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The document discusses the development of AWWA Standard D101 on inspecting water tanks and related facilities. It provides an overview of the standards development process and committees. It outlines the proposed sections and topics to be covered in the revised D101 standard, including inspecting new and existing tanks, rehabilitation, qualifications, and appendices. The goal is to update the standard which was last revised in 1953 to provide better guidance on inspecting different tank types, methods, frequencies, and reporting requirements.

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Patrick J. Brown, P.E. Engineer Tank Industry Consultants

The document discusses the development of AWWA Standard D101 on inspecting water tanks and related facilities. It provides an overview of the standards development process and committees. It outlines the proposed sections and topics to be covered in the revised D101 standard, including inspecting new and existing tanks, rehabilitation, qualifications, and appendices. The goal is to update the standard which was last revised in 1953 to provide better guidance on inspecting different tank types, methods, frequencies, and reporting requirements.

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AWWA Tank Standard D101

The Development of the


Inspection of Water Tanks and
Related Facilities Standard
Patrick J. Brown, P.E.
Engineer
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AWWA Standards are not

Specifications
Endorsement
Recommendation

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Standards vs Specs

Standards - minimum technical requirements


( i.e. the what)

Specifications the contractual relationships


( i.e. when and by whom and through
standards and supplemental requirements
the what)

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AWWA Standards are

Guideline
Solid Base
Frequently cited in project specifications
A reliable source of information

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Standards-Making Process

Standards Committee

Producer Group Consumer Group General Interest

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Standards-Making Process

Committee Consensus
Sent to Standards Council, if approved
Published for Review and Comment
Sent to Executive Committee
Published
start the process all over

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Committee Standards
Consensus Council

Five-Year
Review/Revision
Public
Publish
Review and Comment

Executive
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Committee
Water Storage Tank Standards

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American Water Works Association
AWWA

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Current AWWA Steel Tank Standards
D100-11 Welded Carbon Steel Tanks for Water Storage
D102-11 Coating Steel Water-Storage Tanks
D103-09 Factory-Coated Bolted Steel Tanks for Water
Storage
D104-11 Impressed Current Cathodic Protection
D106-10 - Sacrificial Anode Cathodic Protection
D107-10 Composite Elevated Tanks for Water Storage
D108-10 Aluminum Dome Roof
C652-11 - Disinfection
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Standards, Manuals, and Guidelines for
Inspection of Water Storage Tanks

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AWWA D101
Inspection of Water Tanks and
Related Facilities
Last Revised 1953
Reaffirmed without revision 1986
Withdrawn December, 1998
Undergoing complete revision
Subcommittee Chair Chip Stein

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Whats Happening in the D101
Committee??

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Types of Structures
Clearwells
Concrete Tanks
Bolted Tanks
Membrane Covered Reservoirs
Stainless Steel Tanks (bolted and welded)
Filter Beds
Hydropneumatic Tanks (operating at less than 15
psi)
Clarifiers
Current Market Demand

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Proposed Foreword

Stated Purpose of Standard


Asset Management Approach
Goal of Sustainability
References to C652, D100, D102, D103,
D107, D110

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Proposed Section A
Elements of Facilities

Nomenclatures
Elements

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Proposed Section B
Inspection of New Construction
Soils/Geotech
Documentation/Work-In-Process Evaluation
Reporting
Inspections specific to type of construction
Welding
Concrete Placement
Coatings

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Proposed Section C
Inspection of Existing Structures
Frequency
Coatings
Structural
Sanitary
Safety
Tank and Site Security
Reporting Requirements
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Inspection Methods

Underwater Tank Evaluation


In-Service Cleaning, as it relates to the inspection
of the structure
Rafting
Commentary Checklist - advantages and
disadvantages of Dive, ROV, and Drained Methods
Commentary, Owner Specify Motivation for
having Tank Inspected

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Accessories

Cathodic Protection
Mixing Systems

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Proposed Section D
Inspection of Existing Tank
Rehabilitation
Submittal Review
Appurtenance and Welding Repairs
Repairs
Surface Preparation
Emission and Overspray Containment
Air Monitoring Environmental and Personnel Air
Safety
Coating Application
Ventilation during Coating Application
Documentation/Work-In-Process Evaluation
Reporting
Punch Lists

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Proposed Section E
First Anniversary Evaluation
Type Drained, ROV, Dive
Disinfection
Reporting
Minimum requirements for
how this evaluation should be
conducted and reported

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Proposed Section F
Qualifications
Engineering Firm
Experience
Insurance
Licensed Engineer
Inspector
Experience
Climbing Ability
Association Certifications (NACE, SSPC)

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Proposed Appendices
Bibliography
Organizations
Cold Weather Operation of Water Tanks
Cellular Antennas Considerations
Site Selection
Tank Style Analysis
Tank Sizing Considerations
Sample Inspection Forms
Inspection Certifications and Associations
Commentary

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AWWA M42
Steel Water-Storage Tanks

First Edition 1988


E. Crone Knoy (deceased),
Technical Editor
Chapter Author Chip Stein
Revised in 2012 by
Chip Stein
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Steel Water Storage Tanks

Published by McGraw Hill in conjunction


with AWWA
Technical Editor Steve Meier
Chapter Author Chip Stein
Chapter Author Jennifer Coon

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What does this mean to ME?

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how tank owners and engineers can utilize
the standards to obtain quality tank
construction and rehabilitation projects and
facilitate communication between all parties.

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Questions???

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