MIL-HDBK-1022A
Section 12:
MAJOR REHABILITATION
12.1
INTRODUCTION. Decisions concerning major
rehabilitation will be made by Service Headquarters/DFSC based
on economics, mission, safety, or environmental factors. It
is not the intent of this section to mandate rehabilitation
but only to provide guidance if the decision is made. The
most common reasons for rehabilitation are to meet
environmental needs or to extend the usable life of the
facility. If a tank or major component is taken out of
service for rehabilitation, review other sections of this
handbook. However, consider each change based on its merits
and its compliance with this handbook. It is not the intent
of this handbook to initiate changing and upgrading of
existing facilities. Before initiating a facility improvement
or major rehabilitation fuel project, it is recommended that a
Physical Condition Survey be conducted to survey the condition
of the facility with the goal of identifying major
deficiencies and prioritizing the work required. Contact the
appropriate Command Fuels Engineer, Engineering Field
Division, Engineering Field Activity, or Army Corps of
Engineers regional design office. For Naval Air Stations and
Marine Corps Air Stations, include a representative from
NAVAIR on the survey team. In most cases, coordinate major
rehabilitation proposals with the base master plan.
12.2
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. Section 2, General Design
Information, contains important information on fueling
facilities. Do not begin the design or modification of any
fueling system without first becoming completely familiar with
Section 2 of this handbook.
12.3
ABOVEGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANK REHABILITATION.
Existing aboveground storage tanks can be modified to meet
fuel quality standards, safety requirements, and environmental
regulations. To maintain the structural integrity of
aboveground storage tanks and to ensure a complete and usable
facility, ensure all designs are accomplished by an
engineering firm regularly engaged in tank modification or
have all plans and specifications reviewed by an API Std 653
certified inspector. Complete all tank modifications,
repairs, alterations, or inspections in accordance with API
Std 653 and API Std 650. Require a new strapping table after
any major tank rehabilitation.
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