API 653 Section 3: Terms and
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alteration - Answer: Any work on a tank that changes its physical
dimensions or configuration.
as-built standard - Answer: The standard (such as API standard or UL 6
standard) used for the construction of the tank component in question.
The standard used for repairs or alterations made after original
construction is the as-built standard only for those repairs or
alterations, so there may be more than one as-built standard for a tank.
, Relating to the as-built standard definition, if the standard is not
known, - Answer: The as-built standard is the standard that was in
effect at the date of the installation of the component. See Annex A for
a list of API welded storage tank standards.
Relating to the as-built standard definition, if the date of the installation
of the component is unknown, - Answer: then the current applicable
standard shall be considered to be the as-built standard. See Annex A
for a list of API welded storage tank standards.
authorized inspection agency - Answer: One of the following
organizations that employ an aboveground storage tank inspector
certified by API.
a) The inspection organization of the jurisdiction in which the
aboveground storage tank is operated.
b) The inspection organization of an insurance company which is
licensed or registered to and does write
aboveground storage tank insurance.
c) An owner/operator of one or more aboveground storage tank(s) who
maintains an inspection organization for
activities relating only to his/her equipment and not for aboveground
storage tanks intended for sale or resale.
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alteration - Answer: Any work on a tank that changes its physical
dimensions or configuration.
as-built standard - Answer: The standard (such as API standard or UL 6
standard) used for the construction of the tank component in question.
The standard used for repairs or alterations made after original
construction is the as-built standard only for those repairs or
alterations, so there may be more than one as-built standard for a tank.
, Relating to the as-built standard definition, if the standard is not
known, - Answer: The as-built standard is the standard that was in
effect at the date of the installation of the component. See Annex A for
a list of API welded storage tank standards.
Relating to the as-built standard definition, if the date of the installation
of the component is unknown, - Answer: then the current applicable
standard shall be considered to be the as-built standard. See Annex A
for a list of API welded storage tank standards.
authorized inspection agency - Answer: One of the following
organizations that employ an aboveground storage tank inspector
certified by API.
a) The inspection organization of the jurisdiction in which the
aboveground storage tank is operated.
b) The inspection organization of an insurance company which is
licensed or registered to and does write
aboveground storage tank insurance.
c) An owner/operator of one or more aboveground storage tank(s) who
maintains an inspection organization for
activities relating only to his/her equipment and not for aboveground
storage tanks intended for sale or resale.
