1. (a) Any individual who conducts tightness tests on the whole or any part of a UST system shall:

   1. (1) Understand the variables that affect the test;
   2. (2) Be trained in the performance of the test; and
   3. (3) Be certified as qualified by the manufacturer of the equipment used in the testing method if such certification exists.

2. (b) Subject to (c) and (d), below, the tightness testing method shall be:

   1. (1) A listed test method for the system or component being tested that is certified to meet the leak rate detection criteria specified in Env-Or 406.06; or
   2. (2) A specific component tightness test method established in Env-Or 406.15 or Env-Or 406.16.
3. (c) If a test method meeting the requirements of (b), above, for the component being tested does not exist, the tightness test shall conform to the component manufacturer’s testing requirements that are certified by the manufacturer to meet the leak rate detection criteria specified in Env-Or 406.06.

4. (d) If a test method meeting the requirements of (b) or (c), above, for the component being tested does not exist, the tightness test shall conform to the testing requirements of:

   1. (1) PEI RP 1200; or
   2. (2) An applicable test from the reference standards specified in Env-Or 403.
5. (e) The test technician shall provide a complete description of the test method used and, if applicable, a copy of the manufacturer’s training certification, to the owner.
6. (f) The owner shall retain the description and certification provided pursuant to (e), above, for the life of the facility.

Source. (See Revision Note #1 at chapter heading for Env-Or 400) #10393, eff 9-1-13; ss by #12643, eff 10-10-18 (formerly Env-Or 406.11) (See Revision Note #2 at chapter heading for Env-Or 400)