Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 600-699 - Environmental Protection - Hazardous Waste Management
Chapter NR 665 - Interim License Hazardous Waste Treatment, Storage And Disposal Facility Standards
Subchapter W - Drip Pads
Section NR 665.0444 - Inspections

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 665.0444

Current through August 26, 2024

(1) During construction or installation, liners, and cover systems (for example, membranes, sheets, or coatings) shall be inspected for uniformity, damage, and imperfections (for example, holes, cracks, thin spots, or foreign materials). Immediately after construction or installation, liners shall be inspected and certified as meeting the requirements of s. NR 665.0443 by a qualified professional engineer. The certification shall be maintained at the facility as part of the facility operating record. After installation, liners, and covers shall be inspected to ensure tight seams and joints and the absence of tears, punctures, or blisters.

(2) While a drip pad is in operation, it shall be inspected weekly and after storms to detect evidence of any of the following:

(a) Deterioration, malfunctions or improper operation of run-on and run-off control systems.

(b) The presence of leakage in and proper functioning of the leakage detection system.

(c) Deterioration or cracking of the drip pad surface.

See s. NR 665.0443(13) for remedial action required if deterioration or leakage is detected.

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