Section 245.554. Installation and modification inspections

(a) Aboveground storage tank systems shall be inspected by a Department-certified inspector at the time of installation in accordance with § 245.522 (relating to new aboveground tank installations and reconstructions), and current Nationally-recognized association’s code of practice and manufacturer’s specifications. The inspection report shall be kept for the operational life of the tank.

(b) Major modifications shall be inspected by a Department-certified inspector at the time of modification under § 245.524 (relating to aboveground tank modifications) and current codes of practice developed by Nationally-recognized associations prior to being put back in service. The inspection report shall be kept for the operational life of the tank. When substantial modifications are made to the tank floor, the next inspection date projections shall be determined based on the condition of the tank subsequent to those modifications and reported to the Department by the certified inspector on the appropriate inspection form provided by the Department. Other site-specific conditions, for example, maintenance practices, previous repairs, the nature of the substance stored or soil conditions that may affect corrosion rate life or tank system integrity should be considered when projecting tank service life and the next inspection interval.

(c) Tanks which are relocated or reconstructed shall be inspected by a Department-certified inspector and tested for tightness in accordance with § 245.522 and current codes of practice developed by Nationally-recognized associations prior to being put in service. The inspection report shall be kept for the operational life of the tank.

The provisions of this § 245.554 amended November 9, 2007, effective November 10, 2007, 37 Pa.B. 5979. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (254863).

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Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 241.521 (relating to performance standards for standards for aboveground storage tanks); and 25 Pa. Code § 245.562 (relating to temporary removal-from-service).