OAR 340-232-0210
Asphaltic and Coal Tar Pitch Used for Roofing Coating


(1)

No person shall operate or use equipment for melting, heating or holding asphalt or coal tar pitch for the on-site construction, installation, or repair of roofs unless the gas-entrained effluents from such equipment are contained by close fitting covers.

(2)

A person operating equipment subject to this rule shall maintain the temperature of the asphaltic or coal tar pitch below 285° C. (550° F.), or 17° C. (30° F.) below the flash point whichever is the lower temperature, as indicated by a continuous reading thermometer.

(3)

The provisions of this rule shall not apply to equipment having a capacity of 100 liters (26 gallons) or less; or to equipment having a capacity of 600 liters (159 gallons) or less provided it is equipped with a tightly fitted lid or cover.
NOTE: This rule is included in the State of Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan that EQC adopted under OAR 340-200-0040 (State of Oregon Clean Air Act Implementation Plan).

Source: Rule 340-232-0210 — Asphaltic and Coal Tar Pitch Used for Roofing Coating, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=340-232-0210.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 340-232-0210’s source at or​.us