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• Use of Test Fluid. FASTECH's testing fluid is comprised mostly of water with low concentrations (<2%) of surfactants and stabilizers. California Regulations allow for the transportation and reuse of water that is used as testing fluid. D.O.T. regulations mandate that the test fluid never contain more than 2% by volume of a hazardous material. Because of the extensive cleaning of the sumps prior to the introduction of the test fluid, the test fluid has never been determined to be hazardous. • Tank Annular Space. For tanks less than 20,000 gallons capacity, apply a vacuum of 10" mercury to annular space. After establishing a stable vacuum, maintain this vacuum for 60 minutes. At the end of the test period, if the vacuum reading has not changed from the established test vacuum, the test is complete and has achieved a "pass". For tanks greater than or equal to 20,000 gallons capacity, apply a vacuum of 10" mercury to annular space. After establishing a stable vacuum, maintain this vacuum for 120 minutes. At the end' of the test period, if the vacuum reading has not changed from the established test vacuum, the test is complete and has achieved a "`pass". If the tank does not maintain the test vacuum, the contractor may re-test the annular space. If, after the second test the tank does not achieve a "pass", the secondary containment must be considered not liquid tight. Repairs may be made by the tank manufacturer or authorized representative per the requirements of the local CUPA. • Product, Vent, and Stage 11 Vapor Piping Secondary Containment. An inert gas shall be used. The secondary containment shall be made airtight with either the rubber test boot or fiberglass test fitting installed at time of installation. If the test boot is missing or damaged, an approved replacement test boot or fiberglass test fitting may be installed. Pressurize secondary containment piping to 5 psig and allow to stabilize for 10 minutes. Maintain test pressure of 5 psig for 60 minutes. At the end of the test period, if the pressure reading has not changed from the established test pressure, the test is complete and has achieved a "pass". If the piping does not maintain the test pressure, the contractor may tighten clamps and fittings, if necessary, and re-test the piping. If, after the second test, the piping does not achieve a "pass", the secondary containment must be considered mot liquid tight. Repairs may be made by the piping manufacturer or authorized representative per the requirements of the local CUPA. • Containment Sumps and Under Dispenser Containment. The containment sump shall be free of dirt, debris and residual petroleum product. Place test fluid in the sump a minimum of 2-inches above the highest piping penetration. Electrical penetrations do not need to be included unless located below a product, vapor or vent piping penetration. Piping shall include primary/secondary product piping, vent piping, vapor recovery piping and siphon piping. After test fluid has stabilized for 30 minutes, the liquid level shall be measured using test equipment third party tested to below .0007-inches resolution. The test period shall consist of two 15-minute tests. At the end of each 15-minute test period, the test equipment must confirm a hydrostatic change in level no greater than .002- inches in order to achieve a "pass". If the containment sump does not pass the test, the contractor may re-inspect the sump, tighten penetrations/clamps and fitting, and re-test. If after the second test the containment sump does not achieve a "pass", the secondary containment must be considered not liquid tight. Repairs may be made using the sump manufacturer's procedures per abiding by the requirements of the local CUPA. Page 2 of 3