HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRYSTAL GEYSER NOI 9-12-2018
BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMEN T ● 2101 H STREET ● BAKERSFIELD, CA. 93301 ● 661-326-3911
~CLASS 2 FIRE DEPARTMENT~
Anthony Galagaza
■ Fire Chief ■
Deputy Chief Tyler Hartley
Operations/Training/Arson
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September 12, 2018
Mr. Doug Ueda
1233 E. California Ave
Bakersfield, CA 93307
Re: California Accidental Release Program 2 inspection conducted on
September 12, 2018.
Mr. Ueda
Attached are the results of the California Accidental Release Program
inspection that was performed on September 12, 2018. I have attached the
items that need to be addressed on or before October 19, 2018.
Should you have any questions please feel free to call me at our office
(661) 326-3650.
Sincerely
Shane Gardner, REPA
Hazardous Materials Specialist
BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMEN T ● 2101 H STREE T ● BAKERSFIELD, CA. 93301 ● 661 -326 -3911
~CLASS 2 FIRE DEPARTMENT~
1. Mechanical Integrity-19 CCR 2762.5
1. Application. Sections (b) through (f) of this section apply to the following process
equipment:
a. Pressure vessels and storage tanks;
b. Piping systems (including ancillary components such as valves);
c. Relief and vent systems and devices;
d. Emergency shutdown systems;
e. Controls (including monitoring devices and sensors, alarms, and interlocks); and,
f. Pumps, compressors and their drivers.
2. Written procedures. The owner or operator shall establish and implement written
procedures to maintain the on-going integrity of process equipment.
3. Training for process maintenance activities. The owner or operator shall train each
employee involved in maintaining the on-going integrity of process equipment in an
overview of that process and its hazards and in the procedures applicable to the
employee’s job tasks to assure that the employee can perform the job tasks in a safe
manner.
4. Inspection and testing.
a. Inspections and tests shall be performed on process equipment.
b. Inspection and testing procedures shall follow recognized and generally accepted
good engineering practices.
c. The frequency of inspections and tests of process equipment shall be consistent
with applicable manufacturers’ recommendations and good engineering practices,
and more frequently if determined to be necessary by prior operating experience.
d. The owner or operator shall document each inspection and test that has been
performed on process equipment. The documentation shall identify the date of the
inspection or test, the name of the person who performed the inspection or test, the
serial number or other identifier of the equipment on which the inspection or test
was performed, a description of the inspection or test performed, and the results of
the inspection or test.
e. Equipment deficiencies. The owner or operator shall correct deficiencies in
equipment that are outside acceptable limits (defined by the process safety
information in Section 2760.1) before further use or in a safe and timely manner
when necessary means are taken to assure safe operation.
5. Quality assurance.
a. Appropriate checks and inspections shall be performed to assure that equipment is
installed properly and consistent with design specifications and the manufacturer’s
instructions.
b. The owner or operator shall assure that maintenance materials, spare parts and
equipment are suitable for the process application for which they will be used.
2. Seismic Assessment-CAA§ 112(r)(1) GDC Obligations
1. During the inspection it was found that the facility has not completed a seismic
assessment. Example RAGAGEP or industry standards of care is 19 CCR 2755.2
Hazard Review, (D), “The hazard review shall include the considerations of
BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMEN T ● 2101 H STREE T ● BAKERSFIELD, CA. 93301 ● 661 -326 -3911
~CLASS 2 FIRE DEPARTMENT~
applicable external events, including seismic events:; and guidance for California
Accidental Release Prevention program prepared for the Administering Agency.
3. Engine Room Doors-CAA §112(r)(1) GDC Obligations
1. All engine room doors were not adequately labeled to warn of the hazards of
entering a room with ammonia-containing machinery and restrict unauthorized
people from entry.
4. Piping and Valve labeling- CAA §112(r)(1) GDC Obligations
1. The piping was not labeled in bottling room to indicate contents, direction of
flow, physical state, and pressure level. IAAR Bulletin No. 109 Section
4.7.6, “All ammonia piping should have appropriate pipe markers attached
to indicate the use of the pipe and arrows to indicate the direction of flow.”
5. Fire Sprinkler Service- CFC 901.6
1. Fire extinguishing systems shall be maintained and serviced according to the
code. Please conduct 5 year sprinkler certification on system.