S.C. Code Regs. 61-79.261.BB.1058 - Standards: Pumps and valves in heavy liquid service, pressure relief devices in light liquid or heavy liquid service, and flanges and other connectors

(a) Pumps and valves in heavy liquid service, pressure relief devices in light liquid or heavy liquid service, and flanges and other connectors shall be monitored within five (5) days by the method specified in section 261.1063(b) if evidence of a potential leak is found by visual, audible, olfactory, or any other detection method.

(b) If an instrument reading of ten thousand (10,000) ppm or greater is measured, a leak is detected.

(c)

(1) When a leak is detected, it shall be repaired as soon as practicable, but not later than fifteen (15) calendar days after it is detected, except as provided in section 261.1059.

(2) The first attempt at repair shall be made no later than five (5) calendar days after each leak is detected.

(d) First attempts at repair include, but are not limited to, the best practices described under section 261.1057(e).

(e) Any connector that is inaccessible or is ceramic or ceramic-lined (e.g., porcelain, glass, or glass-lined) is exempt from the monitoring requirements of paragraph (a) of this section and from the recordkeeping requirements of section 261.1064.

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S.C. Code Regs. 61-79.261.BB.1058

Added by State Register Volume 44, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2020.