ASTM E2942-22

Standard Guide for Security of Tank Farm Installations for Compliance with Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) Regulations

SCOPE
1.1 This guide covers fencing and lighting only. More sophisticated security systems may be appropriate for the facility but discussion of these types of systems is beyond the scope of this document.  
1.2 The information included in this guide is intended for petroleum bulk storage facilities. It is not intended for use with retail fueling and other motor fueling facilities, refineries, chemical plants, docks, oil production facilities, or electric power generation, transmission, distribution and service center facilities. Fencing, lighting or other security measures designed to prevent unauthorized access to the bulk storage facility may be components of Best Management Practices (BMPs) that the facility uses to prevent releases of petroleum to storm water discharges. There are several different types of fencing and lighting that can be effective. The intent of this document is to outline a method for providing security fencing and lighting that has been effectively used. There are other fencing and lighting methods that may be adequately effective. Some facilities may be considered adequately secure without fencing or lighting. An analysis of the threat level should be made to determine the type of security system to employ.  
1.3 Any facilities must meet local, state, and federal building, architectural, hazardous material handling and storage, and fire protection codes.  
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2022
• ICS: 75.200 - Petroleum products and natural gas handling equipment
• Technical Committee: E50 - Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action
• Drafting Committee: E50.01 - Storage Tanks

Standards Content (Sample)

This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E2942 − 22
Standard Guide for
Security of Tank Farm Installations for Compliance with
Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)
1
Regulations
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2942; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Federal Regulation 40 CFR 112.3 requires an owner or operator of certain onshore or offshore
facilities that have tanks used for storing oil to prepare a written Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasure Plan (SPCC Plan). The SPCC Plan must include a description of the security
measures that are implemented at the facility to prevent unauthorized access to oil handling,
processing, and storage areas. Such security measures may involve fencing, lighting and other more
sophisticated systems.
The SPCC rule defines Tier I and Tier II facilities. The owner/operator of Tier I and certain Tier II
facilitiesmayprepareandself-certifytheSPCCPlan.RefertoUnitedStatesEnvironmentalProtection
Agency - Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response Spill Prevention, Control and Countermea-
sure (SPCC) Rule - Stream-lined Requirements for Tier I and Tier II Qualified Facilities for aid in
determining if a particular facility is a qualified Tier I or Tier II facility. If the requirements for
self-certification are not met then the SPCC Plan must be certified by a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Some states do not permit self-certification of SPCC Plans and thus requires that all SPCC Plans be
certified by a Professional Engineer (P.E.)The owner/operator should check with the state engineering
licensing board to find out if it prohibits SPCC Plan self-certification.
1. Scope* discharges. There are several different types of fencing and
lighting that can be effective. The intent of this document is to
1.1 This guide covers fencing and lighting only. More
outline a method for providing security fencing and lighting
sophisticated security systems may be appropriate for the
that has been effectively used. There are other fencing and
facility but discussion of these types of systems is beyond the
lighting methods that may be adequately effective. Some
scope of this document.
facilities may be considered adequately secure without fencing
1.2 The information included in this guide is intended for
or lighting. An analysis of the threat level should be made to
petroleum bulk storage facilities. It is not intended for use with
determine the type of security system to employ.
retail fueling and other motor fueling facilities, refineries,
1.3 Any facilities must meet local, state, and federal
chemical plants, docks, oil production facilities, or electric
building, architectural, hazardous material handling and
power generation, transmission, distribution and service center
storage, and fire protection codes.
facilities.Fencing,lightingorothersecuritymeasuresdesigned
to prevent unauthorized access to the bulk storage facility may 1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
be components of Best Management Practices (BMPs) that the as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
facility uses to prevent releases of petroleum to storm water standard.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
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dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E50 on
Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action and is the
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
direct responsibility of Subcommittee E50.01 on Storage Tanks.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
Current edition approved April 1, 2022. Published May 2022. Originally
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
approved in 2015. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as E2942–17. DOI:
10.1520/E2942–22 Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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2. Referenced Documents 2.6 Federal Standards:
2 Federal Specification RR-F-191K/GEN Fencing, Wire and
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Post Metal (And Gates, Chain Link Fence Fabric, and
A121 Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon Steel
Accessories-(General Specification)
Barbed Wire
RR-F-191/1 Fencing, W
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Designation: E2942 − 17 E2942 − 22
Standard Guide for
Security of Tank Farm Installations for Compliance with
Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCC)
1
Regulations
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2942; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Federal Regulation 40 CFR 112.3 requires an owner or operator of certain onshore or offshore
facilities that have tanks used for storing oil to prepare a written Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasure Plan (SPCC Plan). The SPCC Plan must include a description of the security
measures that are implemented at the facility to prevent unauthorized access to oil handling,
processing, and storage areas. Such security measures may involve fencing, lighting and other more
sophisticated systems.
The SPCC rule defines Tier I and Tier II facilities. The owner/operator of Tier I and certain Tier II
facilities may prepare and self-certify the SPCC Plan. Refer to United States Environmental Protection
Agency - Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response Spill Prevention, Control and Countermea-
sure (SPCC) Rule - Stream-lined Requirements for Tier I and Tier II Qualified Facilities for aid in
determining if a particular facility is a qualified Tier I or Tier II facility. If the requirements for
self-certification are not met then the SPCC Plan must be certified by a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
Some states do not permit self-certification of SPCC Plans and thus requires that all SPCC Plans be
certified by a Professional Engineer (P.E.) The owner/operator should check with the state engineering
licensing board to find out if it prohibits SPCC Plan self-certification.
1. Scope*
1.1 This guide covers fencing and lighting only. More sophisticated security systems may be appropriate for the facility but
discussion of these types of systems is beyond the scope of this document.
1.2 The information included in this guide is intended for petroleum bulk storage facilities. It is not intended for use with retail
fueling and other motor fueling facilities, refineries, chemical plants, docks, oil production facilities, or electric power generation,
transmission, distribution and service center facilities. Fencing, lighting or other security measures designed to prevent
unauthorized access to the bulk storage facility may be components of Best Management Practices (BMPs) that the facility uses
to prevent releases of petroleum to storm water discharges. There are several different types of fencing and lighting that can be
effective. The intent of this document is to outline a method for providing security fencing and lighting that has been effectively
used. There are other fencing and lighting methods that may be adequately effective. Some facilities may be considered adequately
secure without fencing or lighting. An analysis of the threat level should be made to determine the type of security system to
employ.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E50 on Environmental Assessment, Risk Management and Corrective Action and is the direct
responsibility of Subcommittee E50.01 on Storage Tanks.
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2017April 1, 2022. Published August 2017May 2022. Originally approved in 2015. Last previous edition approved in 20152017 as
E2942–15.–17. DOI: 10.1520/E2942–1710.1520/E2942–22
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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1.3 Any facilities must meet local, state, and federal building, architectural, hazardous material handling and storage, and fire
protection codes.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this
standard.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
A121 Specification for Metallic-Coated Carbon Steel Bar
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