Emissions exceeding any of the limits established in this Air Pollution Code as a direct result of the breakdown of any equipment shall not be deemed a violation of such limits, provided that the owner or operator, by telephone, messenger or in person, immediately advises the Commissioner of Air Pollution Control of the circumstances, outlines a corrective program acceptable to the Commissioner and confirms such program to the Commissioner, in writing, by registered or certified mail, within five days after the occurrence of such breakdown and provided further that the Commissioner gives written approval of the proposed corrective program.
If the number of breakdowns of any piece of equipment exceeds three in any one year, the Commissioner may require the owner or operator thereof to submit a satisfactory maintenance program for such equipment. Failure to maintain equipment in accordance with such program shall be grounds for revocation of the certificate of operation.
(Ord. 53-70. Passed 5-25-70.)