Chapter 5.24
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Sections:
5.24.020 State and federal regulations adopted.
5.24.010 Definitions.
The definition of “hazardous materials” as contained under RCW 70.136.020, 70.102.010 and 70.95C.020 shall apply in all respects to the term “hazardous materials” as contained in this chapter. (Ord. 1183 § 1, 1996)
5.24.020 State and federal regulations adopted.
(a) The provisions of Chapter 46.48 RCW and 49 CFR Parts 100-199 regarding the transportation of hazardous materials as defined herein are adopted by the city, together with all amendments as may hereinafter be enacted under said state and federal regulations.
(b) The provisions of Washington Administrative Code Chapters 51-24, 51-34 and 446-50 governing the handling and storage of hazardous materials as defined in this chapter and under the CFR and RCW as specified in subsection (a) of this section are adopted, together with all amendments as may hereinafter be enacted. (Ord. 1183 §§ 2, 3, 1996)
5.24.030 Loading and storage.
It is unlawful to load, unload or store hazardous materials within the city limits without written permission and consent thereto by the owner of the real property where the loading, unloading and/or storage is taking place. A vehicle containing hazardous materials parked for more than six consecutive hours shall be considered as a storage of hazardous materials as regulated under this chapter. (Ord. 1183 § 4, 1996)
5.24.040 Violation—Penalty.
Any person or corporate entity who fails to comply with or who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a civil infraction and, upon conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars nor more than one thousand dollars.
Every person and/or entity violating this chapter three or more times within a five-year period shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor and accordingly punished as such. (Ord. 1183 § 5, 1996)