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San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department 1868 East Hazelton Avenue, Stockton, California 95205-6232 Telephone: (209) 468-3420 Fax: (209) 468-3433 Web:www.smqov.org/ehd Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act Inspection Report Facility Name: Facility Address: Date: NORCAL TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION 3730 E MUNFORD AVE STOCKTON February 02 2016 SUMMARY OF VIOLATIONS (CLASS I,CLASS ll,or MINOR-Notice to Comply) Item # Remarks 713 CFR 112.8(c)(6) Failed to perform scheduled tank tests and inspections by appropriately qualified personnel. The diesel and used oil tanks were not tested for integrity. The Plan states integrity testing is inspected monthly, but does not indicate an industry standard these inspections conform to. The Plan also states metal thickness and brittle fracture testing are required annually. Each aboveground container shall be tested and inspected for integrity on a regular schedule and whenever repairs are made. The qualifications of personnel performing tests and inspections, frequency and type of testing and inspections that take into account container size, configuration, and design shall be determined in accordance with industry standards. Examples of these integrity tests include, but are not limited to.. visual inspection, hydrostatic testing, radiographic testing, ultrasonic testing, acoustic emissions testing, or other systems of non-destructive testing. Comparison records and other records of inspections and tests must be maintained on site. Immediately conduct the necessary testing and submit a copy of the test results to the EHD, or provide equivalence as allowed by CFR 112.7(a)(2). This is a Class II violation. 716 CFR 112.8(c)(8)(i-iv) Failed to provide each container with a high level monitoring device. The Plan states that a stick tank gauge is being used for overfill, and that the driver sticks the tank prior to filling. No procedures were included for a second person to visually observe the stick and tank level during filling operations. According to Mr. Carsey, he does not stick the tank to verify tank levels since he only has small amounts of fuel inputted into the tank. At least one of the following devices must be installed in each container: - High liquid level alarm with audible or visual signal - High liquid level pump cutoff device set to stop flow at a predetermined content level - Direct audible or code signal communication between the container gauger and the pumping station - Fast response system, such as digital computer, telepulse, or direct vision gauge. If a direct vision gauge is being used for determining the liquid level of each tank, a person must be present to monitor gauges and the overall filling of the tanks. Immediately install an approved liquid level sensing device in accordance with CFR 112.8 and implement necessary procedures to ensure that the devices are fully functional and in use at all times during tank filling operations, or provide equivalence as allowed by CFR 112.7(a)(2). This is a Class II violation. 727 CFR 112.8(d)(4) Failed to conduct integrity and leak test on buried piping any time it is worked on. No integrity testing was available for the buried diesel piping on site. Buried piping shall be tested for integrity and leaks at the time of installation, modification, construction, relocation, or replacement. Immediately perform integrity and leak testing of this piping and ensure that piping is tested when required, or provide equivalence as allowed by CFR 112.7(a)(2). This is a Class II violation. Overall Inspection Comments: Complete and submit a copy of the Return to Compliance Certification form to the EHD with a statement documenting the corrective actions that have been or will be taken for each violation, and any supporting paperwork, by March 3, 2016. Page 5 of 6