Quality control is a crucial aspect of all manufacturing processes. Therefore, member fabricators of the Steel Tank Institute’s licensed tank technologies are subject to periodic, unannounced inspections by a team of STI/SPFA Quality Control Inspectors.
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Get answers to commonly asked questions about aboveground storage tanks including differences between tanks and fire code information.
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All storage tank systems, both underground and aboveground, constructed of any material, and storing nearly any product – gasoline, diesel, residential and commercial heating oils, aviation jet fuel, and others – are susceptible to damage if water is allowed to accumulate.
Find information on federal and state fuel storage environmental regulations, chemical storage tank regulations, fire codes, and more.
View compatibility studies for steel and alternative fuels/emerging fuels.
The Steel Tank Institute/Steel Plate Fabricators Association presents awards each year to commend outstanding records in quality of product, safety achievements at member facilities, and outstanding projects completed by members.
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