---
kind: "section"
citation: "40 C.F.R. § 60.36e"
title: "40"
number: "60.36e"
heading: "Inspection guidelines."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/40/60.36e"
---

# §60.36e. Inspection guidelines.

- (a) For approval, a State plan shall require each small HMIWI subject to the emissions limits under [§ 60.33e(b)](/cfr/40/60.33e.md?p=b) and each HMIWI subject to the emissions limits under § [60.33e(a)(2)](/cfr/40/60.33e.md?p=a-2) and [(a)(3)](/cfr/40/60.33e.md?p=a-3) to undergo an initial equipment inspection that is at least as protective as the following within 1 year following approval of the State plan:
  - (1) At a minimum, an inspection shall include the following:
    - (i) Inspect all burners, pilot assemblies, and pilot sensing devices for proper operation; clean pilot flame sensor, as necessary;
    - (ii) Ensure proper adjustment of primary and secondary chamber combustion air, and adjust as necessary;
    - (iii) Inspect hinges and door latches, and lubricate as necessary;
    - (iv) Inspect dampers, fans, and blowers for proper operation;
    - (v) Inspect HMIWI door and door gaskets for proper sealing;
    - (vi) Inspect motors for proper operation;
    - (vii) Inspect primary chamber refractory lining; clean and repair/replace lining as necessary;
    - (viii) Inspect incinerator shell for corrosion and/or hot spots;
    - (ix) Inspect secondary/tertiary chamber and stack, clean as necessary;
    - (x) Inspect mechanical loader, including limit switches, for proper operation, if applicable;
    - (xi) Visually inspect waste bed (grates), and repair/seal, as appropriate;
    - (xii) For the burn cycle that follows the inspection, document that the incinerator is operating properly and make any necessary adjustments;
    - (xiii) Inspect air pollution control device(s) for proper operation, if applicable;
    - (xiv) Inspect waste heat boiler systems to ensure proper operation, if applicable;
    - (xv) Inspect bypass stack components;
    - (xvi) Ensure proper calibration of thermocouples, sorbent feed systems and any other monitoring equipment; and
    - (xvii) **Generally observe that the equipment is maintained in good operating condition.**
  - (2) Within 10 operating days following an equipment inspection all necessary repairs shall be completed unless the owner or operator obtains written approval from the State agency establishing a date whereby all necessary repairs of the designated facility shall be completed.
- (b) For approval, a State plan shall require each small HMIWI subject to the emissions limits under [§ 60.33e(b)](/cfr/40/60.33e.md?p=b) and each HMIWI subject to the emissions limits under § [60.33e(a)(2)](/cfr/40/60.33e.md?p=a-2) and [(a)(3)](/cfr/40/60.33e.md?p=a-3) to undergo an equipment inspection annually (no more than 12 months following the previous annual equipment inspection), as outlined in [paragraph (a)](#a) of this section.
- (c) For approval, a State plan shall require each small HMIWI subject to the emissions limits under [§ 60.33e(b)(2)](/cfr/40/60.33e.md?p=b-2) and each HMIWI subject to the emissions limits under § [60.33e(a)(2)](/cfr/40/60.33e.md?p=a-2) and [(a)(3)](/cfr/40/60.33e.md?p=a-3) to undergo an initial air pollution control device inspection, as applicable, that is at least as protective as the following within 1 year following approval of the State plan:
  - (1) At a minimum, an inspection shall include the following:
    - (i) Inspect air pollution control device(s) for proper operation, if applicable;
    - (ii) Ensure proper calibration of thermocouples, sorbent feed systems, and any other monitoring equipment; and
    - (iii) **Generally observe that the equipment is maintained in good operating condition.**
  - (2) Within 10 operating days following an air pollution control device inspection, all necessary repairs shall be completed unless the owner or operator obtains written approval from the State agency establishing a date whereby all necessary repairs of the designated facility shall be completed.
- (d) For approval, a State plan shall require each small HMIWI subject to the emissions limits under [§ 60.33e(b)(2)](/cfr/40/60.33e.md?p=b-2) and each HMIWI subject to the emissions limits under § [60.33e(a)(2)](/cfr/40/60.33e.md?p=a-2) and [(a)(3)](/cfr/40/60.33e.md?p=a-3) to undergo an air pollution control device inspection, as applicable, annually (no more than 12 months following the previous annual air pollution control device inspection), as outlined in [paragraph (c)](#c) of this section.

## Notes

### Amendments

[60 FR 65414, Dec. 19, 1995, as amended at 74 FR 51403, Oct. 6, 2009]

### Source

Source: 62 FR 48379, Sept. 15, 1997, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.

### Source

Source: 36 FR 24877, Dec. 23, 1971, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[60 FR 65414, Dec. 19, 1995, as amended at 74 FR 51403, Oct. 6, 2009]