15.65.080 Section 105.5 Required Operational Permits—Amended—Portions deleted.
Section 105.5 of the CFC, Required Operational Permits, is amended to read as follows:
105.5 Required Operational Permits. The CFC official is authorized to issue operational permits for the operations set forth in Sections 105.5.2 through 105.5.52.
The following section of the CFC is not adopted as part of this chapter and is deleted: 105.5.2 Aerosol products.
Section 105.5.8 of the CFC, Compressed Gases, is amended to read as follows:
105.5.8 Compressed Gases. An operational permit is required for the storage, use or handling at normal temperature and pressure (NTP) of compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.5.9.
Exception: Vehicles equipped for and using compressed gas as a fuel for propelling the vehicle.
Table 105.5.9. PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR COMPRESSED GASES
TYPE OF GAS
AMOUNT (cubic feet at NTP)
Corrosive
200
Flammable (except liquefied petroleum gases)
200
Highly toxic
Any Amount
Inert and simple asphyxiant
1,000
Oxidizing (including oxygen)
200
Pyrophoric
Any Amount
Toxic
Any Amount
For SI: One cubic foot = 0.02832 m3.
The following section of the CFC is not adopted as part of this chapter and is deleted: 105.5.11 Cutting and welding.
The following section of the CFC is not adopted as part of this chapter and is deleted: 105.5.13 Exhibits and trade shows.
Section 105.5.56 of the CFC, Fireworks, is amended to read as follows:
105.5.56 Fireworks. An operational permit is required for the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks pursuant to Chapter 8.44 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code.
Section 105.5.22 of the CFC, Hazardous materials, is amended to read as follows:
105.5.22 Hazardous materials. An operational permit is required to store, transport on site, dispense, use or handle hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in Table 105.6.20 of this code, or pursuant to Chapter 6.11 of the California Health and Safety Code, or for any amount of hazardous waste.
TABLE 105.6.20
PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
TYPE OF MATERIAL
AMOUNT
Combustible liquids
See Section 105.6.16
Corrosive materials
Gases
See Section 105.6.8
Liquids
55 gallons
Solids
500 pounds
Explosive materials
See Section 105.6.14
Flammable materials
Gases
See Section 105.6.8
Liquids
See Section 105.6.16
Solids
100 pounds
Highly toxic materials
Gases
See Section 105.6.8
Liquids
Any Amount
Solids
Any Amount
Oxidizing materials
Gases
See Section 105.6.8
Liquids
Class 4
Any Amount
Class 3
1 gallona
Class 2
10 gallons
Class 1
55 gallons
Solids
Class 4
Any Amount
Class 3
10 poundsb
Class 2
100 pounds
Class 1
500 pounds
Organic peroxides
Liquids
Class I
Any Amount
Class II
Any Amount
Class III
1 gallon
Class IV
2 gallons
Class V
No Permit Required
Solids
Class I
Any Amount
Class II
Any Amount
Class III
10 pounds
Class IV
20 pounds
Class V
No Permit Required
Pyrophoric materials
Gases
Any Amount
Liquids
Any Amount
Solids
Any Amount
Toxic materials
Gases
See Section 105.6.8
Liquids
10 gallons
Solids
100 pounds
Unstable (reactive) materials
Liquids
Class 4
Any Amount
Class 3
Any Amount
Class 2
5 gallons
Class 1
10 gallons
Solids
Class 4
Any Amount
Class 3
Any Amount
Class 2
50 pounds
Class 1
100 pounds
Water-reactive materials
Liquids
Class 3
Any Amount
Class 2
5 gallons
Class 1
55 gallons
Solids
Class 3
Any Amount
Class 2
50 pounds
Class 1
500 pounds
For SI: One gallon = 3.785 L, One pound = 0.454 kg.
a. Twenty gallons when Table 5003.1.1(1) Note k applies and hazard identification signs in accordance with Section 5003.5 are provided for quantities of twenty gallons or less.
b. Two hundred pounds when Table 5003.1.1(1) Note k applies and hazard identification signs in accordance with Section 5003.5 are provided for quantities of two hundred pounds or less.
The following section of the CFC is not adopted as part of this chapter and is deleted: 105.5.23 HPM facilities.
The following section of the CFC is not adopted as part of this chapter and is deleted: 105.5.24 High piled storage.
The following section of the CFC is not adopted as part of this chapter and is deleted: 105.5.25 Hot work operations.
The following section of the CFC is not adopted as part of this chapter and is deleted: 105.5.27 Lumberyards and woodworking plants.
Section 105.5.56 of the CFC, Oil wells, is added to read as follows:
105.5.56 Oil wells. An operational permit is required to own, operate, maintain or drill an oil or natural gas well. The application for a permit to drill a well shall be accompanied by a plot plan drawn to scale or with dimensions showing all buildings and improvements within a radius of three hundred feet of the exact location of the proposed wellhead. The permit for any new well shall be issued only after it has been determined by field inspectors or by other means that such location for a well complies with the provisions of this code. Such determinations shall be made within a period of five days.
Section 105.5.34 of the CFC, Open burning, is amended to read as follows:
105.5.34 Open burning. An operational permit is required for the kindling or maintaining of an open fire or a fire on any public street, alley, road, or other public or private ground. Instructions and stipulations of the permit shall be adhered to.
The following section of the CFC is not adopted as part of this chapter and is deleted: 105.5.35 Open flames and torches.
The following section of the CFC is not adopted as part of this chapter and is deleted: 105.5.36 Open flames and candles.
The following section of the CFC is not adopted as part of this chapter and is deleted: 105.5.37 Organic coatings.
The following section of the CFC is not adopted as part of this chapter and is deleted: 105.5.39 Places of assembly.
The following section of the CFC is not adopted as part of this chapter and is deleted: 105.5.40 Plant extraction systems.
The following section of the CFC is not adopted as part of this chapter and is deleted: 105.5.48 Storage of scrap tires and tire byproducts.
The following section of the CFC is not adopted as part of this chapter and is deleted: 105.5.50 Tire rebuilding plants.
The following section of the CFC is not adopted as part of this chapter and is deleted: 105.5.51 Waste handling.
The following section of the CFC is not adopted as part of this chapter and is deleted: 105.5.52 Wood products.
Section 105.5.54 of the CFC, Additional permits, is amended to read as follows:
105.5.54 Additional permits. In addition to the permits required by Section 105.6, the following permits shall be obtained from the prevention services division prior to engaging in the following activities, operations, practices or functions:
1. Production Facilities. To change use or occupancy, or allow the attendance of a live audience, or for wrap parties.
2. Pyrotechnics and Special Effects. To use pyrotechnic special effects, open flame, use of flammable or combustible liquids and gases, welding, and the parking of motor vehicles in any building or location used for the purpose of motion picture, television and commercial production.
3. Live Audiences. To install seating arrangements for live audiences in approved production facilities, production studios and sound stages. See Chapter 48.
(Ord. 5119 § 1, 2023; Ord. 4997 § 1, 2019; Ord. 4877 § 1, 2016; Ord. 4739 § 1, 2013; Ord. 4636 § 1, 2010; Ord. 4474 § 1, 2007)