§ 8.64.030. Requirements for handling hazardous materials.

A.

Manner of Handling. No person or business shall cause or allow the handling of hazardous materials:

1.

In a manner that violates any provision of this chapter; or

2.

In a manner that causes an unauthorized release of hazardous materials; or

3.

In a manner that poses a significant risk of unauthorized release of hazardous materials.

B.

Correction of Unsafe Conditions. Whenever the owner or an employee of a business discovers or becomes aware of any condition that is likely to cause injury to the public, employees of the business, or damage to either property or the environment, the owner or operator of the business shall immediately correct that condition. If the condition is a hazard likely to cause serious injury or death to the public, employees, or is a hazard likely to cause substantial damage to property or the environment, the business owner or operator shall, until the unsafe condition has been corrected, immediately cease the operation of the unsafe portion of the business.

C.

Storage. The owner or operator of a business where hazardous materials are stored shall accomplish all of the following:

1.

Physical Separation of Materials. The separation or protection of a hazardous material from any other material or factor that may cause or contribute to a fire, explosion, production of a flammable, toxic, or poisonous gas, or the deterioration of any primary or secondary containment is required.

2.

Physical Separation from Buildings. Hazardous material storage areas shall be separated by distance or physical barriers from residences and other buildings when the quantities of materials or their hazardous characteristics constitute a fire or health hazard.

3.

Restricted Access. Hazardous materials handling areas shall be secured against unauthorized entry.

D.

Warning Signs. Hazard identification signs specified and in conformity with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 704 shall be placed in locations where hazardous materials are stored or handled in quantities requiring a permit and at entrances to the business. Aboveground storage tanks containing a hazardous material shall be posted with the appropriate NFPA 704 sign on a visible side or sides, and be readable.

E.

Posting and Labeling. The following shall be posted with the appropriate signage: entrances and exits; hazardous materials storage areas; emergency equipment; and pesticide storage areas. Emergency contact information shall be posted in a conspicuous location. Containers holding hazardous materials shall be labeled as to the contents. Other information may be required on the label by the DEH as stipulated in the current Business Emergency Plan instructions.

F.

Failure to Comply. Failure or refusal of the owner or operator of any business to comply with the requirements for handling hazardous materials, in this section, shall constitute a violation of this chapter.

(Ord. 651.3 § 3, 2001)

(Ord. 651.4, § 7, 4-14-2009)