Wash. Admin. Code § 296-826-30005

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 296-826-30005 - General specifications

(1) You must locate containers either:

(a) In buildings or parts of the building provided for ammonia storage;

(b) Outside, away from densely populated areas.

(2) You must locate containers according to Table 1, Minimum Distances for Container Location.

Table 1

Minimum Distances for Container Location

	Minimum Distances (feet) from Container to:
Nominal Capacity of Container	Line of Adjoining Property Which may be Built upon, Highways & Mainline of Railroad	Place of Public Assembly	Institution Occupancy
Over 500 to 2,000	25	150	250
Over 2,000 to 30,000	50	300	500
Over 30,000 to 100,000	50	450	750
Over 100,000	50	600	1,000

(3) You must make sure containers are located to meet all of the following:

(a) Away from readily ignitable materials such as weeds, long dry grass, and waste.

(b) So there is no adverse impact on employee health through unnecessary exposure.

(c) At least fifty feet away from dug wells and other sources of potable water.

EXCEPTION:

If the container is a part of a water treatment installation, this requirement does not apply.

(4) You must maintain legibility of all container and valve markings.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-826-30005

Amended by WSR 15-23-086, Filed 11/17/2015, effective 12/18/2015

Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, 49.17.060. 06-10-067, § 296-826-30005, filed 5/2/06, effective 9/1/06.