La. Admin. Code tit. 7 § XXXV-121

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

Section XXXV-121 - Farm Bulk Milk Tank Regulations

A. The Division of Weights and Measures shall test the accuracy of any and all bulk milk tanks when it deems it appropriate or necessary. All installations of milk tanks shall be installed within the specifications of the Division of Weights and Measures which are outlined below.

1. All bulk milk tanks shall be installed in a rigid and level position on a reinforced concrete floor or reinforced concrete pier extending upwards from, or through concrete floor. Each foot, or leg, shall be fastened securely to floor or piers by means of a bolt or bolts and grouted around and over foot or leg with concrete to prevent tank from any movements.

2. The floor shall be not less than 6 inches thick of reinforced concrete. If piers are used, they shall be imbedded in ground not less than 36 inches, or 3 feet. The dimensions shall not be less than 16 by 16 inches wide. The same pier dimensions apply if the pier is mounted to concrete floor in a secure position to floor that complies with above floor specifications.

3. This applies to all new floor construction after July 1, 1964 and to all new installations of tanks after January 1, 1965.

La. Admin. Code tit. 7, § XXXV-121

Adopted by the Department of Agriculture, Commission of Weights and Measures, July 1964, amended by the Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Agro-Consumer Services, Division of Weights and Measures, LR 19:1533 (December 1993).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:882 and R.S. 40:883.