Standard

PEI/PETRO RP1200

Revised

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Abstract

These recommended practices apply to facilities that are equipped with USTs used for the storage of motor fuels, jet fuels, distillate fuel oils, residual fuel oils, lubricants, petroleum solvents, oils and other petroleum products. These recommended practices apply to: • USTs; • connected underground piping; • underground ancillary equipment and containment systems; • equipment from the dispenser shear valve and below. These recommended practices are not intended to address the design, installation or day-to-day operation of UST systems. Nonetheless, it is important to consider the design and operational characteristics of an underground tank system when specifying overfill prevention, release prevention and leak detection equipment. The test methods in this recommended practice relative to integrity testing of spill buckets, containment sumps and secondary containment are based on current industry practices and are intended to demonstrate that a leak from the primary containment will be detected before it reaches the environment. If an AHJ requires components to meet specific leak detection standards, follow the requirements in the AHJ’s regulation. This document is not meant to provide interpretation of regulatory or legislative requirements related to UST systems. Purpose. The purpose of this document is to provide a concise summary of general guidelines for the inspection and testing of spill, overfill, leak detection, secondary containment equipment, shear valves and emergency stops at UST facilities. This information has been assembled from published and unpublished sources provided by equipment suppliers, experienced testing contractors, UST owners/operators and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs). The intent is to provide recommended practices to facility operators and testing personnel that: • protect the environment; • promote the safe and reliable operation of systems; • prevent spills and overfills associated with deliveries to a UST; • prevent damage to property and equipment. This document is not intended to: • endorse or recommend particular materials, equipment, suppliers or manufacturers; • discourage the development or installation of new equipment or overfill prevention and leak detection devices; • discourage the development of new or improved testing procedures and equipment.

Document information

  • Standard from PEI/PETRO_AC
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  • Document type: IS