UFC 3-600-02
1 January 2001
2-2.13
Water Supply Tanks. Technical guidance on these tasks is contained in
NFPA 25.
Table 2-14. Water Supply Tanks ITM Tasks
Component
Tasks
Weekly
1. Tank Heating System
1. Verify water temperature.
(unsupervised and
2. Verify operability of tank heaters.
(during
unmonitored)
freezing
weather)
Monthly
1. Control Valves
1. Verify proper valve position.
(unsupervised and
unmonitored)
Quarterly
1. Water Level
1. Verify proper water level in tank.
(unsupervised and
unmonitored)
Annual
1. Control Valves
1. Verify proper valve position.
2. Water Level
1. Verify proper water level in tank.
3. Tank Heating System
1. Verify operability of tank heater (prior to
2. Test temperature alarms to verify
proper operation (maintain
thermometer in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations).
4. Tank
1. Inspect exterior for condition, damage,
corrosion, and accessibility.
2. Verify air pressure (for pressure tanks).
5. Cathodic Protection
1. Inspect to ensure proper operation.
2 Years
1. Control Valves (including
1. Operate valve through entire travel to
drain valves)
verify function.
2. Lubricate valves to ensure operability.
2. Water Level Alarms and
1. Test water level alarms to verify
Level Indicators
operability and set points.
3. Tank Vent
1. Inspect and clean tank vents.
3 Years
1. Tank (without cathodic
1. Conduct internal tank inspection to
protection)
determine condition and amount of
corrosion.
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