250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-120-05-23.13

Current through November 7, 2024

Section 250-RICR-120-05-23.13 - Emergency Release Prevention and Response Requirements

A. All dry cleaning machines shall be equipped with a spill containment system capable of containing one hundred twenty-five percent (125%) of the capacity of the largest perchloroethylene-containing tank or vessel in the facility.

B. The owner or operator of dry cleaning equipment shall ensure that:

1. Floor drains and flooring in the vicinity of the dry cleaning equipment are sealed so as to be impermeable to perchloroethylene spills; or

2. Dikes, berms or other containment devices sufficient to prevent spilled perchloroethylene from reaching floor drains and permeable flooring have been placed in areas where spills are most likely to occur and procedures for preventing spill migration have been established and are followed.

C. In the event of a perchloroethylene spill, the owner or operator of the facility must take all reasonable measures to ensure that liquid perchloroethylene is not released to the environment. These measures shall include, where applicable, but are not limited to:

1. Ceasing operation of dry cleaning machines;

2. Increasing room exhaust ventilation;

3. Collecting and containing spilled liquid perchloroethylene;

4. Removing and maintaining containers of collected perchloroethylene in a safe manner; and

5. Notifying co-located businesses and/or residences that a spill has occurred.

D. The facility owner or operator must notify the Department and appropriate state, county or municipal emergency response agencies immediately in the event of a fire, explosion, or a spill that results in the release of liquid perchloroethylene to the environment.

E. The following information must be recorded for each explosion, fire, or perchloroethylene spill:

1. The date, time, duration and nature of the incident;

2. Whether the incident resulted in a release of liquid perchloroethylene to the environment;

3. Agencies notified, and the dates and times of the notification; and

4. Corrective actions taken.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-120-05-23.13

Amended effective 12/24/2018