Washington Administrative Code
Title 212 - State Patrol (Fire Protection) (See also Titles 204, 446 and 448)
Chapter 212-51 - Standards for above-ground used oil tanks
Section 212-51-045 - Signs

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 212-51-045

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

(1) It shall be the responsibility of all owners of above-ground used oil tanks to post a prominent sign on or near the tank identifying the tank as a used oil recycling tank only, and stating that contaminants should not be mixed with used oil.

(2) Signs shall be commercially printed on the tank, or within two feet of it, and placed where spilled oil will not obscure message. "RECYCLE USED OIL HERE" letters will be a minimum of one inch high by three-eighths inch wide in capital letters (96 pt). Remaining letters will be five-eighths inch high by one-quarter inch wide (60 pt.) with the letters "FOR USED OIL ONLY" and "DO NOT" in capital letters.

RECYCLED USED OIL HERE

*Prevent water pollution

*Protect public health

*Re-use limited resources

FOR USED OIL ONLY

DO NOT MIX WITH GASOLINE

antifreeze, engine degreasers, solvents,

cooking oil or any other contaminants

(3) The facility shall contain wording in accordance with the Uniform Fire Code visible from all sides stating "No Smoking or Open Flame."

(4) The establishment where a used oil collection tank is located shall prominently post a separate sign in a conspicuous place stating "RECYCLED USED OIL ACCEPTED HERE." Letters to be a minimum of one and one-half inches high by one-half inches wide in capital letters (144 pt).

Statutory Authority: RCW 19.114.040. 87-06-044 (Order 87-05), § 212-51-045, filed 3/4/87.

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