25 Pa. Code § 245.31 - Underground storage tank system testing requirements
(a) Tightness testing activities shall be
conducted by a Department-certified underground storage tank system tightness
tester (UTT), except when performed by an owner or operator using installed
automatic tank gauging or monitoring equipment meeting requirements in §
245.444(2) and
(3) (relating to methods of release detection
for tanks).
(b) Tightness testing
shall be conducted in accordance with equipment manufacturer's written
instructions and using the recommended written practices, procedures and
established test method protocols developed by the sources in §
245.132(a)(1)
(relating to standards of performance).
(c) A failed valid tightness test will,
regardless of the test method, constitute a suspected release, except as
provided in §
245.304(b)
(relating to investigation and reporting of suspected releases). A failed valid
tightness test conducted as part of an investigation of a suspected release
constitutes a confirmed release.
(d) A complete written test report shall be
provided to the tank owner as documentation of test results within 20 days of
the test. The test methodology, a certification that the test meets the
requirements in §
245.444(2) or
§
245.445(2)
(relating to methods of release detection for piping), and sufficient test
data, which were used to conclude that the underground storage tank system
passed or failed the tightness test, shall be included in the test
report.
(e) Certified underground
storage tank system tightness testers (UTT) shall maintain complete records of
tightness testing activities for a minimum of 10 years as provided in §
245.132(a)(3).
(f) Tests or
evaluations of spill prevention and overfill prevention equipment, containment
sumps and release detection equipment required under this chapter shall be
performed by a Department-certified individual holding the appropriate
certification category and documented on a form provided by the Department.
Results shall be maintained onsite at the storage tank facility or at a readily
available alternative site and shall be provided to the Department upon
request.
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