Q-2, r. 32 - Regulation respecting hazardous materials

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2012-09-01

SCHEDULE 7

(s. 63)

EVALUATION OF UNPROTECTED STEEL TANK CONDITION

(1) The soil aggressiveness value (SAV) is determined according to the CIPP-82.3 method of the Canadian Institute of Petroleum Products.

(2) The tank/soil index (T/S) is determined by multiplying the soil aggressiveness value by the age of the tank. T/S = (SAV × AGE).

(3) On the basis of the zones indicated in the following graph, the requirements with regard to the tank are as follows (see graph):

(1) may be protected;

(2) may be protected but must be removed from the ground before the expiry of 25 years;

(3) may be protected but must be removed from the ground before the expiry of 25 years. The impermeability shall be inspected every 5 years; and

(4) may be protected but must be removed from the ground before the expiry of a T/S of 180 or the age of 25. The impermeability shall be inspected every year.

O.C. 1310-97, Sch. 7.