1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-1-5.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 4, October 1, 2024

Section 705-1-5.0 - Waste Disposal Sites

5.1 Fire Extinguishing Capabilities. Fire extinguishing capabilities approved by the State Fire Marshal shall be provided at waste disposal sites including, but not limited to, fire extinguishers, water supply and hose, and earth moving equipment.

5.2 Dumping of Burning Load Prohibited. Burning debris shall not be dumped at a waste disposal site except at a remote location on the site where fire extinguishment can be accomplished before compacting, covering, or other disposal activity is carried out.

5.3 Transportation of Combustible Waste and Refuse. Vehicles or conveyances used to transport combustible waste or refuse over public thoroughfares shall have all cargo space covered and maintained sufficiently tight to ensure against ignition from external fire sources and scattering burning and combustible debris which may come in contact with ignition sources. Transporting burning waste or refuse is prohibited.

5.4 Waste Handling Plants. All structures housing operations which are involved primarily in the handling, storage, or baling of combustible waste materials shall be equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system installed in accordance with these Regulations.

1 Del. Admin. Code § 705-1-5.0