Code of Colorado Regulations
1200 - Department of Agriculture
1202 - Inspection and Consumer Services Division
8 CCR 1202-5 - STORAGE AND HANDLING OF ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
Section 5 - INSTALLATION OF ANHYDROUS AMMONIA SYSTEMS
Universal Citation: 8 CO Code Regs 1202-5 ยง 5
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024
5.1. Each permanent storage container shall be mounted on either of the following:
5.1.1. A skid assembly with sufficient
surface area to properly support the skid-mounted container or;
5.1.2. Reinforced concrete footings and
foundations or:
5.1.3. Structural
steel supports mounted on reinforced concrete foundations. The reinforced
concrete foundations or footings shall extend below the established frost line
and shall be constructed to support the total weight of the containers and
their contents. If the container is equipped for bottom withdrawal, the
container's foundation shall maintain the lowest point of the container at not
less than 18 inches above ground level.
5.1.4. Each container shall be mounted on its
foundation in a manner that permits expansion and contraction. Each container
shall be adequately supported so as to prevent the concentration of excessive
loads on the supporting portion of the shell. Corrosion prevention measures
shall be utilized on any portion of the container that is in contact with
either the foundation or saddles.
5.1.5. Each container shall be securely
anchored.
5.2. Before installing or relocating a permanent storage container or permanent storage facility, the owner shall submit a detailed diagram of the permanent storage facility to the Commissioner for review to ensure that the proposed site meets the requirements in Section 4.
5.2.1. The name
of the permanent storage facility and the telephone number to be contacted in
case of an emergency shall be posted and be legible from each facility entrance
using letters at least two inches high.
5.2.2. No permanent storage container shall
be located inside an enclosed structure unless the structure is specifically
constructed for this purpose.
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