§ 127.103. Piers and wharves.
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/us/cfr/t33/s§ 127.103·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)If the waterfront facility handling LNG is in a region subject to earthquakes, the piers and wharves must be designed to resist earthquake forces.
(b)Substructures, except moorings and breasting dolphins, that support or are within 5 meters (16.4 feet) of any pipe or equipment containing LNG, or are within 15 meters (49.2 feet) of a loading flange, must---
(1)Be made of concrete or steel; and
(2)Have a fire endurance rating of not less than two hours.
(c)LNG or LPG storage tanks must have the minimum volume necessary for---
(1)Surge protection;
(2)Pump suction supply; or
(3)Other process needs. \[CGD 78-038, 53 FR 3376, Feb. 7, 1988, as amended at CGD 88-049, 60 FR 39796, Aug. 3, 1995\]