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PEI Thornton Environmental Construction, Inc. EWW UST Monitoring System Installation and Service Specialist Construction•Upgrades • Certifications P.O. Box 360833 Milpitas, CA 95036-0833 Phone(408)946-1015 •(209) 834-0792 •Fax(209) 834-0795 SB989 Secondary Containment Testing Procedures Protocol: 1. Schedule test date with the local Regulatory Agency allowing a minimum of 48 hours advance notice. 2. Verify approval of test procedures and test equipment with the Hazardous Materials Inspector prior to test date. 3. Notify customer prior to test date of intent, duration of test and any estimated down time to equipment if applicable. 4. Perform state mandated SB989 Secondary Containment Testing per manufactures recommendation, NFPA or as specified and approved by local regulatory authority. 5. Provide a completed SWRCB "Secondary Containment Testing Report Form" for each site within 14 days for submittal to local Regulatory Agency within 30 days. Test Equipment: Sumps and Dispenser Pans: Hydrostatic testing using Caldwell Systems "Level Change Indicator" Third party tested by RHL Group Inc., State of California Registered Civil Engineers. Accuracy to 0.0025 ", increments at 0.01", 0.0075" and 0.005". Secondary Piping: Pressure test using Nitrogen gas and Thuemling Manufactures "Span" dial gauge, NIST certified, 0-15 psi with 0.5 psi increments and accuracy to 1% of full scale. Tank Annulars: Vacuum test using Precision Manufactures dial gauge , NIST certified, 0-30"hg with 1" hg increments and accuracy to 1% at mid scale. Testing Procedures: 1. Notify site personnel with intentions to conduct testing upon arrival. 2. Secure site and work area in accordance with safety procedures. 3. Open manways and make visual inspection to determine accessibility and/or requirements for Confined Space Entry. 4. Verify test boots are in place or notify onsite personnel of any additional work or change in scope before proceeding.