§ 66265.198. Special Requirements for Ignitable or Reactive Wastes.

(a) Ignitable or reactive waste shall not be placed in a tank system, unless:

(1) the waste is treated, rendered, or mixed before or immediately after placement in the tank system so that:

(A) the resulting waste, mixture, or dissolved material no longer meets the definition of ignitable or reactive waste under sections 66261.21 or 66261.23; and

(B) section 66265.17(b) is complied with; or

(2) the waste is transferred, stored or treated in such a way that it is protected from any material or conditions that may cause the waste to ignite or react; or

(3) the tank system is used solely for emergencies.

(b) The owner or operator of a facility where ignitable or reactive waste is transferred, stored or treated in tanks shall comply with the requirements for the maintenance of protective distances between the waste management area and any public ways, streets, alleys, or an adjoining property line that can be built upon as required in Tables 2-1 through 2-6 of the National Fire Protection Association's “Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code,” (1981), (incorporated by reference, see section 66260.11).

HISTORY

1. New section filed 5-24-91; operative 7-1-91 (Register 91, No. 22).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208, 25150 and 25159, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 25159 and 25159.5, Health and Safety Code; 40 CFR Section 265.198.