Quick Summary
A good fuel compliance testing firm checks whether your tank, piping and monitoring equipment still work as designed. Look for coverage of tank tightness, line tightness, leak detectors, spill buckets, sumps and overfill protection, since each targets a different way a release can happen.
- Confirm the firm tests tanks, lines, leak detectors and sumps, not just one of these.
- Check state licensing and the qualifications of the people who will be on site.
- Ask for a sample report and confirm it matches your reviewing agency's required format.
- Choose a firm that does not also sell repairs, to avoid a conflict of interest.
- Request a sample report before booking; a clear report with raw data is a good sign.
Table of Contents
- What Fuel Compliance Testing Firms Inspect
- Underground Storage Tank Testing Companies: What to Compare
- Booking Your Compliance Test With USTEX
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Fuel Compliance Testing Firms Inspect
Fuel compliance testing firms check whether a tank, its piping and its monitoring equipment still work as designed. The core tests cover tank tightness, line tightness, leak detectors, spill buckets, sumps and overfill protection. Each one targets a different way a release can happen (the EPA).
Storage tank testing requirements vary by tank type. Our storage tank testing services cover Wisconsin UST compliance, tank tightness, line leak detectors, spill buckets, sumps and overfill tests, plus aboveground tank testing. Aboveground and underground tanks follow different inspection and testing methods, so confirm a firm handles both if your site has both.
The core tests a fuel compliance firm runs each target a different way a release can happen:
| Test | What it checks | Release risk addressed |
|---|---|---|
| Tank tightness | Whether the tank holds product | Leaks from the tank itself |
| Line tightness | Whether the piping holds product | Leaks along the product lines |
| Leak detectors | Whether monitoring equipment works | Undetected releases |
| Spill buckets | Whether fill-point containment works | Surface spills at fill points |
| Sumps | Whether sump containment holds | Leaks collecting at sump points |
| Overfill protection | Whether overfill devices work | Releases during deliveries |
Underground Storage Tank Testing Companies: What to Compare
When you compare underground storage tank testing companies, focus on four things:
- Scope: Does the firm test tanks, lines, leak detectors and sumps, or only one of these?
- Credentials: Check state licensing and the qualifications of the people on site.
- Documentation: Ask for a sample report and confirm it matches the format your reviewing agency requires.
- Independence: A firm that also sells repairs may have a conflict of interest when it finds a problem.
Our recommendation is to ask each firm for a sample report before booking. A clear, measured report with raw data is a good sign.
Booking Your Compliance Test With USTEX
USTEX LLC is a DATCP licensed specialty firm (#560989) that performs independent underground storage tank compliance testing in Wisconsin. Clients have direct access to the founder for testing and reporting, and USTEX does not bid repair or construction work. Same-day documentation is provided in the format required by reviewing agencies, and priority scheduling is available for red-tagged sites.
Pricing depends on quantity, dates and delivery, so request a quote for current figures. To request a site dispatch, call (414) 301-3645.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a fuel compliance testing firm inspect?
A fuel compliance testing firm typically inspects underground and aboveground storage tanks, piping and leak detection equipment against federal rules in 40 CFR Part 280 and applicable Wisconsin requirements. Ask any firm to list the specific tests it performs and confirm those tests match your tank type before you book. Results should be documented in a report the reviewing agency will accept.
What should I check before hiring a tank testing company?
Confirm the firm holds the licenses required for tank testing in Wisconsin, ask for proof of credentials, and review a sample report to see whether it includes raw data. Ask who performs the work and how you will reach that person if issues arise. Request a clear quote and turnaround time in writing. Pricing depends on quantity, dates and delivery, so ask for a quote for your specific site rather than a general rate.
