SEC. 57.5003.2.10. REPAIR OF UNDERGROUND TANKS.

   Underground tanks may be repaired in a method approved by the Chief and in accordance with the following provisions:

   1.   Before such repair, a soils investigation shall be conducted to determine if an unauthorized release has occurred.

   2.   A permit shall be issued in accordance with Section 57.105.7.

   3.   After such repair, the tank shall be tested in a method approved by the Chief.

SEC. 57.5003.3.1.5. REPORTING.

   Any person who has knowledge of an unauthorized release of a hazardous substance shall notify the Chief immediately. A written report shall be submitted by the owner, operator, or permittee within ten days after the escape of a hazardous substance from a primary container when the unauthorized release:

   1.   Has occurred or has the potential to enter groundwater.

   2.   Could endanger life, property, or the environment.

   3.   Is contained by secondary containment.

   The written report shall provide information to the Department relating to the ability of the permittee to contain and dispose of the hazardous substance, the estimated time it will take to achieve this, and the degree of hazard created. The Chief may verify that the hazardous substance is being contained and appropriately disposed of. If at any time it is determined that the permittee is not adequately containing and disposing of such hazardous substance, the Chief shall have the power and authority to initiate and direct an emergency response in order to protect the public safety, health and welfare, public and private property, wildlife, marine fisheries, wet lands or ocean resources, or natural environment. The permittee shall be liable for reimbursement to the Department for all emergency response costs incurred.

SEC. 57.5003.5.2. ADDITIONAL SIGNAGE.

   In addition to the signage required in Section 57.5003.5, additional signage shall be provided in accordance with Sections 57.5003.5.2.1 through 57.5003.5.2.2.

SEC. 57.5003.5.2.1. WARNING PLACARDS AND SIGNS.

   Wherever corrosive materials are stored or processed, signs with letters not less than 3 inches high on contrasting background stating “WARNING – CORROSIVE MATERIALS” shall be posted at any location within a building and at any location within an area outside a building where such materials are processed or stored, and at such other locations as may be required by the Chief.

SEC. 57.5003.5.2.2. WARNING PLACARDS AND SIGNS.

   Whenever hazardous materials (water-reactive materials, acid-reactive materials, and air-reactive materials) are processed or stored, signs with letters not less than 3 inches high on contrasting background stating, “WATER- REACTIVE MATERIAL,” “ACID-REACTIVE MATERIAL,” and/or “AIR-REACTIVE MATERIAL,” appropriately identifying that type of hazard or hazards involved, shall be posted at any location inside a building and at any location within an area outside a building where such materials are stored or processed, and at such other locations as may be required by the Chief.

SEC. 57.5003.9. GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.

   General precautions for the safe storage, handling or care of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Sections 57.5003.9.1 through 57.5003.9.11.

SEC. 57.5003.9.11. HANDLING.

   No person shall handle hazardous materials in a manner that will give rise to an unreasonable danger to life or property by reason of chemical action, fire or explosion.