Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
Title 296. Labor and Industries, Department of |
Chapter 296-826. Anhydrous ammonia. |
Section 296-826-50020. Systems mounted on trucks, semi-trailers and trailers.
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- Important:In addition to this section, you need to follow the Appurtenances requirements for all systems, WAC 296-826-50005.(1) You must make sure each container has all of the following:(a) Fixed maximum liquid level gauging devices;(b) Pressure-indicator gauges with a dial graduated from zero to 400 psig;(c) Either of the following:(i) Equipped for spray-loading, which fills in vapor space; or(ii) Has an approved vapor return valve of adequate capacity.(2) You must provide one or more spring-loaded safety relief valves, or an equivalent type, on all containers, that do all of the following:(a) Discharges in the following ways:(i) Away from the container in an upward, unobstructed manner into the atmosphere;(ii) Not in or beneath a building.(b) Has raincaps that allow free discharge of the vapor and prevent the entrance of water;(c) Has a method for draining accumulated condensation;(d) Has a start to discharge, related to the design pressure of the container, according to Table 6, Safety Valve Start to Discharge Rate;(e) Are arranged to minimize the possibility of tampering;(f) Provided, when the pressure setting adjustment is external, with a means of sealing the adjustment;(g) Has direct communication with the vapor space of the container.(3) You must make sure shut off valves are not installed between the safety relief valve and the container or system. A shut off valve may be used if arranged so that the required capacity flow is maintained.EXEMPTION:You are exempt from the requirement not to install the shut off valve between the safety relief valve and the container or systems in the following situations:1. A three-way valve installed under two safety relief valves, each with:a. The required rate of discharge; andb. Installed to allow either of the safety relief valves to be closed off but not at the same time.2. Two separate relief valves are installed with individual shut off valves.3. The two shut off valve stems must be mechanically interconnected to allow the full required flow of one safety relief valve at all times.4. When a safety relief valve manifold that allows:a. One valve of two or more to be closed off; andb. The remaining valve or valves will provide not less than the rate of discharge shown on the manifold nameplate.(4) You must follow additional requirements found in Table 11, Appurtenances for Systems Mounted on Trucks, Semi-Trailers and Trailers.Table 11Appurtenances for Systems Mounted on Trucks, Semi-Trailers and Trailers
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296-826-50005,