Chapter 7 Inspection, Evaluation, and Testing

SPCC GUIDANCE FOR REGIONAL INSPECTORS 7-1 December 16, 2013 Chapter 7 inspection , evaluation , and Testing Introduction The inspection , evaluation and Testing requirements of the SPCC rule are intended to prevent, predict and detect potential integrity or structural issues before they cause a leak, spill or discharge of oil to navigable waters or adjoining shorelines. Regularly scheduled inspections, evaluations, and Testing by qualified personnel are critical parts of oil discharge prevention. They are conducted not only on containers, but also on associated piping, valves, and appurtenances, and on other equipment and components that could be a source or cause of an oil discharge.

Inspect retained rainwater to ensure that it will not cause a discharge as described in §112.1(b) when draining to storm sewer or open watercourse, lake or pond. Prior to draining. Keep adequate records of such events. Buried metallic storage tank installed on or after January 10, 1974 112.8(c)(4) or 112.12(c)(4) Test Leak test. Regularly ...

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