STRUCTURAL
Fresh Water Storage-Continued
n Anchor Bolts and Straps:
loose or missing pieces
rust
corrosion
physical damage
n
Steel Tanks:
rust
corrosion
leakage
damaged protective coatings
bent, bowed or broken members
loose scale
damaged or deteriorated riveted welded seams
n
Concrete Tanks:
settlement
cracks
spalling
leakage
defective joint at juncture of floor and walls
exposed reinforcing
damaged protective coatings
n Wood Tanks:
leakage
cracked, checked, split, warped, or mechanically damaged pieces
rot
termite infestation
wall and base sections for vertical and horizontal misalignment
bands or hoops for rust, corrosion, looseness or missing
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