(a) In the case of shutdown of control equipment for necessary scheduled maintenance unaccompanied by shutdown of the air contaminant source, the intent to shutdown such equipment shall be reported to the Director at least 24 hours prior to the planned shutdown. This prior notice shall include, but is not limited to the following:
(1) Identification and location of the specific control equipment to be taken out of service;
(2) The expected length of time that the control equipment will be out of service;
(3) The nature and quantity of emissions of air contaminants likely to occur during the shutdown;
(4) Description of the maintenance of the control equipment.
(b) In the event that any air contaminant source, control equipment or related facility breaks down in such a manner as to cause the emission of air contaminants in violation of this ordinance, the person responsible for such equipment shall immediately notify the Director of such failure or breakdown, and provide a written statement giving all pertinent facts, including the expected duration of the break. The Director shall be notified when the condition causing the failure or breakdown has been corrected and the equipment is again in operation.
(Ord. 2494, passed 5-12-1975)