(A) The general contractor, or if none, the property owner, shall be responsible for assuring that each contractor or subcontractor evaluates each site before construction is initiated to determine if any site conditions may pose particular problems for the handling of any chemical substances. For instance, handling chemical substance(s) in the proximity of a groundwater protection overlay zone or water bodies may be improper.
(B) If any chemical substances are stored on the construction site during the construction process, they shall be stored in a location and manner which will minimize any possible risk of release to the environment. Any storage container of 55 gallons, (208 liters) or 440 pounds (200 kilograms), or more, containing chemical substance(s) shall have constructed below it an impervious containment system constructed of materials of sufficient thickness, density, and composition that will prevent the discharge to the land, groundwaters, or surface water, of any pollutant which may emanate from said storage container or containers. Each containment system shall be able to contain 150% of the contents of all storage containers above the containment system.
(C) Each contractor shall familiarize himself or herself with the manufacturer’s safety data sheet supplied with each material containing a chemical substance sources and shall be familiar with procedures required to contain and clean up any releases of the chemical substance. Any tools or equipment necessary to accomplish same shall be available in case of a release.
(D) Upon completion of construction, all unused and waste chemical substances and containment systems shall be removed from the construction site by the responsible contractor, and shall be disposed of in a proper manner as prescribed by law.
(Prior Code, 6 TCC 6-Exhibits)