What final condition must be confirmed before moving the tank during inspections?

Before moving an underground storage tank (UST) during inspections, it is crucial to confirm that the tank is empty. Ensuring the tank is empty minimizes the risks associated with handling a tank that may contain hazardous materials. An empty tank reduces the potential for spills, leaks, and harmful emissions that can arise from residual contents during transportation or movement.

Additionally, an empty tank is typically safer and easier to maneuver, as it is lighter and less cumbersome compared to one that still has product in it. This consideration is paramount to maintain safety standards and comply with environmental regulations, making the empty status the final condition to confirm before proceeding with the next steps in the inspection or relocation process.

Other factors, such as clearing the surrounding area or obtaining necessary approvals, are important considerations, but they do not directly address the immediate safety and procedural protocols surrounding the physical tank movement itself.