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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS—GENERAL PROVISIONS

5003.2.7 Liquid-level limit control. Atmospheric tanks 5. Manually activated shutdown controls required
having a capacity greater than 500 gallons (1893 L) and by Section 6403.1.1.1 for compressed gas sys-
that contain hazardous material liquids shall be equipped tems conveying pyrophoric gases.
with a liquid-level limit control or other approved means 5003.2.9.2 Testing frequency. The equipment, sys-
to prevent overfilling of the tank. tems and devices listed in Section 5003.2.9.1 shall be
5003.2.8 Seismic protection. Machinery and equipment tested at one of the following frequencies:
utilizing hazardous materials shall be braced and anchored 1. Not less than annually.
in accordance with the seismic design requirements of the
2. In accordance with the approved manufacturer’s
International Building Code for the seismic design category
in which the machinery or equipment is classified. requirements.
5003.2.9 Testing. The equipment, devices and systems 3. In accordance with approved recognized industry
listed in Section 5003.2.9.1 shall be tested at the time of standards.
installation and at one of the intervals listed in Section 4. In accordance with an approved schedule.
5003.2.9.2. Records of the tests conducted or maintenance 5003.3 Release of hazardous materials. Hazardous materi-
performed shall be maintained in accordance with the pro- als in any quantity shall not be released into a sewer, storm
visions of Section 108.3.
drain, ditch, drainage canal, creek, stream, river, lake or tidal
Exceptions: waterway or on the ground, sidewalk, street, highway or into
the atmosphere.
1. Periodic testing shall not be required where
approved written documentation is provided stat- Exceptions:
ing that testing will damage the equipment, 1. The release or emission of hazardous materials is
device or system and the equipment, device or allowed where in compliance with federal, state or
system is maintained as specified by the manu- local governmental agencies, regulations or permits.
facturer.
2. The release of pesticides is allowed where used in
2. Periodic testing shall not be required for equip- accordance with registered label directions.
ment, devices and systems that fail in a fail-safe
manner. 3. The release of fertilizer and soil amendments is
allowed where used in accordance with manufac-
3. Periodic testing shall not be required for equip- turer’s specifications.
ment, devices and systems that self-diagnose and
report trouble. Records of the self-diagnosis and 5003.3.1 Unauthorized discharges. In the event hazard-
trouble reporting shall be made available to the ous materials are released in quantities reportable under
fire code official. state, federal or local regulations, the fire code official
shall be notified and the following procedures required in
4. Periodic testing shall not be required if system accordance with Sections 5003.3.1.1 through 5003.3.1.4.
activation occurs during the required test cycle
for the components activated during the test 5003.3.1.1 Records. Records of the unauthorized dis-
cycle. charge of hazardous materials by the permittee shall be
maintained.
5. Approved maintenance in accordance with Sec-
tion 5003.2.6 that is performed not less than 5003.3.1.2 Preparation. Provisions shall be made for
annually or in accordance with an approved controlling and mitigating unauthorized discharges.
schedule shall be allowed to meet the testing 5003.3.1.3 Control. Where an unauthorized discharge
requirements set forth in Sections 5003.2.9.1 and caused by primary container failure is discovered, the
5003.2.9.2. involved primary container shall be repaired or
5003.2.9.1 Equipment, devices and systems requir- removed from service.
ing testing. The following equipment, systems and 5003.3.1.4 Responsibility for cleanup. The person,
devices shall be tested in accordance with Sections firm or corporation responsible for an unauthorized dis-
5003.2.9 and 5003.2.9.2. charge shall institute and complete all actions necessary
1. Gas detection systems, alarms and automatic to remedy the effects of such unauthorized discharge,
emergency shutoff valves required by Section whether sudden or gradual, without cost to the jurisdic-
6004.2.2.10 for highly toxic and toxic gases. tion. Where deemed necessary by the fire code official,
cleanup can be initiated by the fire department or by an
2. Limit control systems for liquid level, tempera- authorized individual or firm. Costs associated with
ture and pressure required by Sections 5003.2.7, such cleanup shall be borne by the owner, operator or
5004.8 and 5005.1.4.
other person responsible for the unauthorized dis-
3. Emergency alarm systems and supervision charge.
required by Sections 5004.9 and 5005.4.4.
5003.4 Safety Data Sheets. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) shall
4. Monitoring and supervisory systems required by be readily available on the premises for hazardous materials
Sections 5004.10 and 5005.1.6. regulated by this chapter. Where a hazardous substance is

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