Vista Municipal Code § 2808.10 Operational and emergency plans. The following operational and

emergency action plans shall be submitted to and be approved by the fire code official prior to initiating an operation under Sections 2808.10 through 2808.10.10: 1. Operational Plan. The operational plan shall include: Site layout, pile dimensions, fire access, water supply, site security, site operations, temperature monitoring, rotation, and diversion plan. 2. Emergency Plan. The emergency plan shall include: Operator fire response actions, fire dispersal area, emergency equipment operator callback, and initiation of incoming diversion plan. All plans shall define the equipment necessary to process and handle the materials.

prior to engaging in the operation and storing process of wood chips, hogged material, fines, compost, and raw product in association with yard waste and similar material recycling facilities. The permit shall be renewed on an annual basis or shall be limited to such period of time as designated by the fire code official. Permits shall not be transferable and any change in use, location, occupancy, operation, or ownership shall require a new permit.

letter of credit, or other approved form of financial assurance shall be required to be posted, in an amount determined by the fire code official. The financial assurance shall be a minimum of 25,000.00 and a maximum of $ 100,000.00, depending on the size of operation. The financial assurance shall reimburse the fire department for expenses incurred in any emergency response and/or enforcement action by the fire department to protect the public from fire or hazardous substances related to the operation. The financial assurance shall be returned to the operator in a timely fashion once the operation is closed, to the satisfaction of the fire code official.

the fire department immediately upon discovery.

implement and maintain a plan for rapid equipment operator response to the site. The maximum response time to the site shall be within one hour of a fire department notification. The following

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equipment shall be on site and staffed with skilled operators: bulldozer, loaders, and heavy duty equipment necessary to mitigate a fire. Notification procedure shall be maintained operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Notification may be by pager activation, telephone answering service, or other approved means.

diversion plan for incoming greenwaste for implementation in the event of equipment failure or other inability to process and distribute greenwaste. The plan shall prevent stockpiling of waste on the site and unauthorized depositing of waste on or near the site. The operator shall initiate the diversion plan based on criteria in the Operational and Emergency Plan without further direction from the fire department.

cannot be processed on-site, such as stumps and fibrous plants, shall be immediately removed from the feedstock, stored in roll-off containers or bins, and be removed from the facility on a weekly basis. All plastic bags shall be removed prior to shredding material.

site and on the site. Each roadway shall be at least 20 feet wide, but the fire code official may require a greater width, depending on site conditions. The operator shall also be required to obtain the fire code official’ s approval for the type of driving surface for the onsite access roadway.

cutting torch operations shall be conducted a minimum of 30 feet from combustible materials. A fire watch shall be provided to detect fire, and to operate fire-extinguishing equipment throughout the welding or cutting operation and 30 minutes thereafter. Refueling and on-site maintenance shall meet CFC requirements in Chapters 23 and 57 and all other applicable fire code requirements.

fencing. Fences shall be a minimum of 6 feet in height.

smoking and open flame on the operational site, including smoking within vehicles. Approved signs shall be clearly and prominently posted, and shall be enforced by the site operators. No open burning shall be allowed on site.

SECTION 3313 FUEL MODIFICATION ZONE REQUIREMENTS

Section 3313 is added to the CFC to read: