SECTION 252:100-17-48. Equipment inspection of small rural HMIWI

(a)   An owner or operator of a small rural HMIWI shall conduct an initial equipment inspection by October 1, 2000, and annually (no more than 12 months following the previous equipment inspection) thereafter. At a minimum, an inspection shall include the following:

(1)   Inspect all burners, pilot assemblies, and pilot sensing devices for proper operation; clean pilot flame sensor, as necessary.

(2)   Ensure proper adjustment of primary and secondary chamber combustion air, and adjust as necessary.

(3)   Inspect hinges and door latches, and lubricate as necessary.

(4)   Inspect dampers, fan, and blower for proper operation.

(5)   Inspect HMIWI door and door gaskets for proper sealing.

(6)   Inspect motors for proper operation.

(7)   Inspect primary chamber refractory lining, clean and repair/replace lining as necessary.

(8)   Inspect incinerator shell for corrosion and/or hot spots.

(9)   Inspect incinerator secondary/tertiary chambers and stack; clean as necessary.

(10)   Inspect mechanical loader, including limit switches, for proper operation, if applicable.

(11)   Visually inspect waste bed (grates) and repair/seal, as appropriate.

(12)   For the burn cycle that follows, inspection, document that the incinerator is operating properly and make any necessary adjustments.

(13)   Inspect air pollution control device(s) for proper operation, if applicable.

(14)   Inspect waste heat boiler system(s) to ensure proper operation, if applicable.

(15)   Inspect bypass stack components.

(16)   Ensure proper calibration of thermocouples, sorbent feed systems, and any other monitoring equipment.

(17)   Generally observe that the equipment is maintained in good operating condition.

(b)   Within 10 operating days following an equipment inspection, all necessary repairs shall be completed unless the owner or operator obtains written approval from the DEQ establishing a later date whereby all necessary repairs shall be completed.

(c)   If during an equipment inspection the need for repairs is identified, it shall not be considered a violation of this section unless the repairs are not completed within the timeframe required in 252:100-17-48(b).

(d)   An inspection of a small rural HMIWI performed by a DEQ or EPA representative in accordance with 252:100-17-48(a) shall satisfy the annual inspection requirement for that facility and re-start the 12-month inspection clock.

[Source: Added at 17 Ok Reg 375, eff 10-19-99 (emergency); Added at 17 Ok Reg 1114, eff 6-1-00]