CLASSIFICATION AND REPAIR OF LEAKS

Current as of 2006-07-17 Government source

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Immediately upon discovery, and in accordance with generally accepted industry criteria, an owner or operator shall classify a leak as:#

A.a hazardous leak, grade I or C, if it is a leak which, due to its location and/or magnitude, constitutes an immediate hazard to persons or property;#

B.a potentially hazardous leak, grade II or B, if it is a leak that does not constitute an immediate hazard, but may become hazardous if not repaired within a reasonable time period; or#

C.a non-hazardous leak, grade III or A, if it is a leak which does not constitute a hazard and shows no indication of becoming hazardous before routine scheduled repair could be accomplished.#

History[18.60.2.12 NMAC - Rp, 18.60.2.22 NMAC, 7-17-06]#