Kansas Administrative Regulations
Agency 4 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Article 10 - ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
Section 4-10-4c - Permanent storage facility design and permanent storage container location
Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 52, December 26, 2024
(a) Before installing or relocating a permanent storage container or permanent storage facility, the owner may submit to the secretary a detailed diagram of the permanent storage facility for review or request a preliminary site survey to ensure that the proposed site meets the requirements in subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f).
(b) 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.
(c) No permanent storage container shall be located inside an enclosed structure unless the structure is specifically constructed for this purpose.
(d) The nearest edge of the nearest permanent storage container shall be located at a distance meeting the following conditions:
(e) The site of the permanent storage facility shall be located on property of sufficient size to permit traffic in and out of the area and allow adequate access for emergency personnel.
(f) Each new permanent storage container or permanent storage facility shall be located outside of a municipality or other densely populated areas, unless the location has been approved in writing by the appropriate local governing body. The owner or operator of each permanent storage container located in a municipality or densely populated area shall obtain written approval from the appropriate local governing body before relocating the permanent storage facility or installing additional permanent storage containers within the municipality or densely populated area.
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(h) All appurtances to any permanent storage container shall be protected from tampering and mechanical damage, including damage from vehicles. Each manually controlled valve that, if open, would allow ammonia to be transferred or released, shall be kept locked when unattended and during nonbusiness hours.