• Various provisions of the SPCC rule relate to the inspection, testing and evaluation of oil-containing equipment.
• Requirements are aimed at preventing oil discharges caused by leaks, corrosion, brittle fracture, overfill, or other forms of equipment failure.

Various provisions of the spill prevention, control, and countermeasure (SPCC) rule (Part 112 Subparts A to C) relate to the inspection, testing, and evaluation of containers, associated piping, and other oil-containing equipment. Different requirements apply to different types of equipment, oil, and facilities. The requirements are generally aimed at preventing discharges of oil caused by leaks, corrosion, brittle fracture, overfill, or other forms of container or equipment failure by ensuring that containers used to store oil have the necessary physical integrity for continued oil storage. The requirements are also aimed at detecting container and equipment failures (such as pinhole leaks) before they can become significant and result in a discharge.