Ordinance 3128-09 - Laserfiche WebLink

The Waste Reduction Act, Chapter 70.95C RCW, requires companies that generate over 2,640 pounds of hazardous waste per year and companies that use hazardous substances to prepare hazardous substance and waste reduction plans. Washington State Explosives Act, Chapter 70.74 RCW and Safety Standards for Possession and Handling of Explosives, Chapter 296-52 WAC, regulates the manufacture, possession, storage, selling, transportation, and the use of explosives or blasting agents. Under Title III of the superfund amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA), municipalities are required to develop operational plans for responding to hazardous materials incidents. Both the City of Everett and Snohomish County have developed Emergency Operations Plans. 3. City of Everett The City of Everett Zoning Code, Section 39.090, outlines the requirements for hazardous waste treatment and storage facilities. The City of Everett Building Department and Fire Department regulate hazardous materials through the International Building and Fire Codes (IBC). The IBC regulates the storage, containment and the type of buildings for hazardous materials storage. At time of application for building permits or occupancy, the applicant must demonstrate the class of chemicals to be used on the site and the quantity of the chemicals. The Building Department and Fire Department inspect the site to ensure compliance with the permit. A certificate of occupancy is issued after the final inspection when the project has met all requirements of the construction permits. Following issuance of the certificate of occupancy, the applicant can move into the building and apply for process permits from the Fire Department per Uniform Fire Code requirements. These permits must be issued prior to starting operation of the facility. The permits constitute permission to maintain, store, use or handle materials, or to conduct processes which produce conditions hazardous to life or property, or to install equipment used in connection with such activities. Permits are required for activities such as asbestos removal; combustible materials storage; dry cleaning plants; flammable or combustible fluids; hazardous materials storage, transportation, dispensing, use or handling; hazardous materials production; installation and removal of fuel tanks; radioactive materials; repair garages; and tire storage. Some of these activities are likely to occur in the Downtown. Some facilities are required to submit Hazardous Materials Inventories and Hazardous Materials Management Plans to the Fire Department for review and approval. The Fire Department also conducts annual or biennial site inspections of facilities for compliance with permits and IBC requirements. The Fire Department also issues permits for installation and removal of above and below ground fuel storage tanks. The City's Public Works Design and Construction Standards and Specifications Manual includes site management standards for "High Risk Land Uses" including fueling sites, auto repair and maintenance shops, retail auto parts stores, car washes, new and used auto dealerships, and 29