Each user shall provide protection from accidental discharge of prohibited materials or other substances regulated by this chapter. Where necessary, facilities to prevent accidental discharge of prohibited materials shall be provided and maintained at the user’s own cost and expense. Plans showing facilities and operating procedures to provide this protection may be required by the Superintendent for review, and shall be approved by the Superintendent before construction of the facility. Review and approval of such plans and operating procedures shall not relieve the user from the responsibility to modify the user’s facility as necessary to meet the requirements of this chapter. Users shall notify the Superintendent immediately upon having a slug or accidental discharge of substances or wastewater in violation of this chapter in order to enable countermeasures to be taken by the Superintendent to minimize damage to the wastewater treatment system and the receiving waters. Such notifications will not relieve users of liability for any expense, loss or damage to the wastewater treatment system or treatment process, or for any fines imposed on the city on account thereof under any state or federal law. A notice shall be permanently posted in a prominent place advising employees whom to call in the event of a slug or accidental discharge. Employers shall ensure that all employees who may cause or discover such a discharge are advised of the emergency notification procedure.
(1992 Code, § 277:07)