Minnesota Administrative Rules

1513.0130 LOCATION OF CONTAINERS.

Subpart 1.

Site selection considerations.

The location for a storage container must be selected considering the potential physiological and environmental effects of ammonia on the surroundings adjacent to the proposed site. Containers must be located outside of buildings except in buildings or sections of buildings especially approved for the purpose.

Subp. 2.

Distance from potable water source.

Storage containers installed after September 3, 1996, must be located at least 50 feet from a dug well or other source of potable water, unless the container is a part of a water treatment installation.

Subp. 3.

Distance from other property and dwellings.

Containers installed after September 3, 1996, must be located in accordance with the following:

A.

Containers with a nominal capacity of 100,000 gallons or less may not be located less than 50 feet from the line of adjoining property or from the near side of a public roadway or mainline of railroad; and 400 feet from the nearest occupied dwelling or dwelling intended to be occupied, place of public assembly, or confined resident institution.

B.

Containers with a nominal capacity of greater than 100,000 gallons may not be located less than 50 feet from the line of adjoining property, from the near side of a public roadway or mainline of railroad; and 1,000 feet from the nearest occupied dwelling or dwelling intended to be occupied, place of public assembly, or confined resident institution.

Subp. 4.

Emergency accessibility.

Container storage areas must be accessible to emergency vehicles and personnel.

Subp. 5.

Clear areas.

Areas within ten feet of a storage container must be maintained clear of dry grass and weeds and other combustible materials and materials not required for the operation of the system.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 18C.121

History:

21 SR 277

Published Electronically:

September 10, 2007