(a) In addition to § 23.0602 of this Code, pursuant to Health and Safety Code § 25299.2, and Code of Regulations Chapter 16 of Division 3 of Title 23, and the State Water Resources Control Board Local Guidance (LG) Letters, as now or hereinafter amended, the following information is required when submitting an application for a CUPA permit to repair or upgrade an existing underground storage tank:
(1) An application to construct, properly completed and signed;
(2) Name and business address of contractor(s) to perform any and all tank work;
(3) Copy of contracts to perform underground storage tank work, proof of valid contractor’s license, proof of workers’ compensation insurance, and proof of a Hazardous Substance Certificate issued by the State of California Consumer Affairs Board;
(4) Detailed work plan on all aspects of the project including any required blueprints, site safety plans and copies of any other required permits;
(5) Documents which demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Division that the underground storage system is structurally sound and that the method of repair or upgrade will prevent releases due to structural failure or corrosion during the operating life of the underground storage tank system.
(b) In addition, the following is required:
(1) Prior to upgrading, the owner and/or operator shall submit documents that demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Division that the underground storage tank system has not caused a release. Before soil samples are taken, the Division shall be notified a minimum of five days in advance so that a representative of the Division may be present. A special inspection permit may be required.
(2) Prior to upgrade, a preliminary assessment shall be submitted. The Division shall review this report and require a site assessment to be completed. Once the site assessment reports have been received the Division shall grant or deny the upgrade within 45 days of receipt of the report.
(3) No person shall undertake any repair or upgrade, lining installation, or entry into an underground storage tank for any purpose without employing a Special Inspector. The Special Inspector shall have pre-approved all work plans and site safety plans and shall, at the discretion of the Division, be on site through all phases of the repair or upgrade project.
(Ord. 3846, passed - -2002)