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Recommended Practices for the Testing and Verification of Spill,Overfill,Leak Detection and Secondary Containment Equipment at UST Facilities <br /> CONTENTS <br /> Foreword ..................................................................................................................................................III <br /> SECTIONS <br /> 1. Introduction.......................................................................................................................................1 <br /> 1.1 Origin...........................................................................................................................................................................1 <br /> 1.2 Background.............................................................................................................................................. ..............1 <br /> 1.3 Purpose.........................................................................................................................................................................1 <br /> 1.4 Scope............................................................................................................................................................................1 <br /> 1.5 Use of Other PEI Recommended Practices.................................................................................................................2 <br /> 1.6 Regulations and Codes................................................................................................................................•................2 <br /> 1.7 Importance of Competent Technicians.........................................................................................................................2 <br /> 1.8 Notifications.................................................................................................................................................................2 <br /> 2. Definitions............................................................................................................................................3 <br /> 2.1 Appropriate Person.......................................................................................................................................................3 <br /> 2.2 Authority Having Jurisdiction(AHJ)...........................................................................................................................3 <br /> 2.3 Automatic Tank Gauge(ATG).....................................................................................................................................3 <br /> 2.4 Ball Float Valve...........................................................................................................:................................................3 <br /> 2.5 Class I,Division 1........................................................................................................................................................3 <br /> 2.6 Classified Area.............................................................................................................................................................3 <br /> 2.7 Containment Sump.......................................................................................................................................................3 <br /> 2.8 Discriminating Sensor..................................................................................................................................................3 <br /> 2.9 Dispenser Sump............................................................................................................................................................3 <br /> 2.10 Drop Tube.....................................................................................................................................................................3 <br /> 2.11 Drop Tube Shutoff Valve.............................................................................................................................................3 <br /> 2.12 Emergency Stop...........................................................................................................................................................3 <br /> 2.13 Interstitial Space...........................................................................................................................................................3 <br /> 2.14 Intrinsically Safe Circuit..............................................................................................................................................3 <br /> 2.15 Leak Detection.............................................................................................................................................................3 <br /> 2.16 Lockout/Tagout............................................................................................................................................................4 <br /> 2.17 Overfill Alarm..............................................................................................................................................................4 <br /> 2.18 Penetration Fitting........................................................................................................................................................4 <br /> 2.19 Personal Protective Equipment(PPE)..........................................................................................................................4 <br /> 2.20 Probe.............................................................................................................................................................................4 <br /> 2.21 Riser.............................................................................................................................................................................4 <br /> 2.22 Safety Data Sheet(SDS)..............................................................................................................................................4 <br /> 2.23 Sensor..........................................................................................................................................................................4 <br /> 2.24 Shear Valve...................................................................................................................................................................4 <br /> 2.25 Spill Bucket..................................................................................................................................................................4 <br /> 2.26 STP...............................................................................................................................................................................4 <br /> 2.27 Submersible TVrbine Pump..........................................................................................................................................4 <br /> 2.28 Test Boot......................................................................................................................................... ................... <br /> 3. Safety...................................................................................................................................................5 <br /> 3.1 General.........................................................................................................................................................................5 <br /> 3.2 Chemical Hazards........................................................................................................................................................5 <br /> 3.3 Electrical Hazards........................................................................................................................................................5 <br /> 3.4 Fire and Explosion Hazards.........................................................................................................................................5 <br /> 3.5 People Hazards.............................................................................................................................................................6 <br /> 3.6 Test Equipment.............................................................................................................................................................6 <br /> 3.7 Confined Space Entry..................................................................................................................................................6 <br /> 3.8 Use of Water Versus Product for Testing.....................................................................................................................6 <br /> pei.org 0 <br />