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Article #273 By davidr@gen-prop.com May 3, 2024 Share...
Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about the National Leak Prevention Association (NLPA), your resource for understanding the standards, procedures, and services aimed at preventing leaks and ensuring the safety of industrial storage tanks. Here you’ll find information on how to access and utilize NLPA resources, standards, and compliance verifications to enhance safety and environmental protection in your operations.
The NLPA develops technical standards and industry procedures to protect water and land resources by ensuring the safety of both underground and aboveground liquid storage structures.
To verify compliance, you can use the NLPA's online verification tool. You'll need a Verification Passcode from the manufacturer or product applicator, which you enter on the website to access specific approval information.
NLPA standards can be purchased directly from their website using a credit card or PayPal. Available documents include various standards and recommended practices for maintaining and inspecting storage tanks.
Some of the standards available include NLPA Standard 631, which covers various aspects of tank maintenance and inspection, and NLPA Standard 635 for retrofitting double-walled containment for single-wall tanks.
Absolutely, the NLPA/KWA 1-2009 is indeed a highly recommended practice, crucial for meticulously inspecting buried lined steel tanks using a specialized, advanced video camera.
This standard provides guidance on retrofitting existing single-wall steel and fiberglass underground storage tanks with double-walled containment.
Yes, NLPA continually works on developing and updating standards to meet contemporary needs, such as the NLPA/KWA Standard 823 for maintenance and repair of petroleum sumps.
By setting standards for the maintenance, inspection, and construction of liquid storage tanks, NLPA helps industries comply with federal regulations designed to prevent leaks and protect environmental resources.