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ORDINANCE NO.
794
AN ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE CITY PERMITS FOR BUSINESSES IN THEIR
COMPLIANCE WITH THE RESEARCH CONSERVATION RECOVERY ACT FOR THE
UNDERGROUND STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS; TO
DECLARE AN EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the federal laws concerning the regulation of
underground storage tanks have been expanded to include those
tanks used in the storage of flammable and combustible liquids;
WHEREAS, the State Fire Code S20.201 prohibits the storage
of flammable and combustible liquids in above ground tanks out-
side of buildings and requires the removal or safeguard of any
abandoned tanks; and
WHEREAS, local businesses have expressed their concern over
the conflict in complying with the federal regulations and State
laws;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: All businesses within the Jacksonville City
limits that store flammable and combustible liquids in
underground tanks will be required to apply for a permit issued
by the City Engineer before any removal or safeguarding proce-
dures of underground storage tanks begins.
SECTION 2: Each permit issued shall allow for the tem-
porary storage of flammable and combustible liquids in above
ground tanks in compliance with the National Fire Prevention
Association guidelines for a period of fourty-five (45) days.
SECTION 3: A permit shall be issued only to those busi-
nesses that are taking the necessary and proper steps to comply
with the revised federal regulations regarding the storage of
flammable and combustible liquids in underground tanks.
SECTION 4: An extension period of thirty (30) days may be
granted at the discretion of the City Engineer.
SECTION 5: Because of the nature of the health and safety
hazards which exists, it is declared that a hazard to the life,
health and welfare of the citizens of the City of Jacksonville
exists. It is, therefore, declared that an emergency exists and
this Ordinance, being necessary for the immediate needs of the
public health and safety, shall take effect and be in force from
and after its passage.
SECTION 6: That all ordinances, resolutions or parts
thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
PASSED THIS 19th
DAY OF
SEPTEMBER
, 1985.
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