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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 26.10.12.04" title_num="26" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="12" heading="Walkthrough Inspections.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In addition to the operation and maintenance walkthrough inspection requirements in COMAR 26.10.04.03, an owner and an operator of an airport hydrant system shall inspect the following additional areas of the airport hydrant system:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Inspect hydrant pits by:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Visually checking for any damage;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Removing any liquid or debris; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Checking for evidence of a spill, release or discharge; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Inspect hydrant piping vaults and sumps by checking for evidence of a spill, release or discharge from hydrant piping.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An owner and an operator of an airport hydrant system shall inspect the additional areas required in §A of this regulation:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Monthly if confined space entry according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is not required; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>At least annually if confined space entry according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration is required.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>An owner and an operator of an airport hydrant system shall maintain records of the additional areas inspected in accordance with COMAR 26.10.04.03.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>