该技术报告为业主/操作者提供了指导，这些储罐具有设置在基础系统上的储罐，其目的是通过最小化腐蚀和基础劣化以及允许对罐壳的适当支撑来保护资产不变质。该资产包括罐本身，以及基础系统。该文件不要求在底部边缘凸起和地上储罐基础上安装填缝剂或密封剂。在嵌缝或密封剂可能有利且应予以考虑的情况下，本指南提供了指导。本技术报告适用于业主/运营商考虑在该区域安装填缝料或密封剂的情况，或任何监管机构要求或建议业主/运营商安装某种类型的填缝料或密封剂的情况。该文件还将考虑如何检查现有的填缝剂和密封剂，包括维护程序，并包括建议的检查时间表。

This technical report provides guidance to owner/operators that have tanks that are set on a foundation system with the goal to protect the asset from deterioration by minimizing corrosion and foundation deterioration and allowing for proper support of the tank shell. The asset includes the tank itself, as well as the foundation system.This document does not require that caulking or sealants be installed at the bottom edge projection and the foundation of aboveground storage tanks. It provides guidance in situations in which caulking or sealants may be advantageous and should be considered.This technical report applies to situations where an owner/operator is considering caulk or sealant in this area, or if any regulatory agency requires or recommends that an owner/operator installs some type of caulk or sealant. This document will also consider how to inspect existing caulk and sealant, including maintenance procedures, and includes a suggested inspection schedule.