Isolation valve pits should be OM OM OM inspected to ensure that the pits are dry and clean and that all components within the pit are clean and in good working order. Maintain seals and boot seals as appropriate. Obtain necessary confined space entry permits before entry. Inspect the pit for signs of fuel or water. Water or fuel should be removed from the pit as soon as possible and the source of water infiltration or fuel leak determined. Check for cracks in concrete and check piping penetrations through Monthly, or more often based on pit wall or bottom to ensure that Isolation local conditions Valve Pits mechanical seals and boot seals are in good working condition and are allowing no seepage of water into the pits. Make note of cracks in concrete and schedule maintenance as necessary. Check for fuel leaks at all flanged and other piping connections. Check for rusted or deteriorated ladders or grating platforms that might make entry unsafe. Check pit lids for proper sealing. Check rolling pit covers for ease of operation and signs of deterioration, damage or corrosion. Make sure required locks are in place and locking mechanisms are not broken. Hydrant Fuel Pits (Section 6-11.2) Hydrant fuel pits must be OM OM OM inspected to ensure that they are dry and clean and that all fueling Monthly, or more Hydrant Fuel components within the pit are often based on Pits clean and in good working order. local conditions Obtain necessary confined space entry permits before entry. Inspect the pit for fuel or water. Fuel or
Isolation Valve Pits Isolation valve pits should be inspected to ensure that the pits are dry and clean and that all components within the pit are clean and in good working order. Maintain seals and boot seals as appropriate. Obtain necessary confined space entry permits before entry. Inspect the pit for signs of fuel or water. Water or fuel should be removed from the pit as soon as possible and the source of water infiltration or fuel leak determined. Check for cracks in concrete and check piping penetrations through pit wall or bottom to ensure that mechanical seals and boot seals are in good working condition and are allowing no seepage of water into the pits. Make note of cracks in concrete and schedule maintenance as necessary. Check for fuel leaks at all flanged and other piping connections. Check for rusted or deteriorated ladders or grating platforms that might make entry unsafe. Check pit lids for proper sealing. Check rolling pit covers for ease of operation and signs of deterioration, damage or corrosion. Make sure required locks are in place and locking mechanisms are not broken. Monthly, or more often based on local conditions OM OM OM Hydrant Fuel Pits (Section 6-11.2) Hydrant Fuel Pits Hydrant fuel pits must be inspected to ensure that they are dry and clean and that all fueling components within the pit are clean and in good working order. Obtain necessary confined space entry permits before entry. Inspect the pit for fuel or water. Fuel or Monthly, or more often based on local conditions OM OM OM
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