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07/24/2008 19:36 FAX 925 422 2748 WGMG IA 006/007 Piping Secondary Containment: 1. Identify and document the secondary piping manufacture. 2. Reinstall and tighten test boots in piping sumps, turbine sumps, above ground terminations and under dispenser containment pans. 3. Apply pressure using an inert gas (nitrogen) to between 3 and 5 psi or as specified by the local Regulatory Agency. 4. Allow pressure to stabilize for approximately 10 minutes, record starting pressure and test time. 5. Run test a minimum of 60 minutes (1 hr), a passing line will have no loss of pressure. 6. Any loss of pressure is a failed test. If test fails_ (A) Ideentify source of leak if possible. (B) Notify customer. Only limited minor repairs can be made on site during testing and must be approved prior to work being performed (C) Reapply pressure to line if instructed_ 7. Record final pressure, ending test time and any comments. 8. Maintain pressure on the lines during sump testing if applicable. Turbine, Piping, Fill & Dispenser Containment sumps: 1. Identify and document sump manufacture. 2. Remove leak monitor sensor. 3. Make visual inspection for loose, broken or defective fittings, seals or electrical. 4. Notify customer of any obvious failure points, make repairs only if authorized. 5. Remove any waste, fuel, sludge or other foreign material and dispose of in labeled 55 gallon DOT drum. 6. Fill sump with water to 1" above highest piping penetration or per Regulatory Agency approval. 7. Install Caldwell Systems "Level Change Indicator" or other approved test device. 8. Allow liquid to stabilize, document sump size and depth, start test and record time. 9. Run test for a minimum of 30 minutes, per manufactures specifications or Regulatory Agency approval. 10. Sump fails if a loss of 0.0025" is recorded. If sump fails. (A) Identify source of failure if possible. (B) Remove water to below point of failure. (C) Notify customer. Only limited minor repairs can be made on site during testing and must be approved prior to work being performed. (D) Repeat test if repair can be made.