PDFWAC 296-307-45025

Periodically inspect your dip tanks and associated equipment and correct any deficiencies.

You must:
• Inspect or test your dip tanks and associated equipment periodically, including:
– Covers
– Overflow pipes
– Bottom drains and valves
– Electrical wiring, equipment, and grounding connections
– Ventilating systems
– Fire extinguishing equipment.
• Inspect the hoods and ductwork of the ventilation system for corrosion and damage and make sure the airflow is adequate:
– At least quarterly during operation
– Prior to operation after a prolonged shutdown.
• Promptly fix any deficiencies found.
Note:
• To assist you in tracking your inspections and actions taken from those inspections, you may want to keep a written record
 
• It is recommended that inspections be at least quarterly even if the system is not operating. Depending on the chemicals in use more frequent inspection may be required.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.010, 49.17.040, 49.17.050, and 49.17.060. WSR 03-10-068, § 296-307-45025, filed 5/6/03, effective 8/1/03; WSR 97-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-45025, filed 4/7/97, effective 4/7/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040, [49.17.]050 and [49.17.]060. WSR 96-22-048, § 296-306A-45025, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.]