Flammable and Combustible Liquids Aboveground/Underground Storage Tanks Plan Review Submittal Requirements
The NC Fire Prevention Code requires that a construction permit be obtained to install, alter, remove, abandon, place temporarily out of service, or otherwise dispose of a flammable or combustible liquids tank. The code also requires that construction documents be submitted for review and approval before beginning any work.
The following information and construction documents are required to be provided with the Fire Department Construction Permit Application for a flammable/combustible liquid tank.
Check the submittal requirements below and submit your application through our online City View portal. Go to our construction page for help with signing up for an account and submitting. Payment can be made via credit card from that portal. This is the ONLY way we accept submittals.
- When you are ready to apply, go to the above portal page, sign in, click apply for a fire permit, in the choose the application type select Fire, and then enter in Aboveground or Underground Tank Installation (depending on which you are doing) and complete the remainder of the application.
- Submittal must include the location (street address), point of compass, and a graphic representation of the scale used.
- The location of the tanks in relation to property lines, buildings, dispensing devices, roads, other tanks, fire hydrants, etc.
- The design, construction, type and capacity of tanks. If applicable, include the design of tank supports, vault, and identify external and internal corrosion protection.
- Include burial depth and bedding for underground tanks.
- Include listing information such as U.L. number for the tanks and fuel dispensers.
- Identify the product for each fuel dispenser. Must clearly indicate the location of Kerosene dispensers in relation to gasoline dispensing units.
- The product, the classification of the product, and the quantity of product that is to be stored in each tank.
- Identify all portable and fixed fire control equipment and show their locations. This includes portable fire extinguishers, water or foam sprinkler systems, monitor nozzles, etc.
- Venting – must show the location of the tank vent piping, size and height of piping, and emergency relief venting (if applicable).
- All filling, emptying, and vapor recovery connections. Show API color-coding.
- All overfill protection, secondary containment, and method of leak detection.
- Location of emergency shut-offs and controls. If applicable, include explosion controls.
- All signage to be used including emergency directions and normal operating instructions, and hazard identification signs.
- Locations, type, and design of collision protection.
The issuance of a Construction Permit from the Gastonia Fire Marshal’s Office does not relieve the applicant of any additional permits which may be required by the City of Gastonia, or from the Gaston County Building Inspections Department.