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Z. Uumpsiers shall be stored under co��er, where feasible,with any necessary drains routed to the sanitarv <br /> sewer. As an altemative,dumpstcrs shall be non-Icaking and water-tight,with lids that prcvent thc entn <br /> of stormN�ater. Lids shall be kcpt closed when dumpsters are not being filled or emptied. <br /> 3. Dumpsters shall bc kcpt in good condition without cor,�sion�r Icaky seams. Damaged or leaking <br /> containers shall be rcplaced. <br /> 4. If wastc container drums are stored above ground,they shall be kept in au area such as a service ba�. If <br /> drums are kept outsidc, thcy must be stored undcr cover to kecp rainfall from reaching the drvms. <br /> Storage of reactive, ignitable, or ilammablc liquids must romply with thc Unifortn Fire Code(R.2 in Sectio� 4- <br /> 3). The following practices shall complemcnt,not contlict, with current Uniform Fire Code requirements. <br /> 1. Containers shall be located in a designated area. <br /> 2. The designated arca shall be paved,free of cracks and gaps,and completely impervious in order to <br /> contain Icaks and spills. <br /> 3. For liquid wastes,tanks shall be surrounded by dikes, bemts,or curbs. The dikc, berm,or curb shall bc <br /> of sufficient height t��provide a volume that is thc grcater of eitl�cr 10%of ihc total cnclosed tank volume <br /> or 110%of the volun ie contained in the largest tank. <br /> 4. Thc designated area shall be covcred. <br /> 5. The area inside the dike, bertn or curb shall slope to a drain. If the material being stored is controlled by <br /> the Uniform Fire Code, or is used oil or Dangerous Waste, thc drain shall outlet to a dead•end sump. <br /> For all othcr liquids thc drain shall br tied to the sanitaq�sewcr, if a�•ailable. A discharge permit from <br /> the City's Industrial Pretmatment Program will be required. Othenvise, process treatment or a dead-end <br /> sump shall be used subject to other permit rcquirements. The drin must have positive control (for <br /> example,a locked drainage valvc or pluc)to prevent rcicazc of contaminated liquids. <br /> 6. If the business is using rolling containers(for example,dumpsters)tl�at are picked up directly by a <br /> collection truck,the dike, bertn or curb can be modified to facilitate moving the dumpster. <br /> 7. Where material is temporarily stored in containers, a temporap�,portable containment systcm can bc I <br /> used,in lieu of the above systcm. ' <br /> 8. If a container is to be located in an area where fireazms may be discharged,the container should be <br /> encapsulated with concretc(or equi��alent). <br /> 9. Containcrs mounted for direct removal of a liquid chemical for use by employees shall be placed inside a <br /> containment area as described above. In addition,a drip pan shall be used at all times below thc <br /> container outlet. <br /> 10. Drums stored in �n area where unauthorized persons may gain access must be secured in a manner that <br /> prevents any unauthorized use. <br /> 1 l. If the material is a Dangerous Waste,the business owmer shall comply with any additional Dcpartment of <br /> ticology requirements(see R3 in Section 4-3)not presented above. <br /> i Z. An cmplo}�ee trained in emergency spill cleanup procedums s.�all be prescnt w�hen Dangerous Wastes, <br /> liquid chemicals, or other wastes are loaded or unloaded (see BMP 51.80). <br /> 4-^_-1 I <br />