6438.1 Chemicals shall be labeled and stored in a cool, dry, and well ventilated area under a roof and the area shall be inaccessible to the public.

6438.2 Chemicals which emit corrosive fumes shall not be stored in the equipment room as specified in section 6427.3.

6438.3 Gas chlorine equipment and containers shall be:

(a) Located out of direct sunlight,

(b) Chained or fastened in place to prevent tipping;

(c) Equipped with a shut-off wrench when in use; and

(d) The installed power exhaust system of such equipment shall operate properly and a bottle of ammonia shall be available to test for leaks.

6438.4 Empty chemical containers shall be stored and disposed of in such a manner that they are not accessible to the public.

6438.5 Solutions and dry chemical spills, waste material, excess water, and debris shall be cleaned and removed promptly.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 012845 (December 26, 2008).