7 Del. Admin. Code § 1352-A-9.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 1352-A-9.0 - Signage Requirements

9.1 Requirements for Hazard Labeling of ASTs

9.1.1 All ASTs with a capacity greater than 250 gallons and containing a regulated substance other than diesel, heating fuel or kerosene shall be labeled using the hazard rating system in accordance with NFPA 704, Standard for the Identification of the Fire Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response.

9.1.2 All ASTs with a capacity greater than 19,999 gallons containing diesel, heating fuel or kerosene shall be labeled using the hazard rating system in accordance with NFPA 704, Standard for the Identification of the Fire Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response.

9.2 Requirements for Labeling of Empty ASTs

9.2.1 All ASTs with a capacity greater than 250 gallons and containing a regulated substance other than diesel, heating fuel or kerosene shall be labeled with the word "Empty" if the tank contents have been removed.

9.2.2 All ASTs with a capacity greater than 19,999 gallons containing diesel, heating fuel or kerosene shall be labeled with the word "Empty" if the tank contents have been removed.

9.3 Requirements for Labeling of Contents and Tank Identification Number of ASTs

9.3.1 All ASTs with a capacity greater than 250 gallons and containing a regulated substance other than diesel, Heating Fuel heating fuel or kerosene shall be labeled with the name of the tank contents or the name of the chemical family associated with the tank contents and the tank identification number as noted on the DNREC registration form.

9.3.2 All ASTs having a capacity greater than 19,999 gallons and containing diesel, heating fuel or kerosene shall be labeled with the name of the tank contents or the name of the chemical family associated with the tank contents and the tank identification number as noted on the DNREC registration form.

9.4 Compliance Date for Labeling of ASTs

9.4.1 All ASTs existing on February 1, 2006 that are required to have a label in accordance with the requirements of PART A, subsection 9.1, PART A, subsection 9.2, or PART A, subsection 9.3 shall be appropriately labeled by February 1, 2006.

9.4.2 All ASTs installed or brought into service after February 1, 2006 that are required to have a label in accordance with the requirements of PART A, subsection 9.1, PART A, subsection 9.2, or PART A, subsection 9.3 shall be appropriately labeled before regulated substance is stored in the AST.

9.5 Requirements for Labeling of Permanently Closed AST

9.5.1 All ASTs with a capacity greater than 250 gallons and contained a regulated substance other than diesel, heating fuel or kerosene and which are permanently closed in accordance with the requirements of these Regulations shall be labeled with the words Permanently Closed and the date of permanent closure within 30 days of the closure date, or for ASTs that were permanently closed prior to the most recent effective date of these Regulations, labels must be affixed within 90 days of the most recent effective date of these Regulations.

9.5.2 All ASTs with a capacity greater than 19,999 gallons and contained diesel, heating fuel or kerosene and which are permanently closed in accordance with the requirements of these Regulations shall be labeled with the words Permanently Closed and the date of permanent closure within 30 days of the closure date, or for ASTs that were permanently closed prior to the most recent effective date of these Regulations, labels must be affixed within 90 days of the most recent effective date of these Regulations

7 Del. Admin. Code § 1352-A-9.0

8 DE Reg. 1167 (02/01/05)
20 DE Reg. 815 (4/1/2017)
27 DE Reg. 536 (1/1/2024) (Final)