Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY›Chapter 8.40 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STORAGE
Morgan Hill Municipal Code Part 7 Class III Controls
Morgan Hill Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Morgan Hill
Cite as: Morgan Hill Municipal Code Part 7 · Text as of 2026-10-04
8.40.1380 - Class III controls.¶
Persons responsible for a facility shall cause materials which are classified as Class III materials to be provided with the controls specified in Part 2 and Parts 7 and 8 of this article.
(Ord. 1494 N.S. § 2 (part), 2000)
8.40.1390 - Piping, valves and fittings.¶
Piping, valves, fittings and related components shall be designed and fabricated from materials compatible with the material to be contained. They shall have strength and durability sufficient to withstand the pressure, structural, seismic and any other stress and exposure to which they may be subjected.
Expansion chambers shall be provided between valves whenever appropriate in accordance with nationally recognized standards approved by the fire chief or his designee. Chambers shall be sized to provide protection for piping, valves and instrumentation and to accommodate the expansion of regulated materials.
(Ord. 1494 N.S. § 2 (part), 2000)
8.40.1400 - Signage.¶
Stationary above-ground tanks shall be placarded with hazard identification signs as specified in the California Fire Code, Standard 79-3, for the specific material contained.
Signs prohibiting smoking shall be posted in indoor storage, use and handling areas and within twenty-five feet of outdoor storage, use and handling areas, except within buildings designated as "No Smoking" buildings and shall be as follows:
A. Signs shall not be obscured or removed.
B. Signs shall be in English and other languages as may be appropriate, as determined by the fire chief or his designee.
C. Signs shall be durable.
D. The size, color and lettering shall be in conformance with nationally recognized standards determined by the fire chief or his designee to be applicable to the regulated material.
(Ord. 1494 N.S. § 2 (part), 2000)
8.40.1410 - Inert gas purge system.¶
Gas systems for regulated materials shall be provided with individually dedicated inert gas purge systems (e.g., nitrogen, helium, argon and neon). A dedicated inert gas purge system may be used to purge more than one gas, provided the gases are compatible. Purge gas systems shall be located in an approved gas cabinet unless the system operates by vacuum demand.
(Ord. 1494 N.S. § 2 (part), 2000)
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