Code of Colorado Regulations
1000 - Department of Public Health and Environment
1007 - Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division
6 CCR 1007-3 - HAZARDOUS WASTE
Part 262 - HAZARDOUS WASTE - STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO GENERATORS OF HAZARDOUS WASTE
Subpart M - Preparedness, Prevention, and Emergency Procedures for Large Quantity Generators
Section 6 CCR 1007-3-262.251 - Maintenance and operation of facility

Universal Citation: 1000 CO Code Regs 6 CCR 1007-3-262.251

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024

(a) A large quantity generator must maintain and operate its facility to minimize the possibility of a fire, explosion, or any unplanned sudden or non-sudden release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents to air, soil, or surface water which could threaten human health or the environment.

(b) Facilities which are not provided with fire protection services by a fire protection district or municipal fire department must be maintained and operated in accordance with a plan for providing their own fire protection and prevention which has been approved by the Department and which meets the following requirements:

(1) The plan shall provide for adequate fire protection and prevention for the facility based upon the location and construction of the facility, and based upon the kinds and amounts of hazardous wastes generated, treated, stored, or disposed of at the facility.

(2) The plan shall specify the required equipment and the required availability and training of facility personnel.

(3) The plan shall be based upon the provisions of the Uniform Fire Code, the National Fire Code, the Uniform Building Code, and 29 CFR, Chapter XVII, part 1910, subpart L, Fire Protection.

(4) Before submitting the plan to the Department for review, the facility shall have the plan reviewed and approved by a registered professional engineer experienced in fire protection.

(5) The approved plan shall become a part of the facility's contingency plan.

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