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ULC
Nominal Capacity Nominal I.D. Nominal Len. Thickness
1500
1000
1910
2.0
2500
1300
1900
2.5
5000
1300
3800
2.5
10000
2000
3190
4.0
15000
2500
3060
5.0
25000
2500
5100
5.0
35000
2500
7140
5.0
50000
2500
10200
5.0
50000
3000
7080
6.0
75000
3600
7370
7.5
100000
3600
9830
7.5
125000
3600
12290
7.5
Min. t
1.80
2.30
2.30
3.80
4.70
4.70
4.70
4.70
5.62
7.12
7.12
7.12
US units
ULC
Nominal Capacity Nominal I.D. Nominal Len. Thickness
397
39.3701
75.1969
0.0787
661
51.1811
74.8031
0.0984
1322
51.1811
149.6063
0.0984
2643
78.7402
125.5906
0.1575
3965
98.4252
120.4724
0.1969
6609
98.4252
200.7874
0.1969
9252
98.4252
281.1024
0.1969
13217
98.4252
401.5748
0.1969
13217
118.1102
278.7402
0.2362
19826
141.7323
290.1575
0.2953
26434
141.7323
387.0079
0.2953
33043
141.7323
483.8583
0.2953
Min. t
0.0709
0.0906
0.0906
0.1496
0.1850
0.1850
0.1850
0.1850
0.2213
0.2803
0.2803
0.2803
Min. t
0.0930
0.1230
0.1670
0.2400
0.2400
0.2400
0.2400
0.2400
0.2400
0.2400
0.2400
0.2400
UL-142
Head Bracing
Heads for tank diameters exceeding 72 inches must be 5/16" thick or be braced for UL-142
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
ULC
Capacity Range
Diamter Max. Length Thickness Min. t
790
3145
1000
4000
2.0
1.80
1530
6140
1250
5000
2.5
2.30
1730
6905
1300
5200
2.5
2.30
2650
10605
1500
6000
3.0
2.80
4200
16840
1750
7000
3.5
3.30
6280
25135
2000
8000
4.0
3.80
8950
35785
2250
9000
4.5
4.20
12270
49090
2500
10000
5.0
4.70
21210
84830
3000
12000
6.0
5.62
28220
112900
3300
13200
7.0
6.62
33670
134700
3500
14000
7.0
6.62
36640
146580
3600
14400
7.5
7.12
50270
200000
4000
16000
8.0
7.60
US units
Capacity Range
209
831
404
1623
457
1825
701
2803
1110
4451
1660
6644
2366
9459
3243
12976
5607
22424
7460
29844
8900
35607
9685
38747
13288
52868
ULC
Diamter Max. Length Thickness
39.3701
157.4803
0.0787
49.2126
196.8504
0.0984
51.1811
204.7244
0.0984
59.0551
236.2205
0.1181
68.8976
275.5906
0.1378
78.7402
314.9606
0.1575
88.5827
354.3307
0.1772
98.4252
393.7008
0.1969
118.1102
472.4409
0.2362
129.9213
519.6850
0.2756
137.7953
551.1811
0.2756
141.7323
566.9291
0.2953
157.4803
629.9213
0.3150
Min. t
0.0709
0.0906
0.0906
0.1102
0.1299
0.1496
0.1654
0.1850
0.2213
0.2606
0.2606
0.2803
0.2992
UL-142
Min. t Head Bracing
0.0930
0.1230
0.1230
0.1230
0.1670
0.2400
Yes
0.2400
Yes
0.2400
Yes
0.2400
Yes
0.2400
Yes
0.2400
Yes
0.2400
Yes
0.3650
Maximum capacity for UL-142 is 50000 gallon and 52868 gallon for ULC
Maximum diameter for UL-142 is 144 inches and 157.48 inches for ULC
Maximum length for UL-142 is 6 x diameter and 4 x diameter for ULC
Heads for tank diameters exceeding 72 inches must be 5/16" thick or be braced for UL-142
Diameter
36
48
64
64
64
64
84
96
96
96
96
108
108
120
120
132
132
132
132
144
Min. t
Head Bracing Min. t (ULC)
0.0930
0.0709
0.0930
0.0906
0.1230
0.1299
0.1670
0.1299
0.1670
0.1299
0.1670
NA
0.2400
Yes
0.1654
0.2400
Yes
0.1850
0.2400
Yes
0.1850
0.2400
Yes
0.1850
0.2400
Yes
0.1850
0.2400
Yes
0.2047
0.2400
Yes
0.2047
0.2400
Yes
0.2409
0.2400
Yes
0.2409
0.2400
Yes
0.2606
0.2400
Yes
0.2606
0.2400
Yes
0.2606
0.2400
Yes
0.2606
0.3650
NA
Secondary
Min. t (mm) Min. t (in)
2.30
0.0906
2.30
0.0906
2.80
0.1102
2.80
0.1102
2.80
0.1102
2.80
0.1102
2.80
0.1102
2.80
0.1102
2.80
0.1102
2.80
0.1102
2.80
0.1102
2.80
0.1102
2.80
0.1102
3.80
0.1496
3.80
0.1496
3.80
0.1496
3.80
0.1496
3.80
0.1496
3.80
0.1496
3.80
0.1496
Length
Capacity
48
211
72
564
72
1003
144
2005
216
3008
288
4011
168
4030
192
6016
256
8021
320
10026
384
12032
256
10152
300
11896
306
14981
408
19974
252
14928
336
19904
420
24880
510
30211
720
50758
ULC
Dia. SI
914
1219
1626
1626
1626
1626
2134
2438
2438
2438
2438
2743
2743
3048
3048
3353
3353
3353
3353
3658
Maximum capacity for UL-142 is 50000 gallon and 52868 gallon for ULC
Maximum diameter for UL-142 is 144 inches and 157.48 inches for ULC
Maximum length for UL-142 is 6 x diameter and 4 x diameter for ULC
Heads for tank diameters exceeding 72 inches must be 5/16" thick or be braced for UL-142
ULC
Nominal Capacity Diameter
15000
2500
25000
2500
50000
3500
60000
3500
70000
3500
90000
3500
125000
4000
150000
4000
175000
4000
Height
3060
5100
5200
6250
7300
9400
10000
12000
14000
Nominal Thickness
Shell t
Bottom t
Roof t
5.00
6.00
4.00
5.00
6.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
4.50
6.00
8.00
4.50
6.00
8.00
4.50
6.00
8.00
4.50
7.00
8.00
5.00
7.00
8.00
5.00
7.00
8.00
5.00
Minimum Thickness
Shell t
Bottom t
Roof t
4.75
5.75
3.80
4.75
5.75
3.80
5.75
7.75
4.30
5.75
7.75
4.30
5.75
7.75
4.30
5.75
7.75
4.30
6.75
7.75
4.75
6.75
7.75
4.75
6.75
7.75
4.75
Secondary Shell
Nom. t
Min. t
3.00
2.80
3.00
2.80
4.50
4.30
4.50
4.30
4.50
4.30
4.50
4.30
4.50
4.30
4.50
4.30
4.50
4.30
Note: Nominal thickness versus minimum thickness is not the same for vertical and horizontal tanks
(6 mm nominal in horizontal has 5.62 minimum while in vertical it would be 5.75)
UL-142
Nominal Capacity
3965
6609
13217
15860
18504
23791
33043
39651
46260
Diameter
98.4252
98.4252
137.7953
137.7953
137.7953
137.7953
157.4803
157.4803
157.4803
Height
120.4724
200.7874
204.7244
246.0630
287.4016
370.0787
393.7008
472.4409
551.1811
Minimum Thickness
Minimum Thickness (ULC) (in)
Shell t
Bottom t
Roof t
Shell t
Bottom t
Roof t
0.1670
0.2400
0.1230
0.1870
0.2264
0.1496
0.1670
0.2400
0.1230
0.1870
0.2264
0.1496
0.1670
0.2400
0.1230
0.2264
0.3051
0.1693
0.1670
0.2400
0.1230
0.2264
0.3051
0.1693
0.1670
0.2400
0.1230
0.2264
0.3051
0.1693
.167/.240
0.2400
0.1230
0.2264
0.3051
0.1693
.167/.240
0.2400
0.1230
0.2657
0.3051
0.1870
NA
NA
NA
0.2657
0.3051
0.1870
NA
NA
NA
0.2657
0.3051
0.1870
All parts of shells more than 25' below top edge must be 0.240" for primary and 0.167" for secondary for UL-142
Maximum tank height is 35' for UL-142
ULC
Max. Capacity
Max. Dia.
4000
1500
10500
1500
30000
2100
50000
2500
135000
3500
175000
4000
Nominal Thickness
Shell t
Bottom t
Roof t
2.50
3.00
2.50
2.50
3.00
2.50
4.00
4.50
3.00
5.00
6.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
4.50
7.00
8.00
5.00
Minimum Thickness
Shell t
Bottom t
Roof t
2.30
2.80
2.30
2.30
2.80
2.30
3.80
4.30
2.80
4.75
5.75
3.80
5.75
7.75
4.30
6.75
7.75
4.75
Secondary Shell
Nom. t
Min. t
2.50
2.30
2.50
2.30
3.00
2.80
3.00
2.80
4.50
4.30
4.50
4.30
Note: Nominal thickness versus minimum thickness is not the same for vertical and horizontal tanks
(6 mm nominal in horizontal has 5.62 minimum while in vertical it would be 5.75)
UL-142
Max. Capacity
Max. Dia.
1057 59.0551
2776 59.0551
7930 82.6772
13217 98.4252
35686 137.7953
46260 157.4803
Minimum Thickness
Minimum Thickness (ULC) (in)
Shell t
Bottom t
Roof t
Shell t
Bottom t
Roof t
0.0930
0.0930
0.0930
0.0906
0.1102
0.0906
0.1670
0.2400
0.1230
0.0906
0.1102
0.0906
0.1670
0.2400
0.1230
0.1496
0.1693
0.1102
0.1670
0.2400
0.1230
0.1870
0.2264
0.1496
0.1670
0.2400
0.1230
0.2264
0.3051
0.1693
0.1670
0.2400
0.1230
0.2657
0.3051
0.1870
All parts of shells more than 25' below top edge must be 0.240" for primary and 0.167" for secondary for UL-142
Maximum tank height is 35' for UL-142
Maximum Diameter is 4000mm for ULC
Maximum height is 4 x diameter for both UL-142 and ULC
Maximum capacity for UL-142 is 50000 gallon and 46260 for ULC
UL-142
UL-142 specifies material no thinner than 0.093" thick
to be used for all tanks. However, they must pass the
performance test specified in section 18 which is a
pressure test and a top load test.
UL-142
ULC-S601
50000 gallons
Cannot exceed nominal rated capacity by
more than 10%
-0.5 psig to 1.0 psig
A36, A569, A635, A167, A240, or a
carbon content of 0.3% or less and
mechanical strength equal to one of the
other steels listed
Stainless Steel
Gives allowable thicknesses which are
Makes no distinction between carbon
Thickness
thinner than carbon steel.
steel and stainless steel thicknesses.
Compartment Bulkheads If made of one piece construction, can be Must be double bulkheads.
single bulkhead. More than one piece
construction must be double bulkheads.
Bulkhead Thickness
Lifting Lugs
Not specified.
No limitations.
Not allowed.
Manways
UL-142
ULC-S601
Monitoring Device
Not required.
Not required.
Other devices
None.
Painting
Not required.
UL-142
ULC-S601
144"
6 times diameter
50000 gallons
Cannot exceed nominal rated capacity by
more than 10%
-0.5 psig to 1.0 psig
A36, A569, A635, A167, A240, or a
carbon content of 0.3% or less and
mechanical strength equal to one of the
other steels listed
4000 mm (157.48")
4 times diameter
200000 L (52868 gallons)
Cannot exceed nominal rated capacity by
more than 2.5%
-300 Pa (-0.04 psig) to 7 kPa (1.01 psig)
A283-C, A569, A635, CSA G40.21M 230
G, 304 SS, 316 SS, or any welding
quality carbon or low alloy steelwith a
minimum yield strength of 200 mPa
(29000 psi)
Stainless Steel
Thickness
Head Construction
Compartment Bulkheads If made of one piece construction, can be Must be double bulkheads.
single bulkhead and be either flat flanged
or flat unflanged with bracing. More than
one piece construction must be double
bulkheads.
Bulkhead Thickness
Tank Supports
Lifting Lugs
Not specified.
Not specified.
UL-142
ULC-S601
No limitations.
Not allowed.
Manways
Not allowed.
Vacuum test
UL-142
ULC-S601
Monitoring Device
Not required.
Not required.
Other devices
None.
Painting
Not required.
Maximum Diameter is 4000mm (157.48") for ULC. UL-142 has a maximum of 144".
Maximum length is 4 x diameter for ULC and 6 x diameter for UL-142.
Maximum capacity for UL-142 is 50000 gallon and 52868 gallon (200000 L) for ULC.
Per UL-142 flat flanged heads greater than 72 inch diameter shall be either 5/16" thick or shall be
braced.
Per UL-142 the actual tank capacity can exceed the nominal rated capacity by 10%. Per ULC the actual
capacity can exceed the nominal rated capacity by only 2.5%.
ULC requires lifting lugs and specifies the design in Figure 2. Figure 3 specifies the location of the lifting
lugs.
ULC specifies all steel shall have a minimum yield strength of 200MPa (29000 psi).
ULC specifies the minimum distance between the center of two fittings shall not be less than the sum of
their diameters.
ULC specifies the maximum size of any connection shall not be greater than 1/2 the tank radius.
ULC specifies that tank supports shall be designed in conformance with sound engineering practice. It
then gives some guidelines in Appendix E. Tanks 5000 L (1300 gallons) may have stabilizing brackets to
prevent rolling.
11) UL-142 specifies that primary and secondary tanks be air tested at 3 psig (21 kPa) minimum and 5 psig
(35 kPa) maximum. ULC specifies the minimum shall be 30 kPa (4-1/2 psig) and a maximum of 35 kPa
(5 psig) for tanks 1750 mm (69") in diameter and less. For tanks from 1750 mm to 3000 mm (118") in
diameter the minimum is 20 kPa (2.9 psig) and maximum of 30 kPa. From 3000 mm to 4000 mm
(157.48") in diameter the minimum is 10 kPa (1-1/2 psig) and maximum of 20 kPa.
12) UL-142 has an option to vacuum test the interstice at 13 inches of mercury for a minimum of 12 hours
with vacuum maintained at plus or minus 2 inches of mercury. This can be done instead of the pressure
test. ULC specifies that after the pressure test is completed, the interstice shall be tested with a
minimum vacuum of 51 kPa (15 inches of mercury) held for a period of 5 consecutive days with a drop of
vacuum not to exceed 9 kPa (2.65 inches of mercury). (This is different than the vertical tanks.)
13) ULC requires vacuum monitoring devices on double wall tanks be factory installed. Prior to installing the
monitoring device to the tank, it shall be assembled and pass the 5 day test specified above. It shall then
be attached to the tank for the tank 5 day test and can be used to measure the interstice performance.
14) ULC requires all double wall tanks be shipped with a minimum vacuum of 51 kPa (15 inches of mercury).
15) ULC requires a spill containment device be supplied with all tanks equipped with a manual fill pipe
connection at the top of the tank.
16) ULC requires all compartment tanks be made using double bulkheads only. UL-142 allows single
bulkheads if they are of one piece construction.
17) ULC requires a manway be installed in each compartment of a compartment tank or an access opening
be cut in each compartment and a cover plate welded in place per Appendix C. UL-142 requires a
manway in every tank or compartment that exceeds 5000 gallons. (This requirement is removed in the
new draft.)
18) ULC specifies that heads cannot be fabricated from more than 3 pieces. UL-142 allows 4 pieces on
heads 97 inches to 144 inches in diameter.
19) UL-142 specifies the flange depth on flat flanged heads to be 5 times the head thickness, but not less
than 1/2". ULC specifies it as being 6 times the head thickness, but not less than 25 mm (1 inch). For
tanks up to 1300 mm (51 inches) diameter the straight flange is 6 times the head thickness but not less
than 10 mm (0.394 inches).
20) ULC limits the size of threaded connections located below liquid level to a maximum of 3" pipe size.
UL-142
ULC-S601
None
4 times diameter with a maximum of 35'
50000 gallons
Cannot exceed nominal rated capacity by
more than 10%
-0.5 psig to 1.0 psig
4000 mm (157.48")
4 times diameter
175000 L (46260 gallons)
Cannot exceed nominal rated capacity by
more than 2.5%
Appendix A gives the maximum wind
velocity and seismic zones for
unanchored tanks. It also give maximum
snow loads for roofs and maximum
internal pressures. Maximum internal
pressure ranges from 1 kPa (0.145 psig)
to 9.4 kPa (1.36 psig). All are dependent
upon tank diameter and height.
Material Grades
Stainless Steel
Thickness
Head Construction
Tank diameter/10.
Maximum Diameter
Maximum Height
Maximum Capacity
Actual Tank Capacity
Pressure Range
Not specified.
No additional requirements.
If anchor devices are required they must
be attached to the primary tank only.
Required. Design per Figure 2. If tailing
lugs are required they are per Figure 2.
1/2 the tank radius.
Minimum distance between the center of
two fittings shall not be less than the sum
of their diameters.
No limitations.
UL-142
ULC-S601
Manways
None required.
Tested at 30 kPa (4.5 psig) minimum and
35 kPa (5 psig) maximum for tanks 1750
mm (69") diameter and less.
Tested at 20 kPa (2.9 psig) minimum and
30 kPa (4.5 psig) maximum for tanks
1750 mm (69") to 3000 mm (118")
diameter.
Tested at 10 kPa (1.5 psig) minimum and
20 kPa (2.9 psig) maximum for tanks
3000 mm (118") to 4000 mm (157.48")
diameter.
Vacuum test
Monitoring Device
Not required.
Not required.
UL-142
ULC-S601
Other devices
None.
Uniform Specification
Tanks
No specifications.
Weak shell-to-roof
Not allowed.
Painting
35 mm x 35 mm x 6 mm (1.38" x 1.38" x
0.236") for tanks up to and including 1500
mm (59") diameter. 55 mm x 55 mm x 6
mm (2.17" x 2.17" x 0.236") for tanks over
1500 mm diameter.
Manway Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S601 Horizontal Aboveground Tanks
Item
Sizes
UL-142
ULC-S601
Other types
Limitations
None.
Reinforcing Pads
Not required.
Machining
Not required.
Same as manway.
Manway Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S601 Horizontal Aboveground Tanks
Item
Lift on Long Bolt
Manway
UL-142
Minimum 1-1/2".
ULC-S601
Minimum 45 mm (1.77") between the
face of the flange and the bottom of the
lip on the cover.
Comparison of Manways
UL-142 and ULC-S601 Horizontal Aboveground Tanks
1) Per UL-142, manways in sizes from 16" to 36" may be used. Manways for ULC tanks must be a
minimum of 600 mm (24") diameter. (UL-142 draft deletes manways under 24".)
2) For manways installed on the top of the tank, UL-142 allows a reverse flanged manway. ULC does not
have this as part of their listing.
3) 24" manways per UL-142 are 28-1/2" OD with (24) 1/2" bolts on a 27" bolt circle. All material is 0.167"
minimum thickness. Per ULC, there are two different designs.
ULC design no. 9.1 is 750 mm(29.5") OD with (24) M16 (5/8") bolts on a 700 mm (27.5") bolt circle. The
flange and cover are 10 mm (.394") thick and the neck is 16 mm (.63") thick. The neck protrudes through
the flange and has to be machined. The gasket is a ring gasket.
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
ULC design no. 9.2 is 830 mm (32.68") diameter with (28) M20 (.79") diameter bolts on a 770 mm
(30.32" bolt circle. The flange and cover are 9.5 mm (.375") thick and the neck is 6 mm (.24") thick. The
gasket is a full face gasket.
ULC design no. 9.1 is allowed on tanks up to 50000 L (13000 gallon) capacity. Design 9.2 is required on
all tanks larger than 50000 L.
ULC requires reinforcing pads be installed on all manways in tanks or compartments greater than 50000
L (13000 gallon).
ULC requires reinforcing pads be installed on all manways located on the tank head for tanks 3000 mm
(118") in diameter and greater.
ULC requires machining of all flanges and covers of manways that are located below the liquid level.
ULC allows a manway made of 6 mm (.24") thick material that has the flange and neck formed as one
piece to be used only above the high liquid level. The dimensions are the same as design 9.2.
ULC allows other manways as long as they are designed by a Registered Professional Engineer and the
manway must have a reinforcing pad.
10) UL-142 gives a minimum projection of 2" for tanks 72" in diameter and larger. ULC requires a projection
of 180 mm +/- 10 mm (7.09" +/- .394") for manways on the top of a tank and 80 mm +/- 10 (3.15" =/- .
394") for manways below the highest liquid level.
11) ULC allows a long bolt manway for emergency venting. The manway dimensions must meet the
requirements of design 9.1 or 9.2. The cover is to be 4.5 mm (0.177") thick with a straight flange 30 mm
+/- 5 (1.18" +/- 0.197") long. It uses 3 bolts seal welded to the cover and double lock nuts.
12) UL-142 long bolt manways are required to have 1/2 of the normal bolts installed in the manway.
13) ULC requires long bolt manway covers to have an open space of 45 mm (1.77") minimum between the
manway flange and the bottom lip of the manway cover.
Manway Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S630 Vertical Aboveground Tanks
Item
UL-142
ULC-S601
Sizes
Other types
Reverse flanged manways allowed on the Allows other types as long as they are
roof or shell of the tank.
designed by a Registered Professional
Engineer. Reinforcing pads are required.
Limitations
None.
Reinforcing Pads
Not required.
Machining
Dimensions for 24"
manway in shell.
Roof Manway
Dimensions
Manway Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S630 Vertical Aboveground Tanks
Item
Lift on Long Bolt
Manway
UL-142
Minimum 1-1/2".
ULC-S601
Minimum 58 mm (2.28") between the
face of the flange and the bottom of the
lip on the cover for manways with 600
mm inside diameter.
Minimum 64 mm (2.52") between the
face of the flange and the bottom of the
lip on the cover for manways with 500
mm inside diameter.
Comparison of Manways
UL-142 and ULC-S630 Vertical Aboveground Tanks
1) Per UL-142, manways in sizes from 16" to 36" may be used for manways. (UL-142 draft deletes all
manways less than 24"). Manways for ULC tanks must be a minimum of 500 mm (20") diameter for roof
manways and must be a minimum of 600 mm (24") diameter.
2) For manways installed on the roof of the tank, UL-142 allows a reverse flanged manway. ULC does not
have this as part of their listing. (UL-142 draft allows reverse flanged manway on the roof or shell of the
tank.)
3) 20" roof manways per UL-142 are 24-1/2" OD with (20) 1/2" bolts on a 23" bolt circle. All material is
0.167" minimum thickness. Per ULC, the roof manway must be 620 mm +/- 10 (24.41" +/- 0.394") OD
with (20) M12 (1/2") diameter bolts on 580 mm +/- 5 (22.84" +/- 0.197") bolt circle. All material is 6 mm
(0.24"). (UL-142 draft does not allow 20" manway.)
4) ULC requires roof manway neck to flange be welded. They do not indicate that a intergal formed neck is
allowed.
5) On roof manways, UL-142 shows a projection of 6". ULC shows a projection of 180 mm +/- 10 (7.09" +/0.394").
6) 24" manways for below liquid per UL-142 are 28-1/2" OD with (24) 1/2" bolts on a 27" bolt circle. Neck
material is 0.167" minimum thickness. (The UL-142 draft changes this to match Table 9.4). Flange and
cover thickness depends upon the height of the tank and is per Table 9.3. The cover thickness will range
from 3/8" to 1/2" thick and the flange thickness will range from 1/4" to 3/8" thick. Per ULC, there are two
different designs.
ULC design no. 8.2 is 750 mm(29.5") OD with (24) M16 (5/8") bolts on a 700 mm (27.5") bolt circle. The
flange and cover are 10 mm (.394") thick and the neck is 16 mm (.63") thick. The neck protrudes through
the flange and has to be machined. The gasket is a ring gasket.
ULC design no. 8.3 is 830 mm (32.68") diameter with (28) M20 (.79") diameter bolts on a 770 mm
(30.32" bolt circle. The flange and cover are 9.5 mm (.375") thick and the neck is 6 mm (.24") thick. The
gasket is a full face gasket.
7) ULC design no. 8.2 is allowed on tanks up to 50000 L (13000 gallon) capacity. Design 8.3 is required on
all tanks larger than 50000 L.
8) ULC requires reinforcing pads be installed on all manways in tanks greater than 50000 L (13000 gallon).
9) ULC requires machining of all flanges and covers of manways that are located below the liquid level.
10) ULC allows a manway made of 6 mm (.24") thick material that has the flange and neck formed as one
piece to be used only above the high liquid level. The dimensions are the same as design 8.3.
11) ULC allows other manways as long as they are designed by a Registered Professional Engineer and the
manway must have a reinforcing pad.
12) UL-142 gives a minimum projection of 2" for tanks 72" in diameter and larger. ULC requires a projection
of 180 mm +/- 10 mm (7.09" +/- .394") for manways on the top of a tank and 80 mm +/- 10 (3.15" =/- .
394") for manways below the highest liquid level.
13) ULC allows a long bolt manway for emergency venting. The manway dimensions must meet the
requirements of design 8.1, 8.2 or 8.3. The cover is to be 4.5 mm (0.177") thick with a straight flange 30
mm +/- 5 (1.18" +/- 0.197") long. It uses 3 bolts seal welded to the cover and double lock nuts.
14) UL-142 long bolt manways are required to have 1/2 of the normal bolts installed in the manway.
15) UL-142 has a requirement that if the manway is larger than 24" diameter and is below liquid it is to have
the dimensions and bolting per table 9.4 in addition to the thicknesses of table 9.3.
16) ULC requires long bolt manway covers to have an open space of 58 mm (2.28") minimum between the
manway flange and the bottom lip of the manway cover for manways with 600 mm inside diameter and
an open space of 64 mm (2.52") minimum with 500 mm inside diameter manways.
Manway Comparison
UL-142 and ULC/ORD-C142.18 Rectangular Aboveground Tanks
Item
UL-142
ULC-S601
Sizes
Other types
Limitations
Reinforcing Pads
Machining
Not required.
24" Manway Dimensions 28-1/2" OD with (24) 1/2" bolts on a 27"
BC. Minimum material thickness is
0.167". Full face or ring gaskets may be
used.
Projections
Same as manway.
Comparison of Manways
UL-142 and ULC/ORD-C142.18 Rectangular Aboveground Tanks
1) Per UL-142, manways in sizes from 16" to 36" may be used. (UL-142 draft deletes all manways less
than 24") Manways for ULC tanks must be a minimum of 600 mm (24") diameter. (Paragraph 3.8.3 of
ULC says the inside diameter shall be greater than 500 mm. However, paragraph 3.8.1 says it shall be in
accordance with Figure 5 which calls for 600 mm.)
2) For manways installed on the top of the tank, UL-142 allows a reverse flanged manway. ULC does not
have this as part of their listing.
3) 24" manways per UL-142 are 28-1/2" OD with (24) 1/2" bolts on a 27" bolt circle. All material is 0.167"
minimum thickness. Per ULC, there is only one design that is acceptable. This is different than in the
horizontal specification.
ULC design no. 5.1 is 750 mm(29.5") OD with (24) M16 (5/8") bolts on a 700 mm (27.5") bolt circle. The
flange and cover are 10 mm (.394") thick and the neck is 16 mm (.63") thick. The neck protrudes through
the flange and has to be machined. The gasket is a ring gasket.
4) ULC requires reinforcing pads be installed on all manways in tanks greater than 50000 L (13000 gallon).
(The horizontal specification also says this applies to compartments greater than 50000 L. The
rectangular specification only mentions tank capacities exceeding 50000 L.)
5) ULC requires reinforcing pads be installed on all manways located on the tank sides.
6) The ULC rectangular specification does not allow for any other manway. This is different than for the
ULC horizontal tanks where ULC allows other manways as long as they are designed by a Registered
Professional Engineer and the manway must have a reinforcing pad.
7) UL-142 gives a minimum projection of 2" for tanks 72" in diameter and larger. ULC requires a projection
of 180 mm +/- 10 mm (7.09" +/- .394") for manways on the top of a tank and 80 mm +/- 10 (3.15" =/- .
394") for manways on the side of the tank.
11) ULC allows a long bolt manway for emergency venting. The manway dimensions must meet the
requirements of design 5.1. The cover is to be 4.5 mm (0.177") thick with a straight flange 30 mm +/- 5
(1.18" +/- 0.197") long. It uses 3 bolts seal welded to the cover and double lock nuts.
12) UL-142 long bolt manways are required to have 1/2 of the normal bolts installed in the manway.
13) ULC requires long bolt manway covers to have an open space of 100 mm (3.94") minimum between the
manway flange and the bottom lip of the manway cover. This is over twice as much as is required for
horizontal tanks and almost twice as much as is required for vertical tanks.
Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S601 Horizontal Aboveground Tanks
UL-142 limitations
No. 2
None
S5.1
No. 1
No. 2
No. 4
No. 6
None
None
Minimum lap is 1/2".
Maximum diameter = 65". Minimum overlap = 1/2"
for tanks 48" in diameter and less and 3/4" for
tanks over 48" diameter.
S5.2
S5.3
S5.4
S5.5
No. 3
S5.6
No. 5
ULC limitations
Maximum diameter = 1500 mm (59") and maximum
thickness = 4.5 mm (0.177")
None
None
(see Note 1)
Maximum diameter = 2500 mm (98.4") and maximum
thickness = 7 mm (0.276"). Minimum overlap = 12 mm
(0.473"). For longitudinal joints this joint must be
located within 135 degrees of top centerline (if saddles
are on the tank this joint shall be within 115 degrees of
top centerline). (see also Note 1) (Note 1 does not apply
to longitudinal seams if the inside lap is positioned down
in order to permit liquid to run out of the joint)
Minimum overlap is 12 mm (0.473"). Inside can be skip
welded 50 mm in 350 mm (2" in 14") or seal welded.
(see also Note 1)
Not allowed.
Note 1: All tanks 10000 L (2643 gallons) and larger shall have all inside longitudinal joints seal welded. They shall also have seal welding on the inside
bottom circumferential for the following lengths:
Up to 2000 mm (78.74") diameter
Over 2000 mm to 2500 mm (98.43") diameter
Over 2500 mm to 3000 mm (118.11") diameter
Over 3000 mm to 3600 mm (141.73") diameter
Over 3600 mm to 4000 mm (157.48") diameter
1000 mm (39.37")
1250 mm (49.21")
1500 mm (59.06")
1750 mm (68.90")
2000 mm (78.74")
Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S601 Horizontal Aboveground Tanks
Head to Shell Joints of Primary Tank
UL-142 limitations
ULC Figure 6
No. 7
No. 3 & No. 4
No. 6
No. 5
No. 8
No. 9 & No. 10
ULC limitations
H6.1
H6.4
H6.5
None
H6.6
Not allowed
H6.7
Not allowed
Minimum overlap is 1/2"
Minimum overlap is 1/2"
None
H6.8
H6.2
H6.3
Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S601 Horizontal Aboveground Tanks
Fittings Above the Liquid Level in Primary Tank
UL-142 limitations
ULC Figure 8
None
None
ULC limitations
No. 8.1 & No. 8.2 (Tank Flange) Maximum diameter = 141.3 mm (5" pipe
size)
No. 8.3
(Coupling) Maximum diameter = 141.3 mm (5" pipe size)
No. 5
No. 8.4
No. 8
No. 8.5
No. 8.6
No. 1
None
Not allowed
Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S601 Horizontal Aboveground Tanks
Fittings Below the Liquid Level in Primary Tank
UL-142 limitations
ULC Figure 8
None
No. 2 & 5
None
No. 5
No. 8
No. 1
None
ULC limitations
No. 8.1 & No. 8.2 (Tank Flange) Maximum diameter = 88.9 mm (3" pipe
size)
No. 8.3
(Coupling) Maximum diameter = 88.9 mm (3" pipe size)
No. 8.4
No. 8.6
Not allowed
Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S601 Horizontal Aboveground Tanks
Manways installed in the Primary Tank
UL-142 limitations
ULC Figure 9
ULC limitations
No matching configuration
9.1
9.2
Not allowed
Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S630 Vertical Aboveground Tanks
UL-142 limitations
ULC limitations
No. 2
None
S3.1
No. 1
No. 2
No. 4
None
None
Minimum lap is 1/2".
S3.2
S3.3
S3.4
No. 6
S5.5
No. 3
Not allowed.
No. 5
Not allowed.
Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S630 Vertical Aboveground Tanks
Bottom to Shell Joints of Primary Tank
UL-142 limitations
ULC Figure 4
No. 1
No. 5
No. 2
No. 3
No. 4
Splices
ULC limitations
Not allowed
B4.1
B4.2
B4.3
B4.4
None
The minimum overlap is 12 mm (0.472"). (Bottom head
is offset with a seal weld on the inside.)
B4.5
Splices
Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S630 Vertical Aboveground Tanks
UL-142 limitations
Roof Joints
ULC Figure 5
ULC limitations
R5.1
No. 10
No. 5
No. 3
No. 6
No. 4
None
Inside fillet of angle to shell shall be tack welded.
R5.7
R5.8
None
Minimum overlap of angle to shell is 12 mm (0.472").
Inside fillet weld of angle to shell is skip welded 50 mm
in 350 mm (2" in 14")
Not allowed
R5.9
No. 9
No. 1
No. 2
No. 8
No. 11
Splices
None
None
None (Shell is offset.)
Minimum overlap is 1/2". (Roof is lapped on
outside of shell.)
May use any joint in Figure 6.1 unless made of
more than 4 pieces and then it must be double butt
welded.
R5.2
R5.3
R5.4
R5.5
R5.6
Not allowed.
Not allowed.
Not allowed.
Not allowed.
Splices
Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S630 Vertical Aboveground Tanks
UL-142 limitations
None (Reinforcing pads may be added)
None (Reinforcing pads may be added)
None
None
Not allowed.
Threaded Type
Flange without
Reinforcing Plate
No. 7.1
No. 7.2
ULC limitations
None
None
Not allowed.
ULC limitations
No. 6.1 & No. 6.2 (Tank Flange) Maximum diameter = 88.9 mm (3" pipe
size)
No. 6.3
(Coupling) Maximum diameter = 88.9 mm (3" pipe size)
None
No. 6.4
No. 6.5
Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S630 Vertical Aboveground Tanks
ULC limitations
No matching configuration
8.2
Fig. 9.2
8.3
Fig. 9.4
Not allowed
Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC-S630 Vertical Aboveground Tanks
ULC limitations
8.1
No matching configuration
8.2
8.3
Not allowed
Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC/ORD-C142.18 Rectangular Aboveground Tanks
UL-142 limitations
No. 2
No. 1
No. 2
No. 4
No. 6
None
None
None
Minimum lap is 1/2".
Minimum overlap = 1/2".
S4.1
S4.2
S4.3
S4.4
S4.5
No. 3
S4.6
No. 5
ULC limitations
Maximum shell thickness = 4.5 mm (0.177")
None
None
None
Maximum shell thickness = 7 mm (0.276"). Minimum
overlap is 12 mm (0.472").
None. Minimum overlap is 12 mm (0.472").
Not allowed.
Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC/ORD-C142.18 Rectangular Aboveground Tanks
Corner Joints (Excluding the Bottom)
UL-142 limitations
ULC Figure 2
No. 4
No. 2
No. 6
No. 1
No. 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10
No. 11 & 12
UL-142 limitations
None
None
Not shown.
None
None
None
None
H5.1
None
H5.2
H5.3
None
None
H5.4
H5.5
H5.6
H5.7
H5.8
None
None
None
None
None
Not allowed
Not shown.
Not shown.
ULC limitations
ULC limitations
None
None
None
None
None
Not allowed
Not shown.
Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC/ORD-C142.18 Rectangular Aboveground Tanks
Fittings Above the Liquid Level in Primary Tank
UL-142 limitations
ULC Figure 4
None
None
ULC limitations
No. 5
No. 4.4
No. 8
No. 4.5
No. 4.6
No. 1
None
Not allowed
Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC/ORD-C142.18 Rectangular Aboveground Tanks
Fittings Below the Liquid Level in Primary Tank
UL-142 limitations
ULC Figure 4
None
No. 2 & 5
None
No. 4.3
No. 5
No. 4.4
No. 8
No. 1
None
ULC limitations
No. 4.6
Not allowed
Welding Comparison
UL-142 and ULC/ORD-C142.18 Rectangular Aboveground Tanks
Manways installed in the Primary Tank
UL-142 limitations
ULC Figure 5
No matching configuration
5.1
ULC limitations
Not shown.
Not allowed