CHAPTER 10 – HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - sacog

California Education Code
The environmental review process for the proposed acquisition and construction of public
education facilities that use state funding must involve the DTSC per the Education Code.
Environmental review includes a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) prior to
acquisition of the site and pending the outcome, a Phase II ESA may be necessary. The Phase II
ESA may require soil/groundwater testing and remediation prior to construction, if necessary.
California Health and Safety Code
State fire regulations are set forth in Health and Safety Code Sections 13000 et seq. which
includes regulations for building standards (as set forth in the California Building Code), fire
protection and notification systems, fire protection devices, and fire suppression training.
California State Aeronautics Act
At the state level, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of
Aeronautics administers FAA regulations (Pub. Util. Code § 21001 et seq.). The Division issues
permits for hospital heliports and public-use airports, reviews potential and future school sites
proposed within two miles of an airport, and authorizes helicopter landing sites at or near
schools. In addition, the Division of Aeronautics administers noise regulation and land use
planning laws, which regulate the operational activities and provides for the integration of
aviation planning on a regional basis.
Health and Safety Code
Section 19827.5 of the Health and Safety Code requires that local agencies not issue demolition
or alteration permits until an applicant has demonstrated compliance with notification
requirements under applicable federal regulations regarding hazardous air pollutants, including
asbestos.
The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) oversees the regulation and
management of hazardous materials on a statewide level through the DTSC. In 1995, legislation
went into effect that required CalEPA to consolidate permitting, inspection, and enforcement
activities in several hazardous material and hazardous waste program areas.
Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations
Cal OSHA has established minimum standards for fire suppression and emergency medical
services in accordance with California Code of Regulations (C.C.R.) Title 8 Sections 1270,
“Fire Prevention” and Section 6773 “Fire Protection and Fire Equipment.” The standards
include, but are not limited to, guidelines on the handling of highly combustible materials, fire
hosing sizing requirements, restrictions on the use of compressed air, access roads, and the
testing, maintenance, and use of all firefighting and emergency medical equipment.
MTP/SCS 2035
Sacramento Area Council of Governments
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