R315-262-252. Preparedness, Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for Large Quantity Generators -- Required Equipment  


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  •   All areas deemed applicable by Section R315-262-250 shall be equipped with the items in Subsections R315-262-252(a) through (d) (unless none of the hazards posed by waste handled at the facility could require a particular kind of equipment specified below or the actual hazardous waste generation or accumulation area does not lend itself for safety reasons to have a particular kind of equipment specified below). A large quantity generator may determine the most appropriate locations within its facility to locate equipment necessary to prepare for and respond to emergencies:

      (a) An internal communications or alarm system capable of providing immediate emergency instruction (voice or signal) to facility personnel;

      (b) A device, such as a telephone (immediately available at the scene of operations) or a hand-held two-way radio, capable of summoning emergency assistance from local police departments, fire departments, or state or local emergency response teams;

      (c) Portable fire extinguishers, fire control equipment (including special extinguishing equipment, such as that using foam, inert gas, or dry chemicals), spill control equipment, and decontamination equipment; and

      (d) Water at adequate volume and pressure to supply water hose streams, or foam producing equipment, or automatic sprinklers, or water spray systems.