216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-50-15-4.8

Current through November 7, 2024

Section 216-RICR-50-15-4.8 - Recordkeeping and Reporting

4.8.1Equipment Records

A. The owner/operator of an ice arena shall maintain the following records at the arena and shall make those records available to the Department upon request:

1. The following information for each ice maintenance machine and any other equipment powered by an internal combustion engine that is used in the ice arena:

a. Name of equipment manufacturer;

b. Model identifier and age of equipment;

c. Fuel used to operate equipment;

d. The date that each equipment readjustment (tuning) and other service occurs and the nature of that service:

e. The manufacturer, type and date of installation of any catalytic convertor, oxygen sensor, or other device designed to reduce emissions;

f. The date that a vertical exhaust pipe or other modification of the resurfacing machine occurs: and

g. The name, company and signature of the person who performs the functions listed in §§4.8.1(A)(1)(d) through (f) of this Part and documentation that the person performing that function has received formal and/or on-the-job training relevant to the repair and maintenance of the equipment serviced.

2. The following information for each device used to measure air quality conditions in the ice arena:

a. Name of equipment manufacturer;

b. Model identifier and documentation that shows that the device meets the specifications in § 4.6(G) of this Part for carbon monoxide measurement devices or § 4.6(H) of this Part for nitrogen dioxide measuring devices;

c. Calibration records, which shall include, at a minimum, the following data:

(1) Name of person performing the calibration;

(2) Date of calibration;

(3) Actual reading observed;

(4) Concentration of calibration gas used; and

(5) Any problems that could invalidate the calibration.

d. Records of any additional service to measuring devices, including the date and nature of service.

4.8.2Air Quality Measurement Records and Reports

A. The owner/operator of an ice arena shall record measurements of air quality conditions, as required in §§ 4.6 and 4.7.5 of this Part, on Form ICE-1, which is available on the Department's website, or its equivalent. The owner/operator shall maintain those records at the ice arena for a minimum of three years and shall submit a copy of the Form ICE-1 data for each month to the Director not later than the fifth day of the following month.

B. All information contained on Form ICE-1 (or equivalent) shall be made available, on reasonable request, to any person with an interest in the operation of the ice arena including, but not limited to, headmasters/school superintendents, league/association officials, referees and coaches. The owner/operator of an ice arena must post copies of Form ICE-1 (or equivalent) in the ice arena foyer or other location that is readily accessible to both ice arena employees and the general public. Alternatively, the owner/operator of an ice arena may post a notice indicating where such information is available for review.

4.8.3Failure to Maintain Air Quality Condition Reports

A. Whenever the conditions described in §4.7.2(A) of this Part occur, a written report must be submitted to the Director within five (5) working days that includes:

1. An explanation of why the air quality control methods in place at the arena failed to maintain acceptable air quality conditions;

2. Documentation of evacuation, notification, corrective and follow-up actions that were taken; and

3. A plan that identifies actions that have been or will be implemented to prevent a recurrence of unacceptable air quality conditions, including a timetable for implementing those actions.

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-50-15-4.8