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12 7. Ignitable, reactive, or incompatible wastes. (a) The owner or operator shall take precautions to prevent acci- dental ignition or reaction of ignitable or reactive waste. This waste shall be separated and protected from sources of ignition or reaction. While ignitable or reactive waste is being handled, the owner or operator shall confine smoking and open flame to specially designated locations. "No Smoking" signs shall be conspicuously placed wherever there is a hazard from ignitable or reactive waste. (b) The treatment, storage, or disposal of ignitable or reactive waste, and the mixture or commingling of incompatible wastes , or incompatible wastes and materials shall be conducted so that it does not: (1 ) Generate extreme heat or pressure, fire or explosion, or violent reaction; (2) Produce uncontrolled toxic mists, fumes , dusts, or gases in sufficient quantities to threaten human health; (3) Produce uncontrolled flammable fumes or gases in sufficient quantities to pose a risk of fire or explosions; (4) Damage the structural integrity of the device or facility containing the waste; or (5) Through otherlike means threaten human health or the envi- ronment. 8. Maintenance and operation of facility. The facility shall be maintained and operated to minimize the possi- bility of a fire, explosion, or any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents to air, soil , or surface water which could threaten human health or the environment. 9. Testing and maintenance of equipment. All facility communications or alarm systems, fire protection equip- ment, spill control equipment, and decontamination equipment, where required, shall be tested and maintained as necessary to ensure its proper operation in time of emergency.