Fabrication, Erection, Welding,

Inspection, and Testing

C.4.1 The applicable fabrication, erection, welding, inspection,
and testing requirements of this standard shall apply.
C.4.2 Deck seams and other joints that are required to be
liquid or vapor tight shall be tested for leaks by means of penetrating
oil or any other method consistent with the methods
described in this standard for testing cone-roof seams and
tank-bottom seams.
C.4.3 The roof shall be given a flotation test while the tank
is being filled with water and emptied. During this test, the
upper side of the lower deck shall be examined for leaks. The
appearance of a damp spot on the upper side of the lower
deck shall be considered evidence of leakage.
C.4.4 The upper side of the upper decks of pontoon and
double-deck roofs shall be visually inspected for pinholes and
defective welding.
C.4.5 Drainpipe and hose systems of primary drains shall
be tested with water at a pressure of 350 kPa (50 lbf/in.2)
gauge. During the flotation test, the roof drain valves shall be
kept open and observed for leakage of the tank contents into
the drain lines.
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