Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 33 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part V - Hazardous Wastes and Hazardous Materials
Subpart 3 - Natural Resources
Chapter 304 - Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipeline-Operation and Maintenance [49 CFR Part 195 Subpart F]
Section V-30405 - Protection against Ignitions and Safe Access/Egress Involving Floating Roofs [49 CFR 195.405]
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. After October 2, 2000, protection provided against ignitions arising out of static electricity, lightning, and stray currents during operation and maintenance activities involving aboveground breakout tanks must be in accordance with API RP 2003 (incorporated by reference, see §30107), unless the operator notes in the procedural manual [§30402 C] why compliance with all or certain provisions of API RP 2003 is not necessary for the safety of a particular breakout tank. [ 49 CFR 195.405(a)]
B. The hazards associated with access/egress onto floating roofs of in-service aboveground breakout tanks to perform inspection, service, maintenance or repair activities (other than specified general considerations, specified routine tasks or entering tanks removed from service for cleaning) are addressed in API Pub 2026 (incorporated by reference, see §30107). After October 2, 2000, the operator must review and consider the potentially hazardous conditions, safety practices and procedures in API Pub 2026 for inclusion in the procedure manual [§30402 C]. [ 49 CFR 195.405(b)]
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:753.
