Transcription of Chapter 7 Inspection, Evaluation, and Testing
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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. Activities may involve one or more of the following: an external visual inspection of containers, piping, valves, appurtenances, foundations, and supports; a non-destructive Testing (examination) to evaluate integrity of certain containers; and additional evaluations, as needed, to assess the equipment's fitness for continued service.
evaluation, and integrity testing requirements per §112.7(e). SPCC GUIDANCE FOR REGIONAL INSPECTORS 7-3 December 16, 2013 ... Note that §112.8 provisions apply to facilities that store petroleum oils and non-petroleum oils (excluding AFVO). §112.12 provisions apply to facilities storing AFVO (i.e., animal fats and oils and greases, and fish ...
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