Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-3-3-.02

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 335-3-3-.02 - Incinerators

(1)The provisions of this Rule are applicable to any incinerator except as provided in Rule 335-3-3-.03 and Rule 335-3-3-.04.

(2)Incinerators shall be designed and operated in such manner as is necessary to prevent the emission of objectionable odors.

(3)No person shall cause or permit to be emitted into the open air from any incinerator, particulate matter in the exhaust gases to exceed 0.20 pounds per 100 pounds of refuse charged; provided that: for incinerators of more than 50 tons per day charging rate, particulate matter in the exhaust gases may not exceed 0.10 pounds per 100 pounds of refuse charged.

(4)Emission tests shall be conducted at maximum burning capacity of the incinerator.

(5)The burning capacity of an incinerator shall be the manufacturer's or designer's guaranteed maximum rate or such other rate as may be determined by the Director in accordance with good engineering practices. In cases of conflict, the determination made by the Director shall govern.

(6)For the purposes of this Rule, the total of the capacities of all furnaces within one system shall be considered as the incinerator capacity.

Authors: James W. Cooper, John E. Daniel

Ala. Admin. Code r. 335-3-3-.02

Effective Date January 18, 1972. Amended: Effective Date July 26, 1972, September 19, 1991.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 22-28-14, 22-22A-5, 22-22A-6, 22-22A-8.