(a) Exemptions. The following generators are not subject to this rule's testing requirements: Generators that are (1) certified Tier IV as set forth in table one of 40 C.F.R. § 1039.101 or any subsequent United States environmental protection agency, and (2) newly installed and being registered for the first time.
(b) Test Procedures. All generators that are subject to the test requirements of this rule must be tested in accordance with the procedures set forth in paragraph (1) or (2) below.
(1) Stack Test Procedure.
(a) Generators must meet equivalent Tier IV particulate matter (PM) emissions standards established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as set forth in table one of 40 C.F.R. § 1039.101 or any subsequent United States EPA emissions standard for such generator that is at least as stringent.
(b) In order to demonstrate that the PM emissions from the stack of a generator meet the Tier IV PM emissions standard, testing must be performed by the equipment owner following EPA Method 5, titled "Determination of particulate matter emissions from stationary sources" (Appendix A-3 to 40 C.F.R. Part 60). The P.E. or R.A, must certify the stack test results.
(2) Smoke Test Procedure. A smoke test on a generator shall be performed in accordance with the procedures set forth in EPA Method 9, titled "Visual determination of the opacity of emissions from stationary sources" (Appendix A-4 to 40 C.F.R. Part 60). The test results shall indicate less than 20 percent opacity for any two consecutive minutes in any 60-minute period. The smoke test must be performed and certified by a qualified visible emissions evaluator.
(c) Recordkeeping.
(1) For generators that require a registration under § 24-109 of the Administrative Code (those stationary generators with an output from 40 kw to less than 450 kw and all emergency and portable generators with an output of 40 kw or greater), proof that the generator passed either a stack test using EPA Method 5 or a smoke test using EPA Method 9 must be submitted to the department upon request.
(2) For generators that require a certificate of operation under § 24-122 of the Administrative Code (those with an output of 450 kw or more), proof that the generator passed either a stack test using EPA Method 5 or a smoke test using EPA Method 9 must be submitted to the department with the application for an original inspection request to obtain the Certificate of Operation.
(3) Records of tests required by this rule shall be maintained by the equipment owner for five years.
(Added City Record 12/5/2016, eff. 1/4/2017)