I keep reading threads where people lament the permitting requirements and regulations to work with volatile solvents. Do those concerns kick in when you start processing over a certain number of gallons? I know it will vary by state but what are some rules of thumb?
I think that only applies when you have employees, I’d just get some undocumented immigrants to do the work at night when the regulator is asleep.
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If you want any amount of volatile solvent in your facility (beyond like a 20# propane tank) you need a volatile solvent permit
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get yourself a copy of the NFPA rules
they even have a section for cannabis
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Got it. Thanks. From the attached .pdf it also shows the following as relevant related to this type of equipment…
NFPA 36
NFPA 1 CH 38
NFPA 58
NFPA 55
NFPA 45
NFPA CH 38 (MARIJUANA PROCESSING OR EXTRACTION FACILITIES)
NFPA 30 (ETHANOL AND COMPUSTIBLE LIQUIDS CODE)
ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE
UG-116 MARKINGS
ASME BPVC
FOR CALIFORNIA AB-2679
ANSI/UL 73
UL, ETL, OSHA APPROVED —NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED TESTING LABS
LPG-CO2-Extraction-Equipment.pdf (4.6 MB)
There is the IBC. Occasionally you find someone deferring to it. The file is too large to upload here, but it’s easy to find.
If I get a second I’ll upload chapters 7-9 only. That’s the relevant part for you question.
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the talk that went with that slide show would be nice…
Dey took r jerbs !