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3.4.4
Grading. Runoff from fire-fighting must not reach ponds, lakes,
streams or rivers. Diking, if provided, is recommended for large pest
management facilities only.
3.4.5
Parking. Provide adequate space to park all pesticide dispersal
equipment inside the pest management area, under cover. That part of the
compound to be used for travel and vehicle parking shall be covered with
gravel or paved. Employee parking, if provided, shall be outside of the
security fence or perimeter.
3.4.6
Security Fencing and Gates. Provide a climb-resistant chain link
fence to prevent unauthorized entry. The fence shall be a minimum of 7 feet
(2.13 m) high, without top rail. Also, the fence fabric shall be twisted and
barbed at the top and bottom. Refer to NFGS-02831, Fence, Chain Link, for
detailed criteria. Security gates to the fence shall be kept locked. The
fence may be omitted if other security measures are taken. In such
situations, bars or heavy gauge wire mesh over the windows are required (see
paragraph 3.1.5.3) for security of windows). Provide signs on the fence as
indicated in paragraph 3.8.
3.4.7
Outdoor Pesticide Mixing Areas. Provide outdoor areas for medium
and large pest management facilities consistent with provisions for the safe
filling, and mixing of vehicular and trailer-mounted equipment. See also
paragraphs 3.4.9 and 3.5.2.
3.4.8
Hardstand Area. Provide an outdoor hardstand and parking apron for
vehicles and equipment consisting of a concrete pad sufficiently large to park
a truck and trailer (minimum 15 feet by 25 feet) (4.57 m by 7.62 m)). Slope
(3/100) hardstand pad to a sump fitted with a removable grate cover suitable
for anticipated vehicular traffic load. Size sump for a minimum of 110
percent of the capacity of the largest bulk liquid pesticide container
anticipated to be use at the facility. Provide a curb (minimum 4 inches
(102 mm) at the low edge of the pad to direct liquid (spills and rain) into
the sump. Provide a 3-inch (75-mm) sump drain to the industrial sewer if
available; otherwise, provide a small section of removable grate to
accommodate a hose for pumping out (recovering) sump contents. When connected
to an industrial sewer, provide a normally closed, manually opened, ball valve
in the sump drain to control discharge. Locate valve in a pit with grate
cover adjacent to the sump (see paragraph 3.5.2.4). Facility Plate Sheet 11
illustrates a hardstand layout. Provide an elevated hose bib (fill pipe)
(1-1/2 to 2 inches (38 to 51 mm) in diameter) if application equipment with 50
gallon (189.8 L) or larger tanks will be used at the facility. Provide an
emergency eye wash and deluge shower (30 gallon per minute (2 L/s) shower
head) (Federal Specification WW-P-541/7C, Plumbing Fixtures (Shower Bath and
Emergency Eye and Face Wash Outfits) with manually-operated, delayed-closing
valves located adjacent to the mixing site unless devices inside the facility
are accessible within 10 seconds from the outdoor mixing site. Safety showers
should be capable of operating for at least 30 minutes. A canopy roof over
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