Tank Inspection

Leaking tanks lose you money, product and are likely to make you liable for large regulatory fines. Act now before it is too late!

PETROFUSE is the leader in the industry for underground tank inspections, repairs and linings. With 30 years experience our crews have been repairing and relining industrial, municipal and commercial tanks for potable water, fire suppression water, wastewater, chemicals, oil, gasoline, fuel and petroleum products. The quality of products used and short down time in comparison to tank replacements have made our services a viable option in today's market.

In accordance with EPA guidelines, it is necessary in most states to make periodic inspections on UST's to ensure they are not leaking into our groundwater.

By the end of 1998 , with the exception of Florida which had more stringent regulations, all tanks were expected to be upgraded to "New tank standards". This included new tank installations, tank lining and tank inspection or lining combined with Impressed Current Cathodic Protection systems.

Federal regulations dictate that all lined tanks without an impressed current cathodic protection systems must be internally inspected after the first 10 years of service after lining and every 5 years thereafter to ensure the tank lining is holding up as designed. Some states require tank lining inspections in conjunction with cathodic protection.

Additionally, most states will require interior inspections on tanks when they have failed to maintain proper record keeping of their Cathodic Protection System.

Once the tank has been uncovered in a small area on top of ground, they are then aerated to create a safe working environment. Once the tank has been deemed safe, it is accessed by cutting approximately an 18" x 18" opening in the top. Tank sludge is removed, cleaned and the tank is inspected in accordance with API 1631 standards. An ultrasonic tester is also utilized to check for wall thickness of original tank and or lining.

Our skilled tank experts will provide you with detailed tank diagrams indicated exact size of tank, location of various bungs and their uses for future needs.

The tank is then closed and overlapping lid is soap tested for tightness.

Most tank inspections take less than 2 days on a 3 tank location depending on varying degrees of site work.

Contact us today for a free estimate.