Pennsylvania Code
Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part I - Department of Environmental Protection
Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety
Article VI - General Health and Safety
Chapter 245 - ADMINISTRATION OF THE STORAGE TANK AND SPILL PREVENTION PROGRAM
Subchapter E - TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS
GENERAL OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
Section 245.434 - Repairs allowed

(1) Repairs involving a tank handling activity shall be performed by or under the direct, onsite supervision and control of a certified installer.

(2) Repairs to underground storage tank systems shall be properly conducted in accordance with a code of practice developed by a Nationally recognized association or an independent testing laboratory.

(3) Metal pipe sections and fittings that have released product as a result of corrosion or other damage shall be replaced. Noncorrodible pipes and fittings may be repaired; repairs shall be made in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications.

(4) Repairs to secondary containment areas of tanks and piping, containment sumps and spill prevention equipment shall be tested for tightness according to the manufacturer's instructions, a code of practice developed by a Nationally recognized association or independent testing laboratory prior to returning the underground storage tank system to operating status. All other repairs to tanks, containment sumps and piping shall be tightness tested in accordance with §§ 245.421(b)(4)(ii), 245.444(2) and 245.445(2) (relating to performance standards for underground storage tank systems; methods of release detection for tanks; and methods of release detection for piping), respectively, prior to placing the underground storage tank system back into service except as provided as follows:

(5) Within 6 months following the repair of a cathodically protected underground storage tank system, the cathodic protection system shall be tested in accordance with § 245.432(a)(2) and (3) (relating to operation and maintenance including corrosion protection) to ensure that it is operating properly.

(6) Underground storage tank system owners and operators shall maintain records of each repair, including those in response to a release, for the remaining operating life of the underground storage tank system.