Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials
REGULATION OF HIGHLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND EXPLOSIVES
Permits
Section 459.953455 - Contents of application for permit to construct: Process hazard analysis; information concerning process safety

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 459.953455

Current through September 16, 2024

1. In addition to any other information required to be included pursuant to NAC 459.95345 to 459.953475, inclusive, an application for a permit to construct must include:

(a) Information relating to the hazards of any highly hazardous substance or explosive as described in paragraph (a) of subsection 2 of NAC 459.95412.

(b) A description of the process chemistry, as required in NAC 459.95412, including, without limitation, a description of the potential side reactions, regardless of whether the reactions would create hazardous consequences.

(c) If not readily apparent from the piping and instrument diagrams, documentation concerning the control logic that explains the function of the process controllers, switches and interlocks. Such documentation must be as concise as possible to allow the Division to review and use the information efficiently.

(d) A material and energy balance as required in NAC 459.95412.

(e) A description of the safety system as required in NAC 459.95412.

(f) A complete process hazard analysis performed pursuant to NAC 459.95414.

(g) A list of vessels and rotating equipment, traceable to the piping and instrument diagram, and, if requested by the Division, design and code information.

2. The process hazard analysis and information concerning process safety included in an application for a permit to construct a new process must indicate the current revision number and date on which that revision was carried out.

Added to NAC by Environmental Comm'n by R041-01, eff. 10-25-2001; A by R137-04, 2-15-2005

NRS 459.3818, 459.3829

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