§ 47-16. Filling auxiliary tanks; overflow pipe; valves or obstructions.  


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  • A. 
    Auxiliary tanks shall be filled by pumping from storage tanks.
    B. 
    Tanks shall be provided with an overflow connection draining to the storage tank. Such overflow pipe shall be not less than one size larger than the supply pipe from the pump.
    C. 
    The overflow pipe of an auxiliary, gravity tank shall not be provided with valves or obstructions; but the overflow pipe of an auxiliary pressure tank shall be provided with interconnected valves or other means for automatically venting the tank when filling.