For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES or DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES. Any substance or mixture of substances which is:
(1) Toxic and has the inherent capacity to produce bodily injury to humans through ingestion, inhalation or absorption through any body surface, including toxic substances which are poisonous;
(2) Corrosive on contact with living tissue causing substantial destruction of tissue by chemical action, but does not refer to action on inanimate surfaces;
(3) Irritant and not corrosive, which on immediate, prolonged or repeated contact with normal living tissue will induce a local inflammatory reaction;
(4) A strong sensitizer and will cause, on normal living tissue through an allergic or photodynamic process, a hypersensitivity which becomes evident on reapplication of the same substance and which is designated as such by the City Council;
(5) Flammable with a flashpoint of 80°F or below;
(6) Radioactive as a result of disintegration of unstable atomic nuclei and emits energy;
(7) Capable of generating pressure through decomposition, heat or other means; or
(8) Capable of causing substantial personal injury or illness during any customary or reasonably anticipated handling or use.
(`96 Code, § 93.60) (Ord. 1980-9-2, passed 10-8-1980; Am. Ord. 2023-13, passed 10-12-2023)