N.J. Admin. Code § Tit. 7, ch. 27, subch. 16, app II

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

Appendix II

APPENDIX II

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.2 VOC STATIONARY STORAGE TANKS

INSPECTIONS

Equipment Needed:

Organic Vapor Analyzer (OVA) calibrated with methane in accordance with EPA Method 21, as supplemented or amended and incorporated herein by reference; explosimeter calibrated with methane (for internal floating roof tanks); liquid resistant measuring tape or device; tank probe (to measure gaps in tank seals - 1/8 inch, 1/2 inch, 1-1/2 inch); explosivity meter; flashlight.

Inspection Procedures (N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.2(r) ) :

A. Any inspection shall be performed by an authorized inspector.

B. The findings of any tank inspection, whether completed or not, shall be recorded on the Inspection Form at N.J.A.C. 7:27-16, Appendix II, prescribed by the Department in accordance with the rule's requirements. If an inspection is stopped before completion, indicate the reason for this action in section J "Comments" of the Inspection Form.

C. During the inspection, the person(s) conducting the inspection must have a copy of the relevant portions of the Preconstruction Permit or the Operating Permit pertinent to the tank being inspected. Any discrepancies between the permit equipment description and the existing tank or the permit conditions and the actual operating conditions of the tank as verified during an inspection must be recorded in section J "Comments" of the Inspection Form.

D. Inspect the ground level periphery of each tank for possible leaks in the tank shell. Complete section D "Ground Level Inspection" of the Inspection Form.

E. For external floating roof tanks:

1. From the platform, visually inspect the roof and check for permit or rule violations. Record the information as shown under section F of the Inspection Form.

2. During visual inspection of the roof, check for unsealed roof legs, open hatches, open emergency roof drains or vacuum breakers and record the findings on the Inspection Form accordingly. Indicate presence of any tears in the fabric of both seals.

3. Inspect the roof fittings using the 1/8 inch probes or conduct a EPA Method 21 inspection, as supplemented or amended and incorporated herein by reference, of the roof fittings for a leak-free condition. Record any leaks above 500 ppm in the Fugitive Emissions Form.

4. Inspect the entire secondary seal using the 1/8 inch and 1/2 inch probes. Record the gap data in section F(4) of the Inspection Form.

5. When required (which is every five years), inspect the entire primary seal using the 1/8 inch, 1/2 inch, and 1-1/2 inch probes. Inspect the primary seal by holding back the secondary seal. Record the gap data in section F(5) of the Inspection Form.

6. Record all cumulative gaps between 1/8 inch and 1/2 inch; between 1/2 inch and 1-1/2 inch; and in excess of 1-1/2 inches, for both primary and secondary seals in section G of the Inspection Form. Secondary seal gaps greater than 1/2 inch should be measured for length and width, and recorded in section J "Comments" of the Inspection Form.

F. For internal floating roof and domed tanks:

1. Using an explosimeter, measure the concentration of the vapor space above the internal floating roof in terms of lower explosive limit (LEL), and record the reading in section E of the Inspection Form.

2. Visually inspect the deck fittings and the visible seal of the rim seal system, and record findings in section E of the Inspection Form.

3. Conduct gap measurements of the deck fittings and rim seal system each time the tank is emptied and degassed but no less than once every 10 years.

G. For fixed roof tanks:

1. Inspect the pressure relief valves, piping, valves and fittings located on the roof for leak-free condition. Record any readings in excess of 500 ppm in the Fugitive Emissions Form.

H. Complete all necessary calculations and record all required data accordingly in the Inspection Form and Fugitive Emissions Form.

INSPECTION FORM

**PLEASE COMPLETE FORM LEGIBLY IN BLACK INK**

Program Interest No. _____________ Permit Activity No. ________________ Tank ID No. E ___________

Inspection Date ___________________ Time _________

Is this a Follow-up Inspection? No [] Yes [] If yes, Date of Previous Inspection _______________________

A. COMPANY INFORMATION:

Company Name ______________________________________________________________________

Location Address ______________________________ City ___________________ Zip ___________

Mailing Address ______________________________ City ___________________ Zip ___________

Contact Person ______________________________ Title ___________________

Phone ______________________________

B. INSPECTION CONDUCTED BY:

Name ______________________________ Title __________________________________

Company Name ______________________________ Phone _________________________________

Mailing Address ______________________________ City ___________________ Zip ___________

C. TANK INFORMATION:

Capacity ________ (gals) Installation Date _______ Tank Diameter ________ (ft) Tank Height _______ (ft)

Product Type _________________________________________ Product Vapor Pressure __________ (psia)

Type of Tank: Riveted [] Welded [] Other [] (describe) __________________________________________

Color of Shell _________________________________ Color of Roof ___________________________

Roof Type: Pontoon [] Double Deck [] Other [] (describe) _______________________________________

External floating roof [] Internal floating roof or domed tank []

D. GROUND LEVEL INSPECTION:

1 Product Temperature _________________ #[degrees]#F ______________________________

2 Product level ____________________________________ (ft)

3 List type and location of leaks found in tank shell.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

4 List any discrepancies between the existing equipment and the equipment description on the Permit.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

5 Is tank in compliance with Permit conditions? No [] Yes [] If no, explain _______________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

E. INTERNAL FLOATING ROOF OR DOMED TANK:

1 Check vapor space between floating roof and fixed roof with explosimeter. ____ Percent LEL.

2 Conduct visual inspection of roofs and the visible seal of the rim seal system.

3 Are all roof openings covered? No [] Yes [] If no, explain in Comments section (J) and proceed to part (H)(6).

F. EXTERNAL FLOATING ROOF TANK (or DOMED TANK AND INTERNAL FLOATING ROOF TANK when needed)

1 On the diagram (below) indicate the location of the ladder, roof drain(s), anti-rotation device(s), platform, gauge well, and vents or other appurtenances. Note information in relation to North (to the top of the worksheet).

2 Describe any uncovered openings found on the roof in the Comments section (J).

3 Identify any tears in the seal fabric. Describe and indicate on diagram (below):

4 Secondary Seal Inspection

a. Type of Secondary Seal:

_____________________________________________________________

b. Does 1/2" probe drop past seal? No [] Yes [] If yes, measure length(s) and show on diagram.

c. Does 1/8" probe drop past seal? No [] Yes [] If yes, measure length(s) and show on diagram.

d. Record dimensions of gap for gaps

[GREATER THAN] 1/8" __________________________________________________________________

[GREATER THAN] 1/2" __________________________________________________________________

NOTE: Record the actual width and cumulative length of gaps in feet and inches.

(Do not include gaps [GREATER THAN] 1/2" in 1/8" measurements)

5 Primary Seal Inspection

a Type of Primary Seal: [] Shoe; [] Tube; [] Other ________________________________

b Shoe seal: Does 1-1/2" probe drop past seal? No [] Yes [] If yes, measure length(s) and show on diagram.

c Shoe seal: Does 1/2" probe drop past seal? No [] Yes [] If yes, measure length(s) and show on diagram.

d Tube seal: Does 1/2" probe drop past seal? No [] Yes [] If yes, measure length(s) and show on diagram.

e All seal types: Does 1/8" probe drop past seal? No [] Yes [] If yes, measure length(s) and show on diagram.

f Record dimensions of gaps for gaps

[GREATER THAN] 1/8" _________________________________________________________

[GREATER THAN] 1/2" _________________________________________________________

[GREATER THAN]1-1/2" ________________________________________________________

NOTE: Record the actual width and cumulative length of gaps in feet and inches. (Do not include gaps [GREATER THAN] 1/2" in 1/8" measurements, or gaps [GREATER THAN] 1-1/2" in 1/2" measurements)

6 Deck Fitting Inspection

(Circle one) Does 1/8" probe drop past gasket seal or does seal fail EPA Method 21? No [] Yes [] If yes, identify fitting.

NOTE: Show defects using symbols. Show seal gaps and lengths

Data in image

G. CALCULATIONS - complete all applicable portions of the following:

Record dimensions of indicated gaps (from F(4)(d), F(5)(b), and F(5)(f)). Record in feet and inches.

Gaps in primary seal between 1/8 and 1/2 inch: ____________________________________

Gaps in primary seal between 1/2 and 1-1/2 inch: ___________________________________

Gaps in primary seal greater than 1-1/2 inches: _____________________________________

Gaps in secondary seal between 1/8 and 1/2 inch: _______________________

Gaps in secondary seal greater than 1/2 inch: ______________________________________

Multiply diameter (ft) of tank to determine appropriate gap limits:

5 percent circumference = diameter X 0.157 = _____60 percent circ. = diam. X 1.88 = ______

10 percent circumference = diameter X 0.314 = _____ 90 percent circ. = diam. X 2.83 = ____

30 percent circumference = diameter X 0.942 = _____95 percent circ. = diam. X 2.98 = _____

H. DETERMINE COMPLIANCE STATUS OF TANK:

1 Were any openings found on the roof? No [] Yes []

2 Were any tears in the seals found? No [] Yes []

3 Is the product level lower than the level at which the roof would be floating? No [] Yes []

4 Secondary Seal:

Did 1/2" probe drop between shell and seal? No [] Yes []

Did cumulative 1/8"- 1/2" gap exceed 95 percent circumference length? No [] Yes []

5 Primary Seal:

Shoe: Did 1-1/2" probe drop between shell and seal? No [] Yes []

Did cumulative 1/2" - 1-1/2" gap exceed 30 percent circumference length, and

did cumulative 1/8 - 1/2" gap exceed 60 percent circumference length? No [] Yes []

Did any single continuous 1/8" - 1-1/2" gap exceed 10 percent circumference.

length? No [] Yes []

Tube: Did 1/2" probe drop between shell and seal? No [] Yes []

Did cumulative 1/8"- 1/2" gap exceed 95 percent circumference length? No [] Yes []

6 Internal floating roof (installed before 6/1/84):

Did percent LEL exceed 50 percent? No [] Yes []

(installed after 6/1/84) or domed tank: Did percent LEL exceed 30 percent? No [] Yes []

7 Does tank have permit conditions? No [] Yes []

Does tank comply with these conditions? No [] Yes []

I. IF THE INSPECTION WAS TERMINATED PRIOR TO COMPLETION FOR ANY REASON, PLEASE EXPLAIN:

____________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________

J. COMMENTS:

Use this section to complete answers to above listed items and to describe repairs made to the tank; include date and time repairs were made.

_______________________________________________________________________________________

K. Certifications

"I certify under penalty of law that I believe the information provided in this document is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant civil and criminal penalties, including the possibility of fine or imprisonment or both, for submitting false, inaccurate or incomplete information."

Authorized inspector who completed the inspection:

______________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________

(Signature) (API Certification Number)

*[Compliance status determined by: _________________________________ Date: ___________________

(Signature)

"I certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this document and all attached documents and, based on my inquiry of those individuals immediately responsible for obtaining the information, I believe that the submitted information is true, accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant civil and criminal penalties, including the possibility of fine or imprisonment or both, for submitting false, inaccurate or incomplete information."

Individual with Direct Knowledge: _____________ Date: ___________________

(Signature of person with direct knowledge of, and responsibility for, the information on this form)

N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.2(s) requires all inspection reports required pursuant to N.J.A.C. 7:27-16.2(r) to be maintained on-site for the lifetime of the tank.

N.J. Admin. Code Tit. 7, ch. 27, subch. 16, app II

New Rule, R.2009 d.137, effective 4/20/2009 (operative May 19, 2009).
See: 40 N.J.R. 4390(a), 41 N.J.R. 1752(a).