California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 2 - Department of Conservation
Chapter 4 - Development, Regulation, and Conservation of Oil and Gas Resources
Subchapter 2 - Environmental Protection
Article 3 - Requirements
Section 1773.3 - Tank Maintenance and Inspections

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 1773.3

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) All tanks shall be properly identified with the operator's tank identification number, tank type (production, stock, water, etc.), and with appropriate materials hazard placards or labels.

(b) Operators shall inspect in-service tanks at least once a month for the following:

(1) Leakage at the base, seams, associated piping, tank shell plugs, or any other fitting that could leak.

(2) The presence of corrosion or shell distortions.

(3) The general condition of the foundation, including any signs of settling or erosion that may undermine the foundation.

(4) The condition of paint coatings, insulation systems and tank grounding system components, if present.

(c) Leaking tanks shall be reported to the appropriate Division district office within 48 hours and shall be taken out of service and designated as an Out-of-Service tank.

(d) Wooden plugs or screw-in plugs shall not be used for permanent repair.

1. New section filed 12-30-2010; operative 1-29-2011 (Register 2010, No. 53).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 3013 and 3270, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 3106, 3224 and 3270, Public Resources Code.

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