DOE-HDBK-1015/2-93FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDSHazards of Chemicals and GasesCH-05Rev. 0Page 36Figure 7 Grounding Above-Ground Storage TanksTo avoid a spark from discharge of static electricity during flammable liquid filling operations,a wire bond should be provided between the storage container and the container being filled,unless a metallic path between the container is otherwise present.Above-ground tanks used for storage of flammable liquids do not have to be grounded unlessthey are on concrete or on nonconductive supports. Ground wires should be uninsulated so theymay be easily inspected for mechanical damage and should never be painted. Figure 7 illustratesgrounding above-ground storage tanks.
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