Mountain View Municipal Code Art. III Storage, Handling and Dispensing Standards

a. Monitoring (leak detection). Whenever monitoring devices are provided they shall be tested at one (1) of the following frequencies: (a) not less than annually; (b) in accordance with the approved manufacturer's requirements; or (c) in accordance with approved recognized industry standards.

b. Spill control for hazardous material liquids. Rooms, buildings or areas used for storage of hazardous material liquids shall be provided with spill control to prevent the flow of liquids to adjoining areas. Floors in indoor locations and similar surfaces in outdoor locations shall be constructed to contain a spill from the largest single vessel by one (1) of the following methods:

1. Liquid-tight sloped or recessed floors in indoor locations or similar areas in outdoor locations.

2. Liquid-tight floors in indoor locations or similar areas provided with liquid-tight raised or recessed sills or dikes.

3. Sumps and collection systems.

4. Other approved engineered systems. Except for surfacing, the floors, sills, dikes, sumps and collection systems shall be constructed of noncombustible material and the liquid-tight seal shall be compatible with the material stored. When liquid-tight sills or dikes are provided, they are not required at perimeter openings having an open-grate trench across the opening that connects to an approved collection system.

(Ord. No. 8.2025, § 1, 9/9/25.)

Spill prevention and clean-up equipment shall be provided which is reasonable and appropriate for potential emergencies presented by the stored hazardous or other regulated materials. Such equipment shall be regularly tested and adequately maintained. Training in the use of such equipment shall be in accordance with Sec. 24.08.15.

(Ord. No. 8.2025, § 1, 9/9/25.)