(A)
Design and construction of containers
:
The minimum design and construction for containers shall be in
accordance with rule
901:5-3-03 of the
Administrative Code.
(B)
Mounting of containers
:
All containers shall be securely mounted.
(C) Container valves and appurtenances
:
(1) Each container
shall have a fixed maximum liquid level gage;
(2) The filling connection shall be fitted
with combination back-pressure check valve and excess flow valve; one double or
two single back-pressure check valves; or a position shut-off valve in
conjunction with either an internal back-pressure valve or an internal
excess-flow valve;
(3) An
excess-flow valve is not required in the vapor connection, provided the
controlling orifice is not in excess of seven-sixteenths of an inch in diameter
and the valve is a hand-operated (attached hand wheel or equivalent) shut-off
valve. To assist in filling applicator tanks, it is permissible to bleed vapors
to the open air, providing the preceding requirements are met;
(4) Metering devices may be connected
directly to the tank withdrawal valve. A union type connection is permissible
between the tank valve and metering device. Remote mounting of metering devices
is permissible using hose which meets with the specifications required by rule
901:5-3-08 of the
Administrative Code. When the applicator tank is trailed and the metering
device is remotely mounted, such as on the tractor tool bar, an automatic
break-a-way type, self-closing, coupling must be used;
and
(5) No
excess-flow valve is required in the liquid withdrawal line provided the
controlling orifice between the contents of the container and the outlet of the
shut-off valve does not exceed seven-sixteenths of an inch in
diameter.
(D) Safety
equipment
:
Each piece of farm equipment transporting anhydrous ammonia
shall carry a container of at least five gallons of water and shall be equipped
with rubber gloves and either a full face mask, or a pair of tight-fitting
goggles, or one full face shield.
The driver shall be instructed in their use and the proper
action to take to provide for his safety.
(E) Marking of container
:
There shall appear on the rear and both sides of the container
in letters at least four
three inches high the words "ANHYDROUS
AMMONIA."
(F) Marking of
appurtenances
:
(1) All container openings, except safety
relief valves, liquid level gaging devices, and pressure gages shall be
identified by legend or color code as specified in rule
901:5-3-04 of the
Administrative Code;
and
(2) Instructions for loading and unloading
procedures shall be required on all containers.
Notes
Ohio Admin. Code
901:5-3-14
Effective:
4/1/2025
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates:
1/14/2025 and
04/01/2030
Promulgated
Under: 119.03
Statutory
Authority: 905.40
Rule
Amplifies: 905.40
Prior
Effective Dates: 11/18/1978
