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Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
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Title 25. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
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PART I. Department of Environmental Protection |
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Subpart D. Environmental Health and Safety |
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Article VI. General Health and Safety |
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Chapter 245. Administration of the Storage Tank and Spill Prevention Program |
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SubChapter F. TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ABOVEGROUNDSTORAGE TANKS AND FACILITIES |
Section 245.531. General corrosion and deterioration requirements
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(a) The tank system shall be maintained with corrosion and deterioration prevention measures.
(b) Metallic tank systems in direct contact with the soil or other electrolyte shall be evaluated by a corrosion expert to determine if cathodic protection is necessary or appropriate.
(c) Existing tank bottoms that do not meet the standards in subsection (b) shall be upgraded when the tank bottom is replaced.
Notation
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 245.521 (relating to performance standards for aboveground storage tanks).