S.C. Code Regs. § 61-79.265.BB.1058

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 5, May 24, 2024

Section 61-79.265.BB.1058 - Standards: Pumps and valves in heavy liquid service, pressure relief devices in light liquid or heavy liquid service, and flanges and other connectors

(a) Pumps and valves in heavy liquid service, pressure relief devices in light liquid or heavy liquid service, and flanges and other connectors shall be monitored within 5 days by the method specified in 265.1063(b) if evidence of a potential leak is found by visual, audible, olfactory, or any other detection method.

(b) If an instrument reading of 10,000 ppm or greater is measured, a leak is detected.

(c)

(1) When a leak is detected, it shall be repaired as soon as practicable, but not later than 15 calendar days after it is detected, except as provided in 265.1059.

(2) The first attempt at repair shall be made no later than 5 calendar days after each leak is detected.

(d) First attempts at repair include, but are not limited to, the best practices described under 265.1057(e).

(e) Any connector that is inaccessible or is ceramic or ceramic-lined (e.g., porcelain, glass, or glass-lined) is exempt from the monitoring requirements of paragraph (a) of this section and from the Record keeping requirements of 265.1064 of this subpart.

S.C. Code Regs. 61-79.265.BB.1058

Added by State Register Volume 16, Issue No. 12, eff December 25, 1992; Amended by State Register Volume 22, Issue No. 9, Part 2, eff September 25, 1998.