Tips From
Frank the Tank
CORROSION PROTECTION
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Tips From Frank the Tank |
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CORROSION PROTECTION |
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Although not as common as pressurized piping, suction piping
has leak detection requirements if certain conditions are not met. Follow the instructions in the table below.
SUCTION PIPING
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No release detection is required if the following four
items can be demonstrated: |
Y/N
Y/N Y/N Y/N |
The underground piping is operated at less than atmospheric
pressure; The piping is sloped so that the contents of the pipe
will drain back into the tank if suction is released; Only one check valve is included in each suction
line; and; The check valve is located directly below and as close as
practical to the suction pump. |
If you cannot answer yes to all of the above, then you must:
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Perform a line tightness test every 3 years |
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Hire a UST tank tightness tester and do line tightness
testing Keep a record of the results |
Or
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Perform Monthly Monitoring |
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Monitor your vapor, groundwater wells, or interstitial
(double walled) piping every 30 days Monthly SIR may not be used in lieu of
tightness testing Keep a record of the results |
Special requirements must be met if your facility is located in a sensitive area. Contact the Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations (BUSTR) at 614-752-7938 for these requirements.