R315-264-574. Inspections

  (a) During construction or installation, liners and cover systems, e.g., membranes, sheets, or coatings, shall be inspected for uniformity, damage and imperfections, e.g., holes, cracks, thin spots, or foreign materials. Immediately after construction or installation, liners shall be inspected and certified as meeting the requirements in Section R315-264-573 by a qualified Professional Engineer. This certification shall be maintained at the facility as part of the facility operating record. After installation, liners and covers shall be inspected to ensure tight seams and joints and the absence of tears, punctures, or blisters.

  (b) While a drip pad is in operation, it shall be inspected weekly and after storms to detect evidence of any of the following:

  (1) Deterioration, malfunctions or improper operation of run-on and run-off control systems;

  (2) The presence of leakage in and proper functioning of leak detection system.

  (3) Deterioration or cracking of the drip pad surface.

  Note: See Section R315-264-573(m) for remedial action required if deterioration or leakage is detected.