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Rainshield

A roof-like shield erected between an aboveground tank and an adjoining dike wall. The shield helps prevent rainwater from accumulating within the diked area. Any area enclosed by a rainshield must be vented for fire-safety purposes, to prevent pressure buildup from vapors during a fire exposure.

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