D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-5706

Current through Register Vol. 72, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Rule 20-5706 - INSTALLATION OF NEW UST SYSTEMS

5706.1

Each UST system, including all tanks and piping, shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions; the District of Columbia Fire Code, Title 12, Subtitle H (Fire Code Supplement) of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations ; and one of the following codes of practice or an alternative code approved by the Department in accordance with § 5506:

(a) American Petroleum Institute Publication 1615, "Installation of Underground Petroleum Storage System";

(b) Petroleum Equipment Institute Recommended Practice RP100, "Recommended Practices for Installation of Underground Liquid Storage Systems"; or

(c) National Fire Protection Association Standard 30, "Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code" and Standard 30A, "Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages."

5706.2

Each owner or operator shall ensure that each UST is installed by, or each installation is supervised by, a District-certified UST System Technician as required in Chapter 65.

5706.3

The owner or operator shall ensure that all work listed in the manufacturer's installation checklist is completed for each UST installation.

5706.4

The owner or operator shall sample the soil below the excavation and submit the soil sampling report to the Department before installation. The owner or operator may not place backfill in the excavation until the Department has inspected and approved the installation.

5706.5

After installing an UST, the owner or operator shall perform a tank tightness test before using the UST.

5706.6

The owner or operator shall ensure that the UST System Technician certifies compliance with §§ 5706.2 through 5706.4 on an UST facility notification form, available on the Department's website at https://doee.dc.gov/page/ust- forms-guidance-and-public-documents, and shall submit the form to the Department.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 20, r. 20-5706

Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 7835, 7858 (November 12, 1993); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 46 DCR 7699 (October 1, 1999); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 1778 (2/21/2020)