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