Md. Code Regs. 26.04.08.17

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 26.04.08.17 - Technical and Operational Standards to Store Scrap Tires

A. Designation of Scrap Tire Storage Areas. For those scrap tire facilities that will store scrap tires, a scrap tire storage area shall be used. Only scrap tires, including processed portions and raw material, may be stored in the designated scrap tire storage area. This area shall be maintained free of excessive vegetation or other flammable materials.

B. Scrap tires shall be stored indoors or outdoors under the specifications described in the "Standard for Storage of Rubber Tires", NFPA 231D (1989 Edition), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Batterymarch Park, Quincy, Massachusetts, which is incorporated by reference. A copy of this publication shall be maintained at the facility.

C. NFPA Standards are superseded if they conflict with or are less stringent than:

(1) Applicable State or local fire and zoning regulations or statutes; or

(2) Provisions of these regulations.

D. The Department may impose additional requirements on a scrap tire facility that stores scrap tires, including adequate on-site fire control equipment, based on the unique characteristics of a site that may affect the facility's potential to endanger the public health and safety, or the environment.

E. A scrap tire facility that stores scrap tires shall be operated and maintained in a manner which controls mosquitoes and other insects or vermin to prevent public nuisances or health hazards.

F. The site shall be engineered and constructed to keep any liquid runoff from entering waters of the State in the event of a tire fire.

G. For those scrap tire facilities that store scrap tires, an up-to-date emergency preparedness manual shall be maintained at the facility at all times. This manual shall be submitted to the Department for approval at the time the facility applies for a license or otherwise seeks authorization. Once accepted, the manual becomes part of the authorization. This manual shall be updated if a change in the operations of the scrap tire facility occurs, or if the Department requests an update. This emergency preparedness manual shall, at a minimum, contain:

(1) A list of names and telephone numbers of persons to contact in the event of a fire, flood, or other emergency involving the facility;

(2) A list of emergency response equipment present at the facility or available for use at the facility, the location of the equipment, and how it should be used in the event of a fire or other emergency;

(3) The procedures to be followed by facility personnel from discovery of an emergency until the situation is corrected, including the measures that shall be taken to minimize the occurrence, recurrence, or spread of fires, explosions, and releases;

(4) The location of known water supplies, fire hydrants, dry chemical extinguishers, or other materials that may be used for fire fighting purposes;

(5) Provision for reporting emergency situations to the Department without delay; and

(6) Provision for familiarizing all employees with the requirements of the emergency preparedness manual.

H. An emergency preparedness manual may not be approved by the Department unless the applicant demonstrates that police and fire protection services are available for the facility.

Md. Code Regs. 26.04.08.17