Sec. 29-10. - Underground storage tank permits.

(a)

A permit must be obtained from the CUPA for installation, modification, repair or closure of an underground storage tank in accordance with state law and regulations. The permit application must be submitted along with two (2) sets of plan drawings, specifications, and the appropriate plan check fee. Upon approval of plans and specifications, the CUPA shall issue a permit to install, construct, modify, or close a tank. The permit shall be valid for up to one (1) calendar year from date of issue. A permit shall not be renewed or reissued for more than one (1) year. Application for extension of a permit shall be made at least thirty (30) days prior to expiration of such a permit.

(b)

The testing of underground storage tanks shall require a precision testing permit. The application shall be made on forms provided by the CUPA.

(c)

The CUPA may perform such inspections which are necessary at the discretion of the CUPA, to ensure compliance with this chapter or other applicable laws and regulations or to protect the public health or safety or the environment.

(d)

Any permit issued for activities relating to underground storage tanks must include evidence of worker's compensation insurance or other compliance with Section 3800 of the California Labor Code.

(e)

For the purposes of this section, hazardous materials storage facilities include tanks with capacities of one thousand one hundred (1,100) gallons or less which are located on farms and which store motor vehicle fuel used primarily for agricultural purposes and are not for resale, as well as tanks located on farms or at personal residences which have capacities of one thousand one hundred (1,100) gallons or less, and which store home heating oil for consumptive use on the premises where stored, where a change of use occurs in any of the following: the tanks, the contents of the tanks, or the land.

(Ord. No. 6050, § I, 11-5-2013)