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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)