In general, EPA has found significant widespread noncompliance with Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) regulations and more specifically, noncompliance with Method 21 requirements. In 1999, EPA estimated that, as a result of this noncompliance, an additional 40,000 tons of VOCs are emitted annually from valves at petroleum refineries alone.
Some of the elements of a model LDAR program, as described in this brochure, are required by current Federal regulations. Other model LDAR program elements help ensure continuous compliance although they may not be mandated from a regulatory standpoint. Furthermore, State or local requirements may be more stringent than some elements of the model LDAR program, such as with leak definitions. Prior to developing a written LDAR program plan, all applicable regulations should be reviewed to determine and ensure compliance with the most stringent requirements.
Thermal Imaging and Inspection is more than qualified to help your company develop and oversee any type of LDAR program to suit your needs. We can do anything from finding leaks & tagging them to recommending how to fix a found problem. Using the FLIR GF-320 no leak will go unfound.