B-1.1, r. 2 - Construction Code

Section 8.123 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

8.123. Heating equipment for aboveground piping containing petroleum products that is installed on a petroleum equipment installation must be designed not to overheat or create an ignition source for the liquids being heated.

For that purpose, the heating equipment may consist of

(1)  steam lines if

(a)  the minimum steam temperature and pressure to make the liquid fluid are used;

(b)  a pressure regulator is provided on the steam line with a relief valve on the downstream side of the regulator; and

(c)  the steam lines and piping are insulated in compliance with the requirements of Chapter I;

(2)  a set of electrical heating cables; and

(3)  low-voltage alternating current passing through the piping provided that

(a)  the heated sections of piping are isolated from the unheated sections by non-conductive material; and

(b)  all piping and fittings are enclosed by insulating coverings that prevent accidental grounding of the heating equipment.

O.C. 220-2007, s. 1.