Table of Contents

Read This First	3

How To Stay In Compliance	3

Tank Illustration	4

Dispenser Illustration	5

UST's, Piping and Containments	6

UST's and Piping	6

Containments	7

Corrosion Protection and Compatibility	8

Factory or Field Installed Anodes	9

Impressed Current	9

Internally Lined Tanks	11

Compatibility	11

Spill Prevention	12

Overfill Prevention	13

Flow Shut-off Devices	13

Vent Restriction Devices	13

Alarms	14

Release Detection	15

Interstitial Monitoring	15

Automatic Tank Gauging	16

Alternative Methods (SIR)	17

Piping	18

Containments	18

Hazardous Substance and Sensitive Area Systems	19

Administrative Documents	19

Registration	19

Financial Assurance	20

Installation, Modification and Major Repair Records	20

Release Detection Records	20

Permits	20

Operator Training	20

Compliance Inspection Preparation	21

Performing Work On UST Systems	22

Delivery Prohibition	22

BUSTR Contact Information	23

READ THIS FIRST

Federal law requires the Division of State Fire Marshal, Bureau of Underground Storage Tank Regulations (BUSTR) to inspect your underground storage tank (UST) systems every three years. When BUSTR visits your site, we will ask you to provide records demonstrating that you are in compliance with the following requirements:

USTs, piping, and containments are installed and operating correctly;

Corrosion protection equipment is installed and operating correctly;

Spill prevention equipment is installed and operating correctly;

Overfill prevention equipment is installed and operating correctly;

Release detection equipment is installed and operating correctly;

Hazardous substance and sensitive area UST systems are installed and operating correctly;

Administrative documents relating to registration, assurance, permits, and operator training are in proper order;

Compliance Inspection;

Performing work on UST Systems; and

Delivery Prohibition.

HOW TO STAY IN COMPLIANCE

This guidance is divided into sections that correspond to the requirements described above. BUSTR recommends that you review the guidance and make one of the following decisions:

Option 1: Comply with the requirements yourself by reviewing this guidance in detail several times and setting up a schedule to make sure that you comply with each of the requirements mentioned above; or

Option 2: Contact a Certified UST Installer or your service contractor and enter into an agreement with them to monitor your UST system to ensure that you comply with each of the requirements mentioned above.

It is important to make this decision as soon as possible. Do not procrastinate! Make the decision and take the basic steps to stay in compliance by starting a schedule or by calling a contractor.

This guidance is for informational use only and is not intended to supersede or replace any requirements listed in the BUSTR rules.

IF YOUR UST SYSTEM IS NOT EQUIPPED AND OPERATED IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS, THE FIRE MARSHAL HAS THE AUTHORITY TO FINE YOU UP TO $10,000 FOR EVERY DAY YOU REMAIN IN VIOLATION. IN ADDITION, THE FIRE MARSHAL HAS THE AUTHORITY TO PLACE A RED TAG ON YOUR UST AND PROHIBIT DELIVERY OF FUEL TO YOUR UST.

Observation Well Sump Sensor Overfill Devices

Sensor

USTs, PIPING, AND CONTAINMENTS

Most UST systems are comprised of three underground structural components: the underground storage tank (UST), the underground piping, and the containments. These components can break down due to physical and chemical wear as well as from environmental conditions such as winter cold and summer heat. A visual check should be performed once a year to look for signs of damage with these components.

The owner/operator or their authorized representative shall perform an a periodic visual inspection of all UST and piping components that are accessible:

UST and piping components shall be inspected at least once a year for signs of corrosion, pealing, cracking or excessive distortion; and

You Can't Inspect The Pipe If You Can't See It. Damage UST and piping components shall be inspected at least once a year for signs of degradation, including but not limited to, clogged filters or sludge buildup.

Rotted Entry Boot Kink In The Home Made Repair To Product Piping Sensor Laying In Liquid Tarp Strap Holding The Emergency Shutoff Valve Open.

The owner/operator or their authorized representative shall perform a periodic visual inspection of all containments, including tank top containments, dispenser containments and intermediate sumps:

Containments shall be inspected at least once a year for proper operation and for the presence of water, regulated substances and debris;

Containments shall be inspected for evidence of excessive distortion, cracking or gross failure of the containments and any penetration fittings;

All water and debris shall be removed and properly disposed; and

All regulated substances shall be properly removed and disposed.

Free Product In Sumps And Damaged Fittings Pump Enclosures Cannot Be Inspected If They Are Full Of Fluid And Debris Check Entry Boots For Damage

The owner/operator or their authorized representative shall perform tightness testing of containments every three years for the following:

All containments installed on new UST systems after March 1, 2005;

As of December 31, 2005, all containments associated with UST systems containing hazardous substances; and

As of December 31, 2005, all containments associated with UST systems that were installed in areas designated as sensitive areas (usually after September 1, 1992).

Containment testing with water at a new installation. WARNING - Testing can pose an electrical shock hazard if the system is energized. Only qualified persons should perform the tests.

Additional information relating to UST's, piping and containments:

USTs installed prior to May 16, 2011, and piping associated with USTs installed prior to March 1, 2005, may be single wall (except USTs containing hazardous substances and USTs installed in sensitive areas).

UST systems installed prior to March 1, 2005, are not required to have tank top containments and dispenser containments (except USTs containing hazardous substances and USTs installed in sensitive areas).

CORROSION PROTECTION AND COMPATIBILITY

Metal UST systems must have cathodic protection to keep the systems from rusting. Fiberglass and plastic UST systems must be monitored to ensure that they do not degrade and break down when exposed to fuel and hazardous substances. UST systems need to undergo periodic checks to ensure that corrosion and compatibility problems are fixed in a timely manner.

The owner/operator or their authorized representative shall perform periodic checks of corrosion protection systems:

Option #1: Factory or field installed sacrificial anodes (galvanic cathodic protection):

Have been properly tested by a qualified corrosion protection tester in accordance with the required 3 year testing schedule; and

All records of test and repairs shall be properly maintained.

Anodes in Dispenser Bag Anode Factory Installed Anode

Option #2: Impressed current systems:

Rectifiers always need to be on to protect the UST and piping from corrosion;

Impressed current systems must be inspected every 60 days (two months) by the owner/operator to ensure that the equipment is operating properly and the bimonthly form is properly completed and maintained;

Impressed current systems shall be properly tested by a qualified corrosion protection tester in accordance with the required 3 year testing schedule; and

All records of test and repairs shall be properly maintained.

Sample Impressed Current 60 Day Inspection Form
Facility Name:___________________________________________________________
Amperage Range Recommended:____________________________________________
Voltage Range Recommended:______________________________________________
Date	Your Name	Voltage Reading	Amperage Reading	Is Your System Running Properly? (Yes/No)
If the rectifier voltage and/or amperage output(s) are outside the recommended operating levels, contact a corrosion expert to address the problem. Never turn off your rectifier. Keep This Record For At Least Six Months After The Date Of The Last Reading

Cathodic Protection Rectifier with Voltage Meter and Amperage Meter.

Option #3: Internally lined UST's:

Internally lined UST's shall have an internal inspection 10 years after the initial lining and every 5 years thereafter; and

If the internally lined UST has traditional corrosion protection (e.g., galvanic or impressed current) that has been properly maintained, then the periodic internal inspection is not required.

Internal Tank Lining And Inspection

The owner/operator or their authorized representative shall perform periodic checks to inspect for compatibility problems:

Piping and Containments checked for abnormal appearance or operation such as:

Discoloration, delamination, swelling and disintegration.

Clogged filters indicating fiberglass tank lining may be compromised.

Additional information relating to corrosion protection and compatibility:

After May 16, 2012, the state fire marshal shall no longer grant approval for internal lining of USTs for corrosion protection purposes;

Internally lined UST's located in sensitive areas shall be taken out of service by May 16, 2014, unless traditional corrosion protection (e.g., galvanic or impressed current) is installed; and

Piping covered by earthen material shall be protected from corrosion. This requirement does not apply to piping immersed in water.

SPILL PREVENTION

When regulated substances are transferred from a tanker truck to an UST, some spillage may occur at the point where the delivery hose connects to the UST. Regulations require the UST to have a spill prevention device (i.e., spill bucket or spill containment manhole) at the fill pipe to catch any spillage that may happen. The spill prevention device is subject to traffic and extreme weather conditions and needs to be checked regularly to ensure that it is in working order.

The owner/operator or their authorized representative shall perform periodic visual inspections of spill prevention devices:

New spill prevention devices shall have a capacity of at least 5 gallons;

The cover of the spill prevention device is in good condition and is not broken;

The spill prevention device has been visually inspected after each delivery and all water, regulated substances and/or debris are promptly removed;

The spill prevention device has been checked annually for proper operation and evidence of deterioration such as cracking, holes and other damage that could lead to a release of product; and

Good Poor The drain mechanism on the spill prevention device is functioning properly.

Additional information relating to spill prevention:

Existing UST systems installed prior to March 1, 2005, that were filled with transfers of no more than twenty-five gallons at one time are not required to be equipped with spill prevention equipment.

OVERFILL PREVENTION

When regulated substances are transferred from a tanker truck to an UST, it is possible for the UST to be overfilled. The regulations require the UST to have an overfill prevention device in the UST to shut off or restrict the flow of regulated substances into the UST or sound an alarm when the UST is full. The overfill prevention device is subject to physical and chemical wear and needs to be checked annually to ensure that it is in working order.

The owner/operator or their authorized representative shall perform periodic visual inspections of overfill prevention devices:

Option #1: Flow shut-off devices (such as flapper valves in fill tubes)

Shut-off devices are in place and are not damaged, bent or out of alignment;

Shut-off devices are not blocked or obstructed in the open position; and

Overhead View looking down into Fill Pipe with an Overfill Shut-off Device Shut-off devices are removed from the fill riser on an annual basis and inspected to confirm that the device is functional.

Option #2: Vent restriction devices (such as ball cage / ball float valves / float vent valves)

Vent restriction devices shall not be allowed for on any type of suction systems or any other system where the device can be defeated; and

Vent restriction devices shall be removed from the UST on an annual basis and inspected to confirm the device is functional.

Good Poor Extractor Riser In Vent Line Where Vent Line Device Is Normally Installed Examples Of “Ball Cage”/ “Float Vent” Restrictor Devices

Option #3: Overfill alarms

Overfill alarms shall be located in close proximity to where the delivery person stands during the delivery and be clearly labeled; and

Overfill alarms shall be inspected and tested in-situ on a annual basis to confirm the device is functional.

Additional information relating to overfill prevention:

Existing UST systems installed prior to March 1, 2005, that were filled with transfers of no more than twenty-five gallons at one time are not required to be equipped with overfill prevention equipment.

RELEASE DETECTION

The major components of an UST system (e.g., USTs, piping and containments) need to be equipped and monitored for releases on a monthly basis if not more frequently. If a release of fuel or a hazardous substance escapes into the environment, the responsible party will typically have to spend over $10,000 from their own pocket to investigate and clean-up the contamination. Release detection equipment can be damaged by a wide range of physical, chemical, and environmental forces and needs to be carefully calibrated and maintained on a regular basis.

The owner/operator or their authorized representative shall equip and monitor release detection devices associated with USTs and shall perform periodic checks of each device:

Option #1: Interstitial monitoring for secondarily contained tanks:

Interstitial monitoring is required for all USTs installed after May 16, 2011.

Interstitial monitoring results recorded at least once every thirty days.

Sample Interstitial Monitoring Monthly Inspection Report
Facility Name:_______________________. Date of Last Annual Evaluation: ___________.
Record all Annual, Monthly Alarm Sensor Checks on this form.
Record all Sensor Alarms on this form when they occur.
Date	Your Name	Sensor I.D. or ALL SENSORS	Monthly Check YES/NO	Sensor Alarm YES/NO	Sensor Alarm Reported to Name.
Sensor Alarms should be reported to a supervisor and the cause investigated immediately.

Option #2: Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG): Owners/Operators shall ensure that the ATG equipment performs one of the following:

An in-tank leak test capable of detecting a two tenth (.2) of a gallon per hour leak rate from any portion of the tank at least once every thirty days; or

Continuous statistical leak detection capable of detecting a two tenth (.2) of a gallon per hour leak rate from any portion of the tank once every thirty days.

Sample Automatic Tank Gauging Tank Test Result Printouts

Option #3: Alternative methods such as SIR can be used if approved in writing by the state fire marshal.

The owner/operator or their authorized representative shall equip and monitor release detection devices associated with piping and shall perform periodic checks of each device:

Underground product piping that is part of a new UST system installed after March 1, 2005 shall be equipped with secondary containment with interstitial monitoring using one of the following release detection methods:

A sampling or testing method that can detect a two-tenth (.2) of a gallon per hour leak rate from any portion of the inner or outer wall of the piping; or

The piping terminates or transitions in containments and the sampling or testing method can detect a release from any portion of the inner wall of the piping.

Pressure piping shall be equipped with an Automatic Line Leak Detector (ALLD) that shall be tested annually to confirm proper calibration and operation.

Sample Line Leak Detectors Installed In Pump Housing

Pressure piping shall be tested periodically in the following manner:

Have and annual tightness test of the primary piping;

Have a monthly 0.2 gallon per hour tightness test performed by the on-site electronic line testing unit at the facility; or

Be a part of a secondarily contained piping system whereby the interstice of the piping is continuously monitored.

Suction piping shall be regularly monitored for loss of vacuum and shall meet one of the following:

Suction piping shall have a tightness test conducted every thirty-six (36) month period; or

Suction piping shall demonstrate compliance with safe suction requirements.

The owner/operator or their authorized representative shall equip and monitor release detection devices associated with containments and shall perform periodic checks of each device:

Containments that are a part of new UST systems installed after March 1, 2005, shall be installed with sump sensors that are capable of detecting a release before the release reaches the lowest penetration in the containment.

Release detection shall be evaluated annually by a qualified person to confirm proper calibration and operation in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements. In most cases, this means that the qualified person needs to visit the site at least once a year and directly examine all probes and sensors.

A release is suspected and subject to reporting to BUSTR if any release detection device monitoring any UST, piping or containment goes into alarm. Owners and operators shall investigate alarms pursuant to rule 1301:7-9-13 of the Ohio Administrative Code “Petroleum UST Corrective Action.”

Additional information relating to release detection:

USTs installed prior to May 16, 2011, with a capacity of 550 gallons or less may use manual tank gauging as the sole method of release detection;

New or used oil USTs installed prior to May 16, 2011, with a capacity from 551 to 2000 gallons may use manual tank gauging as a method of leak detection provided that a tank tightness test is performed every five years;

New and existing UST systems containing motor or aviation petroleum fuels are no longer required to be monitored using daily product inventory;

Daily product inventory control may be used for short periods of time while an UST system is undergoing repair or in special low fuel level situations;

Current regulations do not require new or existing suction piping or suction manifolds to be double wall (except suction piping containing hazardous substances); and

UST systems installed prior to May 16, 2011, that store fuel for use by emergency power generators are not required to have release detection (including dual-use systems containing diesel fuel used for both emergency power and heating).

HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE AND SENSITIVE AREA UST SYSTEMS

UST systems containing hazardous substances and UST systems located in sensitive areas must have full secondary containment that includes double wall USTs, double wall piping and containments in critical locations. These UST systems must use interstitial monitoring as their method of release detection.

A list of hazardous substances may be found in rule 1301:7-9-03 of the Ohio Administrative Code.

A list of sensitive areas may be found in rule 1301:7-9-09 of the Ohio Administrative Code.

If an UST system was installed in an area prior to that area becoming sensitive (usually before September 1, 1992), then the UST system does not have to be secondarily contained.

ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS

Registration. Before June 30th of each year, owners and operators shall submit an annual registration to BUSTR. Non-government UST owners and operators shall submit an annual fee of $50 per UST.

Assurance. Before June 30th of each year, owners and operators shall submit an annual registration to the Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Release Compensation Board (PUSTRCB).

Non-federal government UST owners and operators shall submit an annual fee for each regulated UST.

In addition to demonstrating coverage with PUSTRCB, owners and operators shall maintain proof of coverage of a deductible mechanism associated with the PUSTRCB coverage.

Installation, Modification and Major Repair Records. Owners and operators shall maintain records demonstrating that their UST systems are properly equipped and operated. Records shall be maintained pursuant to the following schedule:

All records shall be maintained for the operating life of the UST System and for two years after the closure of the UST System.

Release Detection Calibration and Release Detection Records. Owners and operators shall maintain records demonstrating that their UST systems are properly equipped and operated. Records shall be maintained pursuant to the following schedule:

All written performance claims pertaining to any release detection system used shall be maintained for the life of the UST system and for two years after the closure of the UST system.

The results of any sampling, testing, or monitoring shall be maintained for two years.

Written documentation of all calibration, maintenance, and repair of release detection equipment shall be retained for the life of the equipment and for two years thereafter.

Owner and operators shall provide the state fire marshal access to all records within twenty four hours of a request.

Within thirty days of the transfer of ownership of an UST system, the transferor shall provide the new owner with all records or equivalent copies identified in this section of the field guide.

Permits. Before performing work on an UST system or taking an UST system out-of-service, be sure to check to see if a permit is required. In most cases, a Certified UST Installer and a Certified UST Inspector is also required if you are performing UST work.

Operator training. Owners and operators are required to identify three classes of operators at their site and have these operators trained by August 8, 2012.

Operator Classes

Class A operators are traditionally the UST owner.

Class B operators are traditionally the store manager or maintenance person.

Class C operators are traditionally the store clerk.

Class A and B training is available through private trainers. A list of trainers may be found at http://www.com.ohio.gov/fire/bustMain.aspx.

Class C operators may be trained by qualified owners and operators.

Certificates are issued upon completion of training, and it is the responsibility of owners and operators to maintain certificates and make them available upon request of BUSTR.

Compliance Inspection.

Federal law requires BUSTR to inspect your UST system at least every three years. BUSTR recommends that you have the following information readily available in order that you may prepare for a compliance inspection:

BUSTR Registration

A current copy of the BUSTR registration certificate

PUSTRCB Certificate

A current copy of the PUSTRCB certificate of fund coverage

Financial Responsibility (Deductible Coverage)

A current copy of the $11,000 or $55,000 deductible mechanism proving that coverage if in place.

Permit Related Documents

Copies of Permits and Inspection Reports for any past and/or ongoing work being performed to the UST system components.

Out-of-Service Documents

Permits, Inspection Reports, Extension Approvals and other Documentation demonstrating that any out-of service UST system is being properly maintained.

Spill and Overfill Operation

Ensure that Spill Buckets are clean and free of debris.

Document that Overfill Devices and been checked annually for proper operation.

UST/Piping/Containment Release Detection Operation

Document that the UST Tank Top, all visible Piping have been inspected annually.

Document that Containment Release Detection, if appropriate, has been checked by a qualified person for proper operation.

UST/Piping Corrosion Protection Operation

Document that Factory, Field Installed and Impressed Current Cathodic protection has been tested within the last 3 years.

Document on a form that the Impressed Current System has been checked every sixty days and that the power is on and it is operating.

Containment Operation

Document that the Containment has been inspected annually for deterioration, cracking, deformation, compromised entry boots and other signs of failure.

Ancillary Equipment Operation

Document that piping fittings, flanges, valves and pumps used to distribute regulated substance have been checked annually to ensure that they are operating properly and have not failed and are not showing signs of impending failure.

PERFORMING WORK ON UST SYSTEMS

For the most part, the BUSTR regulations concerning construction and operation are organized in two parts. New UST systems (installed on or after May 16, 2011) shall meet the more stringent requirements for full secondary containment. Existing UST systems (installed prior to May 16, 2011) are normally required to comply with the rules in effect at the time of installation. However, there are a number of exceptions that apply to existing UST systems:

As of December 22, 1998, almost all UST systems were required to be upgraded to meet requirements for spill and overfill prevention as well as for cathodic protection and release detection; and

As of May 16, 2011, existing single wall UST systems that undergo extensive replacement or modification work are required to meet secondary containment requirements.

Delivery Prohibition.

It is unlawful for any person to deliver, deposit, or accept a regulated substance into a UST that has a red tag attached to the fill pipe of the UST that the state fire marshal has classified as ineligible.

The state fire marshal will classify a UST ineligible if any of the following conditions exist:

Required spill prevention equipment is not installed.

Required overfill equipment is not installed.

Required corrosion protection equipment is not installed, or

Required release detection equipment is not installed.

The state fire marshal may also classify a UST ineligible if an owner or operator fails to correct a violation within sixty (60) days of the issuance of the Notice of UST Violation for the following:

Failure to properly operate or maintain spill prevention equipment.

Failure to properly operate or maintain overfill prevention equipment.

Failure to properly operate or maintain corrosion protection equipment.

Failure to properly operate or maintain release detection equipment, or

Failure to obtain a valid certificate of coverage from the Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Release Compensation Board.

Sample Red Tag

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