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Chapter 7: Inspection, Evaluation,and Testing_ allows for a probabilistic evaluation of the potential for brittle fracture using engineering calculations (i.e., a Level 3 assessment) in lieu of the hydrostatic test. 7.7.10 API Standard 2610 -Design, Construction, Operation, Maintenance,and Inspection of Terminal and Tank Facilities This standard 166 has short sections on petroleum terminals, pipeline tankage facilities, refinery facilities, bulk plants, lube blending and packaging facilities, asphalt plants, and aviation service facilities.These sections mainly serve to define what is meant by each type of facility.The standard does not apply to installations covered by API Standard 2510 and API RP 12R1, as well as specific types of facilities and equipment listed in the standard.The standard lists governmental requirements and reviews that should be conducted to ensure that facilities meet applicable federal, state, or local requirements (Section 1.3); and has an extensive list of standards, codes, and specifications to use (Section 2.1) and definitions (Section 3).The standard is further organized as follows: • Section 4 covers the site selection and spacing requirements for the design and construction of new terminal facilities. • Section 5 addresses the methods of pollution prevention and waste management practices in the design, maintenance, and operation of petroleum terminal and tank facilities. • Section 6 covers the safe operation of terminals and tanks including hazard identification, operating procedures, safe work practices, emergency response and control procedures, training, and other provisions. • Section 7 covers fire prevention and protection, including tank overfill protection and inspection and maintenance programs.This section also covers considerations for special products. • Section 8 covers aboveground petroleum storage tanks and appurtenances such as release prevention, leak detection, and air emissions.This section covers operations, inspections, maintenance, and repair for aboveground and underground tanks. • Section 9 addresses dikes and berms. • Section 10 covers pipe,valves, pumps, and piping systems. • Section 11 covers loading, unloading, and product transfer facilities and activities including spill prevention and containment. • Section 12 addresses the procedures and practices for achieving effective corrosion control. 166 API Recommended Practice 2610,"Design,Construction,Operation,Maintenance,and Inspection of Terminal and Tank Facilities,"2nd edition,American Petroleum Institute,May 2005. SPCC GUIDANCE FOR REGIONAL INSPECTORS 7-74 December 16, 2013