HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COMMITTEE
OAKLAND, CA.
JULY, 23, 1999
Members Attending:
| Kent Miller |
|
Stockton Fire Department |
| Steve Forester |
|
Forester Consulting |
| Joe Leung |
|
Stanford University |
| Janet McCarron | | San Jose Fire Department |
| Jennifer Lee |
|
Threshold |
| Lew Schalit |
|
Tech / Art |
| Leroy Griffin |
|
Oakland Fire Department |
| Ron Keefer |
|
Menlo Park Fire District |
|
Pat McLaughlin
|
|
McLaughlin & Associates
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1. Due to several committee members getting calls for local businesses asking for guidance regarding the safe temporary storage of motor fuels for Y2K, Haz Mat Committee Members began working on Standards to address the issue. Members felt that a complete Standard should include the possible storage of fuel in (55 gallon) containers, tank trucks and rail cars. The option of encouraging businesses to use refueling trucks, commonly found at airports and construction sites, was also discussed as a good, option. The committee will begin writing a "draft" standard to be reviewed at the next regular Nor Cal Meeting. Pat McLaughlin will be sending those in attendance, a copy of a guideline co-authored by the Petroleum Industry regarding safe practices for on site refueling from Refueller Trucks.
2. Janet McCarron reported that on-site inspections of local Costco retail stores are finding quantities of hazardous materials exceeding original allowances as determined by the formula in Section 8001.14 of Article 80. FYI: Check the 1999 Supplement, the formula has been replaced with a Table.
3. Janet McCarron reported that many San Jose businesses are installing back-up battery systems which fall under regulation by Article 64, 1997 UFC. Ms. McCarron said that in many cases, she is finding that quantities of electrolyte still exceed Table Amounts in Section 8001.15, thus requiring H Occupancy status. She has also not been requiring spill control for some "gel-cell" batteries which have not leaked, even when performance tests have compromised the integrity of the battery case.
4. Lew Schalit wanted to make everyone was aware that other regulatory agencies only inspect above ground bulk solvent tanks under certain conditions. OSHA Inspectors only inspect above ground tanks when their contents is under pressure, and State and Federal Inspectors only inspect tanks with solvents that were named is specific legislation. Mr. Schalit has more information for individuals who wish to contact him (See Nor Cal Directory).
Ronald Keefer, Co-Chair