This specification specifies the requirements for materials, loads, calculations and construction of reinforced concrete pools for petrochemical industries. This specification is applicable to the structural design of cast-in-place reinforced concrete pools, non-liquid storage pools and underground and semi-underground pump rooms in the petrochemical industry. This specification does not apply to the design of fabricated reinforced concrete pools, prestressed concrete pools and caisson structures. This specification does not involve foundation treatment of pools. When foundation treatment is required, it should comply with the current national technical specifications for foundation treatment.