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Elf 6.2.1 Purpose. This method is used to test the If the spill bucket is found to havec ,loose integrity of single-walled spill uc or the tion of the bucket from the fill mary containment of secondarily contained spill pipe, it is not considered to be liquid-tight.This buckets. visually indicates a test failure. 6.2.2 Description of Test. The spill bucket is the fill cap is not included in the filled with water.The water level is measured at the spill bucket test or the cap is not tight, it beginning d end of the test. could be the source of potential 1 contami- nation . Equipment. �T t equipment shalltion ® water intrusion. include: Before permanently plugging, ensure wa r' that local regulations allow the drain valve to gimeasuring stick that is accurate to within 1/16 be permanently plugged. (0.063)inch d of sufficient length; plumber's plug(appropriate size,if used); 6.2.5 Test Procedure. Stopwatch or other time-measurement device .Add water t® the spill bucket to a level within capable of measuring a 1-second increment. .5 inches of the top of the spill bucket Allow e war to settle for 5 minutes before e initial 6.2.4 Preparation. water level measurement is taken. .Care should be taken when conducting e test 2.Place the measuring stick vertically at the lowest in the n or during fi-eezing weather condi- point in the spill bucket and extending above the tions. water level to allow for an accurate s Remove and properly dispose of any liquid et to be taken.The location of the measuring debris (leaves, sediment and trash) in e spill stick must remain the same for each water level bucket.Clean the spill bucket and examine it for measurement. en e initial water level damage, defects or improperly st e co measurement as measured fromof nents. If there are loose components(e.g.,loose e spill bucket.Alternative measurement meth- d clamps or bolts),tighten e items before ods may be used providedat measurement to conducting the integrity test. If there are items 1/1 (0.063)inch can be made. at must be repaired or replaced (e.g., e rio- 3.Take all precautions to prevent the water level rated gas s or drain valves), notify the from being °s during the duration of the owner/operator. t . 3.Examine the fill cap and adapter °ng for 4.After 1 hour, document the ending water level loose, missing or damaged paM, and make measurement. necessary s® Complete any repairs before 5. n completion of the test, remove and 's- putt' water in the spill bucket.Make sure that pose of the water according to Section 6.7, and e seal on the fill cap is present and in good dry the inside of the spill bucket before returning condition.The cap must fit securely and be le it to se tight on theriser.The water level during the test typically will be above the cap,so a le Pass/Fall Criteria. if the water level has will result in a failed test.As an alternative to a dropped less than 1 (0.125)inch,the spill bucket tight fill cap,use a plumber's plug in e fill riser passes the integrity test. if approved y the authority ving jurisdiction ( d tank owner, If the water level has dropped 1/8 (0.125) inch or .the spill-bucket drain valve, if present, . east e spill bucket fails e integrity test. be leak-tight to pass the test. If it is not leak- 6.3 Spill Bucket Integrity Testing -- Vacumn Test tighL it may be possible to simply remove and Method. permanently plug the drain valve. However, if you choose to permanently plug,ensure that the 6.3.1 Purpose. This method is used to test the local regulations allow this modification. integrity of single-walled spill buckets or the pri- Lor