Section 229.162  Inspection Requirements for Rural HMIWIs

a)         Each owner or operator of a rural HMIWI shall inspect the HMIWI according to the following schedule:

1)         An initial inspection shall be conducted by September 15, 2000; and

2)         An annual inspection shall be conducted by September 15 of each year thereafter.

b)         Each inspection shall be conducted to ensure the proper operation of the rural HMIWI and, at a minimum, shall consist of the following steps:

1)         An inspection of all burners, pilot assemblies, and pilot sensing devices, cleaning the pilot flame sensor, as necessary;

2)         An inspection of the primary and secondary chamber combustion air flow, adjusting, as necessary;

3)         An inspection of the hinges and door latches, lubricating, as necessary;

4)         An inspection of dampers, fans, and blowers;

5)         An inspection of the HMIWI door and door gaskets;

6)         An inspection of all HMIWI motors;

7)         An inspection of the primary chamber refractory lining, cleaning, repairing or replacing the lining, as necessary;

8)         An inspection of the incinerator shell for corrosion or hot spots;

9)         An inspection of the secondary/tertiary chamber and stack, cleaning as necessary;

10)         Where applicable, an inspection of the mechanical loader, including limit switches;

11)         A visual inspection of the waste bed (grates), repairing or sealing, as necessary;

12)         Where applicable, an inspection of air pollution control devices to ensure their proper operation;

13)         Where applicable, an inspection of the waste heat boiler systems;

14)         An inspection of all bypass stack components;

15)         Calibration of thermocouples, sorbent feed systems and monitoring equipment; and

16)         A general inspection of all equipment to ensure that it is maintained in good operating condition.

c)         The owner or operator of a rural HMIWI shall document that, during the burn cycle immediately following the inspection required by this Section, the HMIWI is operating properly and make any necessary adjustments.

d)         All maintenance, adjustments, or repairs identified during the inspection required under this Section shall be completed within 10 days after the inspection. The owner or operator of an HMIWI may have a longer period of time in which to complete any repairs identified as a result of the inspection required by this Section, provided that it makes this request to the Agency in writing, and the Agency approves the owner or operator of an HMIWI's request in writing.