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d. Damage the structural integrity of the device or facility containing the waste; or e. Through other like means threaten human health or the environment. 2. Ignitable or Reactive Waste a. The owner or operator shall take precautions to prevent accidental ignition of ignitable wastes or reaction of reactive wastes. This waste shall be separated and protected from sources of ignition or reaction. While ignitable or reactive waste is being handled, the owner or operation shall confine smoking and open flame to specially designed locations . "No Smoking" signs shall be conspicuously placed wherever there is a hazard from ignitable or reactive waste. b. Each container holding ignitable or reactive waste shall be situated at least 15 meters (50 feet) from the property line of the facility. C. Ignitable or reactive waste shall not be placed in a container for storage unless: (1) The waste is mixed before or immediately after placement in the container so that the resulting waste, mixture or dissolution of materials is no longer ignitable or reactive and item III.D.1 of this permit is complied with; (2) This waste is stored in such a way that it is protected from any material or condition which may cause the waste to ignite or react; or (3) The container is solely for emergencies. 3. Incompatible Wastes a. Hazardous waste shall not be placed in an unwashed container that previously held an incompatible waste or material. b. Areas used for storing containers of incompatible hazardous waste shall be widely separated as specified in Enclosure 23 of the Operation Plan. Impermeable physical barriers such as berms, dikes or walls shall be provided to ensure that commingling of incompatible hazardous wastes cannot occur. -12-