U1 UST INSTALLATION/RETROFITTING QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. 1. One of the significant causes of leaks in
underground liquid storage systems is : Improper Installation
2. 2. Written Plans are required to: obtain permits, solicit bids, and provide precise
guidance for installers.
3. 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. 4. Storage systems discussed in this recommended practice
are usually regulated by: Federal, state or local agencies.
5. 5. All owners should ensure that the equipment to be installed
meets: applic-able regulatory requirements before being installed
6. 6. Consult the local authorities who have jurisdiction in the
area before storage-system plans are: finalized or construction is initiated.
7. 7. All owners should ensure that the equipment to be installed
meets all applicable regulatory requirements before: Being
installed.
8. 8. To avoid damage tanks must not be: dropped, dragged, or handled with
sharp objects.
9. 9. Tanks must not be dropped, dragged, or handled with sharp
objects to avoid: Damage to the tank
10. 10. The only time tanks really should be moved is when: for
inspections and testing.
11. 11. If a tanks is damaged at all throughout the moving
process it must be: Repaired in accordance with the manufacture's instructions.
12. 12. The proper way to move a tank is by lifting it, using the: Lift lugs
that are installed by the manufacturer.
, U1 UST INSTALLATION/RETROFITTING QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
13. 13. Tanks should be carefully lifted and lowered using: Cables or
chains of adequate length.
14. 14. When two lifting lugs are being used, the angle between
the lifting cable and vertical should be no more than: 30 degrees.
15. 15.
Stockpile piping materials and equipment in a
on the job site: Secure area
16. 16. Confirm adherence to specifications by reporting to the
owner about any: detected damage that could result in leakage or premature corrosion.
17. 17. Pressure test
single-walled tanks with to psig air
pressure, soaping all surfaces, seams and fittings while inspecting
for bubbles.: 3 to 5
, U1 UST INSTALLATION/RETROFITTING QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
18. 18. Air testing with over psig (3 Psig
for 12-Ft. Diameter FRP tanks) is hazardous and may damage the
tank: 5 psig
19. 19. Do not air test a tank that has previously contained: flammable
or combustible liquids
20. 20. Place barricades at the ends of tanks being
tested.: Warning
21. 21. Avoid tank ends, man-ways, and fittings while the tank is
under: Pressure
22. 22. Release pressure in the tank before disconnecting any:
gauges or test fittings.
23. 23. Be aware some manufactures do not tighten fittings to
allow for
during shipping and storage.: Temperature
changes
24. 24. True or False: Air tests are inconclusive without
soaping and careful inspection for bubbles?: True
25. 25. Tanks gauges must have a scale that will
permit detection of small changes in
that might go undetected on gauges with a
.: Pressure, broader range.
26. 26. Since
the best accuracy of gauges is at mid-range, and test pressures
must not exeed 5 psig, use a gauge with a maximum limit of or
, U1 UST INSTALLATION/RETROFITTING QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
: 10 or 15 psig
27. 27. Check the gauges and before use:
operation and accuracy
28. 28. Underground storage systems may include vapor-
recovery: Piping and equipment
29. 29.
What can cause premature storage-system failures : Debris
and other foreign materials
30. 30. Tank installers should
have gone through training programs to improve their skills and
insure the install is : Successful
31. 31. kinds of plans are required to obtain permits,
solicit bids, and provide precise guidance for installers: written
32. 32. should insure that the equipment to
be installed meets all applicable regulatory requirements before
beginning an installa-tion: Owners
33. 33. Tanks should be inspected
before installation: Visually
34. 34. 2 Gauges should
be used to reduce : gauge failure
ANSWERS
1. 1. One of the significant causes of leaks in
underground liquid storage systems is : Improper Installation
2. 2. Written Plans are required to: obtain permits, solicit bids, and provide precise
guidance for installers.
3. 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. 4. Storage systems discussed in this recommended practice
are usually regulated by: Federal, state or local agencies.
5. 5. All owners should ensure that the equipment to be installed
meets: applic-able regulatory requirements before being installed
6. 6. Consult the local authorities who have jurisdiction in the
area before storage-system plans are: finalized or construction is initiated.
7. 7. All owners should ensure that the equipment to be installed
meets all applicable regulatory requirements before: Being
installed.
8. 8. To avoid damage tanks must not be: dropped, dragged, or handled with
sharp objects.
9. 9. Tanks must not be dropped, dragged, or handled with sharp
objects to avoid: Damage to the tank
10. 10. The only time tanks really should be moved is when: for
inspections and testing.
11. 11. If a tanks is damaged at all throughout the moving
process it must be: Repaired in accordance with the manufacture's instructions.
12. 12. The proper way to move a tank is by lifting it, using the: Lift lugs
that are installed by the manufacturer.
, U1 UST INSTALLATION/RETROFITTING QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
13. 13. Tanks should be carefully lifted and lowered using: Cables or
chains of adequate length.
14. 14. When two lifting lugs are being used, the angle between
the lifting cable and vertical should be no more than: 30 degrees.
15. 15.
Stockpile piping materials and equipment in a
on the job site: Secure area
16. 16. Confirm adherence to specifications by reporting to the
owner about any: detected damage that could result in leakage or premature corrosion.
17. 17. Pressure test
single-walled tanks with to psig air
pressure, soaping all surfaces, seams and fittings while inspecting
for bubbles.: 3 to 5
, U1 UST INSTALLATION/RETROFITTING QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
18. 18. Air testing with over psig (3 Psig
for 12-Ft. Diameter FRP tanks) is hazardous and may damage the
tank: 5 psig
19. 19. Do not air test a tank that has previously contained: flammable
or combustible liquids
20. 20. Place barricades at the ends of tanks being
tested.: Warning
21. 21. Avoid tank ends, man-ways, and fittings while the tank is
under: Pressure
22. 22. Release pressure in the tank before disconnecting any:
gauges or test fittings.
23. 23. Be aware some manufactures do not tighten fittings to
allow for
during shipping and storage.: Temperature
changes
24. 24. True or False: Air tests are inconclusive without
soaping and careful inspection for bubbles?: True
25. 25. Tanks gauges must have a scale that will
permit detection of small changes in
that might go undetected on gauges with a
.: Pressure, broader range.
26. 26. Since
the best accuracy of gauges is at mid-range, and test pressures
must not exeed 5 psig, use a gauge with a maximum limit of or
, U1 UST INSTALLATION/RETROFITTING QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
: 10 or 15 psig
27. 27. Check the gauges and before use:
operation and accuracy
28. 28. Underground storage systems may include vapor-
recovery: Piping and equipment
29. 29.
What can cause premature storage-system failures : Debris
and other foreign materials
30. 30. Tank installers should
have gone through training programs to improve their skills and
insure the install is : Successful
31. 31. kinds of plans are required to obtain permits,
solicit bids, and provide precise guidance for installers: written
32. 32. should insure that the equipment to
be installed meets all applicable regulatory requirements before
beginning an installa-tion: Owners
33. 33. Tanks should be inspected
before installation: Visually
34. 34. 2 Gauges should
be used to reduce : gauge failure
