TANK INSPECTION 101

• Secondary Containment Area Compliance Checklist:

  • Free of debris and/or water?

  • Drain line valves closed/sump pumps off unless being emptied of clean water?

  • Structurally acceptable condition:

    • Would the secondary containment retain its contents if a catastrophic failure occurred, such as a tank rupture? 

    • Are the concrete coating and joint compounds (if required) of good integrity?

Storage Tank Compliance Checklist:

• When was the last tank integrity inspection conducted?

• Does the general condition of the tank appear OK? 

  • Are there any signs of leakage, corrosion, deterioration or other damage?

• Any visible signs of leakage or spillage from the associated ancillary equipment...

  • Pumps?

  • Piping?

  • Flanges?

  • other Fittings? 

  • Is the general condition of the tank system ancillary equipment OK?

• Is the level monitor (if required/equipped) functional/working?

• Is the tank equipped with a mixer?

  • Lock-out / Tag-out used as part of the tank cleaning process?

• Are all tanks/containers legibly labeled with contents?

• Are tanks being inspected per the tank design standards schedule?

• Have all applicable Plant Personnel been notified of storage tanks that are temporarily out of service?

  • Has out of service storage tank been locked-out to prevent the adding of material?

• Records On-hand and Readily Available Compliance Checklist:

• Periodic dated inspection records containing documentation of deficiency and corrective actions?
• Record retention meets regulatory requirements or the life of the tank?
• Documentation of secondary containment drainage of stormwater and the standard operating procedures of visually/testing water clarity prior to discharge?
• Employee training records for the management of tank/container spills and secondary containment discharges?
• Previous inspections, tank integrity testing and tank repairs?
• Qualifications/Accreditation of individual or entity conducting the inspection?
• API or applicable standards specified for inspection?
• Recorded interior tank conditions if an entry is required?

Tradebe can assist facilities with their tank inspection program, as well as industrial cleanings, maintenance, and plant turnaround management. 

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