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n� PEURP120 -17 6.2.2 Description of Test. The spill bucket is 'Be SP LL BUC W AND filled with water. The water level is measured at the co TA INMENT SUMP beginning and end of the test. TING 6.2.3 Test Equipment. Test equipment shall include. 6.1 Gene I . Spill buckets and containment sumps for ° water; tank syste are neither intended nor designed for the storage ofIsom products, but rather to contain small measuring stick that is accurate to within 1/16 leaks and � for short periods of time. This; section (0.063) inch and of sufficient length; describes th6 procedures used to test the integrity of spill ° plumber's plug (appropriate size, if used); buckets and ntainment sumps to ensure that they do not ° stopwatch or other time-measurement device lam' capable of measuring a 1-second increment. 6.2 Spill ucket Integrity Testing •-- Hydrostatic 6,2,4 Preparation. Test Method. 1. Care should be taken when conducting the test frJNtJph h1: Do not use fuels such as gaso• in the rain or during freezing weather condi- line, 8S 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 can explode If exposed to an ignition bucket. Clean the spill bucket and examine it for sours' such as a spark or open flame. If damage, defects or improperly installed compo- s tank or containment area is not tight, nents. If there are loose components (e.g., loose using fuel as the test fluid will cause a band clamps or bolts), tighten these items before relsai re Into the soil or groundwater, conducting the integrity test. If there are items �. _. _.._.. -- - . .. . _ .._._ .. w_ .. .. . .. .. that must be repaired or replaced (e.g. , deterio- i rated gasketstseats or drain valves), notify the 6.2.11 Purpose. This method is used to test the , ownedoperator. integrity of single-walled spill buckets or the pri- mary (containment of secondarily contained spilt 3. Examine the fill cap and adapter fitting for bucks loose, missing or damaged parts, and make 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- Wat r Levet tight on the riser. The water level during the test typically win be above the cap, so a leaking cap 1, , , ,... will result in a failed test. As an alternative to perk; a tight-fill cap, use a plumber's plug in the fin }a, • ? ;f. riser if approved by the authority having juris- ,`r4 , , No ; :�; diction (AHJ) and tank owner. Not 9 ON . 4. The spill bucket drain valve, if present, must _• f' V 4 00. 4.`- be leak-tight to pass the ilial. If it is not leak- 00 ON 0'' `` f' tight, it may be possible to simply remove and . permanently plug the drain valves However, if ME to • you choose to permanently plug, ensure that the ' WOO< local regulations allow this modification. FIGURE Goal. The hydrostatic method of determining S. If the spill bucket is found to have cracks, loose spilt bucke0 Integrity uses water to detect leaks. The parts or separation of the bucket from the fill measuring stick must be placed In the some location pipe, it is not considered to be liquid-tight. This at the begs lining and end of the test period to ensurevisually indicates a test failure. accurate water level readings. ® pei.ory