CC Ordinance 18004W; :� i a I
ORDINANCE N0. 1800
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CAMPBELL AMENDING TITLE 17
OF THE CAMPBELL MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW
CHAPTER 17.07 REGULATING FACILITIES WHERE MATERIALS
WHICH ARE OR WHICH MAY BECOME TOXIC GASES ARE FOUND
WHEREAS, The Council of the City of Campbell finds that it is
appropriate to provide for a uniform, county -wide program for the prevention,
control, and mitigation of dangerous conditions, to provide for building
standards and for emergency response to protect the public from acute exposure
due to accidental releases of toxic gases;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CAMPBELL:
Chapter 17 of the Campbell Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding a
chapter to be numbered, and entitled and to read as follows:
CHAPTER 17.07
REQUIREMENTS FOR FACILITIES
WHERE MATERIALS WHICH ARE OR WHICH
MAY BECOME TOXIC GASES ARE FOUND
Part 1
Purpose and Definitions
17.07.010 Applicability
A. This Chapter applies to all new and existing facilities where
regulated materials subject to this Chapter are present in
concentrations which exceed the Level of Concern as determined in
accordance with this Chapter.
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B. In the event of conflicting or overlapping regulatory provisions within
this Title, or Title 18 of the Code, and this Chapter, the most
stringent requirement shall be applied.
C. In the event of conflicting or overlapping regulatory provisions with a
federal law or state law or regulation, unless the application of this
Ordinance is expressly preempted by an Act of Congress or enactment of
the legislature, the more stringent requirement shall apply.
17.07.020 Definitions Generally
Unless the context otherwise requires, the words and phrases in this Chapter
shall have the meanings set forth in this Part 1 and shall govern the
construction of this Chapter. For words and phrases not defined in this
Chapter, the definitions set forth in Chapters 17.04, 17.06, 17.08, 17.16,
and 17.60 of Title 17 and Title 18 of the Campbell Municipal Code shall
control.
17.07.025 Controls
"Controls" are means to regulate materials to prevent unauthorized
discharges.
17.07.028 Control Area
"Control Area" means a space within a building where regulated materials may
be stored, handled, dispensed or used. A control area is an area formed by
one or more of the following:
A. An occupancy separation with a minimum one -hour fire -resistive rating,
or
B. The exterior wall, roof or foundation of the building. A maximum of
four control areas shall be permitted within a building except
buildings or portions of buildings used for retail sales, which shall
have a maximum of two control areas.
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1,7.07.030 Equilibrium Vapor Concentration (EVC)
"Equilibrium Vapor Concentration" ("EVC") means the state of a regulated
material at which vapor pressure has stabilized and is no longer rising or
falling. The EVC value of a regulated material is determined by multiplying
vapor pressure ("VP") by 10' and dividing by atmospheric pressure, as
shown in the following equation:
EVC (ppm) = Vapor Pressure x 106
Atmospheric Pressure 760 mm Hg
Note: Vapor pressure for materials with a boiling point equal to or less
than 25°C shall be 760 mm Hg; materials with a boiling point greater than
250C shall use the actual vapor pressure for that material at 251C.
Atmospheric pressure is assumed to be 760 mm at sea level.
17.07.035 Facility
"Facility" means any building, structure, installation, equipment, pipe,
container, site, area, appurtenant structure, or surrounding land area where
regulated materials are stored, used, dispensed, handled, placed or
otherwise have come to be located.
17.07.040 Fire Code
"Fire Code" means Title 17 of this Code.
17.07.045 Gas
"Gas" means an aeriform fluid which is in a gaseous state at normal
temperature and pressure.
17.07.047 IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health)
"IDLH" (Immediately dangerous to life or health) means a concentration of
airborne contaminants, normally expressed in parts per million (ppm) or
milligrams per cubic meter, which represents the maximum level from which
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cane could escape within 30 minutes without any escape impairing symptoms or
irreversible health effects. This level is established by the National
Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). If adequate data do not
exist for precise establishment of IDLH data, an independent certified
industrial hygienist, industrial toxicologist or appropriate regulatory agency
shall make such determination.
17.07.050 Inert Construction Materials
"Inert Construction Materials" means materials which under reasonably
foreseeable conditions will not degrade or react upon contact with the
regulated material to be contained.
17.07.060 Level of Concern (LOC)
"Level of Concern" ("LOC") means the maximum concentration of a substance
in air that will not cause serious health effects in the majority of the
population when exposed to the substance for a relatively short period of
time. For purposes of this Chapter the LOC is equal to 0.1 of the IDLH
value if the substance has an established IDLH, or if not, an estimated
IDLH value based on acute toxicity data of 0.01 LCSo,O.l LCLo, 0.001
LD5O, or O.01LDLo.
17.07.072 Lethal Concentration (LC,,)
"Lethal Concentration" ("LC5O") means the median lethal concentration
level, at which 50 percent of appropriate test animals die when exposed by
inhalation for a scientifically appropriate specified time period.
17.07.073 Lethal Concentration Low (LCLo)
"Lethal Concentration Low" ("LCLo") means the lowest concentration of a
chemical at which some test animals died following inhalation exposure.
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17.07.074 Lethal Dose Median (LDso)
"Lethal Dose Median" ("LDS,") means the dose at which 50 percent of
test animals die following exposure. The lethal dose is given in
milligrams per kilogram of body weight of the test animals.
17.07.075 Lethal Dose Low (LDLo)
"Lethal Dose Low" ("LDLo") means the lowest dose of a chemical at which
some test animals died following exposure.
17.07.076 Material Hazard Index (MHI)
"Material Hazard Index" ("MHI") means a numeric value used for ranking
of chemical substances (materials) in order to determine the level of
controls necessary for regulated materials as defined by the E.P.A. MHI
is determined by dividing the Equilibrium Vapor Concentration (EVC) of a
material at 25 degrees Celsius by the Level of Concern for the material,
as shown in the following equation:
MHI = EVC (ppm) @ 25 degrees Celsius
LOC ( ppm )
17.07.080 Maximum Threshold Quantity (Max T.Q.)
"Maximum Threshold Quantity" ("Max.T.Q.") means the maximum quantity of a
Class II or Class III regulated material which may be stored in a single
vessel before a stricter category of regulation is required by this
Chapter. Max. T.Q. is determined by the following equation:
Max. T.Q.(pounds) = 2.5 x 10'
MHI
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17.07.090 Minimum Threshold Quantity (Min. T.Q.)
"Minimum Threshold Quantity" ("Min. T.Q.") means the aggregate quantity of
regulated materials in a control area which, due to the minimal aggregate
quantities present need comply only with specific control requirements
established in Part 8 and general provisions of this Chapter, and not with
the requirements for Class I, II, or III regulated materials. Min. T.Q.
for mixtures shall be based on the aggregate weight of the regulated
components.
For D.O.T. Poison A: Min. T.Q. = 1 lb. or less
For other regulated materials: Min. T.Q. = 2 lbs. or less
Minimum threshold quantity controls are set forth in Part 8 of this
Chapter.
17.07.091 Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL)
"Permissible Exposure Limit" ("PEL") means the maximum permitted eight -hour
time -weighted average concentration of an airborne contaminant. The
maximum permitted time -weighted average exposures are set forth in 29 CFR
1910.1000, as it may be amended from time to time.
17.07.092 Person
"Person" means an individual, trust, firm, joint stock company,
corporation, partnership, association or other business entity, city,
county, district, the state, any department or agency thereof, or the
United States, to the extent authorized by law.
17.07.093 Regulated Materials
"Regulated Materials" are all materials, regardless of form (i.e., liquid,
solid, or gas) which meet the criteria established by
§ 17.07.205, below.
1.7.07.095 Responsible Persons
"Responsible persons" means permittees under this Chapter, owners, managers
and persons responsible for the day to day operation of any facility
subject to this Chapter.
17.07.096 Toxic Material
"Toxic" means a material which produces a lethal dose or a lethal
concentration within any of the following categories:
A. A chemical or substance that has a median lethal dose (LDS.) of more
than 50 milligrams per kilogram but not more than 500 milligrams per
kilogram of body weight when administered orally to albino rats
weighing between 200 and 300 grams each;
B. A chemical or substance that has a median lethal dose (LDS.) of more
than 200 milligrams per kilogram but not more than 1000 milligrams per
kilogram of body weight when administered by continuous contact for 24
hours (or less if death occurs within 24 hours) with the bare skin of
albino rabbits weighing between two and three kilograms each; or
C. A chemical substance that has a median lethal concentration (LCSO)
in air more than 200 parts per million but not more than 2000 parts
per million by volume of gas or vapor, or more than two milligrams per
liter but not more than 20 milligrams per liter of mist, fume or dust,
when administered by continuous inhalation for one hour (or less if
death occurs within one hour) to albino rats weighing between 200 and
300 grams each.
17.07.097 Unauthorized Discharge
"Unauthorized discharge" means releasing, spilling, leaking, pumping,
pouring, emitting, emptying, injecting, escaping, leaching, dumping or
disposing a regulated material into the environment, including any sewer,
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storm drain, ditch, drainage canal, lake, river or tidal waterway, surface
water, ground water, land surface, sidewalk, street or highway, subsurface
strata, or ambient air, except:
A. A "Federally Permitted Release," as that term is defined in Section 101
of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability
Act, 42 USC §9602(10), or pursuant to a permit of the Bay Area Air
Quality Management District, or waste discharge requirements of the San
Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board or local wastewater
pretreatment requirements for publicly owned treatment works; or
B. The normal application of materials used in weed abatement, erosion
control, soil amendment or similar application when used in accordance
with manufacturers instructions or nationally recognized standards.
Part 2
General Provisions
17.07.200. General Provisions
This Chapter governs the storage, dispensing, use and handling of regulated
materials. To the extent that the application of this Chapter to the
registration and use of pesticides is preempted by an express provision of
an Act of Congress or a statute adopted by the state legislature, this
Chapter does not apply.
17.07.205 Regulated Materials
A. "Regulated Materials," including but not limited to gases, are those
materials which meet the following criteria:
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1. The material has an established Level of Concern (LOC) as
defined in this Chapter; and
2. The materials meet either of the following criteria:
(a) They are shipped in compressed gas cylinders and the
material is or becomes or acts as a gas upon release at
normal temperature and pressure (700 F and 760mm Hg.); or
(b) The material is used or handled as a gas whether or not the
material meets the definition of a compressed gas in the
Uniform Fire Code, Title 17 or 49 CFR § 173.300(a).
B. Materials which meet the foregoing criteria are subject to the
provisions of this Chapter.
17.07.210 General Obligation
A. No person shall cause, suffer or permit the storage, handling, use, or
dispensing of materials regulated by this Chapter:
1. In a manner which is contrary to a provision of this Chapter or
any other federal or state, or local statute, code, ordinance,
rule, regulation or standard of performance relating to
materials subject to this Chapter; or
2. In a manner which causes an unauthorized discharge or which
poses a significant risk of such unauthorized discharge.
B. A person responsible for a facility shall, as soon as he or she has
knowledge of an unauthorized discharge from or at such facility,
immediately notify the Fire Chief of such discharge.
17.07.215 Permits
A. No person shall store, dispense, use, or handle any regulated material
in excess of an exempt amount at a facility unless a compliance plan,
and plan review fee have been submitted to the Fire Chief and a permit
for the facility has been issued pursuant to Part 10 of this Chapter.
• B. MHI calculations for each regulated material to be stored, dispensed,
used or handled at the facility shall be submitted to the Fire Chief
as part of the compliance plan. The Fire Chief may require the
submission of any additional available acute toxicity data to support
the MHI value proposed for each material, unless known by the Fire
Department.
17.07.220 Compliance
A. Persons responsible for any facility lawfully in existence on date of
adoption of this Chapter shall submit a compliance plan along with any
plan review fee set forth in the schedule of fees adopted by Resolution
by the Council, to the Fire Chief not later than one year after
adoption. For purposes of this Section, the term "lawfully in
existence" includes, but is not limited to those facilities for which a
building permit has been issued and construction has begun.
B. Persons responsible for facilities lawfully in existence on date of
adoption of this Chapter shall cause their facilities to be in full
compliance with this Chapter not later than three years after adoption
of this Chapter. The Fire Chief may extend this time period at the
request of a responsible person for a maximum of two years, if the Fire
Chief makes a written determination that hardship, unique circumstances
or other good cause exists and the person responsible for the facility
has filed a compliance extension review fee.
C. Persons responsible for a facility not lawfully in existence or
operating on the date of adoption of this Chapter shall submit a
compliance plan, file a plan review fee and obtain a permit prior to
storing, dispensing, using or handling any regulated material.
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• 17.07.222 Closure
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to abandon, remove, or close a
facility or other area regulated by this Chapter until a closure plan,
has been submitted to and approved by the Fire Chief.
B. A closure plan, and a closure plan review fee as set by the Schedule of
Fees as adopted by the Council shall be submitted by a responsible
person to the Fire Chief at least 30 days prior to facility closure.
The closure plan shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Fire
Chief that regulated materials which are or have been stored,
dispensed, handled or used in the facility will be transported,
disposed of or reused in a manner consistent with public health and
safety. The Fire Chief may waive all or part of the 30 day period upon
a finding of good cause.
17.07.225 Seismic Protection
Persons responsible for a facility with one or more stationary tanks and
piping systems used for regulated materials shall cause such tanks and
piping systems to be seismically braced in accordance with the provisions of
the Uniform Building Code, Title 18, of the Campbell Municipal Code.
17.07.230 Security
Responsible persons shall cause facilities where materials subject to this
Chapter are stored, handled, dispensed or used to be secured against
unauthorized entry.
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17.74.235 Breathing Apparatus
A. In order to provide for immediate initial on -scene response in the
event of an unauthorized discharge and to provide on -scene assistance
to fire fighters and other emergency response personnel, persons
responsible for any facility where Class I or corrosive regulated
materials are present, shall provide a minimum of two self-contained
breathing apparatus. When self-contained breathing apparatus would be
inadequate protection due to the nature of the gases present, other
appropriate protective equipment shall be provided.
B. The breathing apparatus or other protective equipment shall be suitable
for use with the material present and shall be in a conspicuously
marked place immediately near the area where the materials are present,
in a location that provides safety for those expected to don the
apparatus.
C. A "location that provides safety" is one which is not likely to be
immediately affected by the release of a regulated material.
17.07.240 Incompatible Materials
Responsible persons shall cause incompatible materials to be separated, and
shall cause regulated materials to be separated from other incompatible
hazardous material listed in Table 51-110-A, of the Uniform Fire Code as set
forth in this Title. Separation shall be maintained by one -hour fire
resistive construction, or by the use of separate gas cabinets. For
purposes of this Section, the term "incompatible" shall mean those materials
listed in the Uniform Fire Code, Table 51-110-A.
17.07.245 Leak Testing
Responsible persons shall cause containers of regulated materials to be
tested for leaks immediately upon delivery and again immediately prior to
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departure of such containers from facilities. Testing methods shall be
approved by the Fire Chief in accordance with appropriate nationally
recognized industry standards and practices, if any. Appropriate remedial
actions shall be immediately undertaken when leaks are detected.
17.07.250 Protective Plugs and Caps
Responsible persons shall cause the protective plugs and caps of regulated
materials to be in place at all times unless and until the material is
properly placed into use.
17.07.255 Emergency Response Plans
A. If the preparation of an emergency response plan for the facility is
not required by any other law, responsible persons shall prepare, or
cause to be prepared, and filed with the Fire Chief, a written
emergency response plan.
B. If the preparation of an emergency response plan is required by any
other law, a responsible person shall file a copy of the plan with the
Fire Chief.
17.07.257 Emergency Response Teams
A. If not required to do so by another law, a person responsible for a
facility subject to this Chapter shall designate, or cause to be
designated, an on -site emergency response team, which shall be composed
of an adequate number of trained, responsible persons, and which shall
serve as liaison to the fire department.
B. Emergency response team members shall ascertain all on -site locations
where regulated materials are stored, handled and used, shall become
familiar with the emergency response plan, and the chemical nature of
such regulated material, shall act as facility liaison to the Fire
Department and shall be prepared to respond in an emergency.
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17.07.260 Emergency Drills
A. Responsible persons shall cause emergency drills of each on -site
emergency response team to be conducted not less frequently than once
every three months.
B. Records of drills conducted shall be maintained at the facility for
three years and shall be made available for inspection upon request by
the Fire Chief.
17.07.265 Annual Maintenance
A. Responsible persons shall cause all safety control systems at a
facility to be tested not less frequently than annually and maintained
in good working condition.
B. Maintenance and testing shall be performed by persons qualified to
perform the maintenance and tests.
C. Maintenance records and certifications shall be available to the Fire
Chief upon inspection or request.
17.07.270 Flow Limiting Orifices and Devices for DOT Poison A
All Containers of materials classified as Department of Transportation
(D.O.T.) Poison A, regardless of the amount of DOT Poison A shall be
equipped with a flow restricting orifice, when available from the supplier
of the DOT Poison A. If a flow restricting orifice is not available, the
container shall be used with a flow limiting device.
17.07.275 Fire Extinguishing Systems
A. Except as provided in Subsection 17.07.275C, below, responsible persons
shall cause all interior and exterior use areas and all indoor storage
areas and storage buildings to be protected from fire by automatic
sprinkler systems.
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B. The design of the sprinkler systems shall be not less than that
required under Uniform Building Code Standard No. 38-1 for Ordinary
Hazard Group 3 with a minimum design area of 3,000 square feet. Where
the materials or storage arrangement require a higher level of
sprinkler system protection in accordance with nationally recognized
standards, the higher level of sprinkler system protection shall be
provided.
C. If the chemical properties of the regulated materials are such that the
materials will be incompatible with the use of a sprinkler system, the
Fire Chief may require alternative forms of fire protection.
Part 3
Classification of Mater
17.07.300 General
Regulated materials shall be classified according to their Material Hazard
Index (MHI) values.
17.07.305 Class I Regulated Materials
Of the materials regulated by this Chapter, Class I materials pose the
greatest potential hazard. A regulated.material which has an MHI value
equal to or greater than five hundred thousand (500,000) or which is
classified as Department of Transportation (DOT) Poison A shall be
classified as a Class I regulated material.
17.07.310 Class II Regulated Materials
A regulated material which has an MHI equal to or greater than ten thousand
(10,000) but less than five hundred thousand (500,000) shall be classified
as a Class II regulated material.
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1.7.07.315 Class III Regulated Materials
A regulated material which has an MHI equal to or greater than four thousand
nine hundred (4,900) but less than ten thousand (10,000) shall be classified
as a Class III regulated material.
17.07.320 Maximum Threshold Quantity
Regulated materials which exceed their Maximum Threshold Quantity as defined
in Section 17.07.080 shall be classified one level higher than otherwise
determined by the MHI, (i.e., Class III to Class II, or Class II to Class
17.07.325 Materials Not Exceeding Minimum Threshold Quantity
Regulated materials which do not exceed the Minimum Threshold Quantity as
defined in this Chapter shall satisfy only the specific requirements
established in Part 8, General Provisions, and shall not otherwise be
required to meet the requirements applicable to materials classified as
Class I, II, or III regulated materials.
17.07.330 Exempt Amounts
A. Except as provided in Section 17.07.330 B, below, material which would
otherwise be regulated is exempt from regulation under this Chapter
if:
1. The material has an MHI less than 4900; or
2. The aggregate quantity of the material in a control area does
not exceed the Minimum T.Q., and the quantity of the material in
a single vessel does not exceed the amounts specified as
follows:
Min. TQ
DOT. Poison A 1/4 lb. 1
Other Regulated Materials 1 lb. 2
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B Notwithstanding the exemption in Subsection A, above, no amount of
Class I regulated materials is exempt from the provisions for "flow
limiting devices" and "fire extinguishing systems" found in Part 2 of
this Chapter.
Part 4
Hazard Classification and Control Table
17.07.400 General
A. The requirements for controls for the use or indoor storage of
regulated materials shall be cumulative as the hazard class of
regulated material increases in accordance with the following table:
HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS AND CONTROLS
HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
Class I
Class II
Class III
Minimum Threshold Quantity
Exempt Amounts
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HAZARD CONTROLS
Includes Class I, Class II and Class
III, Minimum Threshold Quantity and
Exempt Amount Controls
Includes Class II, Class III, Minimum
Threshold Quantity and Exempt Amount
Controls
Includes Class III, Minimum Threshold
Quantity and Exempt Amount Controls
Includes Minimum Threshold Quantity
Exempt Amount Controls, and General
Provisions
Other Applicable Statutes, Codes,
Ordinances
B. Exterior storage of regulated materials is covered by Part 9 of this
Chapter and General Provisions.
C. All control equipment for materials regulated by this Chapter shall
meet appropriate nationally recognized standards, if any, approved by
the Fire Chief.
Part 5
Class I Controls
17.07.500 Class I Controls
Persons responsible for any facility where Class I materials are present
shall comply with all of the requirements of Parts 5, 6, 7, 8, and the
general provisions of this Chapter.
17.07.505 Piping
A. Piping for Class I materials shall. be designed and fabricated from
materials fully compatible with the material to be contained. Piping
shall be of strength and durability sufficient to withstand the
pressure, structural and seismic stress and exposure to which it may
be subjected, as required by the Building Code, set forth in Title 18.
B. Secondary Containment shall be provided for piping for Class I
materials. The secondary containment shall be capable of directing a
sudden release into an approved discharge treatment system, and shall
be monitored continually with a continuous gas monitoring system as
defined in Article 80 of the 1988 Uniform Fire Code and approved by
the Fire Chief. Secondary containment includes, but is not limited
to, double walled piping.
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1.7.07.510 Automatic Shutoff
An automatic shut-off valve which is of a "fail-safe to close" design shall
be provided. Each of the following shall activate automatic shut-off.
A. gas detection
B. manually, from remote locations
C. failure of emergency power
D. seismic activity, upon a seismic event within 5 seconds of
horizontal semisoidal oscillation having a peak acceleration of
0.15g (= 1.5m/sec') and a period of 0.4 seconds
E. failure of primary containment
F. activation of manual fire alarm.
17.07.515 Emergency Control Station
Signals from emergency equipment shall be transmitted to an emergency
control station which is continually staffed by trained personnel.
Part 6
Class II Controls
17.07.600 Class II Controls
Responsible persons shall cause materials which are classified as Class II
materials to be provided with the controls specified in Parts 6, 7, 8 and
general provisions of this Chapter.
17.07.605 Connections
A. Piping and tubing for Class II materials shall be installed in
accordance with appropriate nationally recognized standards, if any,
approved by the Fire Chief, and shall have welded connections
compatible with the regulated material throughout unless an exhausted
enclosure is provided.
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B. Material which is not compatible with ferrous piping may be installed
in nonferrous piping as defined in Article 80 of the Uniform Fire Code
when approved by the Fire Chief in accordance with setforth standards
of Uniform Fire Code Sections 1.102 and 2.303.
C Where connections other than welded connections meet appropriate
nationally recognized industry standards, if any, a person responsible
for a facility may seek an exception from the Fire Chief. A request
for exception, and a fee as set by the Schedule of Fees as adopted by
the Council, shall be filed with the Fire Chief for approval. The
request shall document the standards and reason for the exception.
Exceptions to the ordinance may be considered as defined in Uniform
Fire Code Section 2.301 and 2.303.
17.07.610 Local Gas Shut -Off
A. Manual activation controls shall be provided at locations near the
point of use and near the source, as defined in Article 80 of the
Uniform Fire Code and approved by the Fire Chief.
B. The Fire Chief may require additional controls at other places,
including but not limited to the entry to the building, the area in the
building where regulated materials are stored or used, and emergency
control stations when necessary to conform to the standards of Uniform
Fire Code Section 1.102.
C. Manually activated shut off valves shall be of "fail safe to close
design".
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1.7.07.615 Emergency Power
Emergency power shall be provided for:
A. Exhaust ventilation, including the power supply for treatment systems.
B. Gas -detection systems.
C. Emergency alarm systems.
D. Temperature -control systems which comply with the Fire Code.
17.07.620 Excess Flow Control
A. Portable tanks and cylinders containing Class II Material shall be
provided with excess flow control.
B. Valves shall be permanently marked to indicate the maximum design flow
rate.
17.07.625 Gas Detection
A continuous gas -detection system shall be provided to detect the presence
of gas at or below the permissible exposure limit. The detection system
shall initiate a local alarm and transmit a signal to a continually staffed
remote location "to provide an immediate response to an alarm." The alarm
shall be both visual and audible and shall be designed to provide warning
both inside and outside of the interior storage, use or handling area. The
audible alarm shall be distinct from all other on -site alarms.
17.07.630 Reduced Flow Valves
Reduced flow valves may be utilized to reduce the maximum flow rate from
cylinders and tanks under full flow conditions. Valve flow rates may be
considered in determining the size of treatment systems required for a worst
case release.
17.07.635 Seismic Shut -Off Valves
A seismically activated valve meeting standards approved by the Fire Chief
shall be provided for automatic shut off of regulated materials upon a
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seismic event within 5 seconds of horizontal semisoidal oscillation having a
peak acceleration of 0.15g (= 1.5m/sec') and a period of 0.4 seconds.
17.07.640 Class II Corrosives
Inert construction materials shall be used for the primary containment of
Class II regulated materials which are corrosive. Alternatively, secondary
containment shall be provided for Class II materials which are corrosives.
17.07.645 Emergency Alarms
When materials regulated by this Chapter are transported through exit
corridors or exit enclosures, there shall be an emergency telephone system
or a local manual alarm station or a signaling device approved by the Fire
Chief at not more than 150-foot intervals and at each exit doorway
throughout the transport route. The signal shall be relayed to an approved
central, proprietary or remote station service or a constantly attended
on -site location and shall also initiate a local audible alarm.
Part 7
Class III Controls
17.07.700 Class III Controls
Persons responsible for a facility shall cause materials which are
classified as Class III materials to be provided with the controls specified
in Parts 7, 8 and general provisions of this Chapter.
17.07.705 Piping, Valves, and Fittings
A. Piping, valves, fittings and related components shall be designed and
fabricated from materials compatible with the material to be
contained. They shall have strength and durability sufficient to
withstand the pressure, structural and seismic and any other stress and
exposure to which they may be subjected.
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B. Expansion chambers shall be provided between valves whenever
appropriate in accordance with nationally recognized standards approved
by the Fire Chief. Chambers shall be sized to provide protection for
piping, valves and instrumentation and to accommodate the expansion of
regulated materials.
17.07.710 Signage
A. Stationary above ground tanks shall be placarded with hazard
identification signs as specified in the uniform Fire Code, Standard
79-3, for the specific material contained.
B. Signs prohibiting smoking shall be posted in indoor storage, use and
handling areas and within 25 feet of outdoor storage, use and handling
C. Signs shall not be obscured or removed.
D. Signs shall be in English and such other languages as may be
appropriate, as determined by the Fire Chief.
E. Signs shall be durable.
F. The size, color and lettering shall be in conformance with nationally
recognized standards determined by the Fire Chief to be applicable to
the regulated material.
17.07.715 Inert Gas Purge System
Gas systems for regulated materials shall be provided with individually
dedicated inert gas purge systems (e.g., nitrogen, helium, argon and neon).
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Part 8
Minimum Threshold Quantity Controls
17.07.800 Minimum Threshold Quantity Controls
Responsible persons shall cause materials which do not exceed the Minimum
Threshold Quantity as defined in Section 17.07.90 to be provided with the
controls specified in Part 8.
17.07.805 Exhaust Ventilation
A. Storage of cylinders shall be within ventilated gas cabinets,
exhausted enclosures or within a ventilated separate gas storage room
as defined in the Fire Code.
B. Storage of portable and stationary tanks shall be within a separate
ventilated room without other occupancy or use.
C. If gas cabinets are provided, the room or area in which they are
located shall have independent exhaust ventilation.
D. Exhaust systems for gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures and separate gas
storage rooms shall be designed to handle the accidental release of
gas. Such exhaust systems shall be capable of diluting, adsorbing,
absorbing, neutralizing, burning or otherwise processing the entire
contents of the single tank or cylinder of gas which presents the
highest potential hazard.
E. Systems utilized for such processing shall be designed as a treatment
system, as described in Section 17.07.815, below. If a total
containment system is utilized, the system shall be designed to handle
the maximum anticipated pressure of release to the system when the
system reaches equilibrium.
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1�7.07.810 Gas Cabinets
When gas cabinets are provided they shall be:
A. Operated at negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area.
B. Provided with self -closing limited access ports or fire -rated windows
to give access to equipment controls. The average velocity of
ventilation at the face of access ports or windows shall be not less
than 200 feet per minute (fpm) with a minimum of 150 fpm at any point
of the access port or window.
C. Connected to a treatment system.
D. Provided with self -closing doors.
E. Constructed of steel with a thickness not less than 12-gauge.
17.07.815 Treatment Systems
A. Treatment systems shall be utilized to process all exhaust ventilation
to be discharged from gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or separate
storage rooms. Treatment systems shall be designed to reduce the
maximum allowable discharge concentration of the gas to one-half IDLH
at the point of discharge to the atmosphere as specified below.
B. When more than one gas may be emitted to the treatment system, the
treatment system shall be designed to handle the worst case release
based on the release rate, the quantity and the IDLH for all the gases
stored or used.
17.07.820 Treatment System Sizing
Treatment systems shall be sized to process the worst case release of each
gas based on the maximum flow rate of release from the cylinder or tank
utilized which presents the highest potential hazard.. The entire contents
of tanks and cylinders shall be considered.
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17.07.825 Stationary Tanks
A. Stationary tanks shall be labeled with the maximum rate release for the
gas contained based on any valves or fittings that are inserted
directly into the tank.
B. If multiple valves or fittings are provided, the maximum flow rate of
release for the valve or fitting with the highest flow rate shall be
indicated.
C. If liquified gases are in contact with any valve or fitting, the liquid
flow rate shall be utilized for purposes of computation of the maximum
flow rate of release. All flow rates indicated on the label shall be
converted to cubic feet per minute of gas at normal temperature and
pressure.
17.07.830 Portable Tanks and Cylinders
A. For portable tanks and cylinders, the maximum flow rate of release
shall be calculated based on assuming the total release from the
cylinder or tank within the time specified in the Table below:
Nonliquefied Liquefied
Container (Minutes) (Minutes)
Cylinders 5 30
Portable Tanks 40 240
B. When portable tanks or cylinders are equipped with approved reduced
flow valves, the worst case release will be determined by the maximum
achievable flow from the valve as determined by the valve manufacturer
or the gas supplier.
Reduced flow and excess flow valves shall be permanently marked to
indicate the maximum design flow rate. Such markings shall indicate
the flow rate for air under standard conditions.
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-1,7.07.835 Gas Detection for D.O.T. Poison A
A portable or fixed gas detection system capable of monitoring at the
Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL) for each regulated material classified as a
D.O.T. Poison A stored or used within the facility shall be provided.
Part 9
Exterior Storage
17.07.900 General
Persons responsible for a facility where there is exterior storage of any
regulated material shall comply with the provisions of this Part 9, and of
the Uniform Building Code, set forth in Title 17 of this Code.
17.07.905 Distance Limitation to Exposures
Exterior storage of regulated materials shall not be within 75 feet of a
building, structure, property line, street, alley, public way or exit to a
public way unless the storage is shielded by a structure which has a minimum
fire -resistive rating of two hours and which interrupts the line of sight
between the storage and the exposure. The shielding structure shall be at
least five (5) feet from any exposure. The shielding structure shall have
not more than two sides which shall be at approximately ninety -degree
directions.
17.07.910 Openings in Buildings Subject to Exposure
Notwithstanding Section 17.07.905, when an exterior storage area is located
within seventy-five (75) feet of a building, openings into the building
other than piping shall not be above the height of the top of the shielding
structure referred to in § 17.07.905 or within 50 feet horizontally from the
exterior storage area, whether or not protected by a shielding structure.
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17.07.915 Air Intakes
No exterior storage area for regulated materials shall be within
seventy-five (75) feet of any air intake.
17.07.920 Canopies
Portable tanks and cylinders stored outside of buildings shall be stored
under a canopy constructed of noncombustible materials. Such exterior
storage shall not be considered indoor storage. An automatic fire -sprinkler
system, or alternative systems as determined by the Fire Chief for materials
incompatible with water, shall be provided for canopies installed for the
storage of regulated materials.
17.07.925 Stationary Tank Controls
Controls on stationary tanks shall be in accordance with the following:
A. Pressure relief devices shall be vented to a treatment system designed
in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.07.815 of this Chapter.
B. Where filling or dispensing connections are provided, they shall be
provided with a means of local exhaust. Such exhaust shall be designed
to capture fumes and vapors. The exhaust shall be directed to a
treatment system designed in accordance with the provisions of Section
17.07.815 of this Chapter.
C. Stationary tanks shall be provided with a means of excess flow control
on all tank inlet or outlet connections. Inlet connections that are
designed to preclude backflow and pressure -relief devices are exempt
from this requirement.
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'17.07.930 Gas Cabinets for Leaking Cylinders
A. At least one gas cabinet or exhausted enclosure shall be provided for
the handling of leaking cylinders. The cabinet or enclosure shall be
within or adjacent to the exterior storage area and connected to a
treatment system as specified in Section 17.07.815 of this Chapter.
B. A gas cabinet or exhausted enclosure need not be provided for leaking
cylinders if all cylinders are stored within gas cabinets or exhausted
enclosures.
17.07.935 Local Exhaust for Leaking Portable Tanks
A. A means of local exhaust shall be provided to capture regulated
material leaking from portable tanks. The local exhaust may consist of
portable ducts or collection systems designed to be applied to the site
of a leak in a valve or fitting on the tank. The local exhaust system
shall be connected to a treatment system as specified in Section
17.07.815 of this Chapter.
B. A local exhaust system shall be provided within or immediately adjacent
to every exterior storage area; and within separate gas storage rooms
used for portable or stationary tanks.
17.07.940. Tank Cars and Piping
A. The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to tank cars which meet
all requirements of the U. S. Department of Transportation, while such
tank cars are used for the transportation and unloading of regulated
material, as such terms are used in the Hazardous Materials
Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. § 1801 et seq. "Unloading" does not
include the use of tank cars to store regulated materials.
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B. The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to piping and control
systems, automatic shut off valves, emergency control stations, gas
detection systems, treatment systems and alarm systems used with piping
which connects tank cars to facilities for the unloading and delivery
of regulated material, and to tank cars used to store regulated
materials.
Permit Process
17.07.1000 General
Responsible persons shall obtain and keep current a "regulated materials
permit." The process and procedures set forth in 17.06.350 Application for
Permit; 17.06.480 Denial of Application; 17.06.540 Grounds for Remedial
Action; 17.06.620 Hearing Procedures; 17.06.640 and 17.06.650 Enforcement;
17.06.680 Miscellaneous of Chapter 17.06 of the Campbell Municipal Code
shall govern regulated materials.
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4 PASSED FOR PUBLICATION OF TITLE this 17th day of ApriZ
1990, by the following vote:
ATTEST:
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: WATSON, KOTOWSKI, CONANT, BURR, ASHWORTH
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
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LOUISE B. PENA, DEPUTY CITY CLERK
ordinanc
2/17/90
APPROVED:
N J. ASHWORTH
MAYOR
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