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WisconsinSalt StorageSelf-Inspection Guidance Document

Instructions for Completing Salt Storage Self-Inspections ......................................................1General Inspection Notes .....................................................................................................................2Sample Inspection Forms .....................................................................................................................2Rating Criteria for Evaluating Site Conditions ...............................................................................3

Section 10 - Pad/Apron............................................................................................................................................ 3Section 11 - Roof, Walls, and Doors ..................................................................................................................... 5Section 12 - Tank and Tank Components ........................................................................................................ 10Section 13 - Stockpiles and Cribs ...................................................................................................................... 11Section 14 - Operating and Housekeeping Practices on Site ................................................................... 14

Attachment A - Blank Road Chemical Storage Subsite Inspection Form (DT1873)Attachment B - Accessing Road Chemical Storage Subsite Inspection Forms (DT1873)Attachment C - Example of a Salt Storage Site with SubsitesAttachment D - Examples of Properly Completed Salt Storage Subsite Inspection FormsAttachment E - Trans 277 Quick Reference Guide

DefinitionsSite: The entire area where salt storage facilities are kept under a single address. A site contains at least one or may have several subsites. See attachment C for an example.

Subsite: The (separate) locations within a site that hold material, for example, subsites within a single site, may consist of a shed, a dome, and a crib on a single property. See attachment C for an example.

Shed, Hi Arch, Dome: A permanent or semi-permanent structure with a roof that prevents precipitation from contacting material on at least three sides.

Crib: A structure that prevents lateral spreading of material on two or three sides. If the structure has a roof, it does not prevent precipitation from contacting material from the sides of the structure.

Stockpile: Material placed at a location that does not have or make use of structural components to prevent lateral spreading of the material on two or three sides and does not have a roof of any kind.

Pad: The paved concrete/asphalt surface that the material is stored on.

Apron: Any paved surface upon which material is unloaded from or loaded into trucks. Generally located in front of the storage building or working face of a stockpile. If a major portion of the site is paved, the apron would typically be considered the area immediately in front of the storage building that extends outward about the length of a typical dump truck (about 20 to 25 ft. from the shed).

Contents

Salt Storage Self-Inspection Guidance Document


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Instructions for Completing Salt Storage Self-Inspections

1. To get started, go to WisDOT’s Road Salt Storage (Trans 277 and Salt Bid Information) webpage:

https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/local-gov/hwy-mnt/winter-maintenance/rd-slt-strg.aspx

Onthiswebpage,youwillfindTrans 277requirementsandRoadChemicalStorageSubsiteInspectionforms(DT1873)foryoursite(s).ThiswebsitealsoprovidesdetailedinstructionsfordownloadingyourinspectionformsandguidanceonperformingyourinspectionsunderSection“SaltSubsiteInspections.”

2. Fordirectionsondownloadingyourinspectionforms(orseeAttachmentB-AccessingRoadChemicalStorageInspectionForms(DT1873)includedinthisSelf-InspectionGuidanceDocument),clickonthelink,Instructions:

https://wisconsindot.gov/Documents/doing-bus/local-gov/hwy-mnt/winter-maintenance/instructions.pdf

3. HalfwaydownWisDOT’swebpage,thereisasectiontitled,SaltSubsiteInspections.Inthissection,clickonthelink,Self-InspectionGuidanceDocument,todownloaddetailedguidancetoassistyouinyourinspections.Thisguidancedocumentincludeskeydefinitions,instructionsforcompletingtheinspectionform,ratingcriteriaforevaluatingsiteconditions(includingexamplephotos),andsamplesofproperlycompletedsubsiteinspectionforms.

4. Questions10.2through14.5ontheinspectionformrequirethatoneoftheboxesbecheckedfortheinspectiontobeconsideredcomplete.Ifyouareunsureoftheresponsetoselectorifthequestionisnotapplicabletothesubsiteyouareinspecting,checkthebox,“N/A.”UsetheInspectorNotessection(Section15)ontheinspectionformtorecordclarificationsofyourfindingsifadditionaldetailwouldbehelpfulindescribingtheconditionsobserved.

5. Onceyouhavecompletedyourinspection(s),pleasemailoremailyourformsto:

RenitaMilanowskiAECOM200IndianaAvenueStevensPoint,[email protected]

Ifyouemailyourforms,pleaseincludeinthesubjectlineofyouremailtheCountyinwhichthesubsiteislocatedandNameofSiteOwner(i.e.,PortageCounty,CityofStevensPoint).

6. Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecontactDavidSenfeldsofAECOMat715-342-3039ordavid.senfelds@aecom.com.


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General Inspection Notes

Subsite Empty: If the subsite is currently empty, but still active (i.e., subsite will continue to be used in the future for salt storage), an inspection of the subsite is still needed. In this situation, place a note in Section 9 and Section 15 of the inspection form, indicating that the subsite is empty, complete the remainder of the inspection form, and return the inspection form to AECOM.

Subsite No Longer Used: If the subsite is no longer being used for salt storage, no inspection is needed. In this situation, place a note in Section 15 of the inspection form that the subsite is no longer active and return the inspection form to AECOM. Do not complete the remainder of the inspection form.

New/Temporary Subsite: If the subsite is new, temporary, or does not have a Site Identification Number/Subsite Label assigned to it by WisDOT (i.e., there is not a subsite-specific inspection form available for downloading from WisDOT’s Road Salt Storage website), an inspection of the subsite is still required. In this situation, print a blank inspection form, fill-in Items 1 through 9 with the appropriate subsite information, complete the remainder of the inspection form, and return the inspection form to AECOM.

Sample Inspection Forms

Examples of properly completed inspection forms for the following facility/subsite types are provided in Attachment D.

1. Shed, Hi Arch, or Dome2. Crib3. Stockpile4. Tank


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Rating Criteria for Evaluating Site Conditions

Section 10 - Pad/ApronQuestions 10.1.1 and 10.1.2:

Rate defects in Pad/Apron as follows:

Absent: Rate defects in pad/apron as Absent if no cracks or holes are present.

Slight: Rate defects in pad/apron as Slight if only minor cracks/potholes are present (up to 30% of surface area) and cracks do not form a network or spider web.


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Moderate: Rate defects in pad/apron as Moderate if some spider webbing/alligator cracking is present (30% to 80% of surface area) and/or small holes in pavement expose soil, but, no large chunks are missing.

Severe: Rate defects in pad/apron as Severe if large networks of cracks are present (80% or more of the surface area) and/or entire chunks of pavement are missing that expose soil.


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Question 10.1.3Rate whether the pad is adequately raised, crowned, or sloped to direct water away from material, as follows:

Pad is adequately sloped if water flows away from, rather than towards, the stockpile (an 8% or greater slope for 24 or more inches running away from the facility exists on all exterior sides of a structure or stockpile, especially at the loading door or face).

Section 11 - Roof, Walls, and DoorsRate defects in Roof, Walls, and Doors, as follows:

A major or minor repair is decided by the relationship of the size and location of the defect, and the likelihood over a 12 month period of the defect allowing a damaging amount of rain or snow melt to reach the material stored in the structure creating runoff that could reach the exterior of the structure.

Question 11.1 (Roof)Rate “repairs needed to,” as follows:

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Repaired truss

Minor: Rate repairs need to roof as Minor if roof is functioning as it should, but contains a few cracks, missing shingles, or repaired trusses (this assumes the proper truss repairs were made).

None: Rate repairs needed to roof as None if roof is functioning as originally intended and is in good condition.

▲Shingles missing


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Major: Rate repairs need to roof as Major if roof trusses have been damaged, but not repaired; ceiling or roof is damaged beyond repair and no longer weather tight.


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None: Rate repairs needed to walls as None if walls are functioning as originally intended and are in good condition.

Questions 11.2 (Walls)A major or minor needed repair is decided by the relationship of the size and location of the defect and the likelihood over a 12 month period of the defect allowing a damaging amount of rain or snow melt to reach the material stored in the structure or to allow material to reach the exterior of the structure and come in contact with rain or snow melt or with run-off from surrounding lands.

Minor: Rate repairs needed to walls as Minor if walls are functioning as they should, but may contain some cracks, be slightly bowed, or there may be water damage.


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Major: Rate repairs needed to walls as Major if walls are missing pieces of siding, structural wall timbers are broken and not repaired, and/or if there are cracks in the wall that you can see through.


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Question 11.3 (Doors)None: Rate repairs needed to doors as None if doors are functioning as originally intended and are in good condition.

Minor: Rate repairs needed to doors as Minor if doors are functioning as they should, but may have small areas of chipping, dents, rust, or do not close fully properly.


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Major: Rate repairs needed to doors as Major if doors are dented, rusted through, and/or hinges do not hold the door securely in place.

Door off hinges

Section 12 - Tank and Tank ComponentsQuestion 12.1 (Tank)Minor: Rate repairs needed to tank as Minor if defect is one which allows or would allow seepage of the tank contents.

Major: Rate repairs needed to tank as Major if defect is one which allows or would allow a greater than seepage loss of tank contents.

Question 12.2 (Tank Support Structure)Minor: Rate repairs needed to tank support structure as Minor if defect is the existence of corrosion, damaged or missing member, and/or loose or missing fastener.

Major: Rate repairs needed to tank support structure as Major if defect is the existence of corrosion; damaged or missing member; broken weld, bolt, or other fastener; which, if left unrepaired would, in the judgment of the inspector, allow the tank to fall if filled with material or if moderately bumped by other equipment during the winter season.

Question 12.3 (Tank Fixtures)Minor: Rate repairs needed to tank fixtures as Minor if defect is one which allows or would allow seepage of the tank contents, and/or does not function freely to allow loading into or out of the tank.

Major: Rate repairs needed to tank fixtures as Major if defect is one which allows or would allow a greater than seepage loss of tank contents and/or requires extreme mechanical force to allow loading into or out of the tank.


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Minor Defect and Poor Housekeeping: This photo shows an example of a combination of a minor defect in the tank fixture (hose connection) and poor housekeeping from excessive spillage.

Question 12.4 (Tank Spill Containment Device)Minor: Rate repairs needed to tank spill containment device as Minor if defect is one which allows or would allow seepage of the tank contents.

Major: Rate repairs needed to tank spill containment device, if present, as Major if defect is one which allows or would allow a greater than seepage loss of tank contents or is of a capacity that would not hold the entire contents of the tank.

Section 13 - Stockpiles and CribsA working face of an existing salt stockpile or crib shall expose no more than 3 feet of uncovered material at any point on the perimeter of the working face. To be deemed a working face, rather than spilled material or improperly stored material, the working face shall rise at an angle no less than 25 degrees from the pad to the apex of the working face. The covering shall fall outside any perimeter wall or berm at the base of the stockpile so that rain or snow melt does not accumulate inside the wall or berm.

←Seepage from fixture

←Poor housekeeping


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Completely covered: Example of a stockpile completely covered.

Open only on working face: Example of a stockpile uncovered only on the area where material is being moved.


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Non-covered pile: Example of a stockpile not covered properly.

Secured cover: Example of a stockpile with properly secured cover.


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Question 13.2 One or more non-water tight seams of 6 inches in length or more constitutes a non-water tight covering.

Question 13.3 Except for the working face, the cover must be anchored by extensive weights at the base of the stockpile. Covers for stockpiles 12 feet or greater in height at the highest point must secured with lines anchored by stakes or extensive weights at the base of the stockpile to constitute a sufficiently secured cover.

Unsecured cover: Example of a stockpile cover not properly secured.

Improperly covered material: Material should not be used as an anchor for the stockpile cover.

Section 14 - Operating and Housekeeping Practices on SiteQuestions 14.1 and 14.2 Slight: Rate spillage as Slight if there is powdery residue at the edges of pavement cracks/holes.

Moderate: Rate spillage as Moderate if there is powdery residue on up to 50% of the pavement surface.

Major: Rate spillage as Major if there is residue on more than 50% of the pavement surface, or packed salt powder or loose granules are more than 2 inches deep on the pavement surface.


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Slight spillage

Modetate spillage


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Major spillage


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Salt runoff not adequately separated from open water sources

Question 14.3 Salt from runoff is contained within the salt storage area, away from open water sources.

Material outside of shed (not adequately protected from the elements)

Question 14.4 Stored material is effectively protected from the elements.

Question 14.5 Monthly material inventory records are or are not available for this subsite. Monthly material inventory records can be kept using WisDOT Form DT1874 or other similar method.

Question 15 If the answer to any question is “No, Moderate, Severe, or Major”, please include a brief explanation in the Inspector’s Note section at the bottom of the inspection form.

◀ Salt/sand stockpile

ABlank Road Chemical Storage Subsite Inspection Form(DT1873)

ROAD CHEMICAL STORAGE SUBSITE INSPECTION FORM Wisconsin Department of Transportation DT1873 6/2019 Trans 277 Wisconsin Administrative Code 1. Inspection Date

2.Site Identification Number

3.Subsite Label

4.Inspected By:

6. Owner and Compliance Contact Name

5. Site Address (use house number or emergency response number including zip)

6.a Compliance Contact Telephone

7. Directions To Site Location 8. Material stored at this subsite (Check only one) «MSSM_MATL_TY» 9. Note of facility type and description

Facility Type: Description:

Bulk road salt √ Liquid magnesium chloride Salt sand mixture (>5% salt by weight) Dry magnesium chloride Liquid calcium chloride Ice ban Dry calcium chloride Various Liquids Salt brine Unknown

Check if Sand/Salt mixture is less than or equal to 5% salt by weight

10. Pad and Apron at this subsite 10.1 Solid material is stored on a concrete or asphalt pad (If No or N/A, go to 10.2) Yes No N/A

10.1.1 Defects (cracks, holes, etc.) in apron are:

No apron Not visible Absent Slight Moderate Severe

10.1.2 Defects (cracks, holes, etc.) in pad are:

Not visible Absent Slight Moderate Severe

10.1.3 The pad under the stockpile is adequately raised, crowned or sloped to direct water away from the material.

Yes

No

10.2 If present, the design and condition of the berm serving this subsite or the entire site contains runoff on the site’s surface.

Yes

No

N/A

10.3 If present, a catch basin or holding pond serves only this subsite or this subsite along with other subsites

Yes

No

N/A

11. If this subsite is a structure Repairs needed to Shed ____ Crib ____ 11.1 The roof None Minor Major N/A Hi Arch ____ Other ____ 11.2 The walls None Minor Major N/A Dome ____ 11.3 The door(s) None Minor Major N/A

12. If this subsite is a tank Repairs needed to Single ____ 12.1 The tank None Minor Major N/A Multiple ____ Num ____ 12.2 The tank support structure None Minor Major N/A 12.3 Tank fixtures None Minor Major N/A 12.4 The spill containment device None Minor Major N/A

13. If this subsite is a stockpile or crib 13.1 The material is completely covered or open only at the working face Yes No N/A 13.2 The covering material and seams, if any, are water tight Yes No N/A 13.3 The cover is sufficiently secured with weights or tied down Yes No N/A

14. Operating practices at this subsite 14.1 Material amount spilled on apron (not from active or recent use) (10’± around base of structure or stockpile)

None Slight Moderate Severe

14.2 Material amount spilled on grounds (not from active or recent use) (10’ to100’± around base of structure or stockpile)


14.3 Salt from runoff is contained within the salt storage area away from open water sources Yes No 14.4 Stored material is effectively protected from the elements Yes No N/A

14.5 Monthly material inventory records are available for this subsite Yes No Unknown

15. Inspector notes: (Use reverse side if necessary) Reverse side used

FORM DT1873 INSTRUCTIONS

Item 1. Enter the date of the inspection. Items 2., 3., 5., 6., 6a., 7., 8., and 9. for registered subsites will already be populated. If any of the information included in these items has changed or is incorrect, cross out the information and write in the correct data. Items 2., 3., 5., 6., 6a., 7., 8., and 9. for new (non-registered) subsites: Enter the new information for Items 6., 6a., 7., 8., and 9. Site Identification Numbers (Item 2.) and Subsite Label (Item 3.) will be established by WisDOT. Item 4. Enter your first and last name. Item 5. If a physical address (street number, street name, city, zip code) is not available for the site,

provide a description of the site’s location in relation to its surroundings.

Item 8. Whether a registered site or a new site, the response “Unknown” is used for empty or unknown material. “Various Liquids” (referring to tank subsites) is a placeholder term that also refers to an unknown material or will require a change to a material type.

For the checkbox in Item 8, a sand to salt ratio of 12:1 equals approximately 5% salt by weight. Check this box if the salt/sand subsite is less than 5% salt by weight.

Item 10.1.1. Stockpiles often do not have aprons like those for a shed, where the apron is in a fixed

location relative to the shed. The apron for a stockpile is the area in front of the working face of the stockpile, typically extending outward approximately the length of a typical dump truck (approximately 20 to 25 feet).

Item 10.1.2. As product is removed from the stockpile, any paved area exposed is the pad. Mark as “Not

Visible” if the pad is completed covered by material. Section 11: Complete only if the subsite is a structure. Otherwise, all items are checked “N/A.” Check the

type of structure. Whether repairs needed are minor or major is determined according to the judgment of the inspector using criteria supplied by WisDOT (refer to the Salt Storage Self-Inspection Guidance Document, available at the link on the bottom of this page).

Section 12: Complete only if the subsite is a tank. Otherwise all items are checked “N/A.” Check if the

subsite is a single or multiple tank. Whether repairs needed are minor or major is determined according to the judgment of the inspector using criteria supplied by WisDOT (refer to the Salt Storage Self-Inspection Guidance Document, available at the link on the bottom of this page).

Section 13: Complete only if the subsite is a stockpile or a crib. Otherwise all items are checked “N/A.” Items14.1.,14.2. Any of the stored material courser than dust is deemed material. Material leaked from the

door or cracks in the walls requires something other than “None.” Item 14.4. Material is adequately covered and not exposed to wind, rain, and snow. Item 14.5. Monthly material inventory records kept using form DT1874 or other similar method. Item 15. This is an area for the inspector to add notes to clarify responses or to provide more

descriptive information, especially for those responses checked “Moderate, Severe, or Major.”

Make sure all boxes in Items 10.2 through 14.5 are checked. The Salt Storage Inspection Self-Inspection Guidance Document can be accessed at the following link: https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/local-gov/hwy-mnt/winter-maintenance/rd-slt-strg.aspx

https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing-bus/local-gov/hwy-mnt/winter-maintenance/rd-slt-strg.aspx

BAccessing Road Chemical Storage Subsite Inspection Forms (DT1873)

Accessing Road Chemical Subsite Inspection Forms (DT1873)

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Accessing Road Chemical Storage Subsite Inspection Forms (DT1873)

Instructions for accessing inspection forms from WisDOT’s Road Salt Storage Web site are provided below. Please note that the instructions vary depending on the type of web browser you have. Instructions are provided for Chrome and Internet Explorer browsers.

1. Road Chemical Storage subsite inspection forms are located at

https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/doing‐bus/local‐gov/hwy‐mnt/winter‐maintenance/rd‐slt‐strg.aspx

2. Halfway down the page, there is a section titled, Salt Subsite Inspections. In this section, click on Salt Subsite Inspection Forms. This will bring up a list of counties.

3. Select your County from the list.

If using the Chrome web browser:

Once in the county PDF document, click on the Bookmark symbol at the upper left.


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This brings up a list of all site owners within a county. Click on the applicable link for your facility to access your Road Chemical Storage Subsite Inspection Form(s).

If using the Internet Explorer web browser: Once in the county PDF document, move your cursor to the bottom center of the screen. A menu box should appear, as shown below. Click on the symbol on the right (this symbol can vary depending on the version of Adobe being used). A menu bar will appear at the upper left of the document. Click on the bookmark icon, as shown below.


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This brings up a list of all site owners within a county. Click on the applicable link for your facility to access your Road Chemical Storage Subsite Inspection Form(s).

NOTE: Instructions for completing Form DT1873 are included as the first page in each county PDF document.

CExample of aSalt Storage Site with Subsites

LOCATION OF GPSCOORDINATES

SHED (11)

TANK (51)

STOCKPILE (2)

CRIB (41)

DOME (33)

HI ARCH (22)

SITE

SITE (2-20-201) WITH 6 SUBSITESSTOCK PILE (2-20-201-2)SHED (2-20-201-11)HI ARCH (2-20-201-22)DOME (2-20-201-33)CRIB (2-20-201-41)TANK (2-20-201-51)

EXAMPLE

SALT STORAGE SITE (2-20-201)

DExamples of Properly CompletedSalt Storage Subsite Inspection Forms

ROAD CHEMICAL STORAGE SUBSITE INSPECTION FORM Wisconsin Department of Transportation DT1873 2008 Trans 277 Wisconsin Administrative Code 1. Inspection Date 2.Site Identification Number 3.Subsite Label 4.Inspected By: 6. Owner and Compliance Contact Name

5. Site Address (use house number or emergency response number including zip) 6.a Compliance Contact Telephone 7. Directions To Site Location

8. Material stored at this subsite (Check only one) 9. Note of facility type and descriptionFacility Type: Description:

Bulk road salt √ Liquid magnesium chlorideSalt sand mixture (>5% salt by weight) Dry magnesium chloride Liquid calcium chloride Ice banDry calcium chloride Various LiquidsSalt brine Unknown

Check if Sand/Salt mixture is less than or equal to 5% salt by weight 10. Pad and Apron at this subsite10.1 Solid material is stored on a concrete or asphalt pad (If No or N/A, go to 10.2) Yes No N/A

10.1.1 Defects (cracks, holes, etc.) in apron are: (see maintenance manual guideline 30.10 A1A-D)


10.1.2 Defects (cracks, holes, etc.) in pad are (see maintenance manual guideline 30.10 A1A-D)


10.1.3 The pad under the stockpile is adequately raised, crowned or sloped to direct water away from the material. Yes No

10.2 If present, the design and condition of the berm serving this subsite or the entire site contains runoff on the site’s surface. Yes No N/A

10.3 If present, a catch basin or holding pond serves only this subsite or this subsite along with other subsites Yes No N/A


12. If this subsite is a tank Repairs needed to Single ____ 12.1 The tank None Minor Major N/A Multiple ____ Num ____ 12.2 The tank support structure None Minor Major N/A

12.3 Tank fixtures None Minor Major N/A 12.4 The spill containment device None Minor Major N/A

13. If this subsite is a stockpile or crib 13.1 The material is completely covered or open only at the working face Yes No N/A 13.2 The covering material and seams, if any, are water tight Yes No N/A 13.3 The cover is sufficiently secured with weights or tied down Yes No N/A 14. Operating practices at this subsite

14.1 Material amount spilled on apron (not from active or recent use) (10’± around base of structure or stockpile)







Example of Subsite Inspection Form for Shed, Hi Arch, or Dome

July 15, 2019 2-20-251 11 John Smith State of WisconsinJohn Smith

1234 Old State Road, Madison, WI 53719One mile east of Old State Road and CTH AA

Shed

Red shed on northeast corner of site

XXX

X

X

X

XX

X

XX

X

X

X

X

X

X

XX

XX

xxx-xxx-xxxx

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Bulk road salt Liquid magnesium chlorideSalt sand mixture (>5% salt by weight) Dry magnesium chloride Liquid calcium chloride Ice banDry calcium chloride Various LiquidsSalt brine Unknown




















Example of Subsite Inspection Form for Shed, Hi Arch, or Dome



Shed

Brown shed on southeast corner ofsite

XXX

X

X

X

XX

X

XX

X

X

X

X

X

X

XX

XX

xxx-xxx-xxxx

11.3 - If a Shed, Crib, Hi Arch, or Dome does not use doors (and doors are not present to rate), select N/A.

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Example of Subsite Inspection Form for Shed, Hi Arch, Dome



Shed

Shed closest to office

X

X

X

X

XX

X

XX

X

X

X

X

X

X

XX

XX

xxx-xxx-xxxx

11.1 - Roof beams are broken and not repaired.

X

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8. 9. Note of facility type and descriptionFacility Type: Description:





















Example Subsite Inspection Form for Crib


1234 Old State Road, Madison, WI 53719 xxx-xxx-xxxx

CribNortheast of blue shed

XXx

X

X

X

XX

X

X

XXXX

X

XX

XXX

X

X

11.2 - Wall crumbling on front right corner.13.3 - Cover blown off back half of crib.

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Material stored at this subsite (Check only one)

One mile east of Old State Road and CTH AA

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8. 9. Note of facility type and descriptionFacility Type: Description:

Bulk road salt √ Liquid magnesium chlorideSalt sand mixture (>5% salt by weight) Dry magnesium chloride Liquid calcium chloride Ice banDry calcium chloride Various LiquidsSalt brine Unknown



















15. Reverse side used




X CribNortheast of blue shed

XX

x

X

X

X

XX

X

X

XXXX

X

XX

XXX

X

X

Material stored at this subsite (Check only one)

One mile east of Old State Road and CTH AA

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8.Material stored at this subsite

9. Note of facility type and descriptionFacility Type: Description:

Liquid magnesium chlorideSalt sand mixture (>5% salt by weight) Dry magnesium chloride Liquid calcium chloride Ice banDry calcium chloride Various LiquidsSalt brine Unknown



















15. Reverse side used




X

Crib

Southeast of blue shed

X

X

X

XX

X

X

XXXX

X

XX

XXX

X

Inspector notes: (Use reverse side if necessary)

X

Material stored at this subsite (Check only one)One mile east of Old State Road and CTH AA

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Example of Subsite Inspection Form for Stockpile



Stockpile

Stockpile on northeast corner of site

XXX

X

X

X

XX

X

XXXX

X

XX

XX

xxx-xxx-xxxx

13.1 - Stockpile not covered.

XXX

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Stockpile

Stockpile on southeast corner of site

XX

X

X

X

X

XX

X

XXXX

X

XX

XX

xxx-xxx-xxxx

10.1.1 - Large gaping cracks and exposed soil in apron directly in front of stockpile.

XXX

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Stockpile

Stockpile next to blue shed

X

X

X

XX

X

XXXX

X

XX

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xxx-xxx-xxxx

X

XXX

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Example of Subsite Inspection Form for Tank



Tank

Tank outside of blue shed on northeast corner of site

X

X

X

XX

X

XX

X

XX

XX

xxx-xxx-xxxx

12.3 - Hose connection on tank spilling liquid calcium chloride.

XXX

XX

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ETrans 277 Quick Reference Guide

Wisconsin HighwaySalt Storage

Requirements(TRANS 277)

Key ProvisionsRoad salt must be:

✔ Stored on an impermeable surface if > 5% salt by weight✔ Securely covered year round

Exception: Salt/sand mixtures not more than 5% salt by weight only need to be covered between April 1 through October 1. As a general rule, a sand to salt ratio of 12:1 equals approximately 5% salt by weight.

Storage/loading area must be:

✔ Clear of salt residue✔ In good repair

Every salt storage site must be registered with WisDOT.

If new facility, must be set back from:✔ Any existing private well: 250 feet✔ Any existing public well: 1,200 feet✔ Shoreline: 50 feet

What Triggers Non-Compliance?✔ Material not stored on asphalt or

concrete pad if > 5% salt by weight

✔ Moderate or severe defects in pad or apron

✔ Pad under stockpile not adequately raised to divert water away from material

✔ If berm is present, it does not contain runoff

✔ Defects in shed roof, walls, or door(s) require major repairs

✔ Material in stockpile/crib is not completely covered, seams are not water

tight, cover is not sufficiently secured

✔ Salt runoff is moderate or severe

✔ Salt runoff is not contained in storage area and away from open waters

✔ Stored material is not protected from elements

✔ No monthly material inventory records

For questions or additional information, please contact:David Senfelds, [email protected], 715.342.3039

Purpose of TRANS 277 is to prevent contamination of Wisconsin’s surface and groundwater with chlorides from road salt storage facilities and practices.

Quick Reference Guide