PEI/RP1000-09

Recommended Practices
for the Installation of
Marina Fueling Systems

Recommended Practices for the Installation of Marina Fueling Systems

Contents
Foreword.................................................................................................................................................. iii
Sections
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1
Origin.......................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2
Background..............................................................................................................................................................1
1.3
Purpose.....................................................................................................................................................................1
1.4
Scope........................................................................................................................................................................1
1.5
Sources.....................................................................................................................................................................1
1.6
Use of Other PEI Recommended Practices.............................................................................................................1
1.7
Regulations and Codes.............................................................................................................................................2
1.8
Listing of Marina Piping..........................................................................................................................................2
1.9
Importance of Competent Installers and Technicians..............................................................................................2
1.10 Importance of Competent Operators........................................................................................................................2
2. Definitions...................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1
Anti-Siphon Valve....................................................................................................................................................3
2.2
Approved..................................................................................................................................................................3
2.3
Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).......................................................................................................................3
2.4
Ball Valve.................................................................................................................................................................3
2.5
Containment Sump...................................................................................................................................................3
2.6
Dispenser..................................................................................................................................................................3
2.7
Dispenser Platform...................................................................................................................................................3
2.8
Dispenser Sump.......................................................................................................................................................3
2.9
Emergency Shutoff Valve.........................................................................................................................................3
2.10 Dock.........................................................................................................................................................................3
2.11 Downstream.............................................................................................................................................................3
2.12 Flexible Pipe.............................................................................................................................................................3
2.13 Fueling System.........................................................................................................................................................3
2.14 Fully Ported Valve....................................................................................................................................................3
2.15 Gangway...................................................................................................................................................................4
2.16 Intermediate Sump...................................................................................................................................................4
2.17 Line Leak Detector...................................................................................................................................................4
2.18 Listed........................................................................................................................................................................4
2.19 Marina Fueling Attendant........................................................................................................................................4
2.20 Marina Fueling Facility............................................................................................................................................4
2.21 Navigable Water.......................................................................................................................................................4
2.22 Onshore....................................................................................................................................................................4
2.23 Pressure-Regulating Valve.......................................................................................................................................4
2.24 Qualified Technician................................................................................................................................................4
2.25 Rigid Pipe.................................................................................................................................................................4
2.26 Safety Break.............................................................................................................................................................4
2.27 Secondary Containment...........................................................................................................................................4
2.28 Semi-Rigid Pipe.......................................................................................................................................................4
2.29 Sensor.......................................................................................................................................................................4
2.30 Submersible Pump...................................................................................................................................................4
2.31 Suction Pump...........................................................................................................................................................4
2.32 Tank-Top Sump........................................................................................................................................................4
2.33 Transition Sump.......................................................................................................................................................4
2.34 UL 2085....................................................................................................................................................................5
2.35 Upstream..................................................................................................................................................................5
2.36 Vessel........................................................................................................................................................................5

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3. Storage Tanks................................................................................................................................ 5
3.1
General.....................................................................................................................................................................5
3.2
Underground Tanks..................................................................................................................................................5
3.3
Aboveground Tanks.................................................................................................................................................5
4. Onshore Piping............................................................................................................................... 6
4.1
General.....................................................................................................................................................................6
4.2
Underground Piping.................................................................................................................................................6

4.2.1 Leak Detection for Underground Piping....................................................................................................6
4.3
Aboveground Piping................................................................................................................................................7

4.3.1 Leak Detection for Aboveground Piping....................................................................................................7
4.4
Special Requirements for Underground and Aboveground Marina Piping Systems..............................................8

4.4.1 Anti-Siphon Valve.......................................................................................................................................8

4.4.2 Ball Valve and Safety Break.......................................................................................................................9
4.5
Seasonal Factors or Weather Emergencies..............................................................................................................9
5. Gangway Piping.............................................................................................................................. 9
5.1
General.....................................................................................................................................................................9
5.2
Factors to Consider..................................................................................................................................................9
5.3
Piping Materials.....................................................................................................................................................10
5.4
Piping Design.........................................................................................................................................................10

5.4.1 Design #1: Piping Securely Fastened to the Gangway.............................................................................10

5.4.2 Design #2: Piping Flexibly Supported by Gangway................................................................................ 11

5.4.3 Design #3: Piping Independent of the Gangway......................................................................................12
5.5
Dock Transition Sump...........................................................................................................................................13
5.6
Piping Leak Detection............................................................................................................................................14
5.7
Valves and Fittings.................................................................................................................................................14
6. Pier,
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8

Wharf, or Bulkhead Piping..................................................................................................... 15

General...................................................................................................................................................................15
Factors to Consider................................................................................................................................................15
Piping Materials.....................................................................................................................................................15
Piping Location and Support.................................................................................................................................15
Piping Leak Detection............................................................................................................................................15
Transition Sumps....................................................................................................................................................15
Intermediate Containment Sumps..........................................................................................................................16
Additional Valves...................................................................................................................................................16

7. Floating-Dock Piping..................................................................................................................... 16
7.1
General...................................................................................................................................................................16
7.2
Factors to Consider................................................................................................................................................16
7.3
Piping Materials.....................................................................................................................................................16
7.4
Piping Location and Support.................................................................................................................................16
7.5
Dock Transition Sump...........................................................................................................................................17
8. Pier,
8.1
8.2

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Wharf, or Bulkhead Dispenser Installation.............................................................................. 17

General...................................................................................................................................................................17
Pier, Wharf, or Bulkhead Dispenser Installation...................................................................................................17
8.2.1 Leak Detection..........................................................................................................................................17
8.2.2 Emergency Shutoff Valve.........................................................................................................................17
8.2.3 Pressure-Regulating Valve........................................................................................................................17
8.2.4 Dispenser Anchoring.................................................................................................................................17

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9. Floating-Dock-Dispenser Installation.............................................................................................. 17
9.1
General...................................................................................................................................................................17
9.2
Floating-Dock-Dispenser Installation....................................................................................................................18

9.2.1 Leak Detection..........................................................................................................................................18

9.2.2 Emergency Shutoff Valve.........................................................................................................................18

9.2.3 Pressure-Regulating Valve........................................................................................................................18

9.2.4 Dispenser Anchoring.................................................................................................................................18
10. Dispensing Hose and Nozzles........................................................................................................ 18
10.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................18
10.2 Hose Materials.......................................................................................................................................................18
10.3 Stowing the Hose...................................................................................................................................................18
10.4 Stowing the Nozzle................................................................................................................................................19
10.5 Breakaway..............................................................................................................................................................19
10.6 Nozzle.....................................................................................................................................................................19
11. Electrical...................................................................................................................................... 19
11.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................19
11.2 Electrical Codes.....................................................................................................................................................19
11.3 Emergency Shutoff Switches.................................................................................................................................20
11.4 Continuity...............................................................................................................................................................20
12. Installation and Pre-Operational Testing......................................................................................... 20
12.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................20
12.2 Testing During Installation.....................................................................................................................................20
12.3 Testing Prior to Operation......................................................................................................................................20
13. Emergency Preparedness.............................................................................................................. 22
13.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................22
13.2 Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans..............................................................................22
13.3 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes.............................................................................................22
13.4 International Code Council (ICC)..........................................................................................................................22
14. Documentation, Training, Inspection, and Maintenance................................................................. 22
14.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................22
14.2 Documentation.......................................................................................................................................................22
14.3 Training..................................................................................................................................................................23
14.4 Inspection...............................................................................................................................................................23
14.5 Marina Equipment Maintenance............................................................................................................................24
Appendix A: Publication Reference....................................................................................................... 25

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