Section 160.410  Storage of Barrels and Drums – No Storage Within Buildings

a)         Barrels and drums used for Class I liquids, whether full or empty, shall be stored in the open or on an open platform in plant yard. Platforms may be roofed over provided such roof is of noncombustible material.

b)         No open lights shall be permitted in such storage yard.

c)         Caps, bungs and plugs shall be closed and tightened to prevent the escape of vapor immediately after container is emptied.

d)         Class I liquids, such as gasoline and naphtha shall be handled only in barrels or drums painted red and labeled, and no other liquids shall be handled in such red barrels or drums.

(Source:  Amended at 9 Ill. Reg. 10012, effective October 1, 1985)