151Periodic testing

151 Periodic testing

151 Periodic testing

(1) The occupier of a petrol service station must ensure that a vapour containment integrity test is conducted on the petrol storage tank, fittings and lines and the control equipment required to be fitted to the tank—

(a) immediately after the removal or replacement of any of the components required to ensure the integrity of the vapour containment system, and

(b) at least once every 3 years during any period in which an automatic pressure monitoring system is not installed and fully operational.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for a corporation—100 penalty units, or

(b) for an individual—50 penalty units.

(2) The occupier of a petrol service station must ensure that an inspection is carried out on orifice plates and pressure vacuum valves for the following at least once every year if an automatic pressure monitoring system is not installed and fully operational at the petrol service station—

(a) extraneous matter,

(b) correct sealing,

(c) the presence of corrosion.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for a corporation—100 penalty units, or

(b) for an individual—50 penalty units.

(3) The occupier of a petrol service station must ensure that the functioning of pressure vacuum valves are tested in accordance with TP–201.1E, or an equivalent standard, at least once every 3 years if an automatic pressure monitoring system is not installed and fully operational at the petrol service station.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for a corporation—100 penalty units, or

(b) for an individual—50 penalty units.

(4) A petrol storage tank and the control equipment required to be fitted to the tank must not be operated unless the tank and equipment have passed the most recent inspections and tests conducted under this section and section 149.

Maximum penalty—

(a) for a corporation—100 penalty units, or

(b) for an individual—50 penalty units.