Correct Filling Checklist Post signs that alert delivery persons to the overfill devices and alarms in use at your facility. Make and record accurate readings for product and water in the tank before fuel delivery. only the quantity of fuel that will fit into 90% of the tank. Remember, the formula for determining the maximum amount of gasoline to order is: What To Do Before Your (Tank capacity in gallons X 90% ) Product currently in tank = Maximum — USTs Are amount of fuel to order Filled Example: (10,000 gal X 0.9 ) 2,000 gal = 7,000 gal maximum amount — to order Ensure fuel delivery personnel know the type of overfill device present at the tank and what actions to perform if it activates. For example, use sample sign on page 27 of this chapter. Review and understand the spill response procedures. Verify that your spill bucket is empty, clean, and will contain spills. Keep fill locked until the fuel delivery person requests access. Have an accurate tank capacity chart available for the fuel delivery person. What To Do The fuel delivery person makes all hook-ups. The person responsible for monitoring the While delivery should remain attentive and observe the entire fuel delivery, be prepared to stop the flow of fuel from the truck to the UST at any time, and respond to any unusual condition, Your leak, or spill which may occur during delivery. USTs Are Being Have response supplies readily available for use in case a spill or overfill occurs (see Filled Section 3). Provide safety barriers around the fueling zone. Make sure there is adequate lighting around the fueling zone. Following complete delivery, the fuel delivery person is responsible for disconnecting all hook-ups. What To Do Return response kit and safety barriers to proper storage locations. After Make and record accurate readings for product and water in the tank after fuel delivery. Your USTs Verify the amount of fuel received. Are Filled Make sure fill ports are properly secured. Ensure the spill bucket is free of product and clean up any small spills. Section 5 Corrosion Protection — To prevent leaks, all parts of your UST system that are underground and routinely contain product need to be protected from corrosion. The UST system includes the tank, piping, and ancillary equipment, such as flexible connectors, fittings, and pumps. Unprotected metal
Correct Filling Checklist What To Do Before Your USTs Are Filled Post signs that alert delivery persons to the overfill devices and alarms in use at your facility. Make and record accurate readings for product and water in the tank before fuel delivery. only the quantity of fuel that will fit into 90% of the tank. Remember, the formula for determining the maximum amount of gasoline to order is: (Tank capacity in gallons X 90% ) — Product currently in tank = Maximum amount of fuel to order Example: (10,000 gal X 0.9 ) — 2,000 gal = 7,000 gal maximum amount to order Ensure fuel delivery personnel know the type of overfill device present at the tank and what actions to perform if it activates. For example, use sample sign on page 27 of this chapter. Review and understand the spill response procedures. Verify that your spill bucket is empty, clean, and will contain spills. What To Do While Your USTs Are Being Filled Keep fill locked until the fuel delivery person requests access. Have an accurate tank capacity chart available for the fuel delivery person. The fuel delivery person makes all hook-ups. The person responsible for monitoring the delivery should remain attentive and observe the entire fuel delivery, be prepared to stop the flow of fuel from the truck to the UST at any time, and respond to any unusual condition, leak, or spill which may occur during delivery. Have response supplies readily available for use in case a spill or overfill occurs (see Section 3). Provide safety barriers around the fueling zone. Make sure there is adequate lighting around the fueling zone. What To Do After Your USTs Are Filled Following complete delivery, the fuel delivery person is responsible for disconnecting all hook-ups. Return response kit and safety barriers to proper storage locations. Make and record accurate readings for product and water in the tank after fuel delivery. Verify the amount of fuel received. Make sure fill ports are properly secured. Ensure the spill bucket is free of product and clean up any small spills. Section 5 — Corrosion Protection To prevent leaks, all parts of your UST system that are underground and routinely contain product need to be protected from corrosion. The UST system includes the tank, piping, and ancillary equipment, such as flexible connectors, fittings, and pumps. Unprotected metal
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