Michigan Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 16, 2016) |
Department AC. Agriculture and Rural Development |
Pesticide and Plant Pesticide Management Division |
Chapter Regulation No. 641. Commercial Fertilizer Bulk Storage |
Section 285.641.5. Liquid level-gauging devices.
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(1) A storage facility shall ensure that a storage container permits easy and safe measurement of the liquid level within the storage container. Liquid level gauging may be accomplished using any of the following:
(a) Tank markings.
(b) See-through gradations.
(c) Dip sticks.
(d) Site gauge tubes.
(e) Other approved means.
(2) A storage facility shall ensure that exterior liquid level gauging devices are secured to protect against breakage and vandalism.
(3) A storage facility shall ensure that a storage container which has external sight gauges has a lockable bottom valve and is locked closed when not in use.
(4) A facility that is placed in service after the effective date of this rule shall immediately comply with this rule. A facility that is in service before the effective date of this rule has 2 years to comply with this rule.
History: 1998-2000 AACS.