Hi Class A/B UST Operator:
Are you confused about what to do and when regarding testing the equipment on your UST system? You’re probably not alone. Use this handy table to figure out which device needs testing and when. This table combines both the “older” UST rules plus some new ones your state UST agency probably recently adopted.
Disclaimer: Know that some states are more strict than Federal law so check with your local UST agency if you have questions. For instance, exactly which sumps must be tightness tested depends on what state you are in and what date mandatory sumps went into effect. Also, states vary as to who can actual perform each test. Again, check with your UST agency for details.
So…
| If you have a/an: | And you use it for: | Then you need to: | Every: |
| Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) | Performing monthly 0.2 GPH release detection | Have the ATG certified and function test floats and probes | Year |
| Double-Walled Interstitial Tank | Performing monthly interstitial monitoring for tanks | Ensure the console is working properly and connected to sensors | Year |
| Double-Walled Interstitial Piping | Performing monthly interstitial monitoring for piping | Ensure the console is working properly | Year |
| Function test sensors | Year | ||
| Visually inspect all sumps | Year | ||
| Tightness Test all applicable sumps | 3 years | ||
| Automatic Line Leak Detector | Continuously looking for 3 GPH leak in pressurized piping | Function test it by leak simulation | Year |
| Spill Bucket | Meeting spill prevention requirements | Have it tightness tested | 3 years |
| Automatic Shut Off Device (flapper) | Meeting overfill prevention requirements | Have it function tested | 3 years |
| High Level Alarm | Meeting overfill prevention requirements | Have it function tested | 3 years |
| Ball Float Valve | Meeting overfill prevention requirements | Have it function tested | 3 years |