MIL-HDBK-1005/13
Change 1, 31 May 1996
Section 2:
DESIGN GUIDELINES
2.1 Site Selection. The selection of a site for the storage facility is an
important part of the design effort. Guidelines for long-term storage
facilities are given in 40 CFR 264.18. Site selection shall agree with the
appropriate land use designation on the installation master plan.
2.1.1 Proximity to Critical Areas. Provide a minimum buffer zone of 15
meters (50 feet) between the hazardous waste (HW) storage building and
adjacent inhabited areas, facilities, and waterways. The buffer zone begins
at the outer limit of the storage containers when outdoor storage is
planned. Larger buffer zones are required for mission areas storing
products such as petroleum, flammable or combustible liquids, and toxic
materials. Refer to MIL-HDBK-1008B, Fire Protection for Facilities
Engineering, Design, and Construction, the Uniform Building Code and the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for information on
critical buffer zones. Evaluate the following factors when selecting a site
for a HW storage facility: the quantity and type of hazardous material
stored, storage retrieval system (e.g., racking, shelving, and stacking),
automatic fire suppression systems, size of doors and windows and other
openings on adjacent buildings, building construction materials (including
fire walls and doors), the relative height of adjacent buildings, and other
environmental conditions such as prevailing winds and topography. The type
of materials stored over the life of the facility may change as the Navy
mission changes. Most building and fire codes protect people and property
from fire and explosion hazards but do not address health and environmental
effects of an accidental release or long-term, low-level exposures. Conduct
a risk assessment and appropriate hazard analysis for accidental releases
and day-to-day operations at HW storage buildings. A more detailed analysis
may be required for HW facilities located near waterways, inhabited areas,
and non-industrial areas such as housing and child care centers. Use sound
scientific and engineering principles up front during planning and design to
identify and minimize hazards associated with the facility throughout its
life cycle.
2.1.2 Ground Water Hydrological and Chemical Data. The designer shall
determine variations in ground water elevation and the direction of ground
water flow. These data shall be used by the designer to evaluate the damage
potential of a spill or release and to ensure that the design is adequate to
prevent spills from contaminating surface water and ground water. Ground
water monitoring sufficient to establish background levels may be performed
by the host installation.
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