Loading...
(a) Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code Permanent Rule 1301:7-9-15, the Fire Marshal has the authority to conduct inspections of underground storage tanks for compliance with State regulations concerning installations, repairs, upgrades, abandonment and removals.
(b) Forty-eight hours written notice shall be provided to the Fire Chief prior to the installation, repair or upgrade of underground storage tanks. Notices must include:
(1) Name of property owner;
(2) Name of company performing work;
(3) State permit number; and
(4) Contact person and phone number.
(c) Ohio Administrative Code Rules Section 1301:7-9-06, 07, and 08 are hereby incorporated herein by reference and all property owners in the City shall be in compliance therewith. (Ord. 2000-128. Passed 2-15-01.)
Forty-eight hours written notice shall be provided to the Fire Chief or his designee to take out of service, place temporarily out of service, temporarily abandon or permanently remove or otherwise dispose of any underground storage tank and piping containing or which contained flammable or combustible liquids. Notice shall be in the form set forth in 1503.01(b) above.
(a) Tanks “temporarily out of service” shall have the fill line, gauge opening and pump connection secured against tampering. Vent lines shall remain open and be maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Ohio Administrative Code for vent lines.
(b) Any tank not used for a period of ninety days shall be properly safeguarded or removed in a manner approved by the authority having jurisdiction.
(Ord. 2000-128. Passed 2-15-01.)
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Former Section 1503.03 was repealed by Ordinance 2000-128, passed February 15, 2001.)
Any leaking condition, shortage of flammable and combustible liquids, or spills into public sewers, drains and waterways, shall be reported at once to the Fire Chief or his designee. Procedures for locating and testing for underground leaks shall be as outlined in N.F.P.A. Pamphlet No. 329, "Underground Leakage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids". Storage tank inventory records for the thirty days prior to the closing date shall be made available to the Fire Chief or his designee prior to the closing of a station.
(Ord. 1993-28. Passed 2-4-93.)
Costs incurred by the City which may entail Fire Department personnel, or their designated assistants, or supplies, equipment or work which may be ordered by the Fire Chief or his designee, shall be the sole responsibility of the owner of the tanks. Corrections shall be made as soon as possible to protect life and property.
(Ord. 1993-28. Passed 2-4-93.)
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Former Section 1503.06
was repealed by Ordinance 2000-128, passed February 15, 2001.)
Whoever violates or fails to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree and shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or imprisoned not more than six months, or both, for each offense. A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation or noncompliance occurs or continues.
(Ord. 1993-28. Passed 2-4-93.)