Section 355IAC5-2-1. Storage containers and appurtenances; basic requirements  


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  •    (a) Storage containers and appurtenances shall be constructed, installed, and maintained so as to prevent the discharge of liquid pesticide.

      (b) Storage containers and appurtenances shall be constructed of materials which are resistant to corrosion, puncture, or cracking.

      (c) Materials used in the construction or repair of storage containers and appurtenances may not be of a type which react chemically or electrolytically with stored liquid pesticide in a way which may weaken the storage container or appurtenances, create a risk of discharge, or adulterate the pesticide.

      (d) Metals used for valves, fittings, and repairs on metal containers shall be compatible with the metals used in the construction of the storage container so that the combination of metals does not cause or increase corrosion which may weaken the storage container or its appurtenances or create a risk of discharge.

      (e) Storage containers and appurtenances shall be designed to handle all operating stresses, taking into account static head, pressure build-up from pumps and compressors, and any other mechanical stresses to which the storage containers and appurtenances may be subject in the foreseeable course of operations. (State Chemist of the State of Indiana; 355 IAC 5-2-1; filed Mar 8, 1991, 2:45 p.m.: 14 IR 1402, eff sixty (60) days after filing with secretary of state; readopted filed Nov 21, 2001, 10:17 a.m.: 25 IR 1269; readopted filed Sep 20, 2007, 1:46 p.m.: 20071010-IR-355070484RFA; readopted filed Sep 3, 2008, 1:46 p.m.: 20080924-IR-355080553RFA; readopted filed Oct 17, 2014, 9:26 a.m.: 20141112-IR-355140342RFA)