Section 725.298  Special Requirements for Ignitable or Reactive Wastes

a)         Ignitable or reactive waste must not be placed in a tank system, unless either of the following conditions is fulfilled:

1)         The waste is treated, rendered or mixed before or immediately after placement in the tank system so that the following two conditions are fulfilled:

A)        The resulting waste, mixture, or dissolved material no longer meets the definition of ignitable or reactive waste under 35 Ill. Adm. Code 721.121 or 721.123; and

B)        Section 725.117(b) is complied with;

2)         The waste is stored or treated in such a way that it is protected from any material or conditions that may cause the waste to ignite or react; or

3)         The tank system is used solely for emergencies.

b)         The owner or operator of a facility where ignitable or reactive waste is stored or tested in tanks must comply with the requirements for the maintenance of protective distances between the waste management area and any public ways, streets, alleys, or an adjoining property line that can be built upon as required in Tables 2-1 through 2-6 of "Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code", NFPA 30, incorporated by reference in 35 Ill. Adm. Code 720.111(a).

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 23725, effective November 19, 2018)