Maintenance requirements
Ind. Code § 15-16-3.5-18
in effectSec. 18. (a) A storage structure must be maintained and operated to meet the requirements of this chapter.
(b) The owner or operator shall:
(1) inspect the storage structure for compliance with this chapter at least one (1) time each month; and
(2) document any maintenance activities in the operating record.
(c) An uncovered storage structure storing liquid manure must:
(1) be maintained, with a minimum freeboard of two (2) feet, unless otherwise specified in the processed manure storage structure permit; and
(2) have clear identified markers to indicate manure levels relative to the approved freeboard elevation.
(d) An earthen berm for a storage structure must be:
(1) stabilized with vegetation or alternative erosion control measures;
(2) maintained to prevent growth of trees and shrubs; and
(3) maintained to allow for visual inspection.
As added by P.L.98-2026, SEC.51.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://iga.in.gov/laws/2026/ic/titles/15Fetched: 10/17/2026