Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 7 - AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
Part XXXV - Agro-Consumer Services
Chapter 1 - Weights and Measures
Section XXXV-121 - Farm Bulk Milk Tank Regulations
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XXXV-121
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. The Division of Weights and Measures shall test the accuracy of any and all bulk milk tanks when it deems it appropriate or necessary. All installations of milk tanks shall be installed within the specifications of the Division of Weights and Measures which are outlined below.
1. All bulk milk tanks shall be
installed in a rigid and level position on a reinforced concrete floor or
reinforced concrete pier extending upwards from, or through concrete floor.
Each foot, or leg, shall be fastened securely to floor or piers by means of a
bolt or bolts and grouted around and over foot or leg with concrete to prevent
tank from any movements.
2. The
floor shall be not less than 6 inches thick of reinforced concrete. If piers
are used, they shall be imbedded in ground not less than 36 inches, or 3 feet.
The dimensions shall not be less than 16 by 16 inches wide. The same pier
dimensions apply if the pier is mounted to concrete floor in a secure position
to floor that complies with above floor specifications.
3. This applies to all new floor construction
after July 1, 1964 and to all new installations of tanks after January 1,
1965.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:882 and R.S. 40:883.
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