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PEI/RP1200 - 17 6 . 2 . 2 Description of Test. The spill bucket is � ° SP LL BUCKET AND filled with water. The water level is measured at the ENT SUMP beginning and end of the test. 6 . 2.3 Test Equipment. Test equipment shall include: 6 . �. Geneai . Spill buckets and containment sumps for ° water; � " ' tank systems are neither intended nor designed for the storage of petroleum products , but rather to contain small o measuring stick that is ,Od, %utato tbo �v�thin 1 / 16 leaks and spills for short periods of time. This section (0 .063) inch and of sufficient length; describes the procedures used to test the integrity of spill ° plumbers hr buckets and ;corrtainmentsumps to ensure that they do not p =g ( ppoprlate SIMrf u;;¢Gd}, Aw I I leak. ! ° stopwatch or other time-measutemetrt device capable of measuring a 1 -second increment. 6 . 2 Spill Bucket integrity Testing --- Hydrostatic Test Method , 6 . 2 .4 Preparation . � . ......._.. . . �_ .w-. � ... _ . ___. . . .. ___.�.. . . .. 1. Care should be taken when conducting the test 1f'St:�L' ZI�9116`JCio Do not use fuels such as Baso- in the rain or during freezing weather condi- line, ' 85 or diesel as a test fluid because tions , they present a serious fire and safety 2 . Remove and properly dispose of any liquid and hazard . Gasoline vapors are flammable debris (leaves, sediment and trash) in the spill and can explode If exposed to an Ignition bucket. Clean the spill bucket and examine it for source such as a spark or open flame, if damage, defects or improperly installed compo- a tank or containment area Is not tight, nents . If there are loose components (e.g. , loose using fuel as the test fluid will cause a band clamps or bolts) , tighten these items before release Into the soil or groundwater, conducting the integrity test. If there are items � _ ._ .... _ . _ . that must be repaired or replaced (e.g. , deterio- 6 .2 . d.i Purpose, This method is used to test the rated gaskets/seals or drain valves) , notify the integr,ty of single-walled spill buckets or the pri- owner/operator. many icontainment of secondarily contained spill 3 . Examine the fill cap and adapter fitting for buckets , loose, missing or damaged parts, and make ---- necessary repairs. Complete any repairs before putting water in the spill bucket. Make sure that the seal on the fill cap is present and in good condition. The cap must fit securely and be leak- watPr Lever tight on the riser. The water level during the test typically will be above the cap, so a leaking cap will result in a failed test. As an alternative to a tight-fill cap, use a plumber ' s plug in the fill riser if approved by the authority having juris- diction (AHJ) and tank owner. -- 4, The spill bucket drain valve, if present, must be leak-tight to pass the tost. If it is not leak- tight, it may be possible to simply remove and permanently plug the drain valve, However, if you choose to permanently plug, ensure that the local regulations allow this modification. FIGURE 6- The hydrostatic method of determining 5. If the spill bucket is found to have cracks, loose spill bucice integrity uses water to detect leaks. The parts or separation of the bucket fiom the fill measuring ' tick must be placed in the same location pipe, it is not considered to be liquid-tight. This at the begiining and end of the test period to ensure vi accurate wpter level readings, sually indicates a test failure. pei .org