(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.
Added at 17 Ok Reg 375, eff 10-19-99 (emergency)
Added at 17 Ok Reg 1114, eff 6-1-00