§127.103. Piers and wharves.
33 C.F.R. § 127.103
If the waterfront facility handling LNG is in a region subject to earthquakes, the piers and wharves must be designed to resist earthquake forces.
Substructures, except moorings and breasting dolphins, that support or are within 5 meters (16.4 feet) of any pipe or equipment containing LNG, or are within 15 meters (49.2 feet) of a loading flange, must—
Be made of concrete or steel; and
Have a fire endurance rating of not less than two hours.
LNG or LPG storage tanks must have the minimum volume necessary for—
Surge protection;
Pump suction supply; or
Other process needs.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[CGD 78-038, 53 FR 3376, Feb. 7, 1988, as amended at CGD 88-049, 60 FR 39796, Aug. 3, 1995]
Authority
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1504(j)(2); 46 U.S.C. 70011 and 70034; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2, paragraph (II)(92)(a).
Source
Source: CGD 78-038, 53 FR 3376, Feb. 7, 1988, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[CGD 78-038, 53 FR 3376, Feb. 7, 1988, as amended at CGD 88-049, 60 FR 39796, Aug. 3, 1995]