Mich. Admin. Code R. 285.640.7 - Security requirements

Rule 7.

(1) Storage containers and appurtenances shall be secured to provide reasonable protection from wildlife, vandalism, and unauthorized access. Security shall be provided by fencing, lighting, locks, or other approved means.

(2) Appurtenances on storage containers shall be locked or otherwise secured, except when persons who are responsible for facility security are present at the facility.

(3) Valves on mobile containers which contain liquid pesticide and which are parked unattended at a storage facility shall be locked or secured, except when persons who are responsible for facility security are present at the facility.

(4) Every storage container connection, except a safety relief connection, shall be equipped with a shutoff valve that is located on the storage container or at a distance from the storage container dictated by standard engineering practice.

(5) For bulk storage containers that have pumps located at the top of the tank, a shutoff valve between the pump and the tank is not required only if a shutoff valve is located between the pump and the outlet.

(6) For multiple valves that are located on a single line, the valve closest to its container shall be locked or secured, except when persons who are responsible for facility security are present at the facility. For elephant rings, the last valve that is located within the containment area shall be locked or secured as stated in this rule.

(7) Valves on empty containers shall be closed.

(8) Minibulk pesticide containers that are in compliance with DOT-57 or MACA-75 specifications are exempt from the valve requirements specified in subrules (4) and (5) of this rule.

(9) Full compliance with the provisions of this rule is required 180 days after the effective date of this rule.

Notes

Mich. Admin. Code R. 285.640.7

1992 AACS