HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

The City's Environmental Services Division regulates the storage, use, treatment, and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes by local industries, including those stored in aboveground and underground storage tanks. In addition, the division enforces the hazardous materials requirements of the California Fire Code, inspecting facilities that use and store hazardous materials. Staff also responds to citizen complaints about hazardous materials and reviews building plans for hazardous materials facilities.

• CUPA
• Registration Requirements
• Hazardous Materials Business Plan
• Small Quantity Registration
• Required Permits
• Household Hazardous Waste Small Business Program

Registration is on an annual basis, and involves payment of a fee based on a fee schedule and completion of an annual certification form.

Hazardous Materials Business Plan
Any business or facility that stores or handles any one hazardous material or hazardous waste in excess of 55 gallons for liquids, 500 pounds for solids, or 200 cubic feet for gases, must submit a Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) (pdf) or Hazardous Materials Business Plan (HMBP) (Word docs in ZIP). This last document is in ZIP Format. To access the individual word files you need an un-zip utility. If you do not have it installed, click on the link below to download the latest free version. http://www.pkware.com/downloads/software/utilities/reader/

The HMBP must provide the following information:

1. a listing or inventory of hazardous materials and wastes present
2. amounts handled
3. where hazardous materials are handled and stored (including a site and facility map)
4. emergency response procedures in case of a release
5. employee training for hazardous materials

A facility's Inventory Statement must be reviewed each year, and if changes are needed, a new inventory must be submitted. If no changes are necessary, a certification stating that the Inventory Statement is current must be submitted.

Every three years the entire HMBP must be reviewed. If no changes are needed, a certification stating the HMBP is current must be submitted. If changes are needed, a new HMBP must be completed and submitted.

Small Quantity Registration
Facilities that handle small quantities of hazardous materials or wastes may be exempt from the HMBP requirements. If none of the individual hazardous materials or wastes equals or exceeds 55 gallons for liquids, 500 pounds for solids, or 200 cubic feet for gases, these facilities may be eligible to complete a simpler and shorter Small Quantity Hazardous Materials and Waste Registration Form (pdf) or Small Quantity Hazardous Materials and Waste Registration Form (Word doc). For further information, or to obtain the required form by mail, call (510) 577-3401.