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The definition of public receptor is “offsite residences, institutions (e.g., schools, hospitals), industrial, commercial, and office buildings, parks, or recreational areas inhabited or occupied by the public at any time without restriction by the stationary source …” Offsite is further defined to include “areas within the property boundary [of the stationary source] to which the…...

When analyzing the worst-case scenario for regulated toxic substances, must I anticipate a specific cause (e.g., fire, explosion, etc.) of the scenario?… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

Does public receptor cover only buildings on a property or the entire property? If the owner of the land next to my site restricts access to the land, is it still a public receptor?… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

What if a flammable event has a different time duration than the 5 kw/m2 for 40 seconds?… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

For the worst-case and alternative release scenarios of an underground storage tank, should I consider any impact on groundwater, drinking water, or soil?… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log in here...

In 2025, I have already challenged three times regarding the proper pressure testing of piping systems. I am unsure where we got off track with this rather simple requirement. First, let’s look at how ASME B31.3 defines “design pressure.”… Membership Required You must be a member to access this content.View Membership LevelsAlready a member? Log...