(A) Permit. Except as provided in Cal. Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95 and this chapter, no person shall operate or maintain a business where hazardous materials, or a mixture containing hazardous materials, are handled in a quantity that is equal to or greater than an amount specified in Cal. Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95 without a valid permit issued by the DEH.
The owner or operator of a business that was not previously subject to the permit requirements of this chapter shall obtain a permit for handling hazardous materials from the DEH at the time a hazardous material, or a mixture containing a hazardous material, in a quantity that is equal to or greater than an amount specified in Cal. Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95 is first handled at the business.
All permits shall expire annually on the one-year anniversary of the date of permit issuance and shall be renewed annually thereafter at least 30 calendar days prior to the permit expiration date.
The owner or operator of a business that is subject to the requirements of this chapter may also be required to obtain other permits, as set forth in Chapter 1, Section 105 of the California Fire Code, as determined by the Fire Chief.
(B) Business plan required. The owner or operator of a business that handles hazardous materials in quantities specified in Cal. Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95 shall submit a completed business plan electronically to the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS). The DEH and the Corona Fire Department shall review the components of the business plan that are within the jurisdiction of the CUPA and the UPA, respectively, and accept the business plan if it complies with the requirements of Cal. Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95 and this chapter. The business plan shall be submitted with the appropriate fee payable to DEH. The business plan shall be updated and submitted annually no later than the permit expiration date.
(C) Contents of business plan. The business plan required by § 8.40.040(B) shall include all the information required by Cal. Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95. In addition, the following shall be required:
(1) Site map and storage map.
(a) The site map and storage map shall have all text oriented in the same direction on the page.
(b) If hand drawn, a ruler or straight edge shall be used.
(c) If symbols are used, a legend shall be provided.
(2) Emergency notification.
(3) Additional information as the Fire Chief deems necessary to meet the intent of this chapter and Cal. Health and Safety Code Chapter 6.95 in protecting the public health, safety or the environment.
(D) Permit issuance. The DEH will issue a permit to handle hazardous materials when the following requirements have been met:
(1) The business plan has been electronically submitted to the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) and reviewed and accepted by DEH and the Corona Fire Department.
(2) The applicable fees have been paid in full to DEH.
(E) Nontransferable permit. A permit to handle a hazardous material is not transferable.
(F) Maintaining permit and business plan on premises. A permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be posted or made available for inspection at the permitted place of business. A copy of the approved business plan shall be maintained on-site, clearly identified and easily accessible to employees.
(`78 Code, §§ 8.40.050, 8.40.060.) (Ord. 3355 § 3, 2022; Ord. 3281 § 1 (part), 2018; Ord. 2688 § 1, 2003; Ord. 1815 § 1 (part), 1986.)