Section 0400-18-01-.02 - UST SYSTEMS: INSTALLATION AND OPERATION(1) Installation. (a) At least 15 days prior to the installation of any tank and/or new UST system construction activities at the site, the tank owner shall notify the Division in the following manner: 1. Submit a pre-installation notification form in accordance with part (1)(a)1. of Rule 0400-18-01-.03 for all the petroleum underground storage tanks and/or UST systems for which installation and/or construction is planned; and2. Submit annual tank fees for all tanks, tank compartments and/or UST systems, which are listed in the pre-installation notification form, in accordance with paragraph (3) of Rule 0400-18-01-.10.(b) All underground storage tank systems shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.(c) All tanks, pressurized piping and/or suction piping that do not meet the requirements of subparts (2)(b)2.(i) through (iii) of Rule 0400-18-01-.04, and/or motor fuel dispensers installed on or after July 24, 2007, shall be secondarily contained in accordance with paragraph (2) of this rule.(d) The following requirements take effect when a petroleum product is being placed into a tank, tank compartment, and/or UST system either during or following installation: 1. Petroleum shall not be placed into an underground storage tank, tank compartment and/or UST system until such time as a notification form has been submitted to the Division in accordance with part (a)1. of this paragraph.2. Prior to placing product into the tank, tank compartment and/or UST system, spill and overfill prevention measures shall be implemented in accordance with paragraph (3) of this rule.3. Begin release detection in accordance with Rule 0400-18-01-.04 immediately if the tank or tank compartment contains more than two and one-half (2.5) centimeters (one (1) inch) of product.4. Immediately protect against corrosion in accordance with paragraph (4) of this rule.5. A line tightness test in accordance with subparagraph (4)(b) of Rule 0400-18-01-.04 and a tank tightness test in accordance with subparagraph (3)(b) of Rule 0400-18-01-.04 shall be performed upon completion of the installation and prior to the dispensing of fuel from the UST system. The results of this tightness test shall be maintained for the operational life of the underground storage tank system. Such records shall be transferred in accordance with subparagraph (2)(d) of Rule 0400-18-01-.03 at the time of ownership transfer.(e) Installation shall be certified in accordance with part (1)(d)1. of Rule 0400-18-01-.03 within 15 days following completion of the installation.(2) Secondary Containment. (a) Tanks. Tanks that are required to be secondarily contained in accordance with subparagraph (1)(c) of this rule, or with paragraph (6) of this rule shall comply with the following:
1. Tanks shall be double-walled or jacketed and shall have an interstitial space;2. Tanks shall meet the interstitial monitoring requirements of part (3)(d)1. of Rule 0400-18-01-.04;3. Tanks shall prevent the release of petroleum to the environment for the operational life of the underground storage tanks;4. Tanks shall contain a release until detected and removed; and5. Tanks shall be monitored for a release at least every 30 days in accordance with part 2. of this subparagraph.(b) Piping. Pressurized piping or suction piping that does not meet the requirements of subparts (2)(b)2.(i) through (iii) of Rule 0400-18-01-.04 that is required to be secondarily contained in accordance with subparagraph (1)(c) of this rule or with paragraph (6) of this rule shall comply with the following:
1. Piping shall comply with one of the following:(i) Piping shall be one hundred percent (100%) double-walled; or(ii) Piping shall be secondarily contained with single-walled piping ends that terminate in tank and dispenser sumps that meet the requirements of parts (c)1. through 3. of this paragraph;2. Piping shall meet the interstitial monitoring requirements of part (3)(d)1. of Rule 0400-18-01-.04;3. Piping shall prevent the release of petroleum to the environment for the operational life of the piping;4. Piping shall contain a release until detected and removed; and5. Piping shall be monitored for a release at least every 30 days.(c) Motor fuel dispensers. Motor fuel dispensers that are required to be secondarily contained in accordance with subparagraph (1)(c) of this rule or with paragraph (6) of this rule shall comply with the following:
1. The containment sump shall be liquid tight on the sides, the bottom and at any penetrations;2. The containment sump shall be compatible with the petroleum products stored in the UST system; and3. The containment sump shall be designed to allow for a visual inspection and access to the components of containment systems, including that used for piping, and shall be monitored in accordance with subparagraph (1)(f) of Rule 0400-18-01-.04.(3) Spill and overfill prevention. (a) Equipment. 1. Except as provided in parts 2. and 3. of this subparagraph, to prevent spilling and overfilling associated with petroleum transfer to the UST system, owners and/or operators shall use the following spill and overfill prevention equipment: (i) Spill prevention equipment that will prevent release of petroleum to the environment when the transfer hose is detached from the fill pipe (for example, a spill catchment basin); and(ii) Overfill prevention equipment that will:(I) Automatically shut off flow into the tank when the tank is no more than 95% full;(II) Alert the transfer operator when the tank is no more than 90% full by restricting the flow into the tank or triggering a high-level alarm; or(III) Restrict flow 30 minutes prior to overfilling, alert the transfer operator with a high level alarm one minute before overfilling, or automatically shut off flow into the tanks so that none of the fittings located on top of the tank are exposed to product due to overfilling.2. Owners and/or operators are not required to use the spill and overfill prevention equipment specified in part 1. of this subparagraph if: (i) Alternative equipment is used that is determined by the Division to be no less protective of human health and the environment than the equipment specified in subpart 1.(i) or (ii) of this subparagraph; or(ii) The UST system is filled by transfers of no more than 25 gallons at one time.3. Flow restrictors used in vent lines may not be used to comply with subpart 1.(ii) of this subparagraph when overfill prevention is installed or replaced three years after the effective date of this rule.4. Spill and overfill prevention equipment must be periodically tested or inspected in accordance with paragraph (8) of this rule.(b) Operating requirements.1. For as long as the UST system is used to store petroleum, owners and/or operators shall ensure that releases due to spilling or overfilling do not occur. The owner and/or operator shall ensure that the volume available in the tank is greater than the volume of petroleum to be transferred to the tank before the transfer is made and that the transfer operation is monitored constantly to prevent overfilling and spilling.2. Each spill catchment basin shall be provided with a lid that is in good condition and is not in contact with the fill cap.3. Owners and/or operators shall keep spill catchment basins free of water, dirt, debris, and/or other substances that could interfere with the ability of the catchment basin to prevent spills.4. Spill catchment basins shall be visually inspected by the owner and/or operator at least once per month to assure the integrity of the storage space provided for spill containment. A log of these inspections showing at a minimum the last 12 months shall be maintained by the owner and/or operator. Unless directed or allowed to do otherwise by the division the log shall be maintained in a format established by the division and in accordance with guidance provided by the division.5. The owner and/or operator shall report, investigate, and clean up any spills and overfills in accordance with paragraph (4) of Rule 0400-18-01-.05.6. Overfill prevention equipment shall be in good working condition in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.(c) Periodic testing of spill prevention equipment and periodic inspection of overfill prevention equipment. 1. Monitoring. Spill prevention equipment (such as a catchment basin, spill bucket, or other spill containment device) must prevent releases to the environment by meeting one of the following: (i) The equipment is double walled and is periodically monitored at a frequency not less than the frequency of the walkthrough inspections described in paragraph (8) of this rule. Owners and/or operators must begin meeting subpart (ii) of this part and conduct a test within 30 days of discontinuing periodic monitoring of this equipment; or(ii) The spill prevention equipment is tested at least once every three years to ensure the equipment is liquid tight by using vacuum, pressure, or liquid testing in accordance with one of the following criteria: (I) Requirements developed by the manufacturer (Note: Owners and/or operators may use this option only if the manufacturer has developed requirements);(II) Code of practice developed by a nationally recognized association or independent testing laboratory;(III) Guidance provided by the Division; or(IV) Requirements determined by the Division to be no less protective of human health and the environment than the options listed in items (I) through (III) of this subpart.2. Inspections. Overfill prevention equipment must be inspected at least once every three years. At a minimum, the inspection must ensure that overfill prevention equipment is set to activate at the correct level specified in subpart (a)1.(ii) of this paragraph and will activate when petroleum reaches that level. Inspections must be conducted in accordance with one of the criteria in items 1.(ii)(I) through (IV) of this subparagraph.3. Owners and/or operators must begin meeting these requirements as follows: (i) For UST systems in use on or before the effective date of this rule, the initial spill prevention equipment test, and overfill prevention equipment inspection must be conducted not later than three years after the effective date of this rule.(ii) For UST systems brought into use after the effective date of this rule, these requirements apply at installation.(d) Owners and/or operators must maintain records as follows (in accordance with subparagraph (2)(b) of Rule 0400-18-01-.03 ) for spill prevention equipment, and overfill prevention equipment: 1. All records of testing or inspection must be maintained for three years; and2. For spill prevention equipment not tested every three years, documentation showing that the prevention equipment is double walled and is periodically monitored must be maintained for as long as the equipment is periodically monitored.(4) Corrosion protection. (a) Tank construction. Each tank shall have corrosion protection that is properly designed and constructed and/or properly upgraded. Any portion underground that routinely contains petroleum shall utilize one of the following methods of corrosion protection:
1. The tank is constructed of fiberglass-reinforced plastic.2. The tank is constructed of steel which is cathodically protected in the following manner: (i) The tank is coated with a suitable dielectric material unless cathodic protection has been added to the tank for the purpose of upgrading;(ii) Field-installed cathodic protection systems are designed by a corrosion expert;(iii) Impressed current systems are designed to allow determination of current operating status as required in part (c)4. of this paragraph;(iv) Cathodic protection systems are operated and maintained in accordance with subparagraph (c) of this paragraph or in a manner determined by the division to provide equivalent protection against corrosion, provided that such determination is made by the Division prior to installation and/or operation; and(v) If cathodic protection was initially installed for the purpose of upgrading subsequent to UST system installation, the integrity of the tank has been ensured using one of the following methods: (I) Internal inspection and assessment ensured that the tank was structurally sound and free of corrosion holes prior to installing the cathodic protection system.(II) At the time of installation of the cathodic protection system, the tank had been installed for less than ten years and monthly monitoring was being conducted in accordance with subparagraphs (3)(c) through (e) of Rule 0400-18-01-.04.(III) The tank was assessed for corrosion holes by conducting two tightness tests that met the requirements of subparagraph (3)(b) of Rule 0400-18-01-.04: I. The first tightness test was conducted no more than 120 days prior to installing the cathodic protection system.II. The second tightness test was conducted between three and six months following the first operation of the cathodic protection system.(IV) The tank was assessed for corrosion holes by a method determined by the division, prior to assessment, to be no less protective of human health and the environment than items (I) through (III) of this subpart.3. The tank, which is constructed of steel and was installed on or before December 22, 1988, was lined subsequent to installation of the tank and has satisfied the following requirements: (i) The lining was installed in accordance with at least the following procedures and practices: (I) The lining was installed so as to effectively prevent releases for the operational life of the tank;(II) The lining material is compatible with the product to be stored;(III) The tank shell was structurally sound prior to lining;(IV) Lining manufacturer's directions were followed during installation of lining;(V) After the tank was lined and before the tank was returned to service, the tank was tank tightness tested according to subparagraph (3)(b) of Rule 0400-18-01-.04; and(VI) Records that demonstrate compliance with this part shall be maintained for the remaining operational life of the tank. Such records shall be transferred in accordance with subparagraph (2)(d) of Rule 0400-18-01-.03 at the time of ownership transfer; and(ii) Within ten years after lining, and every five years thereafter, the lined tank is/was internally inspected and found to be structurally sound with the lining still performing in accordance with original design specifications. However, tanks which use lining in combination with cathodic protection systems operated in accordance with subparagraph (c) of this paragraph do not have to be internally inspected subsequent to addition of cathodic protection.(iii) Lining may be used in combination with cathodic protection if the cathodic protection system meets the requirements of subparts 2.(ii) through (v) of this subparagraph.(iv) Unless directed to do otherwise by the Division, a tank shall be permanently closed in accordance with Rule 0400-18-01-.07 if the internal inspection required in subpart (ii) of this part determines: (I) The tank is not structurally sound; and/or(II) The lining is not performing in accordance with original design specifications.(v) Unless directed to do otherwise by the division, a tank constructed of steel that was lined on or before December 22, 1999, to which a cathodic protection system was not installed on or before December 22, 2012, shall be permanently closed by December 22, 2012.4. The tank is constructed of steel and clad or jacketed with a non-corrodible material.5. The tank is constructed of metal without additional corrosion protection measures provided that: (i) The tank is installed at a site that is determined by a corrosion expert not to be corrosive enough to cause it to have a release due to corrosion during its operational life; and(ii) Owners and/or operators maintain records that demonstrate compliance with the requirements of subpart (i) of this part for the remaining operational life of the tank. Such records shall be transferred in accordance with subparagraph (2)(d) of Rule 0400-18-01-.03 at the time of ownership transfer.6. The tank construction and corrosion protection are determined by the Division to be designed to prevent the release or threatened release of any stored petroleum in a manner that is no less protective of human health and the environment than parts 1. through 5. of this subparagraph.(b) Piping construction. Piping that routinely contains petroleum and is in contact with the ground or with standing water or other liquids shall be properly designed and constructed and/or properly upgraded. However, the presence of condensate within a sump or containment area shall not constitute contact with standing water. Piping shall also utilize at least one of the following methods of corrosion protection:
1. Piping, whether rigid or flexible in design, that is constructed of nonmetallic materials, and was installed on or after November 1, 2005, shall meet or exceed the Standard for Safety established by Underwriters Laboratory in UL 971 - "Non-Metallic Underground Piping for Flammable Liquids", July 1, 2005. This requirement shall apply to all new and/or replacement piping.2. The piping, whether rigid or flexible in design, including flex connectors, is constructed of steel and cathodically protected in the following manner:(i) The piping is coated with a suitable dielectric material unless cathodic protection was added for the purpose of upgrading;(ii) Field-installed cathodic protection systems are designed by a corrosion expert;(iii) Impressed current systems are designed to allow determination of current operating status as required in part (c)4. of this paragraph; and(iv) Cathodic protection systems are operated and maintained in accordance with subparagraph (c) of this paragraph or in a manner determined by the Division to provide equivalent protection against corrosion, provided that such determination is made by the Division prior to installation and/or operation of the cathodic protection system.3. The piping is constructed of metal without additional corrosion protection measures provided that:(i) The piping is installed at a site that is determined by a corrosion expert to not be corrosive enough to cause it to have a release due to corrosion during its operational life; and(ii) Owners and/or operators maintain records that demonstrate compliance with the requirements of subpart (i) of this part for the remaining operational life of the piping. Such records shall be transferred in accordance with subparagraph (2)(d) of Rule 0400-18-01-.03 at the time of ownership transfer.4. The piping construction and corrosion protection are determined by the Division to be designed to prevent the release or threatened release of any stored petroleum in a manner that is no less protective of human health and the environment than the requirements in parts 1. through 3. of this subparagraph.5. Fill piping used for introducing petroleum into an underground storage tank system shall not be required to have cathodic protection if it is lined with a drop tube.(c) Operation and maintenance of corrosion protection. All owners and/or operators of metal UST systems with corrosion protection shall comply with the following requirements to ensure that releases due to corrosion are prevented until the UST system is permanently closed or undergoes a change-in-service in accordance with paragraph (4) of Rule 0400-18-01-.07:
1. All corrosion protection systems shall be operated and maintained in accordance with a corrosion expert's design to continuously provide corrosion protection to the metal components of that portion of the tank, piping and underground ancillary equipment that routinely contains petroleum and is in contact with the ground.2. All UST systems equipped with cathodic protection systems shall be inspected for proper operation by a qualified cathodic protection tester in accordance with the following requirements: (i) All cathodic protection systems shall be tested within six months of installation and at least every three years thereafter;(ii) The cathodic protection system shall be functioning as designed and is effectively preventing corrosion; and(iii) Test results shall be recorded in a format established by the Division, completed in accordance with guidance provided by the division, and maintained by the owner and/or operator to demonstrate compliance with this subparagraph.3. All UST systems to which anodes have been added for the purpose of replacing or enhancing an existing cathodic protection system shall be tightness tested in accordance with subparagraphs (3)(b) and (4)(b) of Rule 0400-18-01-.04. The tightness test shall be conducted no later than six months, but no sooner than three months, following the addition of the anodes.4. UST systems with impressed current cathodic protection systems shall also be inspected every 60 days to ensure the equipment is operating properly. The results of the inspection shall be recorded in a format established by the Division and in accordance with the instructions provided by the Division.5. For UST systems using cathodic protection, records of the operation of the cathodic protection shall be maintained, in accordance with part (2)(b)5. of Rule 0400-18-01-.03, to demonstrate compliance with this paragraph. These records shall be maintained in accordance with the following: (i) The results of testing from the last two inspections required in part 2. of this subparagraph shall be retained;(ii) A record of the addition of sacrificial anodes to an existing cathodic protection system shall be retained for the remaining operational life of the underground storage tank system and such records shall be transferred in accordance with subparagraph (2)(d) of Rule 0400-18-01-.03 at the time of ownership transfer;(iii) The results of tightness testing required in part 3. of this subparagraph shall be retained for the remaining operational life of the underground storage tank system. Such records shall be transferred in accordance with subparagraph (2)(d) of Rule 0400-18-01-.03 at the time of ownership transfer; and(iv) The results of the last three inspections required in part 4. of this subparagraph shall be retained.6. UST systems with impressed current systems that have failed to provide continuous protection in accordance with part 1. of this subparagraph shall comply with this part in accordance with the following: (i) For UST systems with impressed current systems which have been turned off or inoperable for a period of less than 12 months, the tanks and lines shall be tightness tested in accordance with subparagraphs (3)(b) and (4)(b) of Rule 0400-18-01-.04. Another tightness test shall be conducted no later than six months, but no sooner than three months, following the return of the impressed current system to operation.(ii) For UST systems with impressed current systems which have been turned off or inoperable for a period of 12 months or more, one of the following requirements shall be met: (I) The UST system shall be permanently closed; or(II) Owners and/or operators shall submit a written request to the Division justifying why the UST system should not be permanently closed. If the Division determines that the circumstances warrant further investigation, the Division will send a written response requiring the owner and/or operator to: I. Tightness test the tanks and/or lines in accordance with subparagraphs (3)(b) and (4)(b) of Rule 0400-18-01-.04;II. Test the impressed current corrosion protection system and have it recertified by a NACE Certified corrosion expert;III. Submit documentation to the Division verifying that all UST systems are in current compliance with release detection requirements in Rule 0400-18-01-.04 and release prevention requirements in Rule 0400-18-01-.02; andIV. Pay any outstanding tank fees and late penalties. If the Division approves the request, the tanks and/or lines shall be tightness tested in accordance with subparagraphs (3)(b) and (4)(b) of Rule 0400-18-01-.04 no later than six months, but no sooner than three months, following the certification by the NACE Certified corrosion expert.
(5) Compatibility. (a) Owners and/or operators shall use an UST system made of or lined with materials that are compatible with the petroleum substance stored in the UST system.(b) Owners and/or operators must notify the Division at least 30 days prior to switching to a petroleum substance containing greater than 10% ethanol or greater than 20% biodiesel. In addition, owners and/or operators with UST systems storing these petroleum substances must demonstrate compatibility of the UST system (including the tank, piping, containment sumps, pumping equipment, release detection equipment, spill equipment, and overfill equipment) using one of the following options: 1. Certification or listing of UST system equipment or components by a nationally recognized, independent testing laboratory for use with the petroleum substance stored;2. Equipment or component manufacturer approval. The manufacturer's approval must be in writing, indicate an affirmative statement of compatibility, specify the range of biofuel blends the equipment or component is compatible with, and be from the equipment or component manufacturer;3. In accordance with guidance provided by the Division; or4. Another option determined by the Division to be no less protective of human health and the environment than the options listed in parts 1. through 3. of this subparagraph.(c) Owners and/or operators must maintain records in accordance with paragraph (2) of Rule 0400-18-01-.03 documenting compliance with subparagraph (b) of this paragraph for as long as the UST system is used to store the petroleum substance.(6) Replacement. Tank owners and/or operators replacing any tanks, piping and/or motor fuel dispensers on or after July 24, 2007, shall comply with the following:
(a) Tank owners and/or operators replacing any tanks, piping and/or motor fuel dispensers shall install secondary containment and interstitial monitoring for the replacement tanks, pressurized piping, and suction piping that does not meet the requirements of subparts (2)(b)2.(i) through (iii) of Rule 0400-18-01-.04 and secondary containment for replacement motor fuel dispensers in accordance with paragraph (2) of this rule.(b) In the case of the replacement of an existing underground storage tank or existing piping connected thereto, the requirements in subparagraph (a) of this paragraph shall apply only to the specific underground storage tank or piping being replaced, not to other underground storage tanks and connected pipes located at the underground storage tank facility.(c) Unless determined to be a piping repair by the Division in accordance with subparagraph (d) of this paragraph, if piping is being replaced, all piping connected to that particular underground storage tank shall be removed and secondarily contained piping with interstitial monitoring shall be installed in accordance with paragraph (2) of this rule. However, if the replacement piping meets the requirements for suction piping set forth in subparts (2)(b)2.(i) through (iii) of Rule 0400-18-01-.04, the piping does not have to be secondarily contained.(d) Piping repairs: 1. The Division may authorize a repair of underground piping, which shall not be considered a replacement;2. Requests for division authorization of piping repairs shall be submitted in writing. However, division authorization shall not be required and the repair shall not be considered replacement if: (i) The repair does not involve replacement of any piping; or(ii) The repair is limited to replacement of a flexible connector;3. The Division may request additional information about the proposed repair as deemed necessary; and4. Requests for division authorization of piping repairs shall be approved or denied by the division.(e) Replacement of a motor fuel dispenser has occurred and is subject to the provisions of this paragraph as well as the requirements in subparagraph (2)(c) of this rule if the existing dispenser is removed and replaced with another dispenser and the equipment used to connect the dispenser to the piping is replaced. Connecting equipment includes check valves, shear valves, unburied risers or flexible connectors, or other transitional components that are underneath the dispenser and connect the dispenser to the underground piping.(f) Records documenting the replacement of tanks, piping and/or dispensers shall be maintained for the operational life of the UST system. Such records shall document compliance with the design criteria set forth in paragraph (2) of this rule. However, if the replacement piping meets the requirements for suction piping set forth subparts (2)(b)2.(i) through (iii) of Rule 0400-18-01-.04, the piping components do not have to be secondarily contained.(7) Repairs. Owners and/or operators of UST systems shall ensure that repairs will prevent releases due to structural failure or corrosion as long as the UST system is used to store petroleum. Owners and/or operators shall repair or replace any tanks or piping which have had a structural failure. The repairs shall meet the following requirements:
(a) Repairs to UST systems shall be conducted so as to effectively prevent releases for the operational life of the tank system.(b) Repairs to fiberglass-reinforced plastic tanks shall be made by the manufacturer's authorized representatives or in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.(c) Metal pipe sections and fittings that have released product as a result of corrosion or other damage shall be replaced in accordance with subparagraphs (6)(a) through (d) and (6)(f) of this rule. Non-corrodible pipes and fittings may be repaired in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications if Division approval has been granted in accordance with subparagraph (6)(d) of this rule.(d) Repairs to secondary containment areas of tanks and piping used for interstitial monitoring and to containment sumps used for interstitial monitoring of piping must have the secondary containment tested for tightness according to the manufacturer's instructions or in accordance with guidance provided by the Division within 30 days following the date of completion of the repair.(e) All other repairs to tanks and/or piping shall be tightness tested in accordance with subparagraphs (3)(b) and (4)(b) of Rule 0400-18-01-.04 within 30 days following the date of the completion of the repair except as provided in part 1. or 2. of this subparagraph: 1. The repaired portion of the UST system is monitored monthly for releases in accordance with a method specified in subparagraphs (3)(c) through (e) of Rule 0400-18-01-.04; however, on or after January 1, 2009, the monitoring methods in parts (3)(c)1. and (3)(d)2. of Rule 0400-18-01-.04 shall no longer meet the requirements of this rule; or2. Another test method is used, provided that prior to use in the state of Tennessee that method is determined by the Division to be no less protective of human health and the environment than the method listed in part 1. of this subparagraph.(f) Within six months following the repair of any cathodically protected UST system, the cathodic protection system shall be tested in accordance with parts (4)(c)2. and 3. of this rule to ensure that it is operating properly.(g) Within 30 days following any repair to spill or overfill prevention equipment (except flow restrictors used in vent lines), the repaired spill or overfill prevention equipment must be tested or inspected, as appropriate, in accordance with subparagraph (3)(c) of this rule to ensure it is operating properly.(h) UST system owners and/or operators shall maintain records of each repair that demonstrate compliance with the requirements of this paragraph until the UST system is permanently closed or undergoes a change-in-service in accordance with paragraph (4) of Rule 0400-18-01-.07. Such records shall be transferred in accordance with subparagraph (2)(d) of Rule 0400-18-01-.03 at the time of ownership transfer.(8) Periodic operation and maintenance walkthrough inspections. (a) To properly operate and maintain UST systems, no later than three years after the effective date of this rule, owners and/or operators must meet one of the following: 1. Conduct a walkthrough inspection that, at a minimum, checks the following equipment as specified below: (i) Every 30 days (Exception: spill prevention equipment at UST systems receiving deliveries at intervals greater than every 30 days may be checked prior to each delivery): (I) Spill prevention equipment - visually check for damage; remove liquid or debris; check for and remove obstructions in the fill pipe; check the fill cap to make sure it is securely on the fill pipe; and, for double walled spill prevention equipment with interstitial monitoring, check for a leak in the interstitial area; and(II) Release detection equipment - check to make sure the release detection equipment is operating with no alarms or other unusual operating conditions present; and ensure records of release detection testing are reviewed and current; and(ii) Annually: (I) Containment sumps - visually check for damage, leaks to the containment area, or releases to the environment; remove liquid (in contained sumps) or debris; and, for double walled sumps with interstitial monitoring, check for a leak in the interstitial area; and(II) Hand held release detection equipment - check devices such as tank gauge sticks or groundwater bailers for operability and serviceability;2. Conduct operation and maintenance walkthrough inspections according to a standard code of practice developed by a nationally recognized association or independent testing laboratory that checks equipment comparable to part (a)1. of this paragraph; or3. Conduct operation and maintenance walkthrough inspections in accordance with guidance provided by the Division comparable to part (a)1. of this paragraph.(b) Owners and/or operators must maintain records (in accordance with subparagraph (2)(b) of Rule 0400-18-01-.03 ) of operation and maintenance walkthrough inspections for one (1) year. Records must include a list of each area checked, whether each area checked was acceptable or needed action taken, a description of actions taken to correct an issue, and delivery records if spill prevention equipment is checked less frequently than every 30 days due to infrequent deliveries.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-18-01-.02
Original rule filed December 8, 2011; effective March 7, 2012. Rule was renumbered from 1200-01-15. Amendments filed July 3, 2018; effective 10/13/2018.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-201, et seq. and 68-215-101, et seq.