Section 410IAC6-2.1-33. Gas chlorine and chemical storage

   (a) The following shall be provided when chlorine gas is used:

(1) Chlorine gas equipment shall be operated and maintained in accordance with standards and recommendations of The Chlorine Institute, Inc., Pamphlet 82, (1999). A copy of said standards must be kept on the premises.

(2) A self-contained positive pressure demand breathing apparatus, with air supply tank, designed for use in a chlorine atmosphere.

(3) The self-contained breathing apparatus shall be kept in a closed cabinet, accessible without a key and located outside of the room in which the chlorinator or chlorine cylinders are located.

(4) Pool equipment operating staff shall be trained in the use of the self-contained breathing apparatus and shall maintain documentation of that training.

(5) Each pool operator shall have a written emergency plan of action for chlorine gas leaks. The emergency plan shall be communicated to all employees, posted in a conspicuous place, and be practiced with annual drills.

  (b) All chemicals and items in the chemical storage room shall be stored at least six (6) inches above the floor to allow for flushing the area in the case of a spill.

  (c) All chemicals shall be stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. (Indiana State Department of Health; 410 IAC 6-2.1-33; filed May 19, 2003, 8:30 a.m.: 26 IR 3330; readopted filed Jul 8, 2009, 1:44 p.m.: 20090805-IR-410090209RFA; readopted filed Sep 30, 2015, 2:45 p.m.: 20151028-IR-410150169RFA)