La. Admin. Code tit. 43 § XIII-8505

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XIII-8505 - Protective Enclosures [49 CFR 193.2905]

A. The following facilities must be surrounded by a protective enclosure:

1. storage tanks; [ 49 CFR 2905(a)(1) ]

2. impounding systems; [ 49 CFR 2905(a)(2) ]

3. vapor barriers; [ 49 CFR 2905(a)(3) ]

4. cargo transfer systems; [ 49 CFR 2905(a)(4) ]

5. process, liquefaction, and vaporization equipment; [ 49 CFR 2905(a)(5) ]

6. control rooms and stations; [ 49 CFR 2905(a)(6) ]

7. control systems; [ 49 CFR 2905(a)(7) ]

8. fire control equipment; [ 49 CFR 2905(a)(8) ]

9. security communications systems; and [ 49 CFR 2905(a)(9) ]

10. alternative power sources. [ 49 CFR 2905(a)(10) ]

B. The protective enclosure may be one or more separate enclosures surrounding a single facility or multiple facilities.

C. Ground elevations outside a protective enclosure must be graded in a manner that does not impair the effectiveness of the enclosure. [ 49 CFR 193.2905(b) ]

D. Protective enclosures may not be located near features outside of the facility, such as trees, poles, or buildings, which could be used to breach the security. [ 49 CFR 193.2905(c) ]

E. At least two accesses must be provided in each protective enclosure and be located to minimize the escape distance in the event of emergency. [ 49 CFR 193.2905(d) ]

F. Each access must be locked unless it is continuously guarded. During normal operations, an access may be unlocked only by persons designated in writing by the operator. During an emergency, a means must be readily available to all facility personnel within the protective enclosure to open each access. [ 49 CFR 193.2905(e) ]

La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § XIII-8505

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 441061 (6/1/2018).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:551.C.