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All chemical and material types listed above are included for reference purposes only. Final determination of hazard classification will be made by the Environmental Programs Division.

 

A.

Table Notes.

 

 

1.

Hazardous materials belonging to more than one group or hazardous classification are subject to the regulations of the more stringent group or category.

 

 

2.

Above-ground storage tanks for the storage of hazardous materials utilized in the day-to-day operations of a permitted or conditional use within an industrial or mixed-use employment district shall require administrative site development review if visible from the public way. All above-ground storage tanks shall be adequately screened from off site.

 

 

3.

When a use permit or administrative use permit is required, in addition to the findings required under Chapter 18.56 or 18.54, respectively, the decision maker shall consider the recommendation of the Fire Department and the Environmental Programs Division based upon an evaluation of current codes, ordinances and referenced standards in conjunction with the following information: an inventory of all hazardous materials to be used or stored on site, a materials safety sheet (MSS) for each of the hazardous materials to be used on site, a list of equipment which utilizes or contains hazardous materials, information on the building construction type and information on the proposed method of handling and disposal of hazardous materials, as well as any mitigation features designed to reduce the level of risk posed by the hazardous materials.

 

 

4.

The following exemptions from the requirements of this chapter shall apply:

 

 

 

a.

Storage, use or handling of the following gases in any quantities, whether in a gaseous, liquefied or cryogenic physical state: air (non-enriched), argon, helium, krypton, neon, nitrogen, and xenon. This exemption does not apply to bulk plants or bulk distribution plants.

 

 

 

b.

Storage, use or handling of hazardous materials in quantities less than 55 gallons, 500 pounds, and 200 cubic feet, for liquids, solids and gases respectively. This exemption does not apply to acutely hazardous materials and extremely hazardous substances, as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations and the California Health and Safety Code, which may require a CUPA permit from the Environmental Programs Division or preparation of a Risk Management Plan.

 

 

 

c.

Radioactive materials that are licensed, sealed sources, used for instruments, calibration devices and similar equipment, and materials exempted from regulation by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

 

 

 

d.

On-site retail sales of common household hazardous materials in containers sized and packaged for use by the general public.

 

 

5.

Ammonia refrigeration systems are subject to the provisions of this chapter.

 

B.

Table Qualifiers. In addition to the regulations set forth in this chapter, all storage and use of hazardous materials must be in conformance with the provisions of Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Uniform Codes and referenced standards, as may be amended.