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<br /> p6 .2 .2 Description of Test , The spill bucket is
<br /> �0 45F LL BUNIQET Au"I' D filled with water. The water level is measured at the
<br /> 00, TAINME� �� SUMP beginning and end of the test.
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<br /> TE TING 6 .2 . 3 Test Equipment . Test equipment shall
<br /> include :
<br /> 6 .1 General , Spill buckets and containment sumps for o water;
<br /> tank system',s are neither intended nor designed for the
<br /> storage of pOtroleum products , but rather to contain small ° measuring stick that is accurate to within 1 /16
<br /> leaks and spills for short periods of time, This % section (0.063) inch and of sufficient length;
<br /> describes tho procedures used 'to test the integrity of spill o plumber 's plug (appropriate size, if used) ;
<br /> buckets and ,containment sumps to ensure that they do not
<br /> leak, G stopwatch or ' other time-measurement device
<br /> capable of measuring a l -second increment,
<br /> 6 . 2 Spill Pucket Integrity Testing •--- Hydrostatic
<br /> Test Method . 6 .2 . 4 Preparation .
<br /> ••-•-- - t- . ..•••. - .. . —� .".-.�_.._.. . ..., . . . ._,� ,, ., ,.,__ ._ , 1 . Care should be taken when conducting the test
<br /> 11101121 116` C(ea Do not use fuels such as gaso- in the rain or during freezing weather condi-
<br /> line, 85 or diesel as a test fluid because tions .
<br /> they lPrOsOnt a serious fire and safety 2 . Remove and properly dispose of any liquid and
<br /> hazard . Gasoline vapors are flammable debris (leaves , sediment and trash) in the spill
<br /> and dan explode If exposed to an Ignition bucket, Clean the spill bucket and examine it for
<br /> source such as a spark or open flame, if damage, defects or improperly installed compo-
<br /> a tan or containment area is not tight, nents . If there are loose components (e. g. , loose
<br /> Ouslngj fuel as the test fluid will cause a band clamps or bolts) , tighten these items before
<br /> release into the soli or groundwater, conducting the integrity test. If there are items
<br /> that must be repaired or replaced (e.g. , deterio- .
<br /> 6 .2, rated gaskets/seals or drain valves) , notify the
<br /> �i Purpose .
<br /> This method is used to test the owner/operator,
<br /> integr7 ty of single-walled spill buckets or the pri-
<br /> mary containment of secondarily contained spill 3 . Exanune the fill cap and adapter fitting for
<br /> buckets. loose, missing or damaged parts , and make
<br /> -- ---- necessary repairs , Complete any repairs before
<br /> putting water in the spill bucket. Make sure that
<br /> the seal on the fill cap is present and in good
<br /> condition. The cap must fit securely and be leak-
<br /> watr Level — tight on the riser. The water level during the test
<br /> typically will be above the cap, so a leaking cap
<br /> will result in a failed test, As an alternative to
<br /> _ a tight-fill cap, use a plumber 's plug in the fill
<br /> riser if approved by the authority having juris-
<br /> diction (AHJ) and tank owner.
<br /> ---� _ 4. The spill bucket drain valve, if present, must
<br /> be leak-tight to pass the test, If it is not leak-
<br /> ' tight, it may be possible to simply remove and
<br /> permanently plug the drain valve, However, if
<br /> you choose to permanently plug, ensure that the
<br /> local regulations allow this modification.
<br /> FIGURE S• . The hydrostatic method of determining 5. If the spill bucket is found to have cracks, loose
<br /> split bucke integrity uses water to detect leaks. The parts or separation of the bucket from the fill
<br /> measuringstlok must be placed In the same location pipe, it is not considered to be liquid-tight. This
<br /> at the beginning and end of the test period to ensure visually indicates a test failure,
<br /> accurate water level readings.
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