Chapter 4 — EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS
Section 407
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2019 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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407.1 General. The provisions of Sections 407.2 through¶
407.7 shall be applicable where hazardous materials subject to permits under Section 5001.5 are located on the premises or where required by the fire code official.
407.2 Safety Data Sheets. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all¶
hazardous materials shall be either readily available on the premises as a paper copy, or where approved, shall be permitted to be readily retrievable by electronic access.
407.3 Identification. Individual containers of hazardous¶
materials, cartons or packages shall be marked or labeled in accordance with applicable federal regulations. Buildings, rooms and spaces containing hazardous materials shall be identified by hazard warning signs in accordance with Section 5003.5.
407.4 Training. Persons responsible for the operation of¶
areas in which hazardous materials are stored, dispensed, handled or used shall be familiar with the chemical nature of the materials and the appropriate mitigating actions necessary in the event of a fire, leak or spill. Responsible persons shall be designated and trained to be liaison personnel for the fire department. These persons shall aid the fire department in preplanning emergency responses and identification of where hazardous materials are located, and shall have access to Material Safety Data Sheets and be knowledgeable in the site emergency response procedures.
407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Where¶
required by the fire code official, each application for a permit shall include a Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) in accordance with Section 5001.5.2.
407.6 Hazardous Materials Management Plan. Where¶
required by the fire code official, each application for a permit shall include a Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) in accordance with Section 5001.5.1. The fire code official is authorized to accept a similar plan required by other regulations.
407.7 Facility closure plans. The permit holder or applicant¶
shall submit to the fire code official a facility closure plan in accordance with Section 5001.6.3 to terminate storage, dispensing, handling or use of hazardous materials.
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