StacksVerified U.S. regulatory reference

40 CFR §62.14442

Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov
  1. (a)At a minimum, you must do the following during your HMIWI equipment inspection:
    1. (1)Inspect all burners, pilot assemblies, and pilot sensing devices for proper operation, and clean pilot flame sensor as necessary;
    2. (2)Check for proper adjustment of primary and secondary chamber combustion air, and adjust as necessary;
    3. (3)Inspect hinges and door latches, and lubricate as necessary;
    4. (4)Inspect dampers, fans, and blowers for proper operation;
    5. (5)Inspect HMIWI door and door gaskets for proper sealing;
    6. (6)Inspect motors for proper operation;
    7. (7)Inspect primary chamber refractory lining, and clean and repair/replace lining as necessary;
    8. (8)Inspect incinerator shell for corrosion and/or hot spots;
    9. (9)Inspect secondary/tertiary chamber and stack, and clean as necessary;
    10. (10)Inspect mechanical loader, including limit switches, for proper operation, if applicable;
    11. (11)Visually inspect waste bed (grates), and repair/ seal, as necessary;
    12. (12)For the burn cycle that follows the inspection, document that the incinerator is operating properly and make any necessary adjustments;
    13. (13)Inspect air pollution control device(s) for proper operation, if applicable;
    14. (14)Inspect waste heat boiler systems to ensure proper operation, if applicable;
    15. (15)Inspect bypass stack components;
    16. (16)Ensure proper calibration of thermocouples, sorbent feed systems and any other monitoring equipment; and
    17. (17)Include inspection elements according to manufacturer's recommendations; and
    18. (18)Generally observe that the equipment is maintained in good operating condition.
  2. (b)At a minimum, you must do the following during your air pollution control device inspection:
    1. (1)Inspect air pollution control device(s) for proper operation, if applicable;
    2. (2)Ensure proper calibration of thermocouples, sorbent feed systems and any other monitoring equipment; and
    3. (3)Include inspection elements according to manufacturer's recommendations; and
    4. (4)Generally observe that the equipment is maintained in good operating condition.