2006 Indiana Code - CHAPTER 5. INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
IC 13-23-5Chapter 5. Installation of Underground Storage Tanks
IC 13-23-5-1
Restrictions on time
Sec. 1. Subject to section 2 of this chapter, an underground
storage tank, whether of single or double wall construction, may not
be installed before the effective date of the rules adopted under
IC 13-23-1-2 for the purpose of storing regulated substances unless:
(1) the tank will prevent releases due to corrosion or structural
failure for the operational life of the tank;
(2) the tank is:
(A) cathodically protected against corrosion;
(B) constructed of noncorrosive material;
(C) steel clad with a noncorrosive material; or
(D) designed to prevent the release or threatened release of
any stored substance; and
(3) the material used in the construction or lining of the tank is
compatible with the substance to be stored.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.13.
IC 13-23-5-2
Restrictions based on soil resistivity
Sec. 2. If soil tests conducted in accordance with:
(1) ASTM Standard G57-78; or
(2) another standard approved by the commissioner as
exhibiting the same or a greater degree of reliability and
accuracy;
show that soil resistivity in an installation location is at least twelve
thousand ohms per centimeter (12,000 ohm/cm), a storage tank
without corrosion protection may be installed in that location during
the period referred to in section 1 of this chapter.
As added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.13.
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