La. Admin. Code tit. 33 § V-30405

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section V-30405 - Protection against Ignitions and Safe Access/Egress Involving Floating Roofs [49 CFR 195.405]

A. After October 2, 2000, protection provided against ignitions arising out of static electricity, lightning, and stray currents during operation and maintenance activities involving aboveground breakout tanks must be in accordance with API RP 2003 (incorporated by reference, see §30107), unless the operator notes in the procedural manual [§30402 C] why compliance with all or certain provisions of API RP 2003 is not necessary for the safety of a particular breakout tank. [ 49 CFR 195.405(a)]

B. The hazards associated with access/egress onto floating roofs of in-service aboveground breakout tanks to perform inspection, service, maintenance or repair activities (other than specified general considerations, specified routine tasks or entering tanks removed from service for cleaning) are addressed in API Pub 2026 (incorporated by reference, see §30107). After October 2, 2000, the operator must review and consider the potentially hazardous conditions, safety practices and procedures in API Pub 2026 for inclusion in the procedure manual [§30402 C]. [ 49 CFR 195.405(b)]

La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § V-30405

Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, Pipeline Division, LR 29:2826 (December 2003), Amended LR 441027 (6/1/2018).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:753.