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Pep Boys #710 <br />(a)(5)(B) tank systems will be anchored to prevent flotation or dislodgement where the tank <br />system is placed in a saturated zone, or is located within a seismic fault zone. See Table 1, <br />Figures 3 — 7 and photos in Appendix A. These restraints, together with the building wall are <br />adequate to resist design earthquake forces calculated in accordance with the California Building <br />Code. See calculations in Appendix E. Note that friction has not been included in the calculation <br />of resistance to base shear force. The tanks are not located in a saturated zone. <br />(a)(5)(C) tank systems will withstand the effects of frost heave: Not applicable — the tanks are at <br />a low elevation in southern California. They are not subject to frost heave due to local climate <br />conditions. <br />(b) The owner or operator of a new tank system shall ensure that proper handling procedures <br />are adhered to in order to prevent damage to the system during installation. Prior to covering, <br />enclosing, or placing a new tank system or component in use, an independent, qualified <br />installation inspector or an independent, qualified, professional engineer, registered in <br />California, either of whom is trained and experienced in the proper installation of tank systems, <br />shall inspect the system or component for the presence of any of the following items: The <br />inspection of the tanks was conducted February 16`h, 2012. See inspector's qualifications in <br />Appendix D. <br />(b)(1) Weld breaks: See inspection results in Table IV. <br />(b)(2) Punctures: See inspection results in Table IV. <br />(b)(3) Scrapes of protective coatings: See inspection results in Table IV. <br />(b)(4) Cracks: See inspection results in Table IV. <br />(b)(5) Corrosion: See inspection results in Table IV. <br />(b)(6) Other structural damage or inadequate construction or installation. All discrepancies shall <br />be remedied before the tank system is covered, enclosed or placed in use. No discrepancies <br />were noted. See inspection results in Table IV. <br />(c) New tank systems or components and piping that are placed underground and that are <br />backfilled shall be provided with a backfill material that is a noncorrosive, porous, homogeneous <br />substance and that is carefully installed so that the backfill is placed completely around the tank <br />and compacted to ensure that the tank and piping are fully and uniformly supported. Not <br />applicable - the tanks are not underground. <br />G9 <br />