Section 299.157. General limitations on storage of whole and processed waste tires

(a) Indoor storage of whole and processed waste tires shall be consistent with ‘‘The Standard for the Storage of Rubber Tires,’’ National Fire Protection Association Standard 231D, (NFPA 231D), as amended.

(b) When whole and processed waste tires are stored outdoors, each whole and processed waste tire pile shall:

(1) Cover a surface area not greater than 2,500 square feet.

(2) Have a vertical height not greater than 15 feet.

(3) Maintain corridors as firebreaks on all sides of a tire pile of at least 50 feet. Corridors shall be maintained free from obstructions that could limit access in the event of an emergency.

(4) For shredded or chipped tires stored in piles, cover a surface area of no more than 2,500 square feet, and be no more than 15 feet high. Thirty-five foot wide corridors shall be maintained for firebreaks on all sides of a pile with no point in a pile being more than 25 feet from a firebreak. Corridors shall be kept free from obstructions that could limit access in the event of an emergency.

(5) For baled tires stored in stockpiles, cover a surface area of no more than 5,000 square feet, and may be no more than 15 feet high. Thirty-five foot wide corridors shall be maintained for firebreaks on all sides of a pile with no point in a pile being more than 25 feet from a firebreak. Corridors shall be kept free from obstructions that could limit access in the event of an emergency.

(6) The firebreaks shall be free of waste, equipment and structures, and vegetation shall be maintained below 6 inches in length at all times.

(7) Outdoor storage of whole and processed waste tires shall be conducted to prevent the discharge of fire-generated oils and liquids into the surface water and groundwater of this Commonwealth.

(8) Outdoor storage of whole and processed waste tires shall be conducted to control mosquito propagation during warm weather. Controls may include use of tarps, indoor storage screens or spraying.

(9) A copy of a Preparedness, Prevention and Contingency (PPC) plan, that is consistent with the Department’s most recent guidelines, shall be prepared and maintained at the waste tire storage facility and be updated annually. The applicable provisions of the Department approved PPC plan shall be immediately implemented for any emergency that affects or threatens public health, safety, welfare or the environment.

(c) Storage of whole and processed waste tires which occurs at a permitted processing or disposal facility shall be covered under the permit, and is limited to the total number or amount of whole and processed waste tires which can be processed or disposed by the permitted facility during a year. The processing or disposal permit shall incorporate the requirements of this subchapter.

(d) A waste tire storage site may not be greater than 5 acres in total area.

(e) Owners or operators of waste tire storage sites may not maintain additional storage areas on contiguous property.

The provisions of this § 299.157 adopted January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235.

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 299.101 (relating to scope); 25 Pa. Code § 299.155 (relating to storage of whole and processed waste tires); and 25 Pa. Code § 299.156 (relating to notice by waste tire storage sites operators).