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U1 UST Installation/Retrofitting Questions &
100% Correct Answers
1. One of the significant causes of leaks in underground liquid storage systems
is ____________ ________________
✓ ~~> Improper Installation
2. Written Plans are required to
✓ ~~> obtain permits, solicit bids, and provide precise guidance for
installers.
3. The plans should
✓ ~~> Describe the property, identify the size and location of the tanks,
indicate the liquids to be stored and provide the location of the
dispensers and piping.
4. Storage systems discussed in this recommended practice are usually
regulated by
✓ ~~> Federal, state or local agencies.
5. All owners should ensure that the equipment to be installed meets
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✓ ~~> applicable regulatory requirements before being installed
6. Consult the local authorities who have jurisdiction in the area before
storage-system plans are
✓ ~~> finalized or construction is initiated.
7. All owners should ensure that the equipment to be installed meets all
applicable regulatory requirements before
✓ ~~> Being installed.
8. To avoid damage tanks must not be
✓ ~~> dropped, dragged, or handled with sharp objects.
9. Tanks must not be dropped, dragged, or handled with sharp objects to
avoid
✓ ~~> Damage to the tank
10. The only time tanks really should be moved is when
✓ ~~> for inspections and testing.
11. If a tanks is damaged at all throughout the moving process it must be
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✓ ~~> Repaired in accordance with the manufacture's instructions.
12. The proper way to move a tank is by lifting it, using the
✓ ~~> Lift lugs that are installed by the manufacturer.
13. Tanks should be carefully lifted and lowered using
✓ ~~> Cables or chains of adequate length.
14. When two lifting lugs are being used, the angle between the lifting cable
and vertical should be no more than
✓ ~~> 30 degrees.
15. Stockpile piping materials and equipment in a _____________ _________ on
the job site
✓ ~~> Secure area
16. Confirm adherence to specifications by reporting to the owner about any
✓ ~~> detected damage that could result in leakage or premature
corrosion.
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17. Pressure test single-walled tanks with _____ to _______ psig air pressure,
soaping all surfaces, seams and fittings while inspecting for bubbles.
✓ ~~> 3 to 5
18. Air testing with over ___ psig (3 Psig for 12-Ft. Diameter FRP tanks) is
hazardous and may damage the tank
✓ ~~> 5 psig
19. Do not air test a tank that has previously contained
✓ ~~> flammable or combustible liquids
20. Place ______ barricades at the ends of tanks being tested.
✓ ~~> Warning
21. Avoid tank ends, man-ways, and fittings while the tank is under
✓ ~~> Pressure
22. Release pressure in the tank before disconnecting any
✓ ~~> gauges or test fittings.
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U1 UST Installation/Retrofitting Questions &
100% Correct Answers
1. One of the significant causes of leaks in underground liquid storage systems
is ____________ ________________
✓ ~~> Improper Installation
2. Written Plans are required to
✓ ~~> obtain permits, solicit bids, and provide precise guidance for
installers.
3. The plans should
✓ ~~> Describe the property, identify the size and location of the tanks,
indicate the liquids to be stored and provide the location of the
dispensers and piping.
4. Storage systems discussed in this recommended practice are usually
regulated by
✓ ~~> Federal, state or local agencies.
5. All owners should ensure that the equipment to be installed meets
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✓ ~~> applicable regulatory requirements before being installed
6. Consult the local authorities who have jurisdiction in the area before
storage-system plans are
✓ ~~> finalized or construction is initiated.
7. All owners should ensure that the equipment to be installed meets all
applicable regulatory requirements before
✓ ~~> Being installed.
8. To avoid damage tanks must not be
✓ ~~> dropped, dragged, or handled with sharp objects.
9. Tanks must not be dropped, dragged, or handled with sharp objects to
avoid
✓ ~~> Damage to the tank
10. The only time tanks really should be moved is when
✓ ~~> for inspections and testing.
11. If a tanks is damaged at all throughout the moving process it must be
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✓ ~~> Repaired in accordance with the manufacture's instructions.
12. The proper way to move a tank is by lifting it, using the
✓ ~~> Lift lugs that are installed by the manufacturer.
13. Tanks should be carefully lifted and lowered using
✓ ~~> Cables or chains of adequate length.
14. When two lifting lugs are being used, the angle between the lifting cable
and vertical should be no more than
✓ ~~> 30 degrees.
15. Stockpile piping materials and equipment in a _____________ _________ on
the job site
✓ ~~> Secure area
16. Confirm adherence to specifications by reporting to the owner about any
✓ ~~> detected damage that could result in leakage or premature
corrosion.
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17. Pressure test single-walled tanks with _____ to _______ psig air pressure,
soaping all surfaces, seams and fittings while inspecting for bubbles.
✓ ~~> 3 to 5
18. Air testing with over ___ psig (3 Psig for 12-Ft. Diameter FRP tanks) is
hazardous and may damage the tank
✓ ~~> 5 psig
19. Do not air test a tank that has previously contained
✓ ~~> flammable or combustible liquids
20. Place ______ barricades at the ends of tanks being tested.
✓ ~~> Warning
21. Avoid tank ends, man-ways, and fittings while the tank is under
✓ ~~> Pressure
22. Release pressure in the tank before disconnecting any
✓ ~~> gauges or test fittings.
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