SP001 Standard for the Inspection of Aboveground Storage Tanks - 6th Edition

The Standard for the Inspection of Aboveground Storage Tanks (SP001) provides inspection and evaluation criteria required to determine the suitability for continued service of aboveground storage tanks (AST), as defined in this Standard, until the next scheduled inspection. The purpose of conducting inspections is to identify the condition of and changes to the AST.

Topics include:

• Safety Considerations
• AST Inspector Qualifications
• Inspection Schedule
• Periodic AST Inspections
• Formal External Inspection Guidelines
• Formal Internal Inspection Guidelines
• Leak Testing Methods
• Suitability for Continued Service
• Recordkeeping

This Standard is intended for use by organizations and/or individuals who are knowledgeable and experienced in aboveground tank inspection.

Edition: 6th (January 2018)

Format: PDF