Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: October 10, 2024) |
Title 49 - Transportation |
Subtitle B - Other Regulations Relating to Transportation |
Chapter I - Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation |
SubChapter D - Pipeline Safety |
Part 193 - Liquefied Natural Gas Facilities: Federal Safety Standards |
Subpart C - Design |
Impoundment Design and Capacity |
§ 193.2159 - Floors.
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Floors of Class 2 and Class 3 impounding systems must, to the extent feasible—
(a) Slope away from the component or item impounded and to a sump basin installed under § 193.2171;
(b) Slope away from the nearest adjacent component;
(c) Drain surface waters from the floor at rates based on a storm of 10-year frequency and 1-hour duration and other natural water sources; and
(d) Be designed to minimize the wetted floor area.