267 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 3, § 023

Current through September 17, 2024
Section 267-3-023 - BURN-OFF PITS

To prevent fire hazards from waste oil, the same shall be collected in burn-off pits which shall be located a safe distance from oil storage tanks, buildings, or other structures and shall be burned as often as necessary to prevent overflowing. Such pits shall be constructed to prevent the escape of oil therefrom and shall have a continuous wall completely surrounding the pit of sufficient height to prevent surface water from running into the pit. Earthen pits will be permitted at locations where the soil is heavy and tight, but shall be prohibited in locations where the soil is porous and closely underlain by either sand or gravel strata, unless effectively sealed to the satisfaction of the Director.

267 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 3, § 023

Amended effective 4/3/2017.