329 Ind. Admin. Code 10-17-6

Current through May 29, 2024
Section 329 IAC 10-17-6 - Geomembrane component of the liner; design requirements

Authority: IC 13-14-8-7; IC 13-15-2-1; IC 13-19-3-1

Affected: IC 13-30-2; IC 36-9-30

Sec. 6.

The geomembrane components of the liner systems described in section 2 of this rule must:

(1) consist of a minimum thickness of thirty (30) mils if the geomembrane is a flexible membrane liner, or a minimum thickness of sixty (60) mils if the geomembrane is high density polyethylene (HDPE);
(2) be placed above and in direct contact with the soil liner, which has a slope of not less than two percent (2%) toward the leachate collection pipes;
(3) have the minimum number of field seams necessary in corners and irregularly shaped locations;
(4) have horizontal seams placed no closer to the toe of the slope on the inside of the cell than the distance specified in the approved construction plans; and
(5) meet any additional design specifications necessary to obtain an adequate geomembrane liner as specified in the approved construction plan or as determined by the commissioner.

329 IAC 10-17-6

Solid Waste Management Board; 329 IAC 10-17-6; filed Mar 14, 1996, 5:00 p.m.: 19 IR 1834