Required Regulations

Prior to installing cathodic protection, tank integrity must be ensured by one of the following methods:

the tank is inspected before the installation of cathodic protection and found to be structurally sound and free of corrosion holes;
the tank has been installed for less than 10 years and been monitored monthly for leaks;
the tank has been installed for less than 10 years and is found to be free of corrosion holes by conducting 2 tightness tests. The first test must be conducted before installing cathodic protection and the second must be conducted 3 to 6 months following the first operation of the cathodic system;
the tank is found to be free of corrosion holes by another method approved by the implementing agency.

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