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Recommended Practices for the Testing and Verification of Spill,Overfill,Leak Detection and Secondary Containment Equipment at UST Facilities <br /> of the sump, add water to within l inch of the 6.6 Accelerated Precision Hydrostatic Test for Spill <br /> top of the sump. Buckets and Containment Sumps. Electronic preci- <br /> 2.Place the measuring stick vertically at the lowest sion test equipment can be utilized to test spill buckets <br /> point in the sump and extending above the water and containment sumps. It incorporates more sensitive <br /> level in the sump to allow for an accurate mea- equipment that permits a test to be conducted in a shorter <br /> surement to be taken. The location of the mea- period of time.The procedures use the same test fluid and <br /> suring stick must remain the same for each water tests the same volume as other methods outlined in this <br /> level measurement. Document the initial water chapter.The manufacturer of the measurement equipment <br /> level measurement as measured from the bottom should specify the precision and duration of the test and <br /> of the sump.Alternative measurement methods the pass/fail criteria. However, pass/fail criteria should <br /> may be used provided that the measurement to not be less stringent than those prescribed for the 1-hour <br /> 1/16 (0.063)inch can be made. test in Section 6.5.7. <br /> 3.Take all precautions to prevent the water level The data sheet for Sections 6.2 or 6.5 may be used for this <br /> from being disturbed during the duration of the test.Refer to Appendix D. <br /> test. 6.7 Proper Handling of Test Liquids. Test liquids <br /> 4.After 1 hour, document the ending water level must be handled properly.Check with the AHJ regarding <br /> measurement, requirements. <br /> 5.Upon completion of the test: - �- <br /> • remove all water and properly dispose of it <br /> according to Section 6.7; <br /> • reinstall any interstitial monitoring sensors in <br /> their proper positions; <br /> • return the test boots or secondary containment <br /> fittings to their pre-test operating configurations; <br /> • inspect and reinstall all containment sump lids, <br /> gaskets and covers. i <br /> 4 �.. <br /> t ' <br /> Water <br /> FIGURE 6-7.The test fluid level in the tank sump must <br /> be at least 4 inches above the highest sump penetra- <br /> Electricai tion or sidewall seam. <br /> Conduit <br /> Product , <br /> Piping `f <br /> FIGURE 6-6. To prevent leakage, check all penetration 4 ' <br /> fittings before adding water to ensure they make a tight t <br /> seal. j <br /> r - FIGURE 6-8. Mea- <br /> 6.5.7 Pass Fail Criteria. If the water level `` i surfing sticks used <br /> to measure the <br /> changes less than 1/8(0.125)inch,the containment L_ ' water level should <br /> sump passes the integrity test. ': ? be securely mount- <br /> d ed to ensure that <br /> If the water level changes 1/8(0.125)inch or great- i e <br /> •` !. `•.ti: they do not move <br /> er, the containment sump fails the integrity test. <br /> during the test. <br /> pei.org <br />