---
kind: "section"
citation: "40 C.F.R. § 63.1065"
title: "40"
number: "63.1065"
heading: "Recordkeeping requirements."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/40/63.1065"
---

# §63.1065. Recordkeeping requirements.


The owner or operator shall keep the records required in [paragraph (a)](#a) of this section for as long as liquid is stored. Records required in paragraphs [(b)](#b), [(c)](#c) and [(d)](#d) of this section shall be kept for at least 5 years. Records shall be kept in such a manner that they can be readily accessed within 24 hours. Records may be kept in hard copy or computer-readable form including, but not limited to, on paper, microfilm, computer, floppy disk, magnetic tape, or microfiche.

- (a) **Vessel dimensions and capacity.** A record shall be kept of the dimensions of the storage vessel, an analysis of the capacity of the storage vessel, and an identification of the liquid stored.
- (b) **Inspection results.** Records of floating roof inspection results shall be kept as specified in paragraphs [(b)(1)](#b-1) and [(b)(2)](#b-2) of this section.
  - (1) If the floating roof passes inspection, a record shall be kept that includes the information specified in paragraphs [(b)(1)(i)](#b-1-i) and [(b)(1)(ii)](#b-1-ii) of this section. If the floating roof fails inspection, a record shall be kept that includes the information specified in [paragraphs (b)(1)(i) through (b)(1)(v)](#b-1-i..b-1-v) of this section.
    - (i) **Identification of the storage vessel that was inspected.**
    - (ii) **The date of the inspection.**
    - (iii) **A description of all inspection failures.**
    - (iv) **A description of all repairs and the dates they were made.**
    - (v) **The date the storage vessel was removed from service, if applicable.**
  - (2) A record shall be kept of EFR seal gap measurements, including the raw data obtained and any calculations performed.
- (c) **Floating roof landings.** The owner or operator shall keep a record of the date when a floating roof is set on its legs or other support devices. The owner or operator shall also keep a record of the date when the roof was refloated, and the record shall indicate whether the process of refloating was continuous.
- (d) An owner or operator who elects to use an extension in accordance with [§ 63.1063(e)(2)](/cfr/40/63.1063.md?p=e-2) or [§ 63.1063(c)(2)(iv)(B)](/cfr/40/63.1063.md?p=c-2-iv-B) shall keep the documentation required by those paragraphs.

## Notes

### Source

Source: 64 FR 34918, June 29, 1999, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

### Source

Source: 57 FR 61992, Dec. 29, 1992, unless otherwise noted.