SECTION 165:26-2-42. Frequency and criteria of inspections and tests

  Cathodic protection systems must be inspected for proper operation by a qualified corrosion technician in accordance with the following requirements:

(1)   Cathodic protection systems must be tested within six(6) months of installation and/or repair, and at least once every three(3) years thereafter by a qualified cathodic protection tester, who can demonstrate education and experience in the measurement of cathodic protection of buried or submerged metal piping systems and metal tanks.

(2)   Every sixty(60) days impressed current cathodic protection systems must be inspected by the owner or operator (or owner's designated representative) to ensure that the equipment is working properly.

(3)   The criteria used to determine that cathodic protection is adequate must be consistent with a code of practice developed by a nationally recognized organization, such as the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE).

(4)   All personnel performing cathodic protection system testing must have the required education, current corrosion certification experience, knowledge and competence to correctly perform testing services in accordance with a certified course and applicable industry standards or codes.

[Source: Renumbered from 165:26-3-82 at 23 Ok Reg 2297, eff 7-1-06; Amended at 31 Ok Reg 1010, eff 9-12-14; Amended at 36 Ok Reg 576, eff 8-1-19]