Section 3745-256-58 - Pumps and valves in heavy liquid service, pressure relief devices in light liquid or heavy liquid service, and flanges and other connectors - equipment leaks(A) Pumps and valves in heavy liquid service, pressure relief devices in light liquid or heavy liquid service, and flanges and other connectors shall be monitored within five days by the method specified in paragraph (B) of rule 3745-256-63 of the Administrative Code if evidence of a potential leak is found by visual, audible, olfactory, or any other detection method.(B) If an instrument reading of ten thousand parts per million or greater is measured, a leak is detected.(C)(1) When a leak is detected, the leak shall be repaired as soon as practicable, but not later than fifteen calendar days after the leak is detected, except as provided in rule 3745-256-59 of the Administrative Code.(2) The first attempt at repair shall be made no later than five calendar days after each leak is detected.(D) First attempts at repair include, but are not limited to, the best practices described under paragraph (E) of rule 3745-256-57 of the Administrative Code.(E) Any connector that is inaccessible or is ceramic or ceramic-lined (e.g., porcelain, glass, or glass-lined) is exempt from the monitoring requirements of paragraph (A) of this rule and from the recordkeeping requirements of rule 3745-256-64 of the Administrative Code.Ohio Admin. Code 3745-256-58
Effective: 6/12/2023
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: Exempt
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 3734.12
Rule Amplifies: 3734.12