Md. Code Regs. 26.10.18.08

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 26.10.18.08 - Release Detection

A. An owner, an operator, and a person in charge of an AST system with a field-erected AST shall provide a method or combination of release detection methods that detect a spill, release, or discharge from the AST system through:

(1) Visual inspections of the AST system in accordance with Regulation .11 of this chapter;

(2) A continuous electronic release detection system; or

(3) A continuous mechanical release detection system.

B. An owner, an operator, and a person in charge of an AST system with a field-erected AST using a continuous electronic or mechanical release detection system shall:

(1) Install, calibrate, operate, and maintain the release detection system in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions; and

(2) At least annually:

(a) Perform routine maintenance on the release detection system;

(b) Check the release detection system for operability at scheduled service checks; and

(c) Per the manufacturer's specifications, inspect, field-test, or calibrate the release detection system to verify that the selected release detection method is being maintained and operated properly to detect a spill, release, or discharge.

C. An owner, an operator, and a person in charge of an AST system with a field-erected AST shall monitor underground piping connected to the AST for spill, releases, and discharges in accordance with COMAR 26.10.05.02D.

Md. Code Regs. 26.10.18.08

Regulation .08 adopted effective 49:12 Md. R. 642, eff. 6/13/2022