Nozzle bolting.................................................................................................................................................7
Bolt torques....................................................................................................................................................7
Connections ...................................................................................................................................................7
Attachments ...................................................................................................................................................7
Inspection and tests ......................................................................................................................................7
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................................8
Annex A (informative) Allowable lifting methods for straight vertical lift ...........................................................9
Annex B (informative) Repositioning of tank/vessel from horizontal to vertical ..............................................12
Annex C (informative) Delivery checklist ..............................................................................................................15
Annex D (informative) Installation checklist .........................................................................................................16
Annex E (informative) Guidance notes for maintenance.....................................................................................17
E.1
General..........................................................................................................................................................17
E.2
Service conditions .......................................................................................................................................17
E.3
Cleaning and servicing ...............................................................................................................................17
E.4
Repairing and replacing ..............................................................................................................................17
E.5
Inspections and tests ..................................................................................................................................17
Bibliography ..............................................................................................................................................................18
EN 13121-4:2005 (E)
Foreword
This document (EN 13121-4:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 210 GRP tanks and vessels, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by July 2005, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by
July 2005.
Document EN 13121 consists of the following parts under the general title GRP tanks and vessels for use above
ground:
Part 1: Raw materials Specification conditions and acceptance conditions.
Part 2: Composite materials Chemical resistance.
Part 3: Design and workmanship.
Part 4: Delivery, installation and maintenance.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the European
Free Trade Association.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
EN 13121-4:2005 (E)
Scope
This document gives requirements for delivery, installation and maintenance of GRP tanks and vessels in accordance
with prEN 13121-3.
Normative references
Not applicable.
Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
delivery
delivery includes loading, transportation and off-loading of the GRP tank or vessel at the site designated by the
purchaser
3.2
installation
installation includes the preparation of the support(s), erection or placement on the supports and fixing the tank or
vessel, inspection and tests before commissioning
3.3
bedding material
bedding material for flat-bottomed tanks, pliable during installation and load bearing before commissioning
3.4
screed
hard setting material to correct minor surface irregularities
3.5
transporter
organisation in charge of the transport of the tank/vessel from the place of loading to the place of storage or installation
3.6
installer
organisation in charge of installing the tank/vessel in its place of use
Delivery
4.1
General
If the manufacturer considers that the requirements of this document are insufficient for the loading and the transportation of the GRP tank or vessel for the purposes of any particular delivery, he shall provide the necessary additional
information.
NOTE
4.2
A recommended check list of those items which should be verified is given in Annex C (informative).
Low temperature effects
The possible effects on the material properties of the GRP tank or vessel of ambient temperatures experienced during
transportation shall, as far as possible, be taken into consideration, especially temperatures less than 5 C.
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4.3
Pre-delivery check
A pre-delivery check shall be made to ensure that:
the appropriate inspection certificate is available;
the tank/vessel is correctly identified;
the tank/vessel is in its as-released condition;
all branches are blanked with either service blanks or temporary covers.
NOTE
4.4
To avoid damage to the GRP tank or vessel during delivery, temporary bracings should be used.
Storage
If, after unloading, the GRP tank or vessel cannot immediately be installed in its final position, it shall be stored as
follows:
a)
Wherever possible the GRP tank or vessel shall be stored in the design orientation i.e. vertical tank or vessel
shall be stored (supported and anchored) vertically. If it is not possible to store the item in their operational
orientation it may be stored otherwise with special considerations on supporting and anchoring. The use of
saddles or supporting timbers with wedges may be necessary.
b)
The storage area shall be level and free from protrusions or ridges to avoid point loading. The GRP vessel or
tank shall be located in an area remote from vehicular traffic or suitably protected from traffic. Consideration
shall be given to movements due to wind on the empty item and temporary anchors shall be provided.
4.5
Lifting devices
Where the lifting device will make direct contact with GRP surfaces, synthetic fibre flat webbing slings shall be used.
The minimum width of the slings shall be 80 mm.
4.6
Loading
The GRP tank or vessel shall be lifted and handled in a suitable manner according to the state of the art; appropriate
manners are shown in the examples in Annex A (informative) and Annex B (informative).
The lifting devices shall be attached to the GRP tank or vessel in correspondence with the design of the tank or
vessel.
All lifts shall take into the consideration the site and atmospheric conditions, especially wind.
All lifts shall avoid any impact.
Loading details shall be recorded.
NOTE
4.7
This may be done by e.g. using the form given in Annex C (informative).
Transportation
Loads occurring during transport shall be considered to ensure that undue stress, local loads and abrasion are not
imposed on the GRP tank or vessel.
The GRP tank or vessel shall be secured by webbing slings or ropes.
NOTE
At the destination and before off-loading the GRP tank or vessel should be visually inspected. The results of inspection should be recorded, e.g. using the form Annex C (informative).
EN 13121-4:2005 (E)
Installation
5.1
General
The manufacturer shall advise the methods of installation of the GRP tank or vessel.
NOTE 1
The installation should be carried out by trained personnel only.
NOTE 2
The details of installation should be recorded, e.g. using the form given in Annex D (informative).
5.2
Pre-installation checks
A pre-installation check shall be made to ensure that:

a)
supporting structures or foundations are suitable for the installation;
b)
supporting structures or foundations are within the specified tolerances;
c)
if necessary, the item is protected from flotation.
Pre-installation details shall be recorded, e.g. using the form given in Annex D (informative).
5.3
Preparation of installation location
5.3.1
Requirements for installation surfaces
The supporting structure shall meet the requirements of the manufacturer of the GRP tank or vessel.
5.3.2
5.3.2.1
a)
Preparation for support and erection of tanks or vessels

Flat-bottomed tanks or vessels
Installation on flat and even surfaces

The foundation shall be flat and level within 2 mm/m with an overall maximum deviation of 5 mm. Flatbottomed tanks/vessels shall be erected vertically with a maximum deviation of 0,5.
b)
Installation using a bedding material

On uneven foundations or in case of uneven tank or vessel bottoms, a fresh bedding material of a sufficient
thickness shall be used to ensure contact between the foundation and the bottom.
NOTE The bedding material, e.g. cement screed, polymer concrete, sodium/potassium water glass sand mixtures and
bituminous sand mixtures, rubber, bitumen felt should be laid shortly before erection ensuring that any orientation marks
are visible. The bedding material should be covered to prevent adhesion to the tank/vessel.
c)
Installation on piers or beams

Installation on piers, beams or gratings shall be in accordance with the design.
5.3.2.2
Horizontal tanks/vessels
Saddle supports shall be as designed.

NOTE
The saddle support should be installed with a tolerance of 1 mm/m separation.
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5.3.2.3
Circumferential skirt supported vertical tanks or vessels
The tank or vessel shall be installed vertically with a maximum deviation of 0,5. The alignment may be achieved by
placing suitable load-bearing shims, on either side of the anchor bolts. Any gap between the skirt and the supporting
structure shall be filled with a load-bearing infill before commissioning.
5.3.2.4
Tanks or vessels with supporting legs
Tanks or vessels with supporting legs shall be installed vertically with a maximum deviation of 0,5 and securely
anchored to the supporting structure. The legs shall be shimmed using a load-bearing material to ensure that the tank
or vessel is uniformly supported.
5.3.2.5
Drop-through tanks or vessels with separate supporting rings
When using drop-through tanks or vessels it shall be ensured that the support arrangement, whether continuous or
split, will support the tank/vessel uniformly.
5.4
Bolting
5.4.1
Anchor bolting
The bolting work shall be carried out in accordance with the design of the tank or vessel.
5.4.2
Nozzle bolting
The opposite lying bolts shall be tightened in pairs. Any following pair of bolts shall to be selected at the widest angle
to the axis of the previous pair.
5.4.3
Bolt torques
5.4.3.1
Torques for anchoring
Nuts shall be tightened until they reach the contact surface. All nuts shall be locked by a counter nut.
5.4.3.2
Torques for bolting
The torques for bolting shall be specified by the manufacturer.
5.5
Connections
Pipework shall be supported at all times so that local loads on nozzles do not exceed the design value.
NOTE
Flange and nozzle protection (e.g. covers) should be left during installation of the tank or vessel until needed for
connection of piping or ancillary equipment.
5.6
Attachments
Ladders, platforms and other attachments shall be fitted in accordance with the design and without causing undue
stress to the tank/vessel.
5.7
Inspection and tests
After completion of installation the tank or vessel shall be inspected and tested as required in the operating instructions given by the manufacturer of tank or vessel and shall include as a minimum.
a)
Visual inspections shall indicate the general state of the tank or vessel, the state of wall material, nozzles,
connections and joints. Subject of inspections shall be the outer surfaces and, for reasons of impact damage
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or abrasion, the inner surfaces. Visual inspections shall be performed before and after hydrostatic or pressure
tests.
b)
Hydrostatic or pressure tests, tests on safety or on operational devices and spark testing of lining seams.
NOTE 1
Within hydrostatic or pressure tests, accoustic emission tests should be performed.
Conditions and results of inspections and tests shall be recorded.

NOTE 2
Inspection and test reports should be kept by the user until tank or vessel is decommissioned.
Maintenance
Maintenance is a set of preventive and other measures applied to enable availability and safety of tanks or vessels
and to avoid danger to health and to the environment under the service conditions of the tanks or vessels within their
working lives.
NOTE
The manufacturer should provide appropriate advice on cleaning, servicing, repairing or replacing of defective parts,
visual inspections and tests, e.g. as proposed in Annex E (informative).

EN 13121-4:2005 (E)
Annex A
(informative)
Allowable lifting methods for straight vertical lift
Table A.1 - Allowable lifting methods for straight vertical lift
Method
One crane
Two cranes
a) Cylindrical tank girded by

synthetic webbing slings.
Angle 30
Sling distance > 0,5 L
Key
1 Rope
2 Synthetic webbing slings
S Centre of gravity
b) Cylindrical tank girded by
Key
1 Crane
2 Lifting beam
3 Synthetic webbing sling
S Centre of gravity
Key
1 Crane 1
2 Crane 2
4 Lifting beam optional
S Centre of gravity

EN 13121-4:2005 (E)
Table A.1 (continued)

Method
One crane
Two cranes
c) Cylindrical tank lifted using either

lifting lugs or trunnions and trailed
using a tailing lug or a girding sling
or hold down foot.
Key
1 Crane
2 Lifting beam
3 Tailing lug
4 Foot or frame
5 Trunnion
6 Lifting lugs
7 Girding sling
S Centre of gravity
d) Rectangular tank girded using
H-beams.
Key
1 Crane
2 Lifting H beam
S Centre of gravity
10
Key
1 Crane 1
2 Crane 2
5 Foot or frame
6 Trunnion
7 Lifting lugs
8 Girding sling
S Centre of gravity

EN 13121-4:2005 (E)
Table A.1 (concluded)

Method
One crane
Two cranes
e) Rectangular tank girded by

Length 6 m
Width 3 m
Depth 2 m
Key
1 Synthetic webbing slings
2 Spreader beams attached to tank or slings
3 Extra safety ropes are recommended
S Centre of gravity
f) Rectangular tank lifted by 4
lifting bolts where spreader beams
are incorporated within the tank
design.
Key
1 Spreader beams built into tank/LID
2 Extra safety ropes are recommended
3 4-off lifting eye bolts or bow nuts with the axis of the eye
hole set normal to the central lift point
S Centre of gravity
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Annex B
(informative)
Repositioning of tank/vessel from horizontal to vertical
Table B.1 - Repositioning of tank/vessel from horizontal to vertical
Method
Rigging method
Orientation change
a) Matched sling chains or ropes.

Only two chains or ropes shall be
used with a fixed pivot point.
Limits:
Diameter 2 m
Height 4 m
Mass 500 kg
Key
1 Matched sling chains or ropes
2 Guide ropes
3 Soft packing
4 Strain spreader plate
a Fixed pivot point
S Centre of gravity
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Key
1 Matched sling chains or ropes
2 Guide ropes are recommended
3 Soft packing
4 Lifting lugs
a Fixed pivot point
b Crane movement
S Centre of gravityt

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Table B.1 (continued)

Method
Rigging method
Orientation change
b) Repositioning with synthetic

webbing slings.
Using 2 cranes.
Key
1 Crane 1
2 Crane 2
5 Lifting lug or trunnion
7 Tailing lug
S Centre of gravity
Key
1 Crane 1
2 Crane 2
7 Trailing lug
S Centre of gravity
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Table B.1 (concluded)

Method
Rigging method
Orientation change
c) Repositioning using
2 lifting lugs or
trunnions with or
without lifting
beams and a girding
sling or tailing lug.
Using 2 cranes
Key
1 Crane 1
2 Crane 2
3 Foot or frame
7 Girding sling
8 Tailing lug
S Centre of gravity
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Key
1 Crane 1
2 Crane 2
S Centre of gravity
EN 13121-4:2005 (E)
Annex C
(informative)
Delivery checklist
Delivery Checklist
Tank/Vessel: ...................................................................................................................................................................
Manufacturer: .........................................................
Site of Manufacture: ................................................................
Tank/Vessel-No.: ....................................................
Date of manufacture: ..............................................................
Purchaser: ..............................................................
Address: .................................................................................
Purchaser no.: ......................................................
Date: .......................................................................................
Transporter: ............................................................
Address: .................................................................................
Vehicle registration No. ............................................
Loading point: ........................................................................
Place of destination: ................................................
Drivers name: ........................................................................
Supervising Company: ............................................. Supervisor: ...................................................

Checks before loading:
Tank/vessel inspected and cleared for loading
..........................................................................
Transport vehicle adequate for tank/vessel
.........................................................................
Load area/supportings cleared for loading
.........................................................................
Loading conditions acceptance
.........................................................................
Passed for loading
verified by .......................................................
yes/no
Checks after loading:

Tank/vessel without visual damage
.........................................................................
Tank/vessel supported and secured
.........................................................................
Tank/vessel cleared for despatch
.........................................................................
Passed for despatch
verified by........................................................
Place and date: .......................................................

Checks before off-loading:
.........................................................................
Supports and securings satisfactory
.........................................................................
Ground/foundation cleared for storage/installation
.........................................................................
Off-loading conditions acceptance
.........................................................................
Passed for off-loading
verified by........................................................
Checks after off-loading:

........................................................................
Tank/vessel in horizontal/vertical orientation
........................................................................
Tank/vessel supported and secured
........................................................................
Tank/vessel passed for installation
verified by........................................................
Place and date: .......................................................

Attached:
Circulation: Manufacturer/Transporter/Purchaser
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Annex D
(informative)
Installation checklist
Installation Checklist
Tank/Vessel: ................................................................................................................................................................
Manufacturer: .........................................................
Site of manufacture: .............................................................
Tank/Vessel-No.: ....................................................
Date of manufacture: ............................................................
Purchaser: ..............................................................
Address: ...............................................................................
Purchaser no.: ........................................................
Date: .....................................................................................
Installer: ..................................................................
Address: ...............................................................................
Installer approved by: ..............................................
Date: .....................................................................................
Installer site: ...........................................................
Site Foreman: .......................................................................

Checks before installation:
yes/no
Tank/vessel position cleared by drawing no. .................
Date ........................................................
Installation instructions inspected and cleared

Nozzles blanked/covered property
......................................................
.................................................................
Fully supported with/without compensating material/shims .................................................................

Installation equipment/devices inspected and cleaned
.................................................................
Installation conditions acceptable/ambiant temperature: ...........................C

Passed for installation
verified by.................................................
Checks during installation:

Lifting procedure according to method .................... acc. Annex A/B .................................................
Barrier layer/Compensating material/shims used
................................................................
Lifting devices attached property
................................................................
Lifting without shocks or other deficencies
................................................................
Installation performance passed
verified by................................................
Checks after installations:

Tank/vessel in correct position and within direction tolerances
Anchor bolting in accordance with drawing
...............................................................
Outside/inside attachments installed
...............................................................
Inspection of inner surfaces without objections
...............................................................
Nozzles blanked/covered
...............................................................
Inspection of outer surface without objections
...............................................................
Installation of tank/vessel passed
verified by...............................................
Place and date: ........................................................................................

Attached:
Circulation: Manufacturer/Installer/Purchaser
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EN 13121-4:2005 (E)
Annex E
(informative)
Guidance notes for maintenance
E.1 General
a)
Maintenance measures should be settled by instructions for use, cleaning and servicing, repairing or replacing,
visual inspections and tests.
b)
Monitoring the service conditions and frequency of inspections and tests should be controlled by the user
considering the appropriate documentation and in compliance with statutory regulations.
E.2 Service conditions

a)
Tanks/vessels in conformity to this document have materials specified and have been designed for specific
service conditions.
b)
The service conditions are limited to the specified contents, its concentration, relative density and static head,
the working pressure, the working temperature and the rate of flow in filling and in emptying.
c)
In the case of a proposed change of the service conditions, a subsequent proof of conformity and possibly
special measures, e.g. special cleaning and inside inspection, should be agreed.
d)
When deciding maintenance procedures the operating practice should be considered, e.g. means of filling and
emptying, varying working temperatures or changing fluid.
E.3 Cleaning and servicing

a)
Tanks/vessels and safety devices should be kept clean and operational until decommissioning.
Cleaning and servicing should be performed by trained personnel only.
When cleaning and servicing, the appropriate accident prevention regulations should be considered, e.g.
personal protective equipment and safety equipment.
b)
Before cleaning, vessels should be emptied, degassed, piping isolated and electrically disconnected. Cleaning
methods and cleaning compounds or liquids used should not generate harmful effects to the tanks/vessels,
e.g. stress cracking.
c)
All liquids and compounds used and all waste should be stored and cleared under control.
E.4 Repairing and replacing

a)
Before inspection or repair, tanks/vessels should be taken out of service.
b)
The decision on repair or replacement of damaged parts should take into account availability, safety and
economy. Temporary repair is permitted but should be especially monitored.
c)
Repair should be performed by the manufacturer at the manufacturing plant or under similar conditions on site.
In all cases repair should be performed by accepted procedures, e.g. laminating, glueing or welding in accordance with applicable documents.
E.5 Inspections and tests

For inspections and tests see 5.7.
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BS en 13121 4 2005

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BRITISH STANDARD

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GRP tanks and vessels

The European Standard EN 13121-4:2005 has the status of a

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The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee

aid enquirers to understand the text;

present to the responsible international/European committee any

monitor related international and European developments and

A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on

This British Standard was

Amendments issued since publication

ISBN 0 580 45368 5

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Oberirdische GFK-Tanks und -Behlter - Teil 4:

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 November 2004.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36

All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved

Ref. No. EN 13121-4:2005: E

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Normative references ....................................................................................................................................4

Terms and definitions ...................................................................................................................................4

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Part 1: Raw materials Specification conditions and acceptance conditions.

Part 2: Composite materials Chemical resistance.

Part 3: Design and workmanship.

Part 4: Delivery, installation and maintenance.

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Terms and definitions

Low temperature effects

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A pre-delivery check shall be made to ensure that:

the appropriate inspection certificate is available;

the tank/vessel is correctly identified;

the tank/vessel is in its as-released condition;

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The installation should be carried out by trained personnel only.

A pre-installation check shall be made to ensure that:

supporting structures or foundations are suitable for the installation;

supporting structures or foundations are within the specified tolerances;

if necessary, the item is protected from flotation.

Preparation of installation location

Requirements for installation surfaces

Preparation for support and erection of tanks or vessels

Installation on flat and even surfaces

Installation using a bedding material

Installation on piers or beams

Saddle supports shall be as designed.

The saddle support should be installed with a tolerance of 1 mm/m separation.

Circumferential skirt supported vertical tanks or vessels

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Tanks or vessels with supporting legs

Drop-through tanks or vessels with separate supporting rings

Torques for anchoring

Torques for bolting

The torques for bolting shall be specified by the manufacturer.

Inspection and tests

Within hydrostatic or pressure tests, accoustic emission tests should be performed.

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Conditions and results of inspections and tests shall be recorded.

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a) Cylindrical tank girded by