No person may construct or install or substantially modify or repair an underground storage facility, tank system or component part thereof for the storage of hazardous materials regulated by this Code unless the property owner and/or operator of the facility or tank system or any part thereof has made application to the city for and has been issued a construction permit in conformity with the provisions of this chapter. No construction permit shall be issued or approval granted by the city unless the requirements and standards set forth or referred to herein have been complied with in full. These requirements and standards are considered the minimum necessary to protect the public health, safety, welfare and environment.