§ 193.2207 - Insulation.  


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  • (a) Insulation on the outside of the outer shell of an LNG storage tank may not be used to maintain stored LNG at an operating temperature during normal operation.

    (b) Insulation between an inner container and the outer shell of an LNG storage tank must—

    (1) Be compatible with the contained liquid and its vapor;

    (2) In its installed condition, be noncombustible; and

    (3) Not significantly lose insulating properties by melting, settling, or other means due to a fire resulting from a spill that covers the floor of the impounding space around the tank.