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Water Storage for Fire Protection Systems
Approved for Use in San Antonio, Texas
Residential and commercial buildings may require water storage for fire protection, based off of San Antonio and Bexar County fire flow requirements. Pioneer Water Tanks are engineered to meet or exceed NFPA standards for fire protection water storage and are installed across Texas for different applications.
Pioneer Water Tanks offer cost-efficient capacities ranging from 3,000 to 700,000 gallons. Pioneer tanks are backed by our industry-leading 20-year warranty, so you can rest easy knowing you have a fire-protection solution that will last.
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We offer complete permit submittal packages that include Texas engineer stamped detailed drawings as well as the tank foundation design for an easy process to spec for projects. Pioneer Water Tanks are constructed on-site with a proprietary jacking system that doesn’t require heavy machinery for an accelerated installation.
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Firefighting Adapters
Pioneer Water Tanks are manufactured to NFPA standards for fire protection with optional firefighting adapters and nozzles.
We Help with Permitting and Compliance
We’re ready to help you through the process with our engineering packages.
WATER STORAGE FOR FIRE PROTECTION IN BEXAR COUNTY
Bexar County requires fire flow based on the 2015 International Fire Code. Buildings without an adequate water supply for fire protection must meet capacity requirements in order to obtain a building permit with water storage.
Pioneer Water Tanks are engineered to NFPA standards for water storage for fire protection. The tank body and roof are made of Zincalume® Steel, which is proven to withstand fire immersion. The tank’s firefighting adapters and nozzles are compatible with fire hoses across North America.
Pioneer Water Tanks can be configured for cyclonic and seismic conditions, as well as heavy industrial zones. Additional accessories are available for different compliance needs. Outfit your tank with anti-vortex fittings and firefighting adapters for quick access during a fire emergency.
Fire Protection Tanks range from 7 to 11 feet in height with gross capacities ranging from 3,170 gallons to 97,744 gallons to accomplish your compliance needs.
ONLY PIONEER HAS 30-YEARS OF PROVIDING…
1. The Aqualiner Fresh®, the only antimicrobial tank liner in the world.
2. The 8-80 V-Lock construction system for strength and durability.
3. Includes our industry leading 20-Year warranty on the tank and liner.
4. The heavy duty roof truss system, manufactured for extreme conditions.
5. Our standard line of accessories, platinum and commercial lines to expand the functionality of your tank.
There are many things to consider when purchasing a water tank. The quality of the materials and the way the tank is constructed ensures the maximum longevity of your water tank. A Pioneer Water Tank features top grade fittings and fixtures to ensure your tank will stand the test of time. Take a moment to discover the difference:
STANDARD INCLUSIONS
AQUALINER FRESH®
The first antimicrobial tank liner in the world, our state-of the art five-layer Aqualiner Fresh® keeps your water fresher for longer with embedded Sanitized® Silver technology. With a life expectancy of 65 years, the Aqualiner Fresh® is designed to fit the Pioneer Water Tank to prevent contamination.
GEOTEXTILE UNDERLAY
Our geotextile underlay is the ideal way to protect your Aqualiner Fresh® from being compromised by sharp objects that may be caught inside your water tank.
SACRIFICIAL ANODES
Our sacrificial magnesium anodes significantly extend the life of your water tank by protecting the tank from corrosion. Made from magnesium, the anodes erode in place of the water tank, thereby protecting the steel and allowing the tank to last longer than other systems. Pioneer Water Tanks recommend your anodes be replaced every 10 years so you can enjoy the benefits of your tank for life.
SUPER SEAL
Reduce the amount of contaminants to protect your precious water supply with Pioneer Water Tanks’ high-density foam sealer.
6-INCH DIAMETER OVERFLOW
Pioneer Water Tanks provides a 6” diameter overflow downpipe, the largest overflow system on the market. The overflow size moves excess water away from the tank quickly to effectively reduce pressure on your tank and avoid costly damage to your tank components.
The Bexar County Building Permit Process
The Bexar County Fire Marshal’s Office requires building permit applications to be filed in person by appointment only to the main office at 622 Dolorosa, San Antonio, Texas 78207. To schedule an appointment, please call (210) 335-0300.
All applicants must submit an Authorization to Issue Building Permits form:
This document must be reviewed and approved by Bexar County Public Works, located on the 4th floor of the Vista Verde Building located at 233 N. Pecos-La Trinidad, San Antonio, Texas 78207. You may reach them at (210) 335-6700.
501.3.1 Site Plan.
Three copies of the Fire Protection Site Plan (labeled as such) shall be submitted with the construction documents when the application is made for a building permit. Plans must be reviewed and approved by the Fire Marshal and/or fire plan review staff before a building permit is issued. One copy of the approved Fire Protection Site Plan will be retained by the City of San Antonio. The Fire Protection Site Plan shall be drawn to scale (no less than 1:60) and shall show and include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. Compass reading.
2. Property and/or lot lines.
3. Street frontages.
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4. Location of all buildings (existing and proposed).
5. Fire apparatus access roads (i.e., fire lanes, aerial apparatus access roads) to buildings.
Fire lanes shall be highlighted and shall include dimensions (width, turning radii,
clearance to overhead obstructions, etc). The plans shall also show dimensions and
calculations for evaluation of compliance with Section D105.3.
6. Fences, gates, walls, streams and other obstructions to firefighter access.
7. Location of all fire hydrants (existing and proposed). This shall include the direction
and the distance to all hydrants not shown on the site plan, but within one thousand feet
of the building to be protected.
8. Size (diameter and length) and locations of all fire main piping (proposed and existing).
The pressure class and type of new pipe to be installed shall be identified.
9. The location, type, and size of backflow prevention devices, where installed.
10. Number of lanes, including turning lanes, of all adjacent streets and the location of
medians as applicable.
11. Location of all automatic sprinkler and standpipe risers.
12. Location of Fire Department connection(s).
13. Size, type, and location of valves including post indicator valve (if they are located in
a pit), control room automatic sprinkler system shut-off, etc.
14. Other water supplies.
15. Where required, type of protection from collision that may cause physical damage to
fire protection equipment.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ADVANTAGES OF PIONEER WATER TANKS
DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE IN PIONEER WATER TANKS
HEAVY DUTY TRUSSES
Our exclusively engineered trusses are hot dipped galvanized steel equipped with a swivel foot. As a result, it provides optimal movement in your tank in extreme conditions. As your tank adapts to external conditions, you can rest easy your tank won’t fail when you need it most.
HIGH TENSILE BOLTS
Specifically engineered for strength and durability, our bolts are galvanized high tensile 8.8 grade. Not only are they hardened and super strong, they are the most resistant bolt on the market to shear under pressure.
8-80 V-LOCK
Pioneer Water Tanks’ exclusive 8-80 V-LOCK is specifically engineered to maximize the strength of corrugated steel without damaging or stretching your liner when moulded to the tank wall. In fact, independent testing proves that our 8-80 V-LOCK provides the ultimate shock absorption to prevent movement or sinking.
ADD FUNCTIONALITY TO YOUR PIONEER WATER TANK
At Pioneer Water Tanks, we understand the many different ways that clients use their water tank. We also know how important it is that your water tank has been designed and built to suit the harsh environments.
For this reason, we provide a range of additional accessories to optimize the functionality and longevity of your tank.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
FIRE HOSE FITTINGS
Be ready for fire emergencies with our fast, convenient firefighting valve options. Outfit your tank with anti-vortex fittings and firefighting adapters for quick access during a fire emergency.
BRASS OUTLET AND VALVE
We recommend switching to a brass outlet and valve if using the Pioneer Water Tank for fire protection. This eliminates any plastic fittings from the exterior walls of the tank.
FASCIA STRIP
Clients that are concerned about the potential for sharp roof edges or want to achieve a sleeker, more modern look to their tank can purchase a custom designed fascia strip. Our fascia strip covers come in a range of sizes, colors and designs.
WATER LEVEL INDICATORS
See the amount of water that you have in store at a glance with a water level indicator attached to the exterior of your tank. Choose between the traditional float and pulley system or a wireless system in a range of colors.
Only the highest quality Zincalume® and Colorbond® steel are used in Pioneer Water Tanks, providing unmatched durability that no other tank manufacturer can offer- that’s why Pioneer® Tanks last longer than any other brand. Pioneer Water Tanks come standard in Zincalume® Steel with your option of upgrading to a wide selection of Colorbond® steel color options.
The Zincalume® Steel Manufacturing Process
1. The metallic coating provides barrier protection to the steel. Magnesium compounds are positioned in the metallic coating to activate at the start of weathering when they are most vital for sacrificial protection.
2. Corrosion of the zinc-rich interdendritic region provides improved sacrificial protection to the steel base due to the presence of the magnesium compound. Magnesium siblicide particles in the interdendritic channels act as additional barriers to slow corrosion and restrict corrosion pathways to the steel substrate.
3. The Aluminum-rich region is modified to provide improved sacrificial protection of the steel base and resist rusting for longer in more severe environments.
ZINCALUME STEEL® IS TESTED AND PROVEN TO LAST LONGER
Next generation ZINCALUME® steel AM125 introduces magnesium into the aluminum-zinc alloy coating, which improves galvanic protection by activating the aluminum. The result is more effective corrosion resistance. BlueScope Steel research and testing have found that the addition of 2% magnesium is the optimum level of corrosion performance and coating integrity. Along with a capital investment of over $100 million to facilitate the required manufacturing capability, BlueScope Steel can now produce next generation ZINCALUME® steel AM125 with even greater durability and a more efficient protective coating mass.
To ensure the durability and reputation of next generation ZINCALUME® steel, BlueScope Steel conducted a comprehensive testing program that included a series of accelerated laboratory corrosion tests as well as a strong emphasis on real-world outdoor exposure tests. A thorough and rigorous testing program ensured that the new product provided optimum performance.
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PIONEER WATER TANKS STANDARD COLOR RANGE
Only the highest quality Zincalume® and Colorbond® steel is used in Pioneer Water Tanks, providing unmatched durability that no other tank manufacturer can offer- that’s why Pioneer® Tanks last longer than any other brand.
Pioneer Water Tanks come standard in Zincalume® Steel with your option of upgrading to a wide selection of Colorbond® steel color options.
Classic Cream™
Mangrove®
Paperbark®
Surfmist®
Woodland Grey®
Basalt®
Monument®
Pale Eucalypt®
Wallaby®
PIONEER WATER TANKS NON-STANDARD COLOR RANGE
Cove®
Cottage Green®
Deep Ocean®
Dune®
Evening Haze®
Gully®
Ironstone®
Jasper®
Manor Red®
Night Sky®
Shale Grey™
Terrian®
Windspray®
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR PROPERTY FOR WATER TANK INSTALLATION
Before most water tanks can be installed, a cement ring beam or a stable sand pad foundation must be prepared.
There are some important things to consider when selecting your tank site and preparing the pad.
The sand pad must be level, stable and free of debris prior to construction.
The sand pad must be at least 6’ larger than the diameter of your tank.
For sloping tank sites, ensure adequate drainage to divert runoff away from the tank wall.
Aggregate must be placed around the circumference of your tank to stop erosion and comply with warranty conditions*.
A retaining wall may be required to maintain pad integrity*.
Your tank should not be left empty for an extended period of time. A minimum load of water (10% of tank capacity) should be placed in your tank at the completion of construction.
Before you start preparing your site for installation of your water tank, Pioneer Water Tanks also recommends you contact your local authority to see if there are any regulations or restrictions in place.
Some Pioneer Water Tank projects need or prefer a cement ring beam, learn more about the installation.
CEMENT RING BEAM SITE PREPARATION
Concrete ring beams are used for commercial and some rural and light industrial water tanks to support the wall and also to hold the tank down during storms and cyclones. Ring beams may also be specified for tanks that are to be constructed on aggressive, acidic soils or where there is a risk of water or wind erosion of the foundation materials.
Each model of Pioneer Water Tank has an exact cement ring beam dimensions and details that are outlined in our engineering packages. At the time of your order, a specific ring beam drawing will be issued for the project requirements. It’s recommended that there is strict adherence to these specifications for the best performance of the tank.
This short video shows a cement ring beam being installed for a 51,785-Gallon Pioneer Water Tank in Nothern California.
The ring beam drawings specify the size, number and spacing of the reinforcing bars and ligatures to be used as well as the MPA rating for the concrete. Ring beams should be as level as possible and have no more than +/- 1/16” over any 5’0” (+/- 2mm over any 2m) of the circumference at the tank wall position and +/- 1/8” (+/- 4mm) over the entire ring beam. A survey chart will need to be completed and returned to your local installer for approval before the construction is started.
It is very important for the local Pioneer Water Tanks installer to ensure that foundation conditions are adequate. All water storage systems are subject to the local authority requirements so Pioneer Water Tanks also recommends local installers adhere to that authority for the tank location.
In some cases, a sand pad can be used for projects based on the application, location and local authority requirements. Click below to see more.
WE’RE READY TO DELIVER AND INSTALL PIONEER WATER TANKS WITH OUR NORTH AMERICAN NETWORK
TIME SAVING INSTALLATIONS ON PROJECT SITE
Our North American wide dealer and installer network provide comprehensive project management and coordination of all aspects of your project. Pioneer Water Tanks are backed with detailed engineering drawings that can be provided per project, including plans for the cement ring beam or sand pad.
The expereinced, efficient and professional installation teams are trained in safe methods of work within the strictest of client site requirements.
Our procedures provide for an ease of installation, less time on site, minimal infrastructure and construction personnel.
Some larger capacity and or taller wall height Pioneer Water Tank installations may require the proprietary jacking system.
Prior to starting construction with the proprietary jacking system, the following important points must be given consideration.
• Everyone who is involved in the building of the tank must be given through instructions on their responsibilities regarding the construction and safe working practices.
• The ring beam must be constructed to Pioneer Water Tanks specifications and has it been allowed to cure fully before starting construction.
• Tanks should never be built in very windy conditions, as this will increase the potential for personal injury and damage to components and equipment.
• If you are stopping work because of strong winds make sure that all loose items are secured.
• The jack base plates must be fully supported on the ring beam and not overhang the edge of the concrete.
• Check that the mechanical anchors are installed as per the instructions supplied and have been fully tightened before operating the jacking system.
• Only the specified grade (8.8) bolts are to be used to connect the lifting brackets to the tank wall.
• Tanks should never be left supported on jacks at the end of a shift. Tanks must be lowered down onto the ring beam, although it is advisable to keep some tension on the winch cables to give added stability to the tank wall.
Safety is one of the cornerstones of how we do business at Pioneer Water Tanks.
At Pioneer Water Tanks, we believe our tanks can be manufactured and installed without causing harm to any of our employees, distributors or customers.
To achieve this, Pioneer Water Tanks has invested in safety equipment, is continuing to develop safety protocols and has an ongoing commitment to training to ensure a safer work environment for our staff and distributors.
Health and Safety:
We aspire to zero harm to our people. Our fundamental belief is that all injuries can be prevented. This responsibility starts with each one of us.
Environment:
We care for the environment. We are committed to the efficient use of resources, reducing and preventing pollution, and product stewardship. We also support rainwater harvesting as a sustainable solution to the ongoing water crisis.
