Section 80.22 - Requirements for Corrosion Protection(1) All UST systems shall be protected from corrosion.(2) Metal components of a UST system and UST components, excluding manhole covers, that are subject to corrosion and are in contact with the ground shall have continuous cathodic protection. Riser and fill pipes may be coated, taped or clad with noncorrosive materials, such as fiberglass to comply with 310 CMR 80.22(2).
(3) If a tank or regulated substance piping is manufactured with cathodic protection, it shall comply with a listed standard.(4) A field constructed cathodic protection system shall be designed by a corrosion expert. (a) The cathodic protection system design plans, applications, surveys, drawings, test data and results, shall be reviewed and approved by a corrosion expert and bear the full name, signature, address, certification number and seal of the corrosion expert.(b) The installation and repair of any cathodic protection system shall be completed under the direction of a corrosion expert. Cathodic protection systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with a listed standard and the manufacturer's specifications.(c) For field-constructed cathodic protection systems installed on and after January 2, 2015, the Owner or Operator shall have as-built, scaled plans of the field-constructed cathodic protection system. Said plans shall be reviewed and approved by a corrosion expert and shall bear the full name, signature, address, certification number and seal of the corrosion expert and shall be retained in accordance with 310 CMR 80.36.(5) Within six months of installation, a cathodic protection system shall be tested by a cathodic protection tester in accordance with the following standards to determine that the UST system or UST component is protected against corrosion.(a) NACE Standard Test Method: NACE Standard TM0101-2012, Measurement Techniques Related to Criteria for Cathodic Protection on Underground or Submerged Metallic Tank Systems"; or(b) NACE Standard Test Method: NACE Standard TM0497-2012, Measurement Techniques Related to Criteria for Cathodic Protection on Underground or Submerged Metallic Piping Systems".(6) The cathodic protection system shall pass the applicable test(s) at 310 CMR 80.22(5). The Owner or Operator shall keep a record of the passed test(s) in accordance with 310 CMR 80.36. If the cathodic protection system does not pass the test, the Owner or Operator shall comply with 310 CMR 80.29(5).Adopted by Mass Register Issue S1277, eff. 1/2/2015.Amended by Mass Register Issue 1453, eff. 10/1/2021.