Minnesota Administrative Code

1513.0420 INSTALLATION OF STORAGE TANKS ABOVEGROUND. Subpart 1. Foundations. Tanks must be supported on noncombustible foundations designed to accommodate the type of tank being used. Subp. 2. Water protection. Adequate protection against flotation or other water damage must be p…

1513.0430 MARKING REFRIGERATED CONTAINERS. Each refrigerated container must be marked with a nameplate on the outer covering in an accessible place as specified in the following: A. the name and address of the builder and the date of fabrication; B. the maximum volume or weight o…

1513.0440 TANK VALVES, ACCESSORIES, FILL PIPES, AND DISCHARGE PIPES. Subpart 1. Shut-off valves. Shut-off valves must be: A. provided for all connections except those with a No. 54 (0.055 inch) drill size restriction, plugs, pressure relief valves, and thermometer wells; and B. l…

1513.0450 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES. Subpart 1. Start to discharge pressure; relieving capacity. The tank must be provided with a system of one or more pressure relief valves which can limit the tank pressure below 115 percent (110 percent if only one pressure relief valve is used) …

1513.0460 PROTECTION OF CONTAINERS AND APPURTENANCES. Refrigerated storage containers and appurtenances must comply with part 1513.0370. Statutory Authority: MS s 18C.121 History: 21 SR 277 Published Electronically: September 10, 2007

1513.0470 REINSTALLATION OF CONTAINERS. Containers of a size to require a field fabrication must, when moved and reinstalled, be reconstructed and reinspected in complete accordance with the original requirements under which they were constructed. The containers must be subjected…

1513.0480 REFRIGERATION LOAD AND EQUIPMENT. Subpart 1. Computation. The total refrigeration load must be computed as the sum of the following: A. load imposed by heat flow into a container caused by the temperature differential between the ambient temperature and the storage temp…

1513.0490 SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Each refrigerated storage installation must have on hand the minimum safety equipment required in part 1513.0040, subpart 3; at least two independently supplied, positive-pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus; and at least two approved encapsula…

1513.0500 IDENTIFICATION. A legible sign must be displayed on the premises at which a refrigerated storage system is located so as to be readily visible to emergency response personnel stating the name, address, and telephone number of the nearest representative, agent, or owner …

1513.0600 APPLICABILITY. Parts 1513.0600 to 1513.0640 apply specifically to systems using DOT single unit pressure tank car tanks mounted on railcar structures and used for the rail transportation of ammonia. All containers referred to in this part must be in accordance with DOT …

1513.0610 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. Tank car tanks and tank cars must receive approval from the Association of American Railroads Committee on Tank Cars, before being placed into service. Statutory Authority: MS s 18C.121 History: 21 SR 277 Published Electronically: September 10, …

1513.0620 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES. Tank cars must be provided with a pressure relief valve. Statutory Authority: MS s 18C.121 History: 21 SR 277 Published Electronically: September 10, 2007

1513.0630 MARKING AND PLACARDING. Subpart 1. General requirement. Each tank car, whether empty or loaded, must be marked with the proper shipping name, "ANHYDROUS AMMONIA," and "INHALATION HAZARD" in letters at least four inches in height with at least a 5/8-inch stroke. Separati…

1513.0640 TANK CAR LOADING AND UNLOADING LOCATIONS AND OPERATIONS. Subpart 1. Governing law. Anhydrous ammonia tank cars must be loaded and unloaded only at locations that are permitted under Minnesota Statutes, section 18C.305, and meet the requirements of parts 1513.0040, subpa…

1513.0700 APPLICABILITY. Parts 1513.0700 to 1513.0830 apply specifically to systems mounted on trucks, semi-trailers, and trailers (other than those covered under parts 1513.1000 to 1513.1070) used for the transportation of ammonia. Parts 1513.0100 to 1513.0230 apply to trucks, s…

1513.0710 DESIGN PRESSURE OF CONTAINERS. Subpart 1. Design and construction. Containers used in interstate commerce must be designed and constructed according to the ASME code, have a minimum design pressure of 265 psig, and meet other applicable requirements of DOT regulations. …

1513.0720 CONTAINER MOUNTING. Subpart 1. Attachment. The means of attachment of a container to the cradle, frame, or chassis of a vehicle must be designed on a basis of two "g" loading in either direction, using a safety factor of not less than four, based on the ultimate strengt…

1513.0730 CONTAINER APPURTENANCES. Subpart 1. Physical damage protection. Nonrecessed container fittings and appurtenances must be protected against physical damage by either: A. a protected location; B. the vehicle frame or bumper; or C. a protective housing. The protection hous…

1513.0740 PIPING, TUBING, FITTINGS, AND HOSE. Subpart 1. Mounting; protection. All piping, tubing, and fittings shall be securely mounted and protected against physical damage. Subp. 2. Truck unloading line. The truck unloading line must be provided with an excess flow valve at t…

1513.0750 PRESSURE RELIEF VALVES. The discharge from container pressure relief valves must be vented away from the container upward and unobstructed to the open air in a manner to prevent any impingement of escaping gas upon the container. Loose fitting rain caps must be used to …

1513.0760 PLACARDING AND MARKING OF CONTAINER. A container, whether loaded or empty, must be provided with placarding on each side and on each end according to DOT regulations and conspicuously and legibly marked on each side and each end, on a background of sharply contrasting c…

1513.0770 TRANSFER OF LIQUIDS. Subpart 1. Weighing or gauging contents. The content of a cargo tank container must be determined by weighing or by liquid level gauging device. If the volume content of a container is to be determined by liquid level measurement, the container must…

1513.0780 TRAILERS AND SEMI-TRAILERS. Subpart 1. Multiple vehicles. If two or more vehicles are operated in combination, the vehicles must be designed and constructed, and the coupling devices connecting the vehicles must be designed, constructed, and installed, so that when the …

1513.0790 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND LIGHTING. Subpart 1. Lighting; wiring. Tank trucks, tank trailers, and tank semi-trailers may not be equipped with any artificial light other than electric light. Electric lighting circuits must have overcurrent protection (fuses or automatic ci…

1513.0800 PROTECTION AGAINST COLLISION. A tank motor vehicle must be provided with properly attached bumpers or chassis extensions arranged to protect the tank, piping, valves, and fittings from physical damage in case of collision. Statutory Authority: MS s 18C.121 History: 21 S…

1513.0810 BRAKES. No ammonia may be loaded into or unloaded from any tank truck, tank semi-trailer, or tank trailer unless the handbrake or other braker mechanism and wheel chocks on both sides of at least one drive wheel are securely set to prevent motion of the vehicle during t…

1513.0820 PORTABLE TANKS. If portable tanks are used in lieu of cargo tanks and are permanently mounted on highway motor vehicles for the transportation of ammonia, they must comply with parts 1513.0700 to 1513.0830. If portable tanks are used as shipping containers in interstate…

1513.0830 SAFETY EQUIPMENT. Tank trucks, trailers, semi-trailers, and attached power units must be furnished with the equipment specified in part 1513.0040, subpart 4, for emergency purposes. Statutory Authority: MS s 18C.121 History: 21 SR 277 Published Electronically: September…

1513.0900 APPLICABILITY. Parts 1513.0900 to 1513.0930 apply specifically to systems using cylinders according to part 1513.0030, subpart 13, portable tanks (DOT-51), or ton containers (DOT-106A) constructed according to United States Department of Transportation specifications. P…

1513.0910 CONTAINERS AND CYLINDERS. Subpart 1. Applicable standards. Containers and cylinders must comply with current DOT specifications and must be maintained, filled, packaged, marked, labeled, and shipped to comply with current DOT regulations, OSHA regulations, and CGA C-4, …

1513.0920 CONTAINER AND CYLINDER VALVES AND REGULATION EQUIPMENT. Subpart 1. Tampering protection. Container and cylinder valves and pressure regulation equipment must be protected against tampering when installed for use. Subp. 2. Protection during transit and storage. Container…

1513.0930 PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES. A cylinder containing less than 165 pounds (75 kg) of ammonia is not required to have a pressure relief device. Pressure relief device equipment used on DOT containers must be inspected, repaired, or replaced according to applicable DOT regulati…

1513.1000 APPLICABILITY. Parts 1513.1000 to 1513.1070 apply to containers of 3,000 gallons water capacity or less and systems mounted on farm wagons, implements of husbandry, and equipment which is used for the transportation of ammonia. Parts 1513.0100 to 1513.0230 apply to thos…

1513.1010 DESIGN OF CONTAINERS. The minimum design for containers must be in accordance with part 1513.0120. Statutory Authority: MS s 18C.121 History: 21 SR 277 Published Electronically: September 10, 2007

1513.1020 MOUNTING OF CONTAINERS. Subpart 1. Secure mounting. All containers must be securely mounted. A "stop" or "stops" must be mounted on the farm wagon or on the container in such a way that the container cannot be dislodged from its mounting due to the farm wagon coming to …

1513.1030 CONTAINER APPURTENANCES. Subpart 1. Maximum liquid level gauge. A container must be equipped with a fixed maximum liquid level gauge that is designed to indicate when the container has been filled to 85 percent of its water capacity. The dip tube of this gauge must be i…

1513.1040 PLACARDING AND MARKING OF CONTAINERS. Subpart 1. General. There must appear on each side and on each end of the container in letters at least two inches high, the words, "ANHYDROUS AMMONIA" and the words "INHALATION HAZARD" on two sides. Each container must also be mark…

1513.1050 FARM WAGONS AND EQUIPMENT. All farm wagons and equipment must be securely attached to the vehicle drawing them by means of drawbars supplemented by hitch pins with a retainer and safety chains. Farm wagons and equipment must be constructed and maintained so they will fo…

1513.1060 SAFETY EQUIPMENT. An ammonia tank must be equipped with at least five gallons of clean water in a container designed to provide ready access to the water for flushing any area of the body contacted by ammonia. A. Applicators must have a legible decal depicting the instr…

1513.1070 CHEMICAL ADDITIVE COMPATIBILITY. Prior to the addition of a chemical additive, its compatibility with system components must be verified by the manufacturer of the additive. Statutory Authority: MS s 18C.121 History: 21 SR 277 Published Electronically: September 10, 200…

1513.1100 MINIMUM FLOW RATES. Pressure relief valves for excessive heat or fire protection used on containers covered by parts 1513.0300 to 1513.0380 and 1513.1000 to 1513.1070 must be constructed to discharge at not less than the rates required in this part before the pressure i…

1514.0100 DEFINITIONS. Subpart 1. Scope. The terms used in this chapter have the meanings given them in this part. Subp. 2. Agency inspector. "Agency inspector" means an employee of the Department of Agriculture, who is authorized to conduct inspections of anhydrous ammonia facil…

1514.0200 GENERAL PROVISIONS; CERTIFIED ANHYDROUS AMMONIA INSPECTOR. Subpart 1. Certificate of compliance. Only a certified anhydrous ammonia inspector is authorized to issue a certificate of compliance to an anhydrous ammonia facility. Subp. 2. Certification card. A certified an…

1514.0300 ANHYDROUS AMMONIA INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION. Subpart 1. Certification. An applicant for an anhydrous ammonia inspector certification must be certified by the commissioner if the applicant meets the requirements of subparts 2 to 5 or 8. Upon certification, the commissioner…

1514.0400 RECERTIFICATION OF CERTIFIED ANHYDROUS AMMONIA INSPECTOR. A. A certified anhydrous ammonia inspector must recertify at least once in a two-year period by taking recertification training approved by the commissioner. The recertification training must consist of a review …

1514.0500 REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF ANHYDROUS AMMONIA INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION. Subpart 1. Authority. The agency retains all enforcement, revocation, suspension, and inspection authority as stated in chapter 1513 and Minnesota Statutes, chapters 18C and 18D. Any violations of th…

1514.0600 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO NOTIFICATION, INSPECTION, AND ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE. Subpart 1. Notification. If a compliance inspection is scheduled to occur, the anhydrous ammonia facility may notify the commissioner of that inspection no more than 30 days pr…