N.J. Admin. Code § 7:14B-5.12

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 7:14B-5.12 - Operation and maintenance walkthrough inspections

(a) Beginning no later than October 13, 2018, or the date provided at 40 CFR 280.36, whichever is later, each UST system inspection shall include:

1. Conducting a walkthrough inspection, at a minimum and as appropriate to the facility, as follows:

i. At least once every 30 calendar days:

(1) Open and visually inspect spill prevention equipment for damage that may compromise the integrity of the containment. Remove any liquid or debris and properly dispose of any substances collected. Check for and remove obstructions in the fill pipe, check each fill cap to make sure it is securely on the fill pipe, and check spill prevention equipment with interstitial monitoring for leaks in the interstitial area. Spill prevention equipment associated with an UST system that receives a delivery more than every 30 days shall be checked at minimum prior to each delivery;

(2) Open and visually inspect the UST system equipment and areas without a containment system at the submersible turbine pumps or below piping connections/transitions for damage or releases to the environment;

(3) Open and visually inspect the dispenser system equipment without a containment device for malfunctions, damage, or releases to the environment; and

(4) Check the release detection system to make sure the system is on and operating with no alarms or other unusual operating conditions present. Ensure records of release detection are reviewed and current.

ii. Annually:

(1) Open and visually check each containment device/sump for damage, leaks to the containment area, or releases to the environment; remove any liquid or debris from each containment device, and properly dispose of any substances collected; check each double walled containment device with interstitial monitoring for leaks in the interstitial area;

(2) Open and visually check each dispenser cabinet for damage, leaks to the containment area or releases to the environment, remove any liquid or debris from each containment device, and properly dispose of any substances collected; check each under-dispenser containment device with interstitial monitoring for leaks in the interstitial area; and

(3) Check devices such as tank gauge sticks or ground water bailers for operability and serviceability; or

2. Perform an inspection according to a standard code of practice, developed by a nationally recognized association or independent testing laboratory, that checks equipment comparable to (a)1 above, such as Petroleum Equipment Institute Recommended Practice RP 900, "Recommended Practices for the Inspection and Maintenance of UST Systems" (available at www.pei.org).

(b) If the walkthrough inspection identifies a release to the environment, the owner and operator shall immediately remove the deficient equipment from use and comply with N.J.A.C. 7:14B-7 for release reporting and investigation. Corrective action shall be taken to address other equipment malfunctions or deficient areas identified during a walkthrough inspection, to ensure proper operation of the UST system and prevent a release to the environment.

(c) In accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:14B-5.6(b), the owner and operator shall maintain records of operation and maintenance walkthrough inspections for five years. The record shall identify the areas checked, whether each area checked was acceptable or required corrective action, a description of any corrective action taken, and delivery records if spill prevention equipment is checked less than every 30 days due to infrequent deliveries.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:14B-5.12

Adopted by 50 N.J.R. 409(a), effective 1/16/2018