Kan. Admin. Regs. § 4-10-4b - Markings on containers and systems
(a) Except as provided by K.A.R. 4-10-4a(b)
and 4-10-4b(b), each container shall have a data plate, or manufacturer's
equivalent stamping, that is permanently attached to the container in a
location that is both legible and readily accessible for inspection.
(b) A mobile container that does not have a
legible data plate or equivalent stamping may be allowed for ammonia use only
if the container is properly tested, registered, and marked under USDOT
exemption # DOT-SP13554.
(c) Each
shutoff valve within a system shall be identified to show whether the valve is
in liquid or vapor service. The method of identification may be by color code
or by use of the word "vapor" or "liquid" placed within 12 inches of the valve
by means of a stencil, tag, or decal.
(d) All container surfaces shall be
maintained to avoid deterioration. Surfaces that require paint shall be painted
white.
(e) Each permanent storage
container or group of permanent storage containers shall be marked with the
following:
(1) Letters at least four inches
high, on at least two sides, with the words "CAUTION AMMONIA" or "ANHYDROUS
AMMONIA," in a color that contrasts with the color of the container;
and
(2) a national fire protection
association diamond for anhydrous ammonia placed in a location that would be
readily visible to emergency responders.
(f) Each mobile container shall be marked
with the following, using a color that contrasts with the color of the
container and letters at least two inches high:
(1) The words "ANHYDROUS AMMONIA" or
"Anhydrous Ammonia" on both sides and on the rear of the container;
and
(2) the words "INHALATION
HAZARD" or "Inhalation Hazard" on two opposing sides of the
container.
(g) In
addition to the markings required in subsection (f), the following information
shall appear on each implement of husbandry:
(1) The owner's name;
(2) the address of the owner's place of
business;
(3) a telephone number to
be contacted in case of an emergency;
(4) an alphabetical or numerical
identification symbol; and
(5) a
decal containing the following information:
(A) "CAUTION ANHYDROUS AMMONIA (UNDER
PRESSURE) READ CAREFULLY";
(B)
"Keep away from pop-off valve marked . This is a safety device and shall not be
tampered with or adjusted";
(C)
"Stand upwind when working around equipment";
(D) "Wear goggles and rubber gloves when
transferring product and bleeding hoses";
(E) "Do not fill tank in excess of 85%
full";
(F) "Never place any part of
body in line with valve or hose openings. Use extreme care in handling hoses.
Never lift a hose by the valve wheel";
(G) "Slowly bleed hoses after transferring
product";
(H) "Close valves firmly
but do not wrench";
(I) "Do not
permit children near this equipment";
(J) "Park equipment away from buildings or
any possible fire hazards. Never allow tanks to be subjected to extreme
heat";
(K) "Do not attempt any
repairs of this equipment. In event of any failure, call your dealer
immediately"; and
(L) "Do not
operate this equipment until you have received instructions from your
dealer."
Notes
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