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�� PEI/RP1200-17 <br /> 6.2.2 Description of Test. The spill bucket is <br /> SPU BUCK1mm7 ANI) filled with water,The water level is measured at the <br /> �11 ��d SENT SUM beginning and end of the test. <br /> 6.2.3 Test Equipment. Test equipment shall <br /> include; <br /> 6.1 General. Spill buckets and containment sumps for ° water; <br /> tank system's are neither intended nor designed for the <br /> storage of petroleum 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 ° plumber's plug (appropriate size, if used); <br /> buckets and;containment sumps to ensure that they do not <br /> leak. ° stopwatch or' other time-measurement device <br /> capable of measuring a 1-second increment, <br /> 6.2 Spill Bucket Integrity Testing --- Hydrostatic <br /> Test Method, 6.2.4 Preparation. <br /> 1.Care should be taken when conducting the test <br /> F"PF�I;;2��9IIWio 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 present 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 can explode If exposed to an Ignition bucket. Clean the spill bucket and examine it for <br /> soure'e such as a spark or open flame. If damage,defects or improperly installed compo- <br /> a tank or containment area Is not tight, nents. If there are loose components (e.g., loose <br /> -using fuel as the test fluid will cause a band clamps or bolts),tighten these items before <br /> rele"e Into the soil or groundwater. conducting the integrity test. If there are items <br /> that must be repaired or replaced (e.g., deterio- <br /> 6.2.1 Purpose. This method is used to test the rated gaskets/seals or drain valves), notify the <br /> integrity of single-walled spill buckets or the pri- owner/operator. <br /> mazy Icontainment of secondarily contained spill 3.Examine 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 /> Wator Level tight on the riser.The water level during the test <br /> typically will be above the cap, so a leaking cap <br /> I �_ <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 6-S•. The hydrostatic method of determining 5.If the spill bucket is found to have cracks,loose <br /> spill bucker integrity uses water to detect leaks. The parts or separation of the bucket from the fill <br /> measuring�stick must be placed in the same location <br /> at the begihning and end of the test period to ensure pipe, is not considered be liquid-tight, This <br /> accurate woter leve/readings. visually indicates a test faitlure, <br /> 40 pei,org <br />