(A) Design and
construction of containers
The minimum design and construction for containers shall be in
accordance with rule
901:5-3-03
of the Administrative Code.
(B) Mounting of containers
All containers shall be securely mounted.
(C) Container valves and appurtenances
(1) Each container shall have a fixed maximum
liquid level gage;
(2) The filling
connection shall be fitted with combination back-pressure check valve and
excess flow valve; one double or two single back-pressure check valves; or a
position shut-off valve in conjunction with either an internal back-pressure
valve or an internal excess-flow valve;
(3) An excess-flow valve is not required in
the vapor connection, provided the controlling orifice is not in excess of
seven-sixteenths of an inch in diameter and the valve is a hand-operated
(attached hand wheel or equivalent) shut-off valve. To assist in filling
applicator tanks, it is permissible to bleed vapors to the open air, providing
the preceding requirements are met;
(4) Metering devices may be connected
directly to the tank withdrawal valve. A union type connection is permissible
between the tank valve and metering device. Remote mounting of metering devices
is permissible using hose which meets with the specifications required by rule
901:5-3-08 of
the Administrative Code. When the applicator tank is trailed and the metering
device is remotely mounted, such as on the tractor tool bar, an automatic
break-a-way type, self-closing, coupling must be used;
(5) No excess-flow valve is required in the
liquid withdrawal line provided the controlling orifice between the contents of
the container and the outlet of the shut-off valve does not exceed
seven-sixteenths of an inch in diameter.
(D) Safety equipment
Each piece of farm equipment transporting anhydrous ammonia
shall carry a container of at least five gallons of water and shall be equipped
with rubber gloves and either a full face mask, or a pair of tight-fitting
goggles, or one full face shield. The driver shall be instructed in their use
and the proper action to take to provide for his safety.
(E) Marking of container
There shall appear on the rear and both sides of the container
in letters at least four inches high the words "ANHYDROUS AMMONIA."
(F) Marking of appurtenances
(1) All container openings, except safety
relief valves, liquid level gaging devices, and pressure gages shall be
identified by legend or color code as specified in rule
901:5-3-04
of the Administrative Code;
(2)
Instructions for loading and unloading procedures shall be required on all
containers.
Notes
Ohio Admin. Code 901:5-3-14
R.C.
119.032 review dates:
05/17/2013 and
05/17/2018
Promulgated
Under: 119.03
Statutory
Authority: 905.40
Rule
Amplifies: 905.40
Prior
Effective Dates: 11/18/1978
