40 C.F.R. § 62.14442
What must my inspection include?
Cite as 40 C.F.R. § 62.14442 (2026)
(a) At a minimum, you must do the following during your HMIWI equipment inspection: (1) Inspect all burners, pilot assemblies, and pilot sensing devices for proper operation, and clean pilot flame sensor as necessary; (2) Check for proper adjustment of primary and secondary chamber combustion air, and adjust as necessary; (3) Inspect hinges and door latches, and lubricate as necessary; (4) Inspect dampers, fans, and blowers for proper operation; (5) Inspect HMIWI door and door gaskets for proper sealing; (6) Inspect motors for proper operation; (7) Inspect primary chamber refractory lining, and clean and repair/replace lining as necessary; (8) Inspect incinerator shell for corrosion and/or hot spots; (9) Inspect secondary/tertiary chamber and stack, and clean as necessary; (10) Inspect mechanical loader, including limit switches, for proper operation, if applicable; (11) Visually inspect waste bed (grates), and repair/ seal, as necessary; (12) For the burn cycle that follows the inspection, document that the incinerator is operating properly and make any necessary adjustments; (13) Inspect air pollution control device(s) for proper operation, if applicable; (14) Inspect waste heat boiler systems to ensure proper operation, if applicable; (15) Inspect bypass stack components; (16) Ensure proper calibration of thermocouples, sorbent feed systems and any other monitoring equipment; and (17) Include inspection elements according to manufacturer's recommendations; and (18) Generally observe that the equipment is maintained in good operating condition. (b) At a minimum, you must do the following during your air pollution control device inspection: (1) Inspect air pollution control device(s) for proper operation, if applicable; (2) Ensure proper calibration of thermocouples, sorbent feed systems and any other monitoring equipment; and (3) Include inspection elements according to manufacturer's recommendations; and (4) Generally observe that the equipment is maintained in good operating condition. [65 FR 49881, Aug. 15, 2000, as amended at 78 FR 28068, May 13, 2013]