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