D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 16, r. 16-1702

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 16-1702 - FUEL SAMPLE TEST

1702.1

The DCRA inspector performing an octane level test shall have the following equipment to obtain a fuel sample:

(a) Neoprene gloves;

(b) A facial mask;

(c) A liter-size cylindrical aluminum container with a self-locking cap;

(d) A portable octane analyzer;

(e) A portable octane analyzer sample holder jar or equivalent device;

(f) Safety cones;

(g) A metal gasoline container; and

(h) A metal funnel.

1702.2

The DCRA inspector shall take the following steps for each octane rating test:

(a) Confirm that the DCRA Weights and Measure Certificate is conspicuously posted;

(b) Obtain the condensation level and existing quantity of gasoline from the Veeder-Root tank gauge or equivalent measurement device prior to testing;

(c) Place safety cones around the gasoline dispenser to block off the work area;

(d) Write the advertised octane rating of the gasoline, found on the gasoline dispenser, on the liter-size cylindrical aluminum container;

(e) Fill the liter-size cylindrical aluminum container with gasoline from the gasoline dispenser to be tested;

(f) Transfer the gasoline to the portable octane analyzer sample-holder jar;

(g) Tare the portable octane analyzer or equivalent device;

(h) Place the portable octane analyzer sample-holder jar in the portable octane analyzer or equivalent device for measurement;

(i) Measure the octane level of the gasoline sample and retain the results from the portable octane analyzer or equivalent device; and

(j) Return the extracted gasoline that was not used for testing to the proper underground tank.

1702.3

In cases where there is a blended service station dispenser, the DCRA inspector shall extract one (1) gallon of the gasoline of the octane rating to be tested and shall store that gallon in the metal gas container before filling the liter-size cylindrical aluminum container for testing. This process shall be repeated for each octane grade.

1702.4

The DCRA inspector shall return the gasoline to the underground tank after testing.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 16, r. 16-1702

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 4071 (3/18/2016)