§ 2.2.8. Contingency Plans

(See Sections 5001.5.1 and 5003.9.1 of the International Fire Code)

A.

The permit applicant shall develop a contingency plan for the facility which describes the planned response procedures to be followed by facility personnel in the event of fires, explosions or unauthorized release of hazardous materials. One (1) or more copies will be available at all times at the facility and one (1) copy will be submitted with the permit application. The contingency plan shall contain, at a minimum, the following elements:

1.

The names and emergency telephone numbers of the primary and secondary emergency coordinators designated for the facility.

2.

A list of emergency telephone numbers to be used in the event of an emergency to include outside response agencies.

3.

An evacuation plan for the facility describing the signals to be used by facility personnel.

4.

A hazardous material spill containment/cleanup plan.

5.

The name, address and telephone number of at least one (1) contractor capable of handling the spilled material.

B.

The contingency plan should be reviewed and revised whenever:

1.

The facility or operations are significantly changed resulting in increased potential for fire, explosions or material releases;

2.

Designated personnel or phone numbers change;

3.

Response plans are changed;

4.

The designated contractor is changed; or

5.

The plan fails in an emergency.