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r�� Mtllttt'1 L�IU -i / T6 .2.2 Description of Test. The spill bucket is On OPOLL ImMUCKET ANg filled with water, The water level is measured at the �0 TAIN ENT SUMP beginning and end of the test. T TOWN 6 .2.3 Test Equipment . Test equipment shall include: 6A General. Spill buckets acid containment sumps for ° water, tank systemk are neither intended nor designed for the storage of petroleum products, but rather to contain small measuring stick that is accurate to within 1/16 leaks and spills fQr short periods of time, This , section (0,063) inch and of sufficient length; describes thg procedures used 'to test the integrity of spill ° plumber 's plug (appropriate size, if used) , buckets and ;containment sumps to ensure that they do not leak. ° stopwatch or ' other tune-measurement device f capable of measuring a 1 -second increment. 6.2 Spill Bucket Integrity Testing assass Hydrostaticg ,2 ,� preparation . Test Method. �.�... ;.. . ...- ... . . .. ..- . ....... . ._.._ ., .. . ,__...� .. 9.. Care should be taken when conducting the test WAt ' liftDo not use fuels such as Baso- in the rain or during freezing weather condi- line, 85 or diesel as a test fluid because cions, they present a serious fire and safety 2. Remove and properly dispose of any liquid and hazer;. Gasoline vapors are flammable debris (leaves, sediment and trash) in the spill and an explode If exposed to an ignition bucket, Clean the spill bucket and examine it for sourd such as a spark or open flame, if damage, defects or improperly installed compo- a to or containment area is not tight, nents . If there are loose components (e.g. , loose .usin fuel as the test fluid will cause a band clamps or bolts), tighten these items before relea#e Into the soil or groundwater, conducting the integrity test. If there are items that must be repaired or replaced (e.g. , deterio- 6 .2.a, Purpose. This method is used to test the rated gaskets/seals or drain valves), notify the integr�ty of single-walled spill buckets or the pri- owner/operator mart' 1containment of secondarily contained spill 3 . Examine the fill cap and adapter fitting for buc4ts, loose, missing or damaged parts, and make --- r------�—• necessary repairs, Complete any repairs before putting water in the spill bucket. Make sure that the seal on the fill cap is present and in good condition. The cap must fit securely and be leak Water Level tight on the riser, The water level during the test typically will be above the cap, so a leaking cap will result in a failed test, As an alternative to a tight fill cap, use a plumber's plug in the fill riser if approved by the authority having juns- diction (AHJ) and tank owner. 4a The spill bucket drain valve, if present, must be leak-tight to pass the test. If it is not leak ` tight, it may be possible to simply remove and permanently plug the drain valve, However, if you choose to permanently plug, ensure that the local regulations allow this modification. FIGURE 8- . The hydrostatic method of determining 5. If the spill bucket is found to have cracks, loose spill bucke4 integrity uses water to detect leaks. The parts or separation of the bucket from the fill measuringtick must be pieced In the same location pipe, it is not considered to be liquid-tight. This at the beginning and end of the test period to ensure vi accurate Wpter level readings, sually indicates a test failure. pei.ctr c i