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RMPP TIME LOG
COMPANY: Blueprint Services ~ l~ ~
DATE REVIEWER AC ITVITY TIME ( HRS )
"WE CARE"
March 13, 1992
TO: ' Valerie Pendergrass
FROM: Barbara Brenner
SUBJECT: Blueprint Services
A total of 6.5 hours have been spent to date reviewing Blueprint
Services RMPP project. 6.5 hours x 45 $ per hour = 292.50 $.
Please enter this amount into the computer so that a bill will be
generated for the first quarter of 1992. Note the date that the
entry is made on this memo and file it in Blueprint Services' RMPP
~file when you are done.
cc: Ralph Huey
"WE CARE"
AugUst 23, 1993
TO: Esther Duran
FROM: Barbara Brenner
SUBJECT: RMPP Billing
Please generate bills for time spent reviewing RMPP documents or conducting RMPP
implementation inspections at the following locations.
1. Nestle, 7301 District Blvd.- 3.5 hrs x 52 - $182.00
2. Crystal Geyser, 1233 E. California Ave.- 11 hrs x 52 -- $572.00
3. Blueprint Services, 730 17th St.- 2.5 hrs x 52 -- $130.00
4. Argo Chemical, 100 Quantico Ave.- 1.5 hrs x 52 - $78.00
5. U.S. Cold Storage, 6501 District Blvd.- 12.5 hrs x 52 = $650.00
TotalBilled 8/93 = $1612.00
cc: Ralph Huey
"WE CARE"
DATE: September 13, 1995 ~
TO: Carl Hernandez III, Deputy City Attorney
FROM: Howard Wines III, Hazardous Materials 'Technician
SUBJECT: Tom and/or Terry Kuwahara, Blueprint Service Company, 730 17th Street
ISSUE:
What should be the appropriate legal remedy against Blueprint Service for falling to implement a Risk
Management and Prevention Plan (RMPP) as specified in §25534(k), California Health and Safety
Code?
SUMMARY:
Messrs Tom and Terry Kuwahara have feigned compliance with each of the three regulatory options
offered by this agency over the past five years. They have avoided complying with any of the three
available options by sequentially asking to comply with the next alternative instead:
(Option 1) 1990 - Completion of a Hazard and Operability Study.
(Option 2) 1991 - Conversion to Aqua Ammonia.
(Option 3) 1992 - Installation of Ammonia Gas Cabinet and Reduction of
Ammonia Inventory.
A Risk Management and Prevention Plan based on Option 3 was subsequently accepted by this
agency on April 9, 1992.
· A Notice of Violation was issued to Terry Kuwahara on July 6, 1993 for
falling to install the Ammonia Gas Cabinet and reducing the Ammonia
inventory as required.
· A follow-up letter by Michael AIIford was sent to Terry Kuwahara on July 9,
1993 for the same violation.
To date, compliance has still not been achieved. Please suggest the appropriate action that will
immediately end the dilatory non-compliance.
If you need specific information from the file, please give me a call at 3649.
AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION
Tele ;
Message
ARCHITECTS
JOSEPH LICASTRO AIA ~
ARCHITECTURE / pLANinG '
3200 21SC ST. SUIT~ 103
: BAKERSFIED, CA,
(805) 325-4512
Btuellnes / 6toc~tines / Sepias / Camera
Rep oduct ohs / Kroy Supplies
Drafting Supplies & Fun ture
, _ c~ul~ment / Plotter Supptles
' CO or Cop~es I Xerox Copies
OiotO SZ~20 Vellums 42' INPUT
730 17TH STREET Canon Bubble Jet (23x33 Color Prints)
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 Micro Film Enlargements,
BAKERSFIELD
FIRE DEPARTMENT
October 9, 1996
Mr. Carl PearsoR~
('"'-Blueprint Services~)
FIRE CHIEF
MICHAELR. KELLY ~ 730 17ill
Bakersfield, Ca 93301
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
2101 'H' Street RE: Proposed Ammonia Cylinder Gas Room at Blueprint Services, 730 17th
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(805) 326-3941 Street in Bakersfield.
FAX (805) 395-1349
SUPPRESSION SERVICES Dear lVlr. Pearson:
2101 'H' Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(805) 326-3941 Pursuant to inquiries by you and Mr. Roger Stevens, I have complied the
FAX (805) 395-1349
applicable California Fire Code (1995 Edition) sections.
PREVENTION SERVICES
1715 Chester Ave. In general, anhydrous ammonia is defined by the code as a toxic gas. The
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(805) 326-3951 code further defines a gas room as a separately ventilated, fully enclosed room
FAX (805)32643,576 isolated from the remainder of the building by not less than a one-hour fire resistive
ENVIRONMENIAL SERVICES Occupancy separation in which only compressed gases and associated equipment
17t5 Chester Ave. and supplies are stored and used.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(805) 326-3979
FAX (805)32643576 Copies of the applicable code sections are attached for your references.
The sprinkler system shall be designed by a licensed fire sprinkler contractor and
TRAINING DIVISION
5642 Victor Street will also serve as the treatment system for accidental gas releases. Piping, excess
Bakersfield, CA 93308 flow and shut-off valves, gas detection and alarm systems, ventilation, and
(805) 399-4697
FAX (805) 399-5763 emergency power shall conform to the applicable code sections (attached).
If you have any questions, please call me at 326-3979 for assistance during
the plan development process.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Wines, m
Hazardous Materials Technician
HHW/dlm
attachment
cc: R. Huey
8001.3.2a--8001.4.3.2 ~ 994 UNIFORM FIRE CODE
· "I. ~torage and use areas,
2. Maximum amount of each material stored or used in each area,
3. Range,of container sizes,
4. Locations of emergency isolation and mitigation valves and devices,
5. Product conveying piping containing liquids or gases, other than utility-owned fuel gas lines
and !ow-pressure fuel gas lines, and
6. On and off positions of valves for valves which are of the self-indicating type. '
The plans shall be legible and approximately to scale. Separate distribution systems are allowed
._~ to be shown on separate pages.
L C [For SFM] The HMMP shall comply with Health and Safety Code, Chapter 6.95, Sections
L A
t. C 25500 through 25545, and Title 19, Division 2, Chapter 3.
II
8001.3.3 Hazardous materials inventory statement. When required by the chief, each applica-
tion for a permit shall include a hazardous materials inventory statement (HMIS). See also Appen-
dix II-E.
The following California section replaces the corresponding model code section for applications specified by law for
the O~ce of the State Fire Marshal.
8001.3.3a Hazardous materials inventory statement. When required by the chief, each appli-
cation for a permit shall include a hazardous materials inventory statement (HMIS).
{For SFM] The HMIS shall comply with Health and Safety Code, Chapter 6.95, Sections 25500
through 25545, and 7qtle 19, Division 2, Chapter 3.
8001.4 Systems, Equipment and Processes.
8001.4.1 General. Containers. cylinders and tanks utilized for storage, dispensing, use or han-
dling of hazardous materials shall be in accordance with Section 8001.4.
8001.4.2 Design and construction of containers, cylinders and tanks. Containers, cylinders
and tanks shall be designed and constructed in accordance with nationally recognized standards.
See Article 90 and Section 101.3. Containers. cylinders, tanks and other means used for transport-
ing hazardous materials shall be of an approved type,
81101.4.3 Piping, tubing, valves and fittings.
8001.4.3.1 General. Piping, tubing, valves and fittings conveying hazardous materials shall be
installed in accordance with approved standards and shall be in accordance with Section 8001.4.3.
8001.4.3.2 Design and construction. Piping. tubing, valves, fittings and related components
used for hazardous materiais shall be in accordance with the following:
1. Piping, tubing, valves, fittings and related components shall be designed and hbricated from
materials compatible :vith the material to be contained and shall be of adequate strength and dura-
bility to withstand the pressure, structural and seismic stress, and exposure to which they are sub-
.icc t.
2. Piping and tubing shall be identified in accordance with nationally recognized standards (see
Article 90, Standard a.2.1~ to indicate the material conveyed,
3. Emergency shutof£ valves shall be identified and the location shall be clearly visible and indi-
cated by means of a sign. and
1994 UNIFORM FI~I)CODE
4. Backflow-prevention or check valves shall be provided when the backflow of hazardous ma-
terials could create a hazardous condition or cause the unauthorized discharge of hazardous materi-
als.
8001.433 Additional regulations for supply piping for health hazard materials. Supply pip.
lng and tubing for gases and liquids having a health hazard ranking of 3 or 4 in accordance with
U.EC. Standard 79-3 shall also be in accordance with the following:
1. Piping and tubing utilized for the transmission of highly toxic or toxic material shall have
welded or brazed connections throughout unless an exhausted enclosure is provided if the material
is a gas, or the piping is provided with a receptor for containment if the material is a liquid,
EXCEPTION: Nonmetallic piping with approved connections.
2. Piping and tubing shall not be located within exit corridors, within any portion of an exit
required to be enclosed in fire-resistive construction, or above areas not classified as Group H
Occupancies,
EXCEPTION: Piping and tubing within the space defined by the walls of exit corridors and floor or roof '
above or in concealed space above other occupancies when installed in accordance with the Building Code
as required for Group H, Division 6 Occupancies. See U.B.C. Section 307.11.6.2.
3. Where gases or liquids are carried in pressurized piping above 15 psig (103.4 kPa), excess
flow control shall be provided. Where the piping originates from within a hazardous material
storage room or area, the excess flow control shall be located within the storage room or area.
Where the piping originates from a bulk source, the excess flow control shall be located as close to
the bulk source as practical, and
4. Readily manual or automatic remotely activated fail-safe emergency shutoff
accessible
valves shall 'be installed on supply piping and tubing at the following locations:
4. I The point of use, and ~
4.2 The tank. cylinder or bulk source.
8001.4.3.4 Flammable, oxidizing and pyrophoric gases. Low melting point materials, such as
aluminum, copper and some brass alloys or materials which soften on fire exposure, such as nonme-
tallic materials, or nonductile materials, such as cast iron, shall not be used for piping, valves or
tittings conveying flammable, pyrophoric or oxidizing gases unless they are in accordance with one
of the following:
/ Tc.w continues on page 1-305. )
1994 UNIFORM FIR~ODE 8003.1-A, 8003.2-8003.3.1.3.1
'" TABLE 8003.1-A--REQUIRED DETACHED STORAGE (See Section 8003.1.21)
DETACHED STORAGE IS REQUIRED WHEN THE QUANTITY OF MATERIAL EXCEEDS THAT LISTED
Solids and .l.i_quk:l~ Ga~es
(tonsp ~ (cubic feet)12
Material x 907.2 for kg x 0.0283 for m3
I. Explosives. blasting agents, black powder, Over exempt Over exempt
fireworks, detonatable organic peroxides amounts amounts
2. Class 4 oxidizers
3. Class 3 or 4 detonatable unstable (reactives)
4. Oxidizers. liquids and solids Class 3 1,200 N.A,
Class 2 2,000 N.A.
5. Organic peroxides Class I Over exempt N.A.
amounts
.... Class II 25 N.A.
Class III 50 N.A.
-' 6. Unstable ~reactivesl Class 4 1/1,000 20
Class 3 I 2,000
Class 2 25 10,000
7. Water reactives Class 3 I N.A.
Class 2 25 N.A.
8. Pyrophonc gases ! N.A. 2.000
N.A.--Not appiicable.
1 For materials xg hich are detonatabte, the distance to other buildings or property lines shall be as specified in the Build-
ine Code. ~ See U.B.C. Tables 3-F: 3-G. Footnote 1: and 5-A.)
2"Ov~er exempt amounts" means over the quantities set forth in Table 8001.13-A.
8003.2 Explosives and Blasting Agents. Storage of explosives and blasting agents shall be in ac-
cordance v~'ith Article 77. Storage of fireworks shall be in accordance with Article 78.
Storage of explosives, blasting agents, black powder and fireworks shall be in detached buildings I
in accordance with Section 8003.1.21 when required by Section 8003.1.21.
I
8003.3 Toxic and Highly Toxic Compressed Gases.
8003.3.1 Indoor storage.
8003.3.1.1 General. Indoor storage of toxic and highly toxic compressed gases in amounts I
exceeding the exempt amounts set forth in Section 8001.13 shall be in accordance with Sections
I
8003.1.81_)03.3.1 and 8003.3.3.
80t}3.3.1.2 Fire-extinguishing system. In addition to Section 8003.1. Ii. the following require-
ments shall apply:
1. Gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures and gas rooms for the storage of cylinders shall be inte}'-
nally sprinklered, and
2. Alternate fire-extinguishing systems shall not be used for storage areas, gas cabinets, ex-
hausted enclosures or ,,as rooms.
8003.3.1.3 Ventilation and storage arrangement.
8003.3.1.3.1 Ventilated area. Cylinders shall be stored within gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures I
I
or ,,:is rooms.
EXCEPTION: Toxic gas cylinders having an aggregate capacity not exceeding the exempt amounts set
t'onh in Fable 8001.13-B when Footnote 0 is not applied.
8003.3.1.3.1-8003.3.1..~6 1994 UNIFORM FIRE CODE
~Portable and stationary tanks shall be stored within gas rooms or exhausted enclosures. The room
or area in which gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures are located shall be provided with exhaust
ventilation that is independent of the ventilation required for gas cabinets and exhausted enclo-
sures.
8003.3.1.3.2 Gas cabinets. Gas cabinets shall comply with all of the following: 1. Operate at negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area,
2. Be provided with self-closing limited access pons or noncombustible windows to give access
to equipment controls. The average velocity at the face of access pons or windows shall not be less
than 200 feet per minute ( 1.02 m/s) with a minimum of 150 feet per minute (0.76 m/s) at any point of
the access port or window,
3. Be connected to an exhaust system.
4. Be provided with self-closing doors, and
5. Be constructed of not less than 0.097-inch (2.46 mm) (12 gage) steel.
8003.3.1.3.3 Exhausted enclosures. Exhausted enclosures shall be designed to: I. Operate at a negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area, and
2. Provide an average velocity at the lace of the enclosure of not less than 200 feet per minute
(1.02 m/s) with a minimum of 150 feet per minute (0.76 m/s) at any point.
8003.3.1.3.4 Gas rooms. Gas rooms shall be designed to:
I. Operate at a negative pressure in relation to the surrounding area,, and
2. Direct the exhaust ventilation to an exhaust system.
8003.3.1.3.5 Treatment systems.
8003.3.1.3.5.1 General. Treatment systems shall be utilized to handle the accidental release of
gas. Treatment systems shall be utilized to process all exhaust ventilation to be discharged from gas
cabinets, exhausted enclosures and gas rooms.
8003.3.1.3.5.2 Design. Treatment systems shall be capable of diluting, adsorbing, absorbing,
containing, neutralizing, burning or otherwise processing the entire contents of the largest single
tank or cylinder of gas stored or used. When a total containment system is utilized, the system shall
be designed to handle the maximum anticipated pressure of release to the system when it reaches
equilibrium.
8003.3.1.3.5.3 Performance. Treatment systems shall be designed to reduce the maximum al-
lov,'able discharge concentration of the gas to one-half IDLH at the point of discharge to the atmo- -- ....
sphere. When more than one gas is emitted to the treatment system, the treatment system shall be
designed to handle the v~'orst-case release based on the release rate. the quantity and the IDLH for all
the gases stored or used.
8003.3.1.3.5.4 Sizing. Treatment systems shall be sized to process the maximum worst-case re-
lease of gas based on the maximum flov¥' rate of release from the largest cylinder or tank utilized, t
Tile entire contents or' tanks and cylinders shall be considered.
8003.3.1.3.5.5 Stationary tanks. Stationary tanks shall be labeled with the maximum rate of
release for the gas contained based on valves or fittings that are inserted directly into the tank. If
muhiple valves or fittings are provided, tile maximum flow rate of release for the valve or fitting
with the highest t-lov,' rate shall be indicated. If liquefied gases are in contact with valves or fittings,
the liquid flow rate shall be utilized for purposes of computation. Flow rates indicated on the label
shall be converted to cubic feet per minute ~L/sl of gas at normal temperature and pressure.
8003.3.1.3.5.6 Portable tanks and cylinders. For portable tanks and cylinders, the maximum
l'loxv rate of release shall be calculated based on assuming the total release from the cylinder or tank
1994 UNIFORM FII:~ODE 8003.3.1.3.5.6-8003.3.2.2.2
...... within the time specified in Table 8003.3-A. When portable tanks or cylinders are equipped with
approved excess flow or reduced flow valves, the worst-case release shall be determined by the
maximum achievable flow from the valve as determined by the valve manufacturer or the gas
supplier. Reduced flow and excess flow valves shall be permanently marked by the manufacturer to
indicate the maximum design flow rate. Such markings shall indicate the flow rate for air under
standard conditions.
TABLE 8003.3-AmRATE OF RELEASE FOR CYLINDERS AND PORTABLE TANKS
CONTAINER NONLIQUERED (Minutes) UQUERED (Minutes)
Cylinders 5 30
Portable tanks 40 240
8003.3.1.4 Emergency power. Emergency power shall be provided in lieu of standby power for:
1. Exhaust ventilation, including the power supply for treatment systems,
_ 2. Gas-detection systems,
3. Emergency alarm systems, and
4. Temperature-control systems.
8003.3.1.5 Limit controls. In addition to the limit controls required by Section 8003.1.14, excess
flow control shall be provided for stationa~, tanks which are piped for filling or dispensing.
8003.3.1.6 Gas detection. A continuous gas-detection system shall be provided to detect the
presence of gas at or below the permissible exposure limit or ceiling limit. The detection system
shall initiate a local alarm and transmit a signal to a constantly attended control station. The alarm
shall be both visual and audible and shall be designed to provide warning both inside and outside of
-- the storage area. The audible alarm shall be distinct from all other alarms.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Signal transmission to a constantly attended control station need not be provided when
not more than one cvlinder is stored.
2. A continuous gas-detection svstem need not be provided for toxic gases when the physiological warning
pro~rties for the gas are at a level below the accepted permissible exposure limit for the gas.
The gas-detection svstem shall be capable of monitoring the room or area in which the gas is
stored at or below the permissible exposure limit or ceiling limit and the discharge from the treat-
ment system at or below one-half the IDLH limit.
8003.3.1.7 Smoke detection. ,An approved supervised smoke-detection system shall be provided
in rooms or areas where highly toxic compressed gases are stored indoors. Activation of the detec-
tion systems shall sound a local alarm.
80{}3.3.1.8 Maximum number of cylinders per gas cabinet. The number of cylinders contained
in a single gas cabinet shall not exceed three.
EXCEPTION: Cabinets containing cylinders not exceeding I pound (0.4.536 kg) net contents each shall
i',e limited to a n~aximum of 100 cvlinders.
8003.3.2 Outdoor storage, t
801}3.3.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases in amounts I
exceeding the exempt amounts set forth in Section 8001.13 shall be in accordance with Sections
I
S003.1. S003.3.2 and 8003.3.3.
8003.3 .... Distance from storage to exposures.
81}03.3.2.2.1 General. Outdoor storaoe of highly toxic or toxic compressed eases shall complv
with the Buildino Code and Section 8003; ~ '~
8003.3.2.2.2 Distance limitation to exposures. Outdoor storage of highly toxic or toxic com-
pressed gases shall not be within 75 feet {22 860 mm) ora building, property line, street, alley, pub-
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Sensors can be powered
remotely to reduce wiring
requirements.
Each sensor has a unique
address which allows signals
from mufliple sensors to be
sent back to the controller on
the same cable [multiplexing).
Explosion-proof housing
Signal is conditioned at the
"smart" sensor module. The
digital signal from sensor
module to controller is RFI
and EMI immune.
Thin film MOS h
fide sensor doesn't fall asleep
and has good repeatability
Sierra Monitor's proprietary
design is not sensitive to rela-
tive humidity and has a drift
less than one half percent A calibration wand, applied
allows sensor to con-
each month, tinue functioning until
Combustible gas sensor is a calibrating gas is introduced.
catalytic bead type. It is fast, When the wand is removed,
has a Iow power consump- the controller knows calibra-
tion and very good zero drift tion is complete.
stability A general purpose
model and a model resistant
to poisoning by silicon are
available.
SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS
OPERATING
Operating Temperature Sensor Types
-40 lo 158°F (-40 to 70°C) Combustible Gas: Catalylically aided platinum wire bridge
Transmission Hydrogen Sulfide: Thin film, solid slate
Digital- RFI, EMI immune PERFORMANCE
PHYSICAL Combustible Gas
Range: 0-99% Lower Explosive Limit (LEi:)
Dimensions Response: 90% in less than one minute
75"x4"x4"(HWD) Zero Drift: Less than 5% per year
{19cm x 10cra x 10cm} Typical t_ife: 3 years in normal service
Weight Warranty: 1 year
2 pounds [09 kg} Hydrogen Sulfide
Range: 0-99 Parts per Million (PPM')
Mounting Response: 20% in less than 30 seconds
Conduit or flexible cable 80% of full scale in 2 minutes
Cable Zero Drift: Less than 5% per year
Typical three conductor t 8 AWG, stripped and tinned Typical Life: 3 years in normal servicb .
lor terminal conductors Warranty: 1 year
,,Durable enclosure. Up Io 32
The back panel is an interface /poinls of deleclion in a 1.9
belween the controller and Sensor data /inch rack.
field wiring. Maintenance is
/
simplified by unplugging the
controller from the panel for ,hi indicates tlTal pro-
inspection or repair: Wiring lramnfing or calibration is
remains intact, being performed on al lea,FI
one sensor: The remainit~g
sensors are sin on--line pro-
Sensor identification. Sensors w'ding cor~lin~Jot ~s prolec, fio~
can be displayed itt one of
four scan modes: highest
sensor, continuous scan,
a/ann scan, and selected lighl warns thai one
sensor: of 15 diagnoslic checks has
ut~covered a problem
You are notified ifa power
outage/las interrupted gas ~pt~anumefic dis-.
moniloring. The Power light play gives sensor data. et-rot
flashes after an oulage until messages and pt'o~ ~l)lS sy,~.-
reset, tern ~sage.
Alarm lights are solid for Iow
alarm and flashing for high le display inMm ~atio/ ~
alarm. ~ keys.
MODE selects eilher data Press lite ENTER key lo
retrieval (Operational mode) n~enu aclivilie,~
or system programming and displayed on the scree~.
calibration.
Test alarms, system or display. ) advised of ll~e dale
and lime sig t ~ifica t fl eve~ ~l,~'
occuned. The TIME key
recalls power dow~/power
Reset a/ann, system or up limes at ~d gas exposure
history history
CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS
(Four and Eight Channel} Displays
4 digil ~,~" LCD
OPERATING 32 characler (2x~6) alphar~umeric dot matrix I._CD
l l LEDs(9 red. 1 orange, 1 green)
Operating Temperalure Keyboard
321o 122°F (0 to 50°C) 7 key push bullon, rnomentary conlacl
Power Printer In~eriace [Oplion)
Standard: 105 Io 130 VAC, 60 Hz; 20 to 30 VDC RS232C al 4800 baud, 8 bils, no partly, 2 slop b/Is
Optional: 215 to 245 VAC, 50 Hz; 20 to 30 VDC
Consumplion: 48 Watts nominal {w/Ih eighl sensors) PHYSICAL
F3allery for RAM: High energy lilhium, 3 year relenlion
Relays Dimensions
'[hree DPDT 3A, 115 VAC (Low, High, lroubleJ Rack Mouuled: 7" x 4 5" x V.2"
Sixteen SPDT 6A, t15 VAO [individual Optioe) (17 5cnl x II 25cm x
Eighl [)PDT 3A. 115 VAC (Zone Oplion) Nema 4X Enclosure: 17.5" x 162" x 6 ::~5"
[4//.Scm x/ii 1cra x 16cra)
Microprocessor and Memory
ZSOA (4 MHz) 8 bit CPU Weighl
32K byles EPROM {non-votalile) Rack Mounled: 7 pounds {32 kg)
4K bytes STA'¥1C RAM (ballery backed-up) Nema 4X ErmJosLue: 25 pounds (11:3
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FIRE SAFETY SERVICES & OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
1715 CHESTER AVE. · BAKERSFIELD, CA · 93301
R.E. HUEY R.B. TOBIAS,
HAZ-MAT COORDINATOR FIRE MARSHAL
(805) 326-3979 (605) 326-3951
December 15, 1995
Mr. Terry Kuwahara, Vice President
Blueprint Services Company
730 17th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Dear Mr. Kuwahara:
Bakersfield City Fire Department finds the risk management and prevention plan
(RMPP) prepared by Blueprint Services Company regarding the handling of Ammonia
at 730 17th Street, Bakersfield, to be complete in scope and content. Bakersfield Fire
Department will conduct follow up inspections to verify compliance with the risk
management measures described in this plan.
Notice of completion of this RMPP will be published in the Bakersfield Californian.
Blueprint Services Company RMPP will then be subject to a 45 day review period during
which Bakersfield Fire will consider all public comments regarding the adequacy of this
RMPP. Please call me if I can provide any further assistance or clarification regarding
the risk management plan.
Sincerely,
Ralph Huey
Hazardous Materials Coordinator
REH/dlm
CITY of BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPA R TMENT
FIRE SAFETY SERVICES & OFFICE Of ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
R,E. HUEY R.B. TOBIAS,
HAZ-MAT COORDINATOR FIRE MARSHAL
(805) 326-3979 (805) 326-395]
December 18, 1995
The Bakersfield Californian
Legal Notice Division
P.O. Bin 440
Bakersfield, CA 93302
Dear Sir:
Please publish the following public notice one time only.
A Risk Management and Prevention Program (RMPP) has been prepared by
Blueprint Services Company located at 730 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA. The
RMPP describes programs and controls designed to prevent a hazardous material
accident. This RMPP will be available for public review for the next 45 days at the
Bakersfield Fire Department, Hazardous Materials Division 1715 Chester Ave.,
Bakersfield, CA 93301. Contact Howard H. Wines, III for information regarding
this RMPP.
The bill for this service should be charged to City of Bakersfield Fire Department
EMMA account. Invoices should be sent to me at the Hazardous Materials Division 1715
Chester Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. Please send me proof of publication of this notice.
If you need any further information regarding this legal notice, please call me at 326-
3979.
Sincerely,
Hazardous Materials Coordinator
REH/dlm
CITY of BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT ~
FIRE SAFETY SERVICES & OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
I 1715 CHESTER AVE, · BAKERSFIELD, CA ° 93301
R.E. HUEY R.B. TOBIAS,
HAZ-MAT COORDINATOR FIRE MARSHAL
[805) 326-3979 (805) 326-3951
December 18, 1995
Karl Luft
Luft Environmental
5531 Business Park South, #250
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Dear Mr. Luft:
A Risk Management and Prevention Program (RMPP) has been submitted by
Blueprint Services Company located at 730 17th Street, Bakersfield, CA. The RMPP
describes programs and controls designed to prevent a hazardous material accident.
This RMPP will be available for public review for the next 45 days at the Bakersfield Fire
Department, Office of Environmental Services, 1715 Chester Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301.
If you need any further information regarding this legal notice, please call me at
326-3979.
Sincerely,
Hazardous Materials Coordinator
REH/dlm
Corner 17th and Q Streets
ERVICE C0.
730 - 17th Street '
· .. BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA g3301
(805) 327-2501
City of Bakersfield Fire Department December 15, 1995
Fire Safety Services
1715 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield Ca 93301
Attn. Howard H.-Wines, Ill
This letter is to inform the City of Bakersfield Fire Department that Blueprint Service Co.
has converted it's four blueline machines to aqua ammonia from anhydrous ammonia. To
the best of my knowledge we are no longer.in violation of section 25534(K) CHSC or
section 25535(1{) CHSC.
If you have any questions, please give me a call immediately at 327-2501
Sincerely
Terry Kuwahara
Corner 17th and Q Str~s
- 17th Street
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93301 I1'~1/~((:/~11\\//I-~.~!
(sos) 3a?-2so1
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City of Bakersfield Fire Department
.Fire S~etySe_rvices_
1715 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA. 93301
attn: Howard H. Wines, III
Hazardous Materials Technical
October 25, 1995
Dea:i'Mr. Wines,
Blueprint Service Co., Inc. has hired Romero EnierPrises to convert our
blueline machines to Aqua ammonia from Anhydrous ammonia.. New pumps and
parts are now on order and full installation by December 15, 1995, should be no
problem.
If you have any questions regarding this letter please give me a call.
Sincerely,
Terry Kuwahara
Vice President '
LIF. 93301
(805) 327-2501
~~ ~ ~c~ P~O~ ~ (8~) 327-2501
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~~7/ 1715 CHESTER AVE,- B AKER$HELD,
R,E HUEY R,B, TOBIAS,
HA2-MAT COORDINATOR O~ob~r ~, 1 ~ FiRE ~SHAL
7~ 1 ~h Stre~
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NOTICE OF VIO TION - SCHEDULE FOR COMPLIANCE
D~r Mr. Ku~hara;
Our records indi~te that an anhydrous ammonia gas ~orage ~binM ~s to have been in.lied, at your business,
as specified in the Risk Management and Pr~ention Program (RMP~ as s~epted by this agen~ on ApH[ 9, 1992.
In order to ~ti~ California H~lth and Saf~ Code (CHSC) Se~ion 2~4 (~, you mu~t implement all a~ivities and
programs specified Jn the RMPP.
Pumuant to your i~er of O~ober 3, 1995, you have n~ in.lied, nor do you intend to instil the ammonia gas ~bin~
specified in the RMPP. You are now currently in violation ~ Se~ion 2~ (k) CHSC,
However, this ~ice is ~lling to accept your propo~l to conv~ to aqua am~nia. The ,;onvemion to aqua ammonia
will effe~ively ~ise the pmvi~s RMPP and ~ti~ the current violation.
Ther~ore, prior to November 1, 1995, pl~se lo.rd documen~tion to this office that li~s the ~pe of equipment
ordered to compile the c~vemion to aqua ammonia. A revised RMPP will be a~e~ed at ~at time for convemion to aqua
amm~ie. Full imp]ementati~ of the aqua ammonia conve~ion must be ~mpl~ no later th~sn De=ember lS, 1 g95.
Failure to comply with implemen~tion of either your cu~ent or pmp~ RMPP will resu~: in formal e~omement a~ion
for viola~on ~ 25~5 (k) CHSC.
If you have any que~ions regarding this n~, pl~se give me a ~ll imm~iately at 326~7g.
' Sincerely,
~o~rd ~. ~n~, Ill
~rdou~ M~t~fial~ T~hnidan
HHW/dIm
cc: Carl Hemandez, III, A.~sistant Oity Attorney
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CITY OF B~RSFIELD
1501 TR~T~ AVE
B~ERSFIELD, CA 93301-0000
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Please ca,i/, ,326,,~,~',7'9 'if yOU havE: question or
changes regarding your account.
CURRENT OVER 30 OVER 60 OVER 90
130.00
TOTAL DUE: $130.00
CITY of BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT
- FIRE SAFETY SERVICES & OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
// 1715 CHESTER AVE. * BAKERSFIELD, CA * 93301
R.E. HUEY R.B. TOBIAS,
HAZ-MAT COORDINATOR October 18, 1995 FIRE MARSHAL
(805) 326-3979 (805) 326-3951
Mr. Terry Kuwahara, Vice President
Blueprint Service Company
730 17th Street
Bakersfield, Ca. 93301
NOTICE OF VIOLATION - SCHEDULE FOR COMPLIANCE
Dear Mr. Kuwahara:
Our records indicate that an anhydrous ammonia gas storage cabinet was to have been installed, at your business,
as specified in the Risk Management and Prevention Program (RMPP) as accepted by this agency on April 9, 1992.
In order to satisfy California Health and Safety Code (CHSC) Section 25534 (k), you must implement all activities and
programs specified in the RMPP.
Pursuant to your letter of October 3, 1995, you have not installed, nor do you intend to install the ammonia gas cabinet
specified in the RMPP. You are now currently in violation of Section 25534 (k) CHSC.
However, this office is willing to accept your proposal to convert to aqua ammonia. The conversion to aqua ammonia
will effectively revise the previous RMPP and satisfy the current violation.
Therefore, prior to November 1, 1995, please forward documentation to this office that lists the type of equipment
ordered to complete the conversion to aqua ammonia. A revised RMPP will be accepted at that time for conversion to aqua
ammonia. Full implementation of the aqua ammonia conversion must be completed no later than December 15, 1995.
Failure to comply with implementation of either your current or proposed RMPP will result in formal enforcement action
for violation of 25535 (k) CHSC.
If you have any questions regarding this notice, please give me a call immediately at 320-3979.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Wines, III
Hazardous Materials Technician
HHW/dlm
cc: Carl Hernandez, III, Assistant City Attorney
RECORD OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATION
Location: ID#
Business Name: ~,~ ~ ,,-. ~ '
Contact Name: //~ ~'
Business Phone: ~.~ ~ ~ _ ~-O / F~:
I nspemor's Name: ~ ~ ~,
Time of C~I: Date: /~-/~-~ Time: ~'~ · Min: ~
Type of C~I: Incoming [ ] Outgoing ~ Returned [ ]
Time Required to Complete Activity # Min:
Corner 17th and Q StrUt's
t;0.
City of Bakersfield Fire Department ....... "
Fire Safety Services
1715 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield,-Calif: 93301
attn: Howard H. Wines, III
Hazardous Materials Technical
October 3, 1995
Dear Mr. Wines,
Our film has decided to convert to aqua ammonia. The gas cabinet with all the options is close
to $10,000 plus installation and plumbing (est. $20,000), which is extremely out of our budget.
Do I have any other options, like storing these cylinders outside or going to 50lb. cylinders
instead of 150lb. cylinders?
I estimate to convert our four blueline machines to aqua ammonia (need to order conversion
parts) will take approximately eight weeks. Will this time table satisfig the Fire Department?
Vice President
RECORD OF TELEPHONE CONVERSATION
Location:
Business Name:
Contact Name:
Business Phone: FAX:
InspeCtor's Name:
Time of Call: Date: ~/'~--~.c Time: # Min:
Type of Call: Incoming ~ Outgoing [ ] Returned [ ]
Content of Call:
Time Required to Complete Activity # Min:
CITY of BAKERSFIELD '
"W " ~< '
S. O. JOHNSON -'
Mr. Ter~ Kuwahara: ' '
NOTICE OF VIOLATION AND SCHEDULE FOR COMPLIANCE
IN THE INSPECTION OF BLUEPRINT SERVICE CO., LOCATED AT 730 17th STREET,
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 ON JUNE 28, 1993, THE FOLLOWING HAZARDOUS
MATERIAL REGULATION VIOLATIONS WERE IDENTIFIED.
1. THE RISK MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR USE AND
STORAGE OFANHYDROUS AMMONIA HAS NOT BEEN FULLY IMPLEMENTED.
THE ANHYDROUS AMMONIA STORAGE AREA AND DISPENSING SYSTEM HAVE
NOT BEEN MODIFIED TO COMPLY WlTH THE 1991 UNIFORM FIRE CODE FOR
TOXIC GAS USE AND STORAGE.
VIOLATION OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE
CHAPTER 6.95, SECTION 25534
(k) .Except as specified in subdivision (d) of Section 25535, the handler shall
implement all activities and programs specified in the RMPP within one year following
the certification made pursuant to subdivision (j). Implementation of the RMPP shall
include carrying out all operating, maintenance, monitoring, inventory control, equipment
inspection, auditing, recordkeeping and training programs as required by the RMPP.
T_he administering_agency may grant an extension of this deadline upon a show of good
cause.
VIOLATION OF SEC 80.303 OF THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE
(a) Indoor storage.
1. General. Indoor storage of toxic and highly toxic compressed gases shall be
in accordance with this subsection, and Sections 80.301 and 80.303(c).
2. Exempt Amounts. When the amount of highly toxic or toxic compressed
gases stored in one control area exceeds that specified in Table No. 80.303-A,
such storage shall be within a room or building conforming with the Building
Code requirements for a Group H, Division 7 Occupancy.
TABLE NO. 80.303-A- COMPRESSED GASES
EXEMPT .AMOUNTS ~ 2
EXEMPT AMOUNTS
" (Cubic Feet at NTP)
CONDITION Highly Toxic Toxic
Unprotected by sprinklers, gas cabinets or'
separate rooms 0 650
Within gas cabinets in unsprinklered building' 20 1,300
In sprinklered building, not in gas cabinets or
separate rooms . 0 1,300
In sprinklered building, within 9as cabinets 40 2,60f0
": ~ Exempt amOunts for in Group R Occupancies or offices or retail sales portions
of Group B Occupancies are zero.
2 Except for cylinders not exceeding 20 cubic feet at NTP stored within a gas
storage cabinet for fume hood, exempt amounts for Groups A, E, I and M
Occupancies and for classrooms of Group B Occupancies are zero.
6. Ventilation and storage arrangement. A. Ventilated area. Storage of
cylinders shall be within ventilated gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures or within
a ventilated separate gas storage room. Storage of portable and stationary tanks
.shall be within a separate ventilated room withoUt other occupancy or use. If gas
cabinets are provided, the room or area in which they are located shall have
independent exhaust ventilation.
I': have attached copLes .of the UFC which detail the specifications for gas cabinets and
gas storage rooms. Based on our discussions, it appears that you will be able to
convert the small bathroom in the adjacent occupancy to a separate gas storage room.
Plans for the gas storage room must be submitted to Bakersfield Fire Hazardous
'Materials Division by August 16,. 1993. You must also. include a schedule for the
construction and installation of equipment which states the date by which the
"~ modifications will be complete.
2
Failure to correct these violations will result in further enforcement action. This
Department will conduct a reinspection of your facility to verify compliance. If you have
any questions regarding this notice, please contact me at 326-3979.
Sincerely,
Barbara Brenner
Hazardous Materials Planning Technician
cc: Ralph Huey
Michael Ailfordi Deputy City Attorney
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CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
CITY ATTORNEY OFFICE OF THE CITY A'FFORNEY PH. 805-326-3721
L. AWRENCE M. LUNARDINI FAX 805-325-9162
1501 TRUXTUN AVENUE
CHIEF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEYS
JUDY K. SKOUSEN ALLEN M. SHAW
WALTER H. PORR, JR.
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEYS ,July 9, 1993 MICHAEL G. ALLFORD
ROBERT M SHERFY
ALAN D. DANIEL ADMINISTRATOR
LOUISE T. CLOSS FRANCES E. THOMPSON
JOHN D. CLOSS
LAURA C. MARINO
Mr. Terry Kuwahara
c/o Blueprint Service Co.
730 17th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Re: Hazardous Materials Violations
Dear Mr. Kuwahara:
.It has come to the attention of this office that your facility located at 730 17th
Street in Bakersfield, California, is in violation of ~rovisions of the CaLifornia
Health and Safety Code and the 1991 Uniform Fire Cod6 with regard to the business
activities at said address.
The specific violations and remedial action necessary to correct said violations
has been detailed to you in correspondence by Ms. Barbara Brenner, Hazardous
Materials Planning Technician of the City of Bakersfield Fire Department, dated July
6, 1993.
The purpose of this letter is to further fin.press upon you the need to take
immediate remedial action..With that goal in mind, I must inform you that failure to
correct this violation before August 16, 1993, may necessitate legal action,
inclu, ding, but not limited to, misdemeanor citations and/or injunctive relief.
I thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation and, should you have
any questions concerning the necessary remedial action or require further
information, please contact Barbara Brenner directly at (805) 326-3979.
Very truly yours,
MI~~ G. gT.T,~
Deputy City AttOrney
cc: Barbara Brenner, Hazardous Materials Dept.
MOA: ~
HZRDSMAT~BLUgPRNT - LTR
CITY of BAKERSFIELD
"WE CARE"
FIRE DEPARTMENT 2101 H STREET
S. D. JOHNSON August 30, 1993 BAKERSFIELD, 93301
FIRE CHIEF 326-3911
Mr. Terry Kuwahara
Blueprint Service Co.
730 17th Street
Bakersfield CA 93301
Terry:
The plans .for installation of an anhydrous ammonia gas storage cabinet,
submitted to the Bakersfield Fire Department on 8-13-93, 'satisfy the requirements set
forth in the notice of violation issued to Blueprint Service Co. on 7-6-93. The gas cabinet
plans are still being reviewed by the Fire and Building Departments. Once .the plans
have been approved, you will need to submit a Schedule for installation of the gas
cabinet to the Hazardous Materials DiviSion immediately.
Please contact Ralph Huey, Hazardous Materials Coordinator at 326-3979 if you
have questions or need assistance from Bakersfield Fire Hazardous Materials Division.
Sincerely,
Barbara Brenner
Hazardous Materials Planning Technician
cc: Ralph Huey
Corner 17th and Q Stre~s
(805) 327-2501
City of Bakersfield Fire Department
Fire Safety Services
1715 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, Calif. 93301
attn: Howard H. Wines, III -
Hazardous Materials Technical
Sept. 15, 1995
Dear Mr. Wines,
In response to your letter dated September 6, 1995, our firm is now in the process of
trying to locate an anhydrous ammonia gas storage cabinet, that meets to The Uniform Fire Code.
To this date our supplier of anhydrous ammonia has been of little help. I am trying to get in touch
with Matheson Gas Equipment, but as of this date, no one has called me back. If you have a
suggestion on a supplier, it would be appreciated.
I would like another ten days so I can look at all my options.
I have not ruled out the possibility of changing to aqua ammonia, which would eliminate
that cabinet and the RMPP, correct?
I will be in contact, into which direction our firm will pursue.
~a
Vice President
TK: sg
Corner 17th and Q Streets
(805) 327-2501
City of Bakersfield Fire Department ~,~ ,)
Fire Safety Services ,~O/k
i7i5 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, Calif. 9330]
att~:-H~ward~H% ~Wi~ST~-I'II -
Hazardous Materials Technical
Sept. 12, 1995
Dear Mr. Wines,
As per our phone conversation this afternoon, Blueprint Service
Company will only store two anhydrus ammonia cylinders at our
730 ]7th street facility, instead of the four that we presently have
on site. With this reduction, it is my understanding that we are
within the limits.of the uniform fire code and therefore not subject
to a gas storage cabinet.
Please confirm this reduction, to be correct. We will implement
this reduction within two weeks.
R~erry Kuwhara
Vice President
TK:sg
CITY of BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT
,~ ~_ · FIRE SAFETY SERVICES & OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
/., ~.,~,,/,,/ 1715 CHESTER AVE. · BAKERSFIELD, CA * 93301
R.E. HUEY R.B.,TOBIAS.
HAZ-MAT COORDINATOR FiR, E'MARSHAL
(805) 326-3979 (805) 326-3951
September 6, 1995
Mr. Terry Kuwahara
Blueprint Service Company
730 17th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
RE: Ammonia Gas Storage Cabinet Installation
Dear Mr. Kuwahara:
A review of the Risk Management and Prevention Plan on file at this office for your
business indicates that an Ammonia Gas Storage Cabinet was to have been installed in
order to satisfy both State laws governing Extremely Hazardous Substances (e.g.
Ammonia) and the Uniform Fire Code provisions for handling Toxic Gases.
Please respond within ten (10) days of receipt of this letter as to when installation
of the required Ammonia Gas Storage Cabinet will occur.
Sincerely,
Howard H. Wines, III
Hazardous Materials Technician
HHW/dlm.
cc: RMPP File
2
.... CITY of BAKERSFIELD
FIRE DEPARTMENT 2101 H STREET
D. S. NEEDHAM BAKERSFIELD, 93301
FIRE CHIEF 326-3911
Ms. Linda Knowie~
Staff Chemical ~ngineer
WZI Inc.
P.O. Box 9217
Bakersfield, CA 93389
Dear Ms. Knowles.
The proposal which you submitted for the comgiet~on of
the Ha=-Og stuoy anO RMPP for Blue Print Services has been
agDroved. Based on your aggroximate schedule, I derive~ the
following due dates. Because the iirst quarter is well under
way, I pushed the Ham - Op due date to the eno of the second
quarter. Please feel free to auDmlt any of %he elements
ahead of schedule for feedback.
December 15, 1990 Hazard and Operability Study
due
March 15, 1991 RMPP draft due
June 15, 1991 RMPP submitted
I reviewed the proposed Dian for the Has-OD Analysis and
have the following comments. In a~dition to Mr. Kuwanara,
the WZI staff will need to certify the RMPP as comDiete.
Please address im~roger oDeration of valves or Dossible valve
failure in the Has - OD Study.
Please let me know if the da%es which I here outline~
are acceDtable to you as the schedule for this Dro3ect. I
look forward to the comDletion of Blue Print Service's RMP~.
Sincerely,
Barbara Brenner
Ha=ardous Materials Planning Tecnnlcian
4800 Easton Drive 114
Bakersfield, California 93309
Post Office Box 9217
Bakersfield, California 93389
805/326-1112
July 24, 1990
Ms. Barbara Brenner
Hazardous Materials Planning Technician
Bakersfield City Fire Department
2101 H Street
Bakersfield, California. 93301
Re: Blueprint Service Company Inc.
Hazard and OPerability Study Guideline
Dear Ms. Brenner:
Attached for your review is the Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) Study Guideline.
The approximate schedule for the RMPP to be completed in a year is proposed as
follows.
First Quarter Perform walk through and complete HAZOP study
Second Quarter Prepare Risk Management and Prevention Program
Third Quarter Submit Draft to Fire Department for comments
Fourth Quarter Revise as required by the Fire Department
If you have any questions regarding the HAZOP guideline for Blueprint Service, please
call.
Very truly yours,
Linda Knowles
Staff Chemical Engineer
LK/SCK/jb
Attachment
0231.001 0A.003
HAZARD AND OPERABILITY STUDY GUIDELINE
for
Blueprint Service Company, Inc.
730 Seventeenth Street
Bakersfield, California 93301
CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Hazard and Operability Study Team Members and Qualifications
3. Study Nodes
4. Intention: Normal Operation of the Ammonia System
5. Deviations
6. Causes of Deviations
7. Consequences
8. Guide Words
9. Focus of Study
10. Selected Reference List
1. INTRODUCTION
A Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) is used to identify hazards and operability
problems. The primary objective of the HAZOP is identification of problems. Special
situations to be considered include earthquake (Magnitude 8.3) and fire in the plant.
Possible solutions to problems may be discussed and recorded during the study. This
HAZOP study will focus on the ammonia system utilized in the blueline reproduction
equipment.
P~el
2. HAZARD AND OPERABILITY STUDY TEAM MEMBERS AND
QUALIFICATIONS
Terry Kuwahara, Vice President, Blueprint Services
Mr. Kuwahara will certify the Risk Management Prevention Plan (RMPP) as complete.
Mr. Kuwahara has been with Blueprint Service for 25 years. His responsibilities at
Blueprint Service include: ~{ ~%/c ¢_~p 5'5~ (_.~f'~, B0.. ¢~o¢.¢. '~;~ F~O,'"t u--.%,'c~
o Safety and training v5 b3~-_'~
o Operations and maintenance
Linda Knowles, Staff Chemical Engineer, WZI Inc.
Ms. Knowles is a degreed chemical engineer (Texas A&M University, 1980). She has
two years of experience in the chemical process industries and two years of experience
in the environmental consulting industry, focusing on safety and risk assessment. Ms.
Knowles will act as team leader. She will conduct the consequence analysis and
perform a human error analysis.
Susan Chandler Kiser, Vice President, W'ZI Inc.
Ms. Kiser is a Registered Environmental Assessor in California. She will assist in
preparation of documents and provide quality assurance/quality control review.
3. STUDY NODES
The study nodes (locations at which the process parameters are to be investigated for
deviations) are listed below:
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1. Vessels Containing High Pressure Liquid Ammonia
2. Ammonia Loading Procedures
3. Maintenance Procedures
4. Ammonia Lines (throughout system) ~f~v-¢%
HAZOP forms to be used for each study node (equipment and procedures) are
attached. Operations staff and other lower level personnel will be interviewed as part
of the human error analysis.
4. INTENTION: NORMAL OPERATION OF THE AMMONIA SYSTEM
This business provides a service of document reproduction by an ozalid machine.
Ammonia, an acutely hazardous material (AHM) is needed in the operation of the ozalid
machine. The ozalid machine uses ammonia to develop photographic paper that has
been exposed to light. The operator controls the flow rate of the ammonia to the
machine by manipulation of valves.
5. DEVIATIONS
Deviations are potential departures form the intention of the plant. Possible deviations
are discovered by systematically applying HAZOP guide words (no, more) to process
parameters such as pressure and temperature.
6. CAUSES OF DEVIATIONS
Causes of deviations may be human error, equipment failure, etc. Deviations and
causes will be listed during the HAZOP study.
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7. CONSEQUENCES
Consequences are results of deviations from normal process operation. Consequences
which could negatively impact process~ safety will be discussed and recorded.
Deviations which have no effect on process safety will be dropped from the HAZOP
study.
8. GUIDE WORDS
Guide words are simple words used to identify, quality or quantify possible deviations.
The following guide words will be used on the attached forms in the HAZOP study:
Guide Word Example Meaning
No Power Shutoff Negation of Design Intent
Less Low Flow Rate Quantitative Decrease
More High Temperature Quantitative Increase
Other
Part of Partial Power Shutoff Qualitative Decrease
As Well As Water added to NH3 Qualitative Increase
Reverse Flow in Wrong Direction Logical Opposite of the
Intent
Other Than Earthquake Conditions Substitution from Design
Conditions
Each guide word will be applied to process variables at each study node. The purpose
of this study is to determine the most likely point of release and most damaging release
of ammonia to the atmosphere. Consequences resulting from a fire and an 8.3 or
greater earthquake will be considered.
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9. FOCUS OF STUDY
A meeting will be held before the initial walk through to discuss the system, process
diagrams, and the reporting forms. Additional meetings and plant walk throughs will
be scheduled as needed.
The following specific consequences will be considered in this study:
o Threats to Employee Safety
o Threats to Safety of Off-Site Receptors (Note: ARCHIE will be used to
model off-site exposures.)
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SELECTED REFERENCE LIST
American Institute for Chemical Engineers (AICHE), 1985, 'Guidelines for Hazard
Evaluation Procedures, The Center for Chemical Process Safety, New York
Hanna, Steven R. and Peter J. Drivas, 1987, Guidelines for Use of Vapor Cloud
Dispersion Models, The Center for Chemical Process Safety, New York
California OES Hazardous Material Division, November 1989, State of California
Guidance for the Preparation of a Risk Management and Prevention Program
Federal Emergency Management Agency - U. S. Department of Transportation - U. S.
Environmental Protection Agency, 1989, Handbook of Chemical Hazard Analysis
Procedures
AICHE, 1989, Workbook of Test Cases for VAPOR CLOUD SOURCE DISPERSION
MODELS, Center for Chemical Process Safety, New York
National Response Team, March 1986, Hazardous Material Emergency Planning Guide
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency - Federal Emergency Management Agency -
U. S. Department of Transportation, December 1987, Technical Guidance for
Hazards Analysis
SCK/LK/jb
0231.0010A.001
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RISK RANKING - BI_UEPRINT SVCS. ~191
FACILITY RiSK INDEX
INSPECTION HISTORY
POP EXPOSED ? X 2 = 14
MOP S X I = S
TOX F~OTOR I.~ X 1
TOThL = 32.3
FSCILITY RISK INDEX
RSTIN6
BLUEPRINT SERVICES
W = 8ctivities or condition~ that increase the likelihood of a release.
3 × .5 = 1,5
(NO, OF YES 6NSWERS ON THE QUESTIONNSZRE
hdd 1 yes to each facility for storage and minimal
handling.)
X = This factor reflect5 a company's claim (safety> history.
(WORKER COMP FSCTOR, MAXIMUM EXPECTED IS
Y = Self reported accident / safety record,
0
(RESSONSBLE=O, INADEqU~TE=O.25, 6ROSSLY IN~DEQUATE~O.S)
Z = 8 discretionary catagory used to account for factors not
directly addressed in the questionnaire.
0
(OTHER COMPLIC6TING FSCTORS
MINIMSL=O, OONSIDERABLE=O.S, SUBSTANTiRL=I.O)
FSCILtTY
RIbK INDEX = ~.S
RATING FI = W + X + Y + Z
RSTING R~TIONSL. E:
Risk increases with increasing process complexity and potential for
human error.
POPULATION EXPOSED - BLUEPRINT SVOS. ~ 181 RATING
1. IS TOXIC MATERIAL APT TO BECOME ~IRBORN RAPIDLY
i.e. A GAS, FINE OUST, HIGHLY VOLATILE LIQUID
NO=I YES= 2
IF ANSWER TO ~1 IS NO, PROCEED TO ~E
IF ANSWER TO ~I tS YES, ESTIMATE THE EVACUATION RADIUS, USING THE
BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPT. GRAPH MOOEL, AND ANSWER QUESTIONS 2-S.
2. IS THERE A SCHOOL. WITH IN ]"HE EVACUATION RADIUS ?
NO=0, YES=I 0
IS THERE h N~JRSING HOME OR HOSPITAL WiTH IN
THE EVACUA:TION RADIUS ?
NO=0, YES=I 0
4. IS THERE RESIDENTIAL HOUSING WITHIN THE
EVACUATION RAOtUS ?. NO=O, YES=I 1
S. IS THE POPULATION DENSITY OF THIS AREA HIGHER
THAN THE AVERAGE DUE TO ALOT OF MULTISTORY BUILDINGS ?
NO=O, YES=I l
6, WHAT IS THE OCCUPANCY OF THE BUILDING
THAT AHM IS STORED OR HANDLED IN ? 3
LESS THAN S PEOPLE=I
B - 25 PEOPL. E =2
2B - 50 PEOPLE =~
MORE TH~N Se PEOPLE =4
TOTAL POPULATION EXPOSED RATING = '7
RATING RATIONALE:
Releases that ar'e limited to onsite consequences will limit the exposed
popuJ, a%ion. As %he number* of persons onsite increases, evacua~,ion and
and response efforts become more complicated, and the potential for injury
~ 5. Briefly describe the equipment being used in the
processes involving AHMs.
6. Report quantity of AHM(s), referenced in the cover
letter-~-that this business hand~es. ............
a) Maximum amount on hand at any one time.-- ~ ~ /~
b) Please attach a Material Safety Data Sheet
for any material that is a mixture. Do not
include MSDS for pure substances.
DEMOGRAPHIC DATA:
State the straight line distance in feet between the
business property line and each of the following. ~.,~'~,~
1. Nearest school.
2. Nearest daycare center, hospital,
nursing home or similar facility.
3. Nearest residence/motel etc.
4. Nearest occupied building.
Business Name: ~~ ~~, ~r
I certify that the foregoing information is true and
correct to the best of my know~edge.
Slgnatur~~~~
Title: ~~ Date: ~"-' ~-~O
/
3
RECEIVED
$
FAC. ILITY INFORMATION FORNi HAL MAT. DIV,
Please ans~ver each of the following questions by circlin~
Y (yes) or N (no).
1. Is any acutely hazardous material (AHH)
manufactured or used in a chemical reaction ~
2. Is any other flammable gas, flammable liquid
or explosive material manufactured or used in
a chemical reaction '~ Y / N~J
3. Is any reaction in question 1 or 2 a moderately
or highly exothermic reaction ( e.g. alkylationj
esterfication, oxidation, nitra~io'~'[ poI~'merization..~ '-
or condensation) or one involving electrolysis '~ Y
4. Can any unplanned release of a AHM to the atmosphere
result from the malfunction of any scrubbing, treatment
or neutralization system or the discharge of a
pressure relief system ~ ~/ N
5. Does any physical or chemical, p~ocess in which an
AHM is produced or used involve a batch process ? Y
6. Does any physical or chemical process involve the
production or use of any AHM at a pressure in
excess of 15 psig ~ ~'/ N
7. In excess of 275 psig ~ Y
8. Does any physical or chemical process involve the
production or use of an AHM at a temperature above
125 degrees F ? Y
9. In excess of Z50 degrees ~ Y
10. Can any explosive dust be present in any closed
container within 100 feet of an AHM or otherwise
be present in the same building as an AHM 9 Y / N~
11. Is there any ignition source or open flame within
100 ft. of any process, storage or transfer
area where a flammable or explosive AHM is
present , except where there is a firewall
providing protection v Y /
12. Is any lined"or non-metallic pipe used in the
transfer of any AHM ? Y
13. Is any equipment or piping handling any AHM more
10 years old ~ Y /
PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION :
( Attach additional pages ii' necessary)
1. Your company's current workers compensation
experience modification factor.
2. How many people occupy the building in which
AHM's are used or stored ?
3. Give details of all accidents which involved any
hazardous material and all other instances when the fire
department has been summoned in an emergency.
4. Briefly described the operations process at your plant
and the specific processes utilizing AHM's, including
storage proceedures.
June 15, 1990
Dear Mr. Kuwahara,
Your business, Blueprint Services 1ocated at ?30 l?th
St,, Bakersfield, has been identified as a handier of acute].y
hazardous materials, It. has been determined that youc
operation may present an acuteiy hazardous materimls accident
risk, Therefore, pursuant to section 25534 of the California
Heal, th and Safety Code, you ~.11 be required to submit a Risk
Managemen~ and Prevention Program (RHPP) for the usage and
handling of anhydrous ammonia.
The RMPP shall be baaed upon a risk assessment ~hich
shall consider ali of the following:
THE RESULTS OF ~ H~Z~RO ~ND OPERABILITY STUDY ~HICH
IDENTIFIES THE H~Z~RDS ~SSOCI~TED WITH THE H~NDL, ING OF'
~N 6CUTELY HRZ~RBOUS M~TERIRL DUE TO OPERATING ERROR,
EQUIPMENT F~ILURE 4ND EXTERNAL EVENTS WHICH M~Y PRESENT
~N RCUTELY HRZ~RBOUS M~TERI~LS RCCIDENT RISK,
FOR THE H~ZRROS IDENTIFIED tN THE H~Z&RO ~ND OPERABILITY
STUDY, ~N OFFSITE CONSEQUENCE ~N~LYSIS WHICH ~SSUMES
PESSIMISTIC AIR DISPERSION ~ND OTHER ~DVERSE
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.
'The RMPR shall include the following elements:
~ DESCRIPTION OF E~CH ~CCIDENT INVOLVING ~CUTELY
H~Z~RDOUS M~TERI~LS WHICH H~S OCCURRED ~T THE F'~CILITY
WITHIN THREE YEARS FROM THE B~TE OF THIS RMPP REQUEST.
THIS DESCRIPTION SH~LL INCLUDE THE UNOERLYING C~USES OF
THE ~CCIDENT ~ND THE MEASURES T~KEN, iF ~NY, TO ~VOID ~
RECURRENOE OF ~ SIMIL. RR RCOIOENT,
A REPORT SPECIFYING THE NATURE, 66E RNB CONDITION OF THE
EQUIPMENT USED TO HGNOLE ACUTELY H~Z~ROOUS MATERI~LS RT
'THE F~CILiTY, INCLUOE.SCHEOULES FOR TESTING RNO
M~INTEN~NCE OF THIS EQUIPMENT,
OESIGN, OPERGTING ~ND M~IN'TENGNCE CONTROLS WHICH
MINIMIZE THE RISK OF ~N ~OCIOENT INVOLVING ~CUTELY
HGZ~ROOUS MATERI~LS.
OETECTION, MONITORING OR ¢~UTOMaTIO CONTROL SYSTEMS WHICH
MINIMIZE THE POTENTIAL RISKS POSED BY ACUTELY HAZAROOUS
MATERIALS 6COIOENTS.
IN RESPONSE TO THE FINDINGS OF THE RISK ANALYSIS,
ADDITIONAL STEPS TO BE TAKEN BY THE BUSINESS IN OROER TO
REOUOE THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING ACUTELY
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. THESE ACTIONS MAY INCLUDE ANY OF
THE FOLLOWING:
INSTALLATION OF ALARM, DETECTION, MONITORING OR
AUTOMATIC CONTROL DEVICES.
EQUIPMENT MODIFICATIONS, REPAIRS OR ADDITIONS.
OHANGES IN THE OPERATIONS, PROCEDURES, MAINTENANCE
SOHEOUUES OR FAOILITY OESIGN.
THE RISK MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION PROGRAM SH~L.L
IOENTIFY, BY TITLE, ALL PERSONNEL AT ]'HE BUSINESS WHO
ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CARRYING OUT THE SPEOIFIC ELEMENTS
OF THE RMPP ANO A OESCRIPTION OF THEIR RESPECTIVE
RESPONSIBILITIES, THE RMPP SHALL INCLUDE A OETAILEO
TRAINING PROGRam TO INSURE THAT THOSE PERSONS ARE ABLE
TO IMPLEMENT THE RMPP,
AUOITING AND INSPECTION PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ALLOW 'THE
HANDLER TO CONFIRM THAT THE RISK MANAGEMENT AND
PREVENTION PROGRAM IS EFFECTIVELY CARRIEO OUT.
RECORD KEEPING PROCEDURES FOR THE RISK MANAGEMENT AND
PREVENTION PROGRAM.
THE ACUTELY HAZAROOUS MATERIALS HANOLER SHALL REVIEW 'THE
RISK MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION PROGRAM AND SHALL MAKE
NECESSARY REVISIONS TO THE RMPP AT LEAST EVERY THREE
YEARS. REVISIONS SHALL 8E MADE WITHIN 80 OAYS FOLLOWING
A MOOIFICATION WHICH WOULO MATERIALLY AFFECT THE
HANDLING OF AN ACUTELY HAZARDOUS MATERIAL.
The 08 Health and Safety Code provides businesses t2
months, from the date of request, to complete and implement a
RMPP. The Risk Management and Prevention Program, and any
revisions ~o it, ~halt be certified as complete by a
qualified person and the facility operator. It usually takes
a business several months to locate a qualified company or
individual to carry out the Haz - Op Study. It then takes
several more months to have the plan's various elements
reviewed by this Administering Agency and {o complete the
RMPP.
The at%ached questionnair'e r-egarding +,he quali¢ica%ions
of '(.he RMPP preparer should be submitted to this 6gency by
October 15, 1990. Upon approval of the RMPP preparer, we
will a£~ree %o a schedule for the completion of %he HAZ - OP
S~udy and RMPP. The finished RMPP will be due on
June 15, 19B1. Bll submi%%al~ regarding this RMPP shall be
made %o:
The Bakersfield Fire Department
21JO 6 Str'ee%
Bakersfield, Ch 83J01
If I can be of any assistance please feel fr'ee 'to call.
I can be reached at 326 3979.
Sincer'ely,
Banbara Brenner
Hazardous Ma%e¢ials Plannin~ Technician
~.RECOMMEHDED QUALIFICATIONS · FOR COMPLETION OF:
T~tE HRZRRD--OPERABZL. IT¥ SI'UD¥
THE RMPP
CERTIFZCRT~ON OK THE RMPP
The Ri~k Management and Prevention Program must be
based upon the findings of Risk and Consequence
completed by ~ technically qualified team. The Risk Analysi~
or ltazard and Operability study team MeMbers should represent
a variety of disciplines reflecting the specific processe~
and materials applications at the facility Generally, these
teams ~ill include members from the disciplines of:
Engineering
Health and Safety
Maintenance
Operations
Depending upon complexity of the operations, engineering
and maintenance expertise May fall into the areas of chemical
mechanical or electrical. The team leader, the responsible
part9 ~ho may certify the document as complete, ma9 be a
genera111st. However, the team leader must possess
suCflcient management ability and expertise to understand the
various components of the Risk Analysis. Hazard Evaluation
and Rlsk Management and Prevention Program.
To determine the qualifications of the team it ~ill
be necessary to address the following questions:
Dho ~ill be Members of the Hazard and Operability
Study Team ? Provide the following informatio~:
Name of each member
Experience ~n. Hazard and Operability Studies
Educational background
Process Experience
2. Uho ~ill be the Haz-Op team leader and what are their
qualifications or ~raining ?
~. Dho ~ill conduct the Consequence Analysis and ~hat are
their qualifica'~lon~ or training ?
Dho ~ill perform quality control for the Hazard and
Operability Study and ~hat are their qualifications
or training ?
R SUMMRR¥ RODRESSiNG THE QURLIFICRTIONS OF THE HRZ-OP TERM
RNO RMPP PREPAROR MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THIS OFFICE FOR
RPPROURL. BY OCTOBER 1S. 1990.
The approved tea~ will then need ~o consider {h~
following questions and submit a plan 'for th~ Risk
1. How do ~ou propose [o e~ti~ate the pr'obabilit~
equipment 'fail,ire ?
of 8.~ ,agnitude. do you plan to evaluate as a part
of the H~z~rd ~nd Oper,sbility Study ?
What factors do you plan to consider uhen conducting
a vulnerability analysis ?( Factor's contributing to ~ize
of and consequence to the vulnerable zooe.)
4. Which air Model do you plan to u~e for the dispersion
snal. ysis ?
S. What Me~hodolog9 wlll be u~ed for estimation of
human error ( opera,lng error ) probabilltv ?
Who ~ill assign the operating error probabi11~ie~ and
what qualifications does this person have '~or ~his
May 2-, 1990
Dear Business Manager:
The following questionnaire is a supplement to the
Acutely Hazardous Materials Registration Form previously
submitted by your business as required under Section 2_5534
of the California Health & Safety Code. This registration
i nd i cares that C-B~l~uep.~li~t~ [S~e~2 ~_i~s) hand 1 es ~~
~~-~i.~ , an acutely hazardous material ( AHM ), in an
amount greater than the planning quantity for this
chemical.
Additional information is necessary in order to complete
the risk management planning functions of this agency.
This questionnaire should be completed by an officer of
the company or other person having substantial management
control over ail operatior~s at the facility. If there is
any doubt as to whether or not the answer to a question is
yes or no, the answer "yes" shall be given.
With in two weeks of receipt, complete and return the
questionnaire to: The Bakersfield Fire Department
Hazardous Materials Division
2130 G Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
If you need additional informatior~, please call 326-3979.
Sincerely~
Barbara Brenner
Hazardous Materials Planning Technician
"WE CARE"
FIRE DEPARTMENT 2101 H STREET
D. S. NEEDHAM BAKERSFILED, 93301
FIRE CHIEF MARCH 8, :].988 326-3911
BLUEPRINT SERVICE CO INC
730 17TH ST
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
DEAR SIR:
THE ENCLOSED "ACUTELY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGISTRATION
FORM" MUST BE COMPLETED BY ANY BUSINESS, HANDLING ABOVE THE
MINIMUM REPORTING QUANTITY ANY MATERIAL ON THE EPA LIST OF
EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. (FED. REGISTER VOL. 52,
) NO. 77, P. 13397). YOUR COMPANY HAS REPORTED HANDLING THE
FOLLOWING ACUTELY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:
~% ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
PLEASE RETURN THE COMPLETED ACUTELY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
\
c~.~ REGISTRATION FORM TO:
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DIVISION
2130 G STREET
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS FORM PLEASE
CALL RALPH HUEY AT 326-3979.
SINCERELY YOURS,
R~LPH E HUEY
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COORDINATOR
REH:em
ACUT =LY HAZi DOUS MATERIALS REGIS TRATION FORM
THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE OWNER OR OPERATOR OF EACH BUSINESS 1N
CALIFORNIA WHICH AT ANY TIME HANDLES ANY ACUTELY HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IN
QU .ANTITIES GREATER THAN 500 POUNDS, 55 GALLONS OR 200 CUBIC FEET OF GAS AT
STP. I THIS FORM SHALL BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED TO YOUR LOCAL
ADMINISTERING AGENCY. (§25533 & 25536 Health & Safety Code)
Note instructions on reverse
Business Name DBA Blueprint Service Co
Busines$ Site Address 730- 17th Street Bakersfield, CA 93301
Business Mailing Address (if different)
Business Phone ( 8 0 5 ) 3 2 7- 2 5 0 1 Business Plan Submission Date2 6--- ~- ~ '~
A(~t,ITEI~y HAZARDOUS MATERIALS HANDLED4 ~SE ADDITIONAL PAGES IF NECESSARY-
CHEMICAL NAME QUANTITY
Anhydrous Ammonia 4 Cylinders of
]50 lbs each
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROCESSES AND PRINCIPAL EQUIPMENTS:
Developing diazo prints (Bluelines)
PRINTED NAME Tom Kuwahara DATE 3-28-88
California Office of Emergency Services FORM HM 3777 (1-15-88)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Superscripts:
1. Quantities for RMPP compliance are "equal to or greater than" the minimum criteria and apply to chemicals handled
"at any one time".
2. Businesses handling reportable quantifies of Acutely HaT~ardous Materials that have not submitted a business plan.
MUST contact local Administering Agencies. The business plan submission date will assure the Administering
Agency that a business plan has been submitted and is on file. This will also immediately identify businesses that
have not submitted bosiness plans.
3. "Process Designation" is provided as a reporting option (with the approval of the Administering Agency) for
facilities that can most easily report by process. Thus, facility RMPP registration data could be submitted in a
similar format to a business plan that is divided by process. "By process" data can initiate an emergency
response to a process incident rather than a general emergency response to a major facility. Process designation
can simplify inspections for major facilities and improve future emergency response.
4. Refer to the EPA list of Extremely Hazardous Substances from the Federal-Register (Volume-52,-No. 77; p. 13397 -~
et. sea_., April 22, 1987). Each chemical has a threshold planning quantity. This list may be changed by EPA on
an annual basis. Updates of this list may be available early in 1988. To comply with this element, you may attach
a copy of the inventory submitted to your Administering Agency from your business plan and highlight all Acutely
Hazardous Materials. It is recommended that facilities list all extremely ba?-ardous chemicals handled in quantities
equal to or in excess of 1) 500 pounds, and 2) any EPA threshold planning quantity less than. 500 pounds.
5. Do not include Trade Secret information in these descriptions.
General:
For emergency response purposes, it would be desirable to describe the following to the Administering Agency:
1. Batch Process:
a. Wl~raw nmu~ials?
b, What operating pressure range?
c. What operating temtxa'aa~ range?
d. Batch capacity rating?
e. Product characteristics? (e.g., chemical state, flammability, toxicity, etc.)
f. Critical process points and characteristics?
2. Continuous process: (similar information as above.)
NOTE:
"Pursuant to §25534, the Administering Agency may require the submission of a Risk Management Prevention Program
(RMPP), if the Administering Agency determines that the handler's operation may present an acutely hazardous materials
accident risk. The handler shall prepare ~e RMPP in accordance with suixlivision (c) [of §25534]. The RMPP shall be
prepared within 12 months following the request made by the Admini~ring Agency pursuant to this section."
(§ 2553~ (a) I-Ie~th and Safety Code)
An amendment to the RMPP must be submin~d to the Administering Agency within 30 days of: "
1. Any ~ddifional handling of ~:utely hammlous materials.
2. Any material or substantial alterations to business ~:fivities.
3. Change of address, business owne~,.ip, or lmsiness m~,me. (§ 25533 (c) Health & Safety Code)
· EVERY BUS/NESS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN RMPP SHALL IMPLEMENT THE APPROVED RMPP ·
California Office of Emergency Services FORM HM 3777 (1-15-88)
Product/Trade Name: AHHYDROUS ArlfIONIA
tlATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT NAME: ANHYDROUS Al*II*IONIA ·
CA5 NUtIBER: 7664-41-7 HBCC M~$ NO. ~11000
,-_~'""~'~.....% HILL BROTHERS CHEtllCAL CO.
~~~:,. _ 1675 No. Hain Street Revision Issued I I I 14~86
First issued06116186
lefurmeUon Telephone lie.: 714-g98-8800 m Outside California: 800-821-72~4
Emur~onc¥ Telep#one No.: CHEIITREC 800/424-9300
II"IPORTA#TI Reed this IISDS berate u~e or dlsl~o~al ar this preduct. Pass aleng the
lerurmUon La mleym emi M ether Mm wbe conhl be aspased La Mm IN'edKt, La
be sure that they ure awure er Um InFormation before use or ethee ex~asure. This tISOS
ha~ been` Ix'e~ared according to the OSHA Hazard CommunlcaUon Standard [29 CFR 1910.12001. The IISOS
InrormaLion Is based on sources believed to be reliable. However, since data. safely standards, and
government regulsUons are subject to change and the coodlUom or handling and use, or misuse are beyond
our control. HILL BROTHERS CHEtIICAL C0tlPANY makes no warranty, elthor ~ or Irtelled. with
resl~L to the con~let~r~rss or conUnutng accor~cy of the InformaUon contained herein and di~clalms.all
liability for reliance thereon. Also. addiUend tnforn~Uafl may be nece,~ey or helpful for specific
CQ~KliUons and circurn~tsnce~ of' use, IL is the user's ~ibilRy to ~no the ~JitoblliLy of this
a"odu~ and to evduda risks IXqor to use. and/hen to emrrdse al~ro~rinto ix-ecauUem for I~OtecUen or
emloyees md othem.
SECTIQN I - PRQOUCT IDENTIFICATIOH
SYN¢XIYflS/COflfl¢~ NAflES: ANflV[)R0t~ AIItIONIA; AtltIOClA; NH:5
CHEMICAL FAIllLY / TYPE: HYORIOE, (ALKALINE GAS)
OOT PROPER SHIPPING NAIIE: RG AtlrIONIA, ANHYOROUS
GOT HAZARD CLASS / I.D. NO.: NON-FLAIIIIABLE GAS, UN 1005
REPORTABLE QUANTITY: 100 POJNOS
NFPA RATING: HEALTH - 3; FIRE - !; REACTIVITY - 0
SECTION. II- INGREDIENTS
CAS Expe~re Limit~ (TVAs) In Air
Cklllicll Nm N~ S ACGIH ~V GA ~L ~'
~IA 7~ I-7 I ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ WA
18~/m3 18~/m~
Preduc.t/Trede Name: ANHYDROUS AIIMONIA
,SECTION III - PHYSICAL AND CHEIllCAL PROPERTIES
Pbyslcll StaLe: C(X131~SS~ 6AS
Apllearmice/Celer/Oder: COLOI~.ESS GAS OR LIOUID %1171EXTRErI~LY PtJflGENT OO(3R
pH IlelUng PolM, Bellini PolM, Solubility in Voter
13-a. -77.70 ¢; - 107.90 F -,.~.40 ¢; -2~.; o F ! ~
Yepor Pressure Specific Gravity Molecular Velgllt Density
nunHg Voter- I Air- I
2327 4, 0° C; 320 F 0.6G ~ -~.4°C; -26°F I 7.03 0.597
S VolaUIo
(by volume)
I00~ '
SECTION IV - FIRE ~ID EXPLOSION
Flask PMnL: A~l~igmiUe~. TmBImretare:
N/A 651°C: 1204°F
Lower Flammailn Limit: UI~ Flmmwlkle Limit:
16g by Volume 255 by Voh~ne
Uno,mi Fire lid Explosion IIIzlrd~: Extinguishing fledin:
If' involved In fire, 165 Lo 255 Ammonia WaLor ~oray or ~ate~ Fog
mixtAre with air may explode. Keep
container cool Lo prevent burst, lng or
re(ease of' gas. The IX'eSonce of' oil or
other combusUble matra'lois will
Increase the fire hazard.
Special Flreflghtlng procedures:
SLOt) flow or ga~. Use water tog LO keep fire-exposed containers cool and LO proLecL the ma~
efTecUng the shut-ofT. ~Veor sell-contained breathing apporat~ (SCBA) and encapsulaUng
chemicM Ix'ot, ecU~ clothing. Api)rom:h fire Ul~vlnd md ewc~tl a~el downwind.
ProduotlTrode NMe: ANHYDROU~ ANtIONIA
SECTION V - REACTIVITY
Stability: ~ P~lymerlzaUml:
Stable Vdll not occur
Con(lltlens to AveM: Natorll!! to
HeaL, o~ flames. Contact with oxidizing gases, chlorine, bromine,
Iodine, halogens, calcium, and strong minefsl
acids. Contact, with copper, sliver, zinc, and
alloy~ or same. rlercury, sllw' oxide m'
hypochl~lth can fm'm explosive compounds.
Hazardeus OecompesltlMI Preducts:
Combustion will yield nitrogen end wat~
SECTION VI - HEAL:TH HAZARDS
INGESTION: Ingestim of liquid inwmwdl rely result In ~evere Irritation or ulcer~Uon of the mouth,
thrcmt and digmsLIYe Lr.ct which may be df~leyed by nausea, vondUn~, diarrhea end, in severe
cases, collapse, shock and death,
INHALATION: lr~tLaUmt Lo the muco~ mmdx-mes of' the nose, throel, a~l lungs is noUceable el,
100 P0m. ConconU'aUons above 400 pt)m wlll cause throat, ir~itaUmt and may des~oy mucous
surfaces ul)on prolonged contacL High concmdJ-aUons can cause pulmonary edema. Breathing air
conbaining concon~aUons grestm' than 5.000 Dom may cause suddefl death from spasm of'
inflammaUon of' the larynx.
SKIN: Liquid Ammonia produces ~evere skin burns mt conLacL.
Ammonia gas may cause skin In'itaUon, especially if' skin is melaL The liquid can cause skin
damage resulUng rrem combined freezing and corrosive acUen mt the skin. Atmos~heflc
concent~aLIo~ above ;50,000 p0m will IxJrn and blister skin ef'dlr a few secem~ of. exposure.
EYES: Exposure ~o high gas omceolraUens may cause tzmporary blindness and sevm-e eye damege.
Dirt<f, conLact of the ayes with liquid ammo~a will produce serious eye burns.
Csrclno41ealclty Llsb: WA .
Signs tad SympIMns if ExlNtSm'e:
13urnlng of the eyes. cmtJuncUvlUg, skin IrrltaUmt, swelling of. Ute eyelids and Iii)s, dry ~ mouth
and tongue. Ixrning in the throat, and coughing. In more severe cases of expusure, difficulty In
breathing, signs and symptoms of lung conglsUon, Ind, ultimately, death from re~lritory f~ilure
N/A- grit Annllenhin PAGE 3 OF 6
'~ ~'*' ~ ~1'~' HYDROU,S
' ~ ' ~ Product~Trade ll.~e: AMMONIA
H~ALTH HAZARDS - CONTINUED
EfFectS ~f Overexpe~re: '
vomlUng. Dlfficulll or labored breathing and cough with bloody mucous discharge. ~onchiUe.
laryngiU~, hemoptysi~, and pulmonary edema or pneumo~lt,is. Death mw ce,JulL UlceraUon of U~
co~juncUv~ am:l cornea, and corneal and lenUcular opacit,las. Damage LO Ute eye~ may be
Emergency ~nd FIr~l~ Aid Precedures:
INGESTION: If ~ paUent is conscious, drink large cluantiUes of waLor or weak acids such as
diluLo vinegar or cib'us Juice. Follow with raw eggs, cream or olive oil Lo proLocL U$sue,J. Do no~
induce vomiUng. Never Give fluids oc induce ~miUrm if Daf. lent. Is unconscious of' havtne
coc~vulslens. OBTAIN HEDICAL ATTENTION.
INIIALATION: Remove vicUm Lo fresh air'. Give oxygen if breathing is difficult.. If breathing
has stopped, sLorll arUflciel re~pfraUon. OBTAIN HEDiCAL ATTENTiON.
SKIN: Apply waLar ImmedieLoiy LO exposed areas of skin end conUnue For aL leasll 15 minuLos.
Remove conLominaLod clothing while coflUnuing Lo apply waLer, being careful not, LO Lear the skin.
Do noL apply seive~ or ointmenLo LO ell'acted areas. OBTAIN HEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYES: immediaLely flush with flowing waLer for all least, 15 mlnuLes with the eyelids held al)erie.
OBTAIN HEDICAL ATTENTI(]N.
i'ledlcJI C4mdiUm 8rally Aglrmml~d by EXlmsure:
Ammmia is a respiraLm'y irrtLant,, Perso~J with impaired pulmonary funcUon mw be eL Increased
SECTION Yll - PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
Shim To Be Tlken lB Cese rlitlri,I Is Relelsed Or Spilled:
[Spills rely need ~ h re~hd ~ ~e N,Lionll Respnse .Cen~ (8~/~802)
~T R~le ~ULy (~) is I00 ~J
~ ~t ~ wa~ ~ le~i~ ~. S~ ~ flow of g~ ~ Ii.id. W~ ~ull ~U~ clo~i~
~ ~lF~i~d ~a~i~ ~a~. ~ wa~ ~ ~o~t ~ eff~U~ ~
A~ ~r~ upwi~. Dike li~id spills ~ c~in It~id. E~ua~ ~ ~a i~ia~ly.
Elimina~ all open ~es in ~ciniLy o~ ind~r spills or relea~d va~. ~a~ ~ cm ~ ~ ~
clew a~e of ~ie v~. ~wnwl~ ~e~ cm ~ ~o~ ~ we~ ~ ~1~
~iU~d do,wind.
H~MII~ ,nd S~lnl Prec~tlons:
s~ ~ld ~ in s c~l. ~. well ~UI,~. ~~Uble IK,U~. ~W f~ iii ~sIble
Product/Trade Nme: ANHYDROUS AIlI10NIA
p~ECAUTI_.h~K_S_ FOR SAFE HANDLINe AND USE - CONTIIWEi)
Vista DIslN~I fletheds: ·
ConsulL Federal, StaLe, or Local AuthorlUes I'm' prepor disposal procedures. IF possible, allow
sollled liquid ammonia Lo eval)oraLe, es iL ia too volaUle Lo absorb. Diking will contain the liquid
ami allow IL Le stabilize. Keep unl~ot~cLed personnel away from area until It Is ft'ee ~f. ammonia.
Do not api)ly waLer direcUy Lo mwnoflia liquid es this will cause boiling end el)laLLorlng.
Ot~er PrecNUens:
Highly LOxic Lo fish and aqu~Uc lite. Do not ce~taminaLe any body of' water by direct, appllcaUon,
cleaning of' equipment, or disposal. Since ammonia is a fe~Ulizor, it. may promote eutJ'ophicaUo~
(high in nulJ'ienLe, Iow in oxygen) in waterways.
SECTION VIII - CONTROL HEASURES
RF311ra~ PretecUMi:
Unless venUlaUeo is aciequaLe Lo ~eep airborne concent~aUoos below the expo~l~ standard, wear
apOrwed re~lraLory protecUen such es an anv~onil canister mask or m approved air s~l)iied
re~irator. ~:mi~_L,~_ or cartr!__Me_ tvoe nm~_r ~ musL noL be used above their exmsure limits. Use
seif-cmtalned breathing el~ratus (SCBA) in an area where tM expoeure level is above the limit
o(canister or cartridge Lype masks. In an emergency use only selt'-cmLoiMd breathing al~raLus
(SCBA) Lo enter areas of. amflvmla ~.
Ve~UIaUmI:
Local exhausL is ease~Ual. Soerk-proof fans desirable with mechanical vanUlaUo~. Ducts should
be located aL ceiling level and lead upwards Lo tM outside.
Protective Clothing:
Rubbe~ or syntheUc chemical gloves and booLs; coLLm clothing and underwear, ihJbl)~ or
synLheUc chemical coals or aorons should be available, an encapsuiaUng chemical proLecUve
clothing qarmanL is desirable f.or heavy exposures.
Eye ProLecUen:
Gas-Light, chemical saf'et,¥ goggles must, be worn if. Lhm-e is a likelihood or' exposure. P~soc~
subJecL Lo mvnonia exposure musL noL wear contact lenses.
OU,~ PretacUve Clethlng er Equlpmmll.:
£¥ewesh f'omtain and safely ~ower should be weilable in work ~ea. Fha u~e of Ic~ sleeved
clothing closed aL the neck is advtsed. Change if. clothing becomes contaminated.
MIA- Idnt Annlinnhln PAGE 5 OF 6
.... ..., Nero '~ANHYDROU~eNIP
~'~': ~" ~ Product/Trade : APltlONIA
,5[CTION IX -' ,~UPPLEI'IENTAL INFORtIATION
Telddty:
INeESTIOli: bt,- U)50:350 rog/kg.
INH.4d. ATION: Lowell leLhal concentraUofl ro~ human; Ihl-I'mm LCLo: 3000 ppm/S minuLea;
ihl-f'aL LCLo: 2000 ppm/4 hours: Ihl-mus LCSO: ,42;30 ppm/I hour; ihl-caL and rd)blt LCLo:
7000 pi)m/1 hour.
EnvlronmeMJI Impact:
tel'Lain geographical areas have air polluUon restz'icUons cimcaf'ning use of Anhyck'(x~ Amme~ia In
wor'k slt,uaUons which may release Ammonia Lo the atmosphere. Air' polluUon f'egulaUons should
be sLudlecl Lo deLermlne if' Anhyd-ous Ammonia Is f'egulaLed in the area where it is Lo be used.
In use and dlspo~l of' Anhydrous Ammonia, care must be taken Lo prevent conLamifmUon of waLer
sup01ie~. Dy inc~easing wafer alkalinity, if, ten~ to diminish bacterial ecthALy nece~sat"y for
IX'Opm' waste water b'eat, JTm~. C:oncentJ'aUofls as Iow as O..'.'.T mg/I have been toxic to
ALLEY o'~ e~,~
· OO ...... -,
~' I EXIT
TH ::{EE 150 LB CYLINDERS
EXiT
BLUEPRINT SERVICE CO.
FIRE HYDRANT 730 17TH ST. 17TH ST.
"
Grea Western Chem Ca Co.
431 MOUNT VERNON STREET BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307 805/328-1101
December 15, 1985.
Gentlemen:
Enclosed are Haterial Safety Data Sheet(s) (MSDS) that provide
information on products(s) shown by Great Western Chemical
Company's records to have been purchased by your company .From
Great Western Chemical Co~npany .in the recent past. Since you
may redirect the product(s) to more than one place within your
location or to another location, please make certain this
information is available to all persons handling and/or using
the product(s).
The distribution of Material Safety Data Sheets(s) is part of
.a continuing program designed by Great Western Chemical Company
.. both to provide information and to update our customers.
Great ~','estern Chemical Company appreciates your expression of
confidence in its company as is demonstr'ated by permitting us
to be a supplier of some of. your chemical _re..~u. irements. We
look forward to fulfilling our role of serving these needs in
the future. Should you require additional information and/or
have any suggestions for improvement in the handling of your
inquiries or orders, please do not hesitate to discuss them with
your Great Western )[arketing representative or call our orifice
at 805-328-1101.
Sincerely,
/'.Jackie Emhoff~
'~OFFICE '
Eugene, Portland · Pasco, Seattle, Spokane · Bakersfield, Fresno, Los Angeles, Milpitas, Richmond, Santa Rosa, Stockton · Reno
Idaho Falls, Nampa · Tempe · Colorado Springs ° Salt Lake City · Helena · Anchorage ° Vancouver, B.C.
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~61 South 8oyl~ton Str~~o~_~~e~ Cable Address: UNL~E~
Los~el es, ~ 90017 _~~.~.~ Los
A~oni a : Anhydrous
:':":~:~ " } ' ~HA (galifornia only) 25
Anhydrous ~onia, OSHA
~ ~
ACoIH ~
'- eye irritation only
SH~-~9~luble in water with 1
, ' ~ " U "'" ~'T'i
- ~ ~-~'~ ~ ._
.. :~" :'_~~'r~~'E~: ~ -.' not ao~l ~c~b!e
..
;~.~)~:,?~jL,j~j,,~.~:_j.}:~,ZU]..,.~i2~/tg~]~:~ ~un IV -- FIRE AND EXPLOS ION HAZAR O DATA
Auto Tenit~,,m Tem.~era[7~.~2~¢~ . ~:-~0.~7. --~6
Wa~~~ ~=.~~~?m =.~ ...... hus ,uel ,or fire
is removed--f~m air.
Ncne .....
Section V -- HEALTH HAZARD DATA Il
50 ppm (an~nonia vapor).
'Irritation .of ey_es,, upper respiratory tract and skin.
~nhalation: Remove to f~sh air~ a~ply arti~cia~ ~soiration~ ~e~ medical attention. .
Ese Contact: Flush with water for a~ leas~ 15 minutes, get medical attention. -.
Skin Contact: Flush with water. Ingestion: Get medical attention~
il lllllllllllllllllllllljlllllJJllllllllllllllllll] section V l -- R~CTIVI~ DATA.
s,-~ X Heat, sparks, open flame and fire.
Strono oxidizinq aqent$,
· ~.~IqOC~TS . I~AY OCCU.'I CONOITION$ TO AVOIO.
~)~.YId~.RIZAT I ON
· r~l..I. NOT OCCU~ X
tllltlllliillilllllil'lllillllliilllllllllltll Section Vii-- SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES tltilllllllllllllilllllllllllltlltlllllllilllj
Flush with large ~uantities of water.
m&STE OISI'~SA~. u(T~O0
Wash to sewer with lame quantities 'of wager,
. O_isposal should be in accordance with local~ state and federal reoulations.
.Ch~m~r~l n~rtri4c~ rncn~r~nr: cannister masks, self-cent~ined.breathing ~ppar~uc:
NH3 below 50 ppml.Ec~^~,c.~r~ .... ~ .' ' See HCACSDS~ SD-8 Section 5.2
GLOVES
Rubber j ~,,o~c~Jo~ Gas-ti aht aoaqles.
TME~ ~'mO?ECTlVE (OUI~ENT
Cotton clothino and rubber aprons are reco~ended,
Chem Safety Data Sheet SD-8 Section 8.3.
,illlllllllll, h,,, tiltlllltlilliitldltii&ll Section iX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS JJJJJJJHJJJJJJJJJlJIJ JUJJJJJJlIIJJJJJ[ JJIIIi[[
Refer to Manufacturin9 Chemists Association, Chemical Safety Data Sheet SD-8.
· ... .... WORKING
" '
~at management provide and maintain the . ' "'
3fety features noted: adequate ·ventilation, '
~ell-marked emergency 'exits, emergency '
tasks, 'emergency showers and face sprays
nd full-face respirators. Also, management '
~ould maintain·strict engineering and process ~ · . .... -'
~ntrol and establish an intensive safety ' ..
rogram. Each Worker should be trained in
he proper use' and limitations of his
.rotective equipment and in his
;sponsiblities in the event of an emergency. '
· nplOyee Responsibilities
Each employee must be aware of the
~zards to health resulting from working with HSM 73,11003
~monia and of how he can reduce the
azards by safe work practiCes and by
'~eying safety precautions: In addition, the
~p.10yee Should:
1. Avoid skin and eye contact .with
ammonia.. ....
2. Use personal protective equipment .: ·
where appropriate. ~-.. " .
3. Know where emergency equipment is
kept in his area and how to use it. '.
4. Make sure that the exhaust and U.S;DEPARTMENT'OF '
ventilation equipment is functioning HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE
· during work periods. Public Health Service ·
.5. Report to his supervisor any unusually :Health Services and
strong odor of ammonia in h!s area. Mental Health Administration
'6. Report to the plant nurse or doctor any National Institute for Occupational
burn from contact with ammonia Safety and. Health· '
. 1973 ,
· U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE
· - ' Public Health Service
- NatiOnal Institute for Occupational
'" ' · Safety ana Health
WORKING WITH AMMONIA HowAmmoniaAffectstheBody Another danger is that the ammonia will
.:' combine with silver oxide or mercury to form
' ' Ammonia is not, strictly speaking, a poison a fulminate, an unstable explosive compound.
WhatAmmonio Is and has no additive effects on the human
· body from repeated exposure. However, this
Ammonia is a clear, pungent, light, and gas in small cOncentrations in the air can be Contr°llingAmmonioHozards
slightly reactive gas that is readily condensed extremely irritating to the eyes, throat, and
to the liquid form. Some ammonia is breathing passages. The.hazards of using ammoniainindustrial
produced by 'most animals and plants; .'Gaseous. ammonia in greater concentrations processes are greatly reduced by having
consequently it is present in small amounts than that resulting in irritation produces enough ventilation where people work.
everywhere-in the air, water, and soil. convulsive, coughing that, by preventing Getting employees out in the event of an
Ammonia is used by many industries and breathing, can result in suffocation in a short emergency is aided by well-marked exits a~-=d
can be manufactured by several methods; the time. High concentrations in the air can also strategically located emergency gas masks.
gas produced can then be compressed or dissolve in the skin's moisture and result in a Other emergency equipment should be
refrigerated .for shipping and storage as a corrosive action' on the skin. Fortunately, installed in areas where either anhydrous or
liquid. Ammonia is supplied to commerce and because ~mmonia's intensive odor is pungent, aqua ammonia could possibly
industry in two forms: anhydrous (without penetrating and very offensive, few people the skin or face. This should include'fu.'llJiood
Nater), which is the pure liquified gas, and. can tolerate concentrations great enough to . emergency showers, as well as face-wash and
~qua ammonia, which is a solution of the gas be seriously injurious to health, eye-wash stations.
n water. · AnhYdrous and aqua ammonia have the
additional hazard that they are both caustics
to the skin and eYe-contact with the skin In EventofEmergency
tow Ammoni~ Is Used' produces first and second degree burns similar
to alkali burns and eye contact produces If anhydrous or aqua liquid ammonia leaks
Amm0ni~ is an important ingredient of burning 'and possible' blindness. The or is spilled, any worker who might possibly
.qany nitrogen-containing compounds. Great anhydrous ammonia causes more severe burns come into contact with the liquid should use
luantiti.es are used in manufacturing not only because it'joins with. skin moisture, an approved full-face gas mask with ammonia
ertilizers; it is also Used in manufacturing but also' because burns result from the gas canister or an airline respirator equipped
~itric aci.d,' acetylene, urea,' explosives,-, freezing produced by its rapid evaporation, with a full facepiece or hood. He should also
ynthetic fibers, and synthetic resins. Another result of contact with the anhydrous wear protective clothing and gloves.
'..chemical solutions containingammonia are form is that. it~ dries the skin, ~vhich has Any worker who suffers burns or the
sed in manufacturing paper products, seHous consequences, effects of ammonia inhalation during the
hotographic film,' dyes, inks, glues, and Although 'not .usuallY' regarded as a emergency should be examined by the plant
ledicines. ' · combustible material, ammonia gas in high doctor.
Ammonia itself is used as the heat-transfer concentratiOns in the' air will burn. The fire
gent in commercial refrigeration and hazard from' ammonia is increased by the
~-making systems. It i~ essential in making presence of oil or other combustible ManagernentResponsibil~ties
lueprints by the diazo process and is an materials;' gOod housekeeping practices will
~gredient of cleaning solutions, reduce the )ossibility of ammonia fires. .The control of ammOnia hazards requires
~ page 1 of 2
MATERIAL SAFETY
DATA SHEET
Division of AM Int., Inc.
1800 Bruning Drive West
Itasca, Il. 60143
Non-emergency information phone: 1-312-351-7579
EMERGENCY PHONE: 1-800-434-9300 CHEMTREC 24 HOURS Issue Date: 11-30-87
I. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: BRUNING REVOLUTE AMMONIA DEVELOPER
SYNONYMS: Ammonium Hydroxide, Aqua Ammonia, Ammonia Water
CATALOG NUMBERS: 31-0010, 31-0016, 31-0020, 31-0030, and
31-0080 (liquid portion of SystemPac)
CHEMICAL FAMILY: Base
FORMULA: NH40H
DOT INFORMATION: Corrosive Liquid, Ammonium Hydroxide, NA 2672
NFPA HAZARD RATING: Health-3, Flammability-O, Reactivity-O
HMIS HAZARD RATING: Health-3, Flammability-O, Reactivity-O
II. HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION
COMPONENTS CAS # ACGIH(TLV) OSHA(PEL) Wt %
Ammonium Hydroxide* 1336-21-6 25 PPM(TWA) 50 PPM 25-30 (NH3)
35 PPM(STEL)
Non-Hazardous Corrosion Inhibitor none none trace
*Ammonia Gas (NH3) dissolved in water: 65-70% water
III. PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
BOILING POINT ........ : 81-212 Deg F. SPECIFIC GRAVITY .... : 0.9 (H20=I)
VAPOR PRESSURE ....... : 550 mm Hg FREEZING POINT ...... : -108 Deg F.
VAPOR DENSITY ........ : <1 (air=l) EVAPORATION RATE
SOLUBILITY IN WATER..: Complete (butyl acetate=l)...: approx. 1
pH ................... : 13.0
APPEAP, ANCE AND ODOR..: Clear, colorless liquid with ~ very pungent odor.
IV. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
FLASH POINT .......... : None FLAMMABLE LIMITS..: (NH3) UEL 25%, LEL 16%
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA..: Water mist or spray.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES/UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Firefighters should use gas-proof goggles, rubber suit, and self contained
breathing apparatus. Ammonium Hydroxide is not flammable, but is corrosive,
and ammonia gas released is hazardous, see section VI and VII
V. REACTIVITY DATA
STABILITY ........... : Stable CONDITIONS TO AVOID..: None known
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID)..: Strong acids, chlorine bleach.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS.: Toxic vapors from reaction with chlorine
bleach.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION..: Will not occur.
BRUNING REVOLUTE AMMONIA DEVELOPER page 2 of 2
VI. HEALTH HAZARD DATA
ROUTES OF ENTRY/SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE/HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE & CHRONIC):
Eye contact with liquid/severe burning/acute: Contact with the eye even for a
short period of time may cause serious occular damage which may result in
prolonged, severe visual disturbances or permanent scarring of the cornea.
Chronic: None known.
Eye contact with vapor/coincident strong odor, irritation, itching/acute:
Conjunctivitis or burns may result from exposure to concentrations exceeding
700 PPM. Chronic: None known.
Skin/irritation, itching/acute: Corrosive burns, Chronic: None known.
Inhalation/odor, sensitive individuals may experience irritation at concentrat'ions
below the TLV~s/acute: irritation of the throat and eyes. At 1700 PPM-convulsive
coughing-can be fatal within 30 minutes. 5000 PPM can be rapidly fatal.
Chronic: None known.
Ingestion/severe irritation of the digestive tract/acute: Poison LD 50 (rat)
350 mg/kg. Chronic: None known.
CARCINOGENICITY: Not listed as a carcinogen in NTP, IARC, or OSHA.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Chronic lung disease
such as tuberculosis, bronchiectasis, asthma, and hay fever.
EHERGENCY FIRST AID PROCEDURES: Carry out promptly.
Eye ....... : Immediately irrigate with water for at least 15 minutes and summon
Physician, preferably an eye specialist.
Skin ...... : Wash with large amounts of water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Give artificial respiration or oxygen if
necessary, and call a physician.
Ingestion.: Call a physician.
VII. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED: Avoid contact and
inhalation. Use rubber gloves and goggles, and for major spills use self
contained breathing apparatus and rubber suit. Dilute with cold water and blot
with towels or mop.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: EPA reportable quantity is 1000 lbs., hazardous
waste. Keep from entering streams and lakes. Contact local authorities or
waste treatment vendor for current local regulations.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING: Store away from heat and
direct sunlight in a well ventilated area. Do not store near acids or bleach.
Before removing cap, loosen slowly to relieve pressure.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: When repairing and servicing contaminated equipment use
protective gloves and goggles. Use the same precautions as below when handling
the liquid. Turn off the ammonia and air out of the machine when possible
before opening. Handle ammonia waste with similar care as the fresh solution.
VIII. CONTROL MEASURES
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION/VENTILATION: Local exhaust or sufficient general
mechanical ventilation is needed to prevent strong odors.
(There is a distinct odor at 5-10 PPM and a strong odor at 25 PPM)
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Rubber gloves are recommended for handling liquid or
contaminated parts when servicing the machine.
EYE PROTECTION: Emergency eye wash should be available. Safety goggles are
required when handling and pouring liquid.
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Self-contained breathing apparatus
recommended for handling major spills or fires.
WORK/HYGENIC PRACTICES: Do not store or handle above face level.
Wash hands after use.
SECTION 1:' BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION DATA
List business name, actual location, and phone number.
SECTION 2: EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS
List two employees who are knowledgeable about the materials
and processes,used by the business as a whole. These persons
must have the authority to make decisions for the business
in the event of an emergency.
SECTION 3: LOCATION OF UTILITY SHUT-OFFS
List location of shut-offs using compass points and known or
obvious landmarks.
ITEM D: List shut-offs to special features of the business,
EXAMPLE: Manual and fusible link shut-offs on bulk storage
tanks.
ITEM E: Lock Box: If you have a lock box, list its locatton using
compass points and obvious landmarks. Circle the items
contained in the lock box.
SECTION 4: PRIVATE RESPONSE TEA~
Summarize the capabilities of the business to handle a minor
emergency. Be specific.
SECTION 5: LOCAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Summarize plan for handling medical emergencies occurring at
your business. List local medical facilities capable of
handling emergencies involving Hazardous Materials used at
your business. Be specific.
SECTION 6: E~PLOYEE TRAINING
Circle Yes or No
SECTION 7: HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
Circle Yes or No
SiKh, date, and return before the due date, to avoid further action.
~ BAKERSFIELD CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
2130 ~6" STREET
· BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
(805) 326-3979
I OFFICIAL USE ONLY
USINESS NAME
HAZARDOUS I~I~TERI ALS
BUSINESS PLAN AS A WHOLE
F O Ri~I 2A
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. To avoid further action, return this form by
2. TYPE/PRINT ANSWERS IN ENGLISH.
3. Answer the questions below for the business as a whole. ~
4. Be as brief and concise as possible.
SECTION 1: BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION DATA
A. BUSINESS NAME: BLUEPRINT SERVICE CO INC
B. LOCATION / STREET ADDRESS: 730 17TH STREET
CITY: BAKERSFIELD, CA ZIP: 93301 BUS.PHONE: (805). 327-2501
SECTION 2: EI~ERBENCY NOTIFICATIONS
In case of an emergency involving the release or threatened release of a
hazardous material, call 911 and 1-800-852-75§0 or 1'916-427-4341 This will notify
your local fire department and the State Office of' Emergency Services as required by
law.
EMPLOYEES TO NOTIFY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:
NAME AND TITLE DURING BUS. HRS. AFTER BUS. HRS.
A. TERRY KUWAHARA Ph# 327-2501 Ph# 872~7807
B. KEITH KUWAHARA Ph# 327-2501 Ph# ' 871-4486
SECTION 3: LOCATION OF UTILITY SHUT-OFFS FOR BUSINESS'AS A#HOLE
A. NAT. GAS/PROPANE: ALLEY
B. ELECTRICAL: ALLEY
C. ~ATER: ALLEY
D. SPECIAL:
E. LOCK BOX: YES / NO IF YES, LOCATION:
IF YES, DOES IT CONTAIN SITE PLANS? YES / NO MSDSS? YES / NO
FLOOR PLANS? YES / NO KEYS? YES / NO
- 2A -
SECTION 4: PRIVATE RESPONSE TF.J~ FOR BUSINESS AS A ~IOLE
TOM KUWAHARA ~- ".:
TERRY KUWAHARA
KEITH KUWAHARA
SECTION 5: LOCAL EMERGENCY I~DICAL ASSISTANCE FOR YOUR BUSINESS AS A ~HOLE
DR. WILLARD CHRISTIANSEN
2021 - 22ND STREET
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
327-9617
SECTION 6: EMPLOYEE TRAINING
EMPLOYERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES EMPLOYEES WITH INITIAL AND
REFRESHER TRAINING IN'THE FOLLOWING AREAS. ~ '
CIRCLE~YE~OR NO '.. INITIAL REFRESHER
A. METHODS FOR SAFE HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS . ,~ ~
MATERIALS ~) NO
NO
B. PROCEDURES FOR COORDINATING ACTIVITIES
~ITH RESPONSE AGENCIES: .......................... ~ ~0 ~ NO
C. ~ROPER USE OF SAFETY EQUIPMENT: .................. ~ NO · ~..~ NO
D. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES: ................. ~ ~Q ~ NO
E. DO YOU MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE TRAINING RECORDS: ....... YES ~.~ YES NO
SECTION 7: HAZARDOUS MATERIAL
CIRCLE YES OR NO
DOES YOb~ BUSINESS HANDLE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IN QUANTITIES LESS THAN 500 POUNDz~xOF A
SOLID, 55 GALLONS OF A LIQUID, OR 200 CUBIC FEET OF A COMPRESSED GAS: ...... ~ NO
I,. TOM KUWAHARA, certify that the above information is accurate.
I understand that this information will be used to fulfill my firm's obligations under
the new California Health and Safety code on Hazardous Materials (Div. 20 Chapter 6.95
Sec. 25500 Et Al.) and that inaccurate information constitutes per3ury.
SIGNATU~ TITLE PRESIDENT DATE ~ ~°~7
.... f. ~ , BAKERSFIELD CITY FIRE DEPARTNENT
' HAZARDOUS NATERIALS INVENTORY
' INSTRUCTIONS FOR PORNS 4A-10 4A-2 AND 4A'3 ': .: ..' .
GENERAL INFORNATION:
Important: If you require lore Inventory forls than the one provided,
should lake photocopies of the forls prior to entering any Information 'on',
thel. The additional copies lust be on the sa~e color paper as the original.
Information must be typed/printed in English. Nake a copy for your records.
Complete business name and address information. If they have been required,
the number of separate facility units ~ill be determined by the Bakersfield
City Fire Department. Give each facility unit a common name, and a one or t~o
digit number. NOTE: An Inventory form must be made for each separate
facility unit.
PORN 4A-1 Non-Trade Secrets (~hite Form). Non-Trade Secret Natertals
in one facility unit
FORN 4A-2 T~ade Secrets (Yello~ Form). Trade Secret Natertals In one
facility unit.
FOR~ 4A-3 Farm~ A~rtculture(Green Form)' Far~, lgriculture disclosure
only.
1. TYPE /CODE:
For the purpose of this entry, there are three types of hazardous
~aterials:
P = Pure
~ = Nixtu~es of pure substances
~ = ~astes. Also identify the material by the three digit
~aste code located on the State of California Uniform
Hazardous ~aste Nanifest, A copy of these codes is attached
to the instructions. Inse~t the proper code in the space.
provided. Example
2. NAXlNUNANOUNT:
Type in the maximum number of units of the material that is PRESENT
AT ANY ONE TI~E. (Refer to the "Unit" section' of these instructions.)
3. ANNUAL ANOUNT:
Type/print in the total estimated amount of the material that
~ill be used ~ithin the year.
4. UNIT:
For this purpose there are only slx units of measure.
"lbs" = POUNDS, for materials stored as solids
"ga]" ~ 6ALLONS, for materials stored as liquids
"ft3" = CUBIC FEET, for materials sto~ed as gas
"Ton" = TONS, for materials stored as solids. Equal = 2,000 pounds.
"Cur" = CURIES, fo~ radioactive materials.
"Bbl" ~ BARRELS for liquids, sto~ed in barrels. Equals = 42 Gals.
Enter the appropriate unit in the space p~ovided.
5. CONTAINER CODE:
List the appropriate container code (from the b~ck of the inventory
form) in the space p~ovided.
6. USE CODE:
List the appropriate use code (from the back of the inventory form) in
the space provided. - 4 -
7~ ~LOCATION IN THIS BUILDIN6/FACILITY UNIT:
2riefly indicate the location of the material within the building/facility
unit using compass points and obvious landmarks.
8. PERCE1TrAGE BY WTglGBT: ':''~'"'
Indicate the concentration of each pure substance as.a percentage of total '
weight. In the case of mixtures and wastes enter 'the maximum expected
concentration of the three most Hazardous Components. Round off ~.
SEE EXAMPLE at end of instructions.
9. CHEMICAL OR COMMON NAME
For Pure Substances
Enter the "Product Name" portion of the D.0.T. shipping name.' If there is no
D.0.T. shipping name or it is N.0.S. (Not otherwise specified) then enter the
manufacturer's name and the trade or common name (Chemical Name).
For Mixtures
Enter the manufacturer's name and the trade or product name. Below that line
enter the product's three (3) most hazardous components. List the components
by the "Product Name" portion of their D.O.T. shipping name. If that. is not
available then use their standard chemical name.
For Wastes
Enter the "Product Name" portion of the D.0.T. 'shipping name. If that is 'not
available enter the common name of the waste. Below that line enter the
waste's three (3) most hazardous components. Llst them by the "Product Name"
portion of their D.0.T. shipping name. If that is not available then use
their standard chemical name.
10. BAZARD CODE:
From the list of codes on the back of Form 4A-l, 4A-2, or 4A-3, find the
appropriate code and enter it in the space provided; If a product possesses
multiple hazards, enter the most serious or life threatening hazard.
DO NOT MAKE ANY ENTRIES IN THE BOX MARKED
"FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY"
Enter the name, title, and phone numbers of the person completing the form.
EMERGENCY CONTACT: Enter the name, title and phone numbers of two persons who are
knowledgeable about this facility unit.
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY: Enter the type of business or primary function of
the organization.
EXAMPLE:
TYPE gAO AnUAL . COOT USS LOCATI0· II TllO · IV IASABD O.O.T
'CODS ~Uff ~--vvff UIIT CODS ~DS FACILITV UOIT ~. CNERICAL OB CONGO ·ARS COD· GUIDE
i P 200 2Q,000 GAL 6 O S.W. r,flumm M 3 Z00 IB~.M FI, LQ
. N SS ZO,000 GAL · 24 B.#. _,.~,~_u~u ROG~ 4 OUR·BAIl POllS
DXCgL,OIK~Zlf~
77 XYLBIB ~ LFLL~
~44 ~0O ~0OO GAL ! 40 N.B. CflU, ulut ~ 7 20 ffOD~ HTIgROX~DI CBNT
10 &v.~v'L nwv. nuYni FLLO
BAKERSFIELD CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
I D # 95-3064112 FORM 4A-1 1
NON--TRADE SECRETS
HAZARDOUS I~[ATE R I ALS INVENTORY
BUS'INESS NAME: BLUEPRINT SERVICE CO INC OWNER NAME: TOM KUWAHARA FACILITY UNIT
ADDRESS: 730 17TH STREET ADDRESS: 2425 CASTLE DRIVE FACILITY UNIT NAME:
CITY, ZIP: BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301 CITY,ZIP: BAKERSFIELD, CA 93306
PHONE #: (%05)327-2501 PHONE #: (805)871-3234 [OFFICIAL USE CFIRS CODE
! ONLY
1 2' 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
· TYPE MAX ANNUAL CONT USE LOCATION IN THIS % BY HAZARD D.O.T
CODE AMOUNT AMouNT UNIT CODE CODE FACILITY UNIT WT. CHEMICAL OR COMMON NAME CODE 6UIDE
P 3 CYLNDR 12 CYL 150 04 28 BEHIND CENTER
LB PARTITION ANHYDROUS AMMONIA NFLG
~AME TOM KUgAHARA TITLE: PRESIDENT SIONATURE~ , ~ DATE:d°
~EHOEN~Y CONTACT:TERRY KU~AHARA TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT PHONE .# BUS HOURS: 327-2501
AFTER BUS HR$: 871-3234
EMEROENCY CONTACT:KEITH KU~AHARA TITLE: VICE PRESIDENT PHONE # BUS HOURS: 327-2501
'PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY: BLUEPRINTING & SUPPLIES AFTER BUS MRS: 87'2-7807
MARCH 8, 1988
BLUEPRINT SERVICE CO INC
730 17TH ST
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
DEAR SIR:
THE ENCLOSED "ACUTELY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGISTRATION
FORM" MUST BE COMPLETED BY ANY BUSINESS, HANDLING ABOVE THE
MINIMUM REPORTING QUANTITY ANY MATERIAL ON THE EPA LIST OF
EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. (FED. REGISTER VOL. 52,
NO. 77, P. 13397). YOUR COMPANY HAS REPORTED HANDLING THE
FOLLOWING ACUTELY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
PLEASE RETURN THE COMPLETED ACUTELY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
REGISTRATION FORM TO:
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DIVISION
2130 G STREET
BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS FORM PLEASE
CALL RALPH HUEY AT 326-3979.
SINCERELY YOURS,
RALPH E HUEY
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS COORDINATOR
REH:em
ENCLOSURE
"WE CARE"
FiRE DEPARTMENT 2101 H STREET
S. D. JOHNSON May 29,1992 BAKERSFIELD, 93301
FIRE CHIEF 326-3911
Joseph. Licastro
Architect
1909 Baker St.
Bakersfield, CA 93305
Joseph:
Bakersfield Fire Hazardous Materials Division has completed review of the'
preliminary plans for location of the anhydrous ammonia gas storage cabinet in the new
Blueprint Service facility. Following is a list of additional compliance items which need
to be addressed in the final plans.
1. The proposed spill control system consisting of curbing and 2" line to the sewer
needs to be detailed on the final plans.
2. The area in which the gas cabinet is stored will need to meet the Uniform Building
Code requirement for provision of a two hour fire separation for a H7 occupancy.
Blueprint Services may propose an exterior location of the cabinet to the Fire
Department. It is possible that the storage of the ammonia cylinders inside the
gas cabinet would provide an acceptable alternative tO the required set back
distances for exterior storage of toxic gases from buildings.
3. Piping, valves and fittings for the ammonia delivery system must comply with
section 80.401(c) of the Uniform Fire Code (copy attached). The Uniform
Mechanical Code may have additional requirements. Eric Poore is the
mechanical expert with the Building Department.
4. UFC section 80.401 (I).requires standby power for the operation of the gas cabinet
mechanical ventilation and gas detection system. The electrical code defines
standby power which does differ and is less involved than emergency power.
Contact Russ Combs at the Building Department for a precise definition of
standby power.
5. Mechanical ventilation will be required to meet the air flow through the cabinet as.
specified-by Matheson on the approved gas cabinet plans. The exhaust fan must
meet the recommendations of the cabinet manufacturer. Blueprint Services needs
to obtain a recommendation on fan sizing from Matheson and include the
proposed fan in the final plans.
6. Blueprint Services needs to provide the names and quantities to be stored Of all
other .chemicals which will be used in the building so that we can make sure that
there are no additional Fire or Building Code requirements relating to hazardous ,
materials.
I have review the preliminary plans with Mike Quon at the Building Department.
Please contact him directly regarding preliminary review of any UBC requirements. I am
available any time to review proposals regarding, the installation of this gas cabinet in
Blueprint Services new plant. Please submit the final plans to the Hazardous Materials
Division when they are complete.
Sincerely,
Barbara Brenner
Hazardous Materials Planning Technician
cc: Ralph Huey
CITY of BAKERSFIELD
"WE CARE"
FIRE DEPARTMENT __., 2101 H STREET
S. D. JOHNSON Apru9,1992 BAKERSFIELD, 93301
FIRE CHIEF 326-3911
Terry Kuwahara
Blueprint Service Co.
730 17th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Mr. Kuwahara:
Bakersfield Fire has completed review of the ammonia inventory control program
and the gas cabinet specifications which you submitted and the schedule for facility
relocation submitted by your architect, Mr. Licastro. The commitment to control the
ammonia inventory at less than 500 pounds and to provide a toxic gas cabinet for
ammonia cylinder storage fulfills the requirements for preparation of a Risk Management
and Prevention Program.
Be sure to submit the plans for your new facility to me for Fire Code review as
soon as they are available. In order to save money and effort, we should all agree on
the ammonia storage and piping system requirements before any work begins. If
Blueprint Services does not relocate as planned, the toxic gas cabinet will have to be
installed at 730 17th Street. All provisions of your Risk Management and Prevention
plan must be implemented according to the schedule submitted and must be completed
by April 9, 1993.
Please contact me at 32~6-3979 if I can be of any further assistance.
Sincerely,
Barbara Brenner
Hazardous Materials Planning Technician
cC: Ralph Huey ~
PROOF OF PUBLICATION Proof of Publication of:
State of California -ss
County of Kern ~ 3859
I am a citizen of the United
States and a resident of the
County aforesaid: I am over PUBLIC NOTICE
the age of 18 years, and not
a party to or interested in
A ~ Managem~t and
the above entitled matter. I
! prepared by BLueprint Se~iee
am the assistant principal !~.l~at?~lT~St.,~k~
i field CA, The RMPP describes
clerk of the printer of The pro~amsandcon~o~de~ed~
p~ve~ a ~rdo~ ~r~ a~
Bakersfield Californian, a I c,de,t.
amc for pu~c ~vi~ ~ May
newspaper of general circula- ~. ~ at me ~k~m~d
~pa~en~ ~e~ ~r~
tion, printed and published ~l~0, ll~ G SL, B~e~fl~d,
daily in the City of ~
n~ f~ l~orma~ ~gardln~
Bakersfield, county of' Kern, i~P.
and which newspaper has been
adjudged a newspaper of
general circulation by the
Superior Court of the County
of Kern, State of California,
under date of February 5,
1952, Case Number 57610; that
~he notice, of which the
annexed is a printed copy,
has been published in each
regular and entire issue of
said newspaper and not in any
supplement thereof on the
following dates, to wit:
4/13
all in the year 1992
I certify (or declare) under
penalty of perjury that the
foregoing is true and corr,
e c t '~'~ ~..__ ~b~r ~ ,~_.~.-
( ~ Signet'ur e--
Dated at Bakersfield, Ca
APRIL 13, 1992
ROSLYN T. WILLIAMS
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
"WE CARE"
FIRE DEPARTMENT 2101 H STREET
S. D. JOHNSON -- "~pm~, 1992 BAKERSFIELD,93301
FIRE CHIEF 326-3911
The Bakersfield Californian
Legal Notice Division
P.O. Bin 440
Bakersfield, CA 93302
Dear Sir:
Please publish the following public notice one time only.
A Risk Management and Prevention Program (RMPP) has been prepared by
Blueprint Service Co. located at 730 17th St., Bakersfield, CA. The RMPP
describes programs and controls designed to prevent a hazardous materials
accident. This RMPP will be available for public review until May 25, 1992 at the
Bakersfield Fire Department, Hazardous Materials Division 2130 G St. Bakersfield,
CA 93301. Contact Barbara Brenner for information regarding this RMPP.
The bill for this service should be sent to the City of Bakersfield Fire Department,
Hazardous Materials Division 2130 G St., Bakersfield, CA 93301. Please fax me a copy
of this notice for proof review and note the date on which it will appear in the paper.
Our fax number is 395-1349. If you need any further information regarding this legal
notice, please call me at 326-3979.
Sincerely,
Barbara Brenner
Hazardous Materials Planning Technician
cc: Ralph Huey
Fire Department
2101 "H" Street '
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Fax Phone No. (805) 395-1349
Office (805) 326-3941
Date: L/_~ ,19 q~-'
PLEASE ROUTE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO:
Name: ~u-
Company/Organization:
Fax No. Sending Message to:
FROM:'
Number of Pages (including cover sheet): ~-~
Description of Materials Sent:~
Special Instructions:''-~'
ioseph francisco licastro a.i.a.
architect ~s-4s~
1909 'baker street bakersfield, california 93305 RECEIVED
APR 0 6 1992
.Subject: Anhydrous ammonia containment
Re: Blueprint Service Co., Inc.-
· ! To: Bakersfield City Fire Department
Hazardous Material Section
,~. Attn: Barbara Brenner
Barbara,
This office is in the process of designing new facilities
for the above named company. We are now.in the prelimin-
ary phase, and expect to have the drawings completed and
ready for Cigy .plan check by May 15, 1992...Construction
should be completed by September 15, 1992.
.... We wo. uld like to continue to.use the ~resent ammonia ..
system until the new facility *is occupied, at which time
a conforming ammonia containment system will be installed.
Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.
· Sincerely,. . .
before final drawings are completed.
CITY of BAKERSFIELD
"WE CARE"
FIRE DEPARTMENT 2101 H STREET
S. D. JOHNSON February 2 8, 19 9 2 BAKERSFIELD, 93301
FIRE CHIEF ' 326-391!
Terry Kuwahara
Blueprint Service Co.
730 17th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Terry: , .
We have completed review of the plans submitted for the
anhydrous ammonia gas cabinet designed by Matheson Gas Products.
This cabinet meets the intent of the 1988 Uniform Fire Code and may
be installed inside the building located at 730 17th St. with the
folloWing conditions .
1. Containment must be provided for the deluge water which will
absorb the ammonia gas. The containment may be plumbed-to
City sewer so that water will be evacuated from the cabinet or
basin.
Mr. Licastro indicates that you are currently working on pl[ans
to expand the work area into the other side of the existing
building or may relocate to another facility. Exterior locations
may be~possible at another facility if sufficient setbacks from
streets and adjacent building~ ~exist. Please submit a plan
detailing the proposed lo'cation for t~e~gas cabinet, the means for
containment 'O'~deluge water, and a schedule for installation by
1992. Please call us at 326239~9 if~ you have any
questions. ~~
Sincerely,
Hazardous Materials Coordinator
Barbara Brenner
Hazardous Materials Planning Technician
Gas Detectors & Monitors
Custom
Gas
Detection
Systems Stable Solid State Sensors
The heart of the Custom Gas Detection System is the Matheson
Solid-State Sensor. These reliable, long-life sensors are available
for 108 different gases and vapors in a multitude of detection
ranges, from parts-per-million to percent.
TheotherSOlid-statetypes of gasSens°rSsensors:°ffers several distinct ~dvantages over
· Unlike catalytic and electrochemical types, it will not burn out or
dry out.
· Has an expected lifetime of more than 5 years. A 10 year plus life
has been reported by many customers.
· Contains no electrolyte or chemical to dissipate with use, all but
eliminating the need for frequedt calibrations.
Additionally, these no maintenance sensors are not easily poisoned
and do not require oxygen to oPerate.
Description
Each Matheson Solid-State Sensor is specificiall'y tailored for your
Now more than ever, you need to protect employees and equip- individual application and environment. It can be designed to be
ment from a long list of combustible, corrosive and toxic gases and selective towards the target gas you are interested in detecting, and
vapors. Matheson Custom Gas Detection Systems can contin- desensitized towards other interfering gases which may also be
uously monitor the concentration of these hazardous materials in all present. This is achieved through careful selection of an appropriate
areas of your plant or process with one, centralized system, sensor material, manufacturing process and sensor operating tem-
Depending on the model, a single Custom Gas Detection System perature. Each sensor is then factory, calibrated with the actual
can monitor for up to 108 different gases and vapors, in as many as
511 remote locations.., indoors and out. As the gas sensing is target gas to be detected.
done at the sensor location, with only an electronic signal transmit- The solid-state sensor plugs into a receptacle contained in a
ted back to the central unit, it is possible for install sensors (in rugged, explosion proof (Class 1, Division 1, Groups ABCD)housing
applicable models) as far as 6000 feet away from the mainframe designed for easy mounting on a wall or other structural support,
unit. although several customers have successfully mounted them in-
side of duct work. They can be located as far as 6000 feet away
Each channel (sensor) of a Matheson Custom Gas Detection from the central mainframe unit. They can be mounted indoors or
System has its own separate, user adjustable Warn and Alarm set outside (rain-shield option available), and are stable within a wide
points, as well as individual LED's for indicating Warn, Alarm or Fault
range of temperature and humidity. And as the Matheson Sensor
conditions. Additionally, three independent relays are provided for does not require oxygen to operate, it can be .sPecifically calibrated
activating sirens, strobe lights, valves,, suppressor systems, etc. for detecting gases in nitrogen, helium or carbon dioxide envi-
whenever one of these conditions exists. These relays may be ronments.
specified to be latching or non-latching, to either energize upon
alarm or drop out upon alarm (fail safe) conditions.
" Typical Sensor Specific~ations*.
Some Typical Custom Gas Detection Response time: (% LEL type.sensors) 10-30 sec. to 90%
full scale
Systems Applications (ppm type sensors) 30-60 sec. to 80% full
scale
· Gas cylinder storage area monitoring . Zero drift: 1-5% over6 months
· Semiconductor process area monitoring Accuracy (full scale): +/- 5%
· Chemical synthesis monitoring Operating temperature: -40°C to + 90°C (-40° to 194°F)
· Petrochemical refineries and exploration Size (sensor housing): 22.1 w x 20 h 13 d (cra)
· Chemical process plants (8.7" w x 8" h x 5" d)
· Gas stack and scrubber systems Warranty: . 3 Years1
· Laboratory monitoring
· Fermentation process monitoring *Note: Actual sensor specifications, performance and.interference informa-
· Pipeline monitoring tion varies with each sensor due to custom tailoring as mentioned
· Remote/enclosed area monitoring above. Please consult Matheson for,complete information.
~ 6 months warranty on oxygen sensor
This is only a partial listing, of apPlications suitable for Matheson
Custom Gas Detection Systems. Contact Matheson for full in-
formation on your gas detection system needs and system applica-
bility. A Custom Gas Detection System may be @edect for you:
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Equipment
Matheson Switchover Systems
Analytical Grade Switchover Specifications
Control Section Maximum Inlet Pressure: 3000 psig (20,700 kPa)
Maximum Flow Rate: 1000 SCFH (470 Ipm)
The Matheson Analytical Grade Switchover Control Section is (at 2000 psig, N2)
intended primarily for use in a laboratory setting using a Single Flow Coefficient (Cv):' 0.04
cylinder of Matheson Purity or better gas on each side of the Operating Temperature: -20 to 150°F (C)
switchover. (Manifolds can also be employed) The primary applica- Porting: 1/4" NPT female
tion of this system is to supply an uninterrupted supply of carder,
reference, fuel or oxidizing gases to laboratory instrumentation. As
with all Matheson Analytical Grade Matheson Equipment, Mathe- Models Available
son can guarantee that what goes into the system comes out of the Delivery Delivery Cylinder
system with no alteration or contamination. The components of this Model Pressure Pressure Pressure
system consist of primarily all Analytical Grade regulators and Number Range Gauge Gauge
valves packaged conveniently for immediate use. Accurate pres- Brass
sure control is achieved by utilization of the discharge regulator as 5201 (Specify CGA) 4-100 psig 0-200 psig 0-3000 psig
standard. These units are supplied with pigtails for attachment to I" 5202 (Specify CGA) 20-250 psig 0-400 psig 0-3000 psig
cylinders. Stainless Steel
Materials of Construction 5251 (Specify CGA) 4-100 psig 0-200 psig 0-3000 psig
5252 (Specify CGA) 20-250 psig 0-400 psig 0-3000 psig
Brass Stainless Steel
Regulators
Body Brass Barstock 316 Stainless
Bonnet Nickel Plated Brass Nickel Plated Brass
Diaphragm 316 Stainless '316 Stainless
Seat PFA Teflon .' PFA Teflon ;
Seals Metal to Metal Metal to Metal
Valves ' ,
Body Forged Brass Forged 316 Stainless
Diaphragms (2) 321 Stainless (2) 321 Stainless
(2) Beryllium Copper (2) 316 Stainless
Seat KeI-F KeI-F
177
ACCESSORIES
NOTE: Use 9905 for calibration of gases In air only
~ :.. For toxic gases and ppm concentrations of other gases,MOPu~es a
- - plastic (lO00cc) cnnlster. The cnnlster cnn ~e use~ to lso~t~ the
5anser from background ambient air to.assist Ir,
ga~ The canister should be flushed wllh clean air ~rlor to 8uc~
It is [~en placed over the sensor. Attar s~ablllzatlo~ the instrument
~ .-'~ ~or calibra(ion, a specified amounl og th~ ga3 Invotv~d Is
" ...... "' (u~lng ~ syringe) into ~he canister's known volume. Thi~ provt~8
~5~ gas concentration equal ,o ,~e full ,ca la range et the In~lrbmen~
The aen~or i~ inserted isle the cani~to~ through a ~rommeto~ hole
· In t~e I1~ After stabilization, span Is adjuste~ The instrument is now
' ..L J :'~ P/N 9DO5 c~flbrated- FOllow th~ detailed Instructions on the canntsteFs label.
:~'~ NOTE: Use field calibrator for only gas/air mlZture~.
[~ Do not use 9as/nitrogen mixtures.
~'~~ The Field Calibrator is used lor on-slt~ calibration, It con~lat~ of a
leclu~e botlle, two valves, rogulalor, /Iowrno[er, pressure
tubing and a sensor cup. When the main valve on tOP of the
boltle Is opened, the presuu~e ~uuge will indicate the p~'os~re
gas in the bottle. Wl~en tl~e secondary valve Is opened, gas llows
through ti~e fluw,~ele~ a~d lubing to the sensor cu~ Ca'r~fully
adjust the secondary valve to keep the flow rate between 1.~- 2.0
SCFH. The sensor cup Is then placed over the seneoFa cove~ The
cup should remain on%LEL sensors for at leas130 ~econdsand on
P/N 8000 PPM sensors ~or ! ~ to 2 minutes during ca~ibration.
Installation and Operation of tho 993i-P
The 9931 -P threads over the Inne~ sister in place of the outer Shield
S~L~ for applications reQul~'lng a sample draw system. Tho 993~-P
used where the cusIomer supplies a vacuum pure,vacuum II,e, or
~ " [he sample is supplied under Dr0ssuro to the sensor. The 9~3
looks a~most identical to the9931 -PV but does not ~ave the In,oral
vacuum puH~p. Tho 9031 -P requires a flowmeter !o eogulate the flow
[ [ s,,~,~c from 2 SCFH (.9 L/min.) to 8 5CFH (3.7 L/mill.). Inlol Ilows greater
~ than 20 SCFII {9 L/min.) are not recommended.
P/N 9931-P
Installation and Operation of the 9931-PV
The 9931-PV lhread~ over tile Ir~l'ter shlter In place of the outer
shield for applications requiring a self-contained sample draw eys-
i tern. The 9931-PV has an integral venturl vacuum pump that
SAMPLE operates with compressed air. The 9931 -PV will require a vartablf) reg-
~. '~ ulator that will deliver b psi to 20 Psi air pressure. Most eplslic~tlons
L( will require only 5 psi to 10 psi pressure to the venturl Dump. This will
e----- ^~Ngive a corresponding Inlet flow to the sensor of 2 ~C;FH ~.9 L/min.) to
~'--" '~ 8 SCI- H {3. [ L/min.). Inlet flow rates ores(er than 20 $CFH (9 L4'mln.)
are n(Jt ~commended because of the possibility of coollng th~ sen-
i sor. If a nigher vacuum Is required to draw th~ sampl~ to Ihs sensor,
P/N 8931-PV a flowmeter should bo used to regulate the flow. - ,.~
Equipment
Cylinder Scale
Model 8510
For Monitoring the Contents of a Liquefied
Gas Cylinder While in Use
A problem exists in determining the remaining contents in a cylinder
of liquefied gas. As long as there is a liquid phase in the cylinder,
cylinder pressure remains constant. When the liquid phase is
exhausted pressure drops quickly, and in minutes the cylinder can .~.
be empty. Pressure gauges in the system are of little value in
monitoring cylinder contents--mass is the only true and safe
indicator.
The 8510 cylinder scale from Matheson solves this problem.
The Matheson 8510 is specifically designed to display, when using
liquefied gas, a positive indication of the amount of gas remaining in
your cylinders while in use. This unique scale allows one to easily
preset the cylinder tare weight so that net gas content is read
directly. The color coded scale, graduated in both pounds and
kilograms, shows at a glance how much product remains in the
cylinder during use.
With this scale, simply turn the adjustment screw until the tare
weight of the cylinder plus that of the connection apparatus appears
on the red portion of the scale dial. Then place the cylinder on the
scale and automatically the net contents will appear in green.
Features
· The scale is finished in tough enamel coating to withstand severe
industrial laboratory environments.
· The positive back-up stops on the scale platform prevent acci-
dental damage from overload.
· Mechanical in function, inherently explosion proof and can be
used in any plant or laboratory area.
· Weighting portion of dial graduated as above in green and tare
portion of dial graduated as above in red. Both colors in fluo-
rescent paint.
· Scale zero adjust and readout located at front of scale housing. Options
8511 Ramp
Specifications
Tare range: 0-150 lbs The optional scale ramp with a non-skid surface makes
0-68 kg loading the scale easy,
Total capacity: 300 lbs (136 kg)
Graduated in 5 lb (2 kg)
divisions
Readability: 1 lb (0.5 kg) by estimation
Physical dimensions: 10-1/4" x 10-1/4" x 2-1/2"
Weight range: 0-150 lbs
0-68 kg
Models
Model
8510 Scale
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RECEIVED
E = D£c,3
Strea A~S~ ........ ~...
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA'93301
(805) 3~-2501
December 12,
City of Bakersfield
2101H Street
Bakersfield, Calif. 93301
Attn: Barbara Brenner
As per. your letter of 10/29/91 our firm will implement
an anhydrus ammonia inventory management system.. This
involved reordering two 150 lb ammonia cylinders only after
the two on line cylinders reach half capacity, 75 lbs
each. This inventory control method is intended to-insure
that. the total quantity of anhydrus ammonia at Blueprint
Services does not equal 500 lbs at any time. Based on this
reduction in the quantity of anhydrus ammonia, a Risk
Management and Prevention Plan (RMPP) would not be
required.
As stated in. our' letter dated April 26, 1991 we
submitted a proposed floor plan (enclosed),.of our facility
in which three relocation sites were submitted for your
departments approval. We have not had a response, to date~
Enclosed is some preliminary information (specs) from
Matheson Gas Products on the proposed cabinet. My
questions are: Does cabinet meet City Fire Departments
requirements? Who would the Fire Department recommend as a
certified engineer? What relocation site would the Fire
Department approve? , .. ..
I would like to know how Hoven and Company & K'inko's
East Hills have complied with the City Fire Department.on
their usage of anhydrus ammonia.
Piease call me at 327-2501 to set up a meetlng at your
earliest convenience.
· ~rry Kuwah~ra
Vice President
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CITY of BAKERSFIELD
"WE CARE"
FIRE DEPARTMENT 2101 H STREET
S. D, JOHNSON BAKERSFIELD, 93301
FIRE CHIEF 326-3911
October 31, 1991
Mr. Terry Kuwahara
Vice President
Blueprint Service Co.
730 17th St.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Mr. Kuwahara:
I just noticed an error in a date stated in my letter of
10-29-91. The last paragraph of this correspondence should be corrected
to read, "Bakersfield Fire requires that you notify us of your choice
between these options before January 6, 1992".
t apologize for any confusion that this error may have caused.
Sincerely,
Barbara Brenner
Hazardous Materials Planning Technician
CITY of BAKERSFIELD
"WE CARE"
FIRE DEPARTMENT 2101 H STREET
S. D. JOHNSON October 29, 1991 BAKERSFIELD, 93301
FIRE CHIEF 326-3911
Mr. Terry Kuwahara
Vice President
Blueprint Service Co.
730 17th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Mr. Kuwahara:
Following your letter of 4-26-91 stating that Blueprint
Services desires to continue the use of anhydrous ammonia in.the
blueprinting process, we have spent the past six months awaiting
the development of an ammonia gas cabinet and scrubber system by
Matheson Gases, Shields Manufacturing or any other supplier. Gary
Marozzi of Matheson now indicates that his company can supply a gas
cabinet, but that it will not include a scrubber or treatment
'system as prescribed by the 1988 Uniform Fire Code. In light of
this recent information, we have reviewed the use of anhydrous
ammonia at Blueprint Services once again. I have outlined three
possible courses of action, for your compliance with State and
Local laws, below.
1. Blueprint Services would institute the ammonia inventory
management system outlined in your.letter of 11-12-90. This
involved reordering two 150 lb ammonia cylinders only after
the two on line cylinders reach half capacity, 75 lbs each.
This inventory control method is intended to insure that the
total quantity of anhydrous ammonia at Blueprint Services does
not equal 500 lbs at any time. Based on this reduction in the
quantity of anhydrous ammonia, a Risk Management and
Prevention Plan (RMPP) would not be required.
Because the location of the ammonia cylinders in the hallway
along a path of egress presents a risk to life and health, the
ammonia cylinders will have to be relocated. Blueprint
Services would be required to implement a plan, prepared and
certified by a qualified engineer, which details the
relocation of the cylinders. This plan will be expected to
meet the intent of Article 80 of the Uniform Fire Code
utilizing commercially available technology. Bakersfield
Fire would approve the plan prior to implementation.
Bakersfield Fire would conduct follow-up inspections to verify
compliance with the ammonia inventory management plan. If
Blueprint Services was found to be storing and/or using
anhydrous ammonia in quantities equal to or exceeding 500 lbs,
a full Risk Management and Prevention Plan would be required.
2. If Blueprint Services must handle anhydrous ammonia in
quantities equal to or exceeding 500 lbs, a full Risk
Management and Prevention Plan will be required. A RMPP must
include steps for mitigation of the hazards presented by .the
location of the ammonia cylinders in a path of egress from the
building. As stated above, such a plan would have to fulfill
the intent ~of Article 80 of the Uniform Fire Code.
3. As you previously proposed, Blueprint Services could convert
the blueprinting machines to use aqueous ammonia.
Preparation, approval by Bakersfield Fire and implementation
of one of these plans, including the installation of all necessary
equipment, must be complete by June 15, 1992. Bakersfield Fire
requires that you notify us of your choice between these options
before January 6, 1991. I am available to meet with you to discuss
any of -the possibilities and the specific details relating to
Uniform Fire Code compliance. Please call me at 326-3979 if I can
be of assistance.
Sincerely~
Barbara Brenner
Hazardous Materials Planning Technician
cc: Ralph Huey
'Q' st.
730 ~17th st.
8okorufleh:l, CA.
Pho6e (805) 327-2501
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ANHYDRUS AMONIA
.' CITY of'BAKERSFIELD
"WE CARE"
F~RE DEPARTMENT 2101 H STREET
D, S. NEEDHAM J'uly 16, 1991 BAKERSFIELD, 93301
FIRE CHIEF 326-3911
Mr; Terry Kuwahara
.. Vice President
Blueprint Service Co.
730. 17th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Mr. Kuwahara:
As of July'l, 1991, the City of Bakersfield has instituted a
fee of $45.00 per hour for the review of Risk Management and
Prevention Programs. Time spent conducting site inspections,
reviewing hazard, risk and consequence analyses and, meeting with
company officials or consultants will also be billed at this rate.
Upon completion of your Risk Management .and Prevention
Program, you will be billed for the time that Bakersfield Fire
Department personnel have spent reviewing the project. If you have
any questions.regarding this policy, please call me at 326-3979.
Sincerely,
Barbara Brenner
Hazardous Materials Planning Technician
cc: Ralph Huey
FIRE DEPARTMENT ' 2101 H STREET
D. S. NEEDHAM BAKERSFIELO, 93301
FIRE CHIEF 326-3911
January 14, 1991
Vice President
, Your plan to eliminate anhydrous smmonis from the Blueprint
Service ~acility by converting the blueprint system to ammonium
.hydroxide 'is acceptable to the Bakersfield Fire Department.
.Completion of this conversion by June ~5, 1991 will astis~y the
.requirement for preparation oX a Risk Hansgement end Prevention
!' ;.Plan. The elimination of the anhydrous ammonia also satisfies the
i'-. 'requirement that the facilities be upgrsded to 1988 Uniform Fire
~Code requirements for the storage and handling o~ a toxic gas.
With in 30 days o~ the elimination o~ the anhydrous ammonia
and the addition, of the a~ueous ammonia, it will be necessary to
revise Blueprint Service's Ha=ardcus Haterials Business Plan.
Bakersfield Fire will conduct inspections of your facility
periodically to verify compliance with this plan which you have
proposed for risk management purposes.
Please call me at ~26-~979 anytime that I can be cf assistance
with hazardous materiels planning.
Sincerely,
Barbara Brenner
Hazardous Materlal~ Planning Technician
Cornerl~h and Q S~reets
RECEIVED
APR 2
730- l~h ~m~ A B'd ............
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93301
(805) 327-2501
April 26, 1991
City of Bakersfield Fire Dept.
2101H Street
Bakersfield, Callf. 93301
Attn: Barbara Brenner
In response to our phone conversation last week, our
firm would like to stay with the Anhydrus Ammonia system
instead of converting to Aqua Ammonia-~'~ta~d in my
letter dated January 7, 1991.
Enclosed is a floor plan of our facility and our
proposed relocation of our Anhydrus system, pending
approval from your department. You may note that there
are three proposed sites, and our firm is flexible on any
one of them depending on approval from the fire
department.
It is our intent to meet all standards and codes of
the City of Bakersfield to keep our existing system.
We have been working with Gary Marozzi with Matheson
Gas Products and Shields Mfg. Co., Inc. in Oxnard
· concerning a gas cabinet, that will meet all requirements
with the City of Bakersfield. As of last week, a cabinet
with an approved scrubber system was still being worked on
and no time frame has been set to when such a cabinet
might be ready. So I hope the City Fire Oepartment will
extend it's time frame on our firm to convert to Aqua
Ammonia until Matheson Gas Products completes its cabinet,
complete with sprinklers, alarm, scrdbbers (?) etc.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation and I
will be looking for your response.
Terry Kuwahara
Vice President
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730-17th Street JAN 0 9 1991
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNh, X :~3.~,3 i
(805) 327-2501 HAZ. MAT. DiV.
January 7, 1991
City of Bakersfield Fire Dept.
2101H Street
Bakersfield, Ca 93301
attn: Barbara Brenner
In response to our phone conversation today, our
company will convert to Qua A~onia from ~hydrus by
~ne 15, 1991.
At that time we will info~ the Fire Department of
'the quantity of Qua Ammonia in stock.
Vice President
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LCorner 17th and Q Streets
CO.
Street RECEIVED
IFORNIA 93301 "~':0 1091
(805) 327-2501
HAZ. ~AT, DIV.
December 27, ]990
City of Bakersfield Fire Dept.
2]0] H Street
Bakersfield, Calif 9330]
attn: Barbara Brenner
Our firm is very seriously considering the Aqua Ammonia
System for our equipment. This would eliminate all reports,
RMPP etc., i~ this correct?
I would like an extension on the January 15, 199] deadline.
I have not yet found special containers for Aqua Ammonia to fit
ou~ system and our supplier is still checking out the availability
in large quantities. We also have to special order pumps, and
arrange service to convert to Aqua Ammonia.
A deadline of March ]5, ]99] would be appreciated.
Sincere
erry uwanara
Vice President
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CITY of BAKERSFIELD
"WE CARE"
FIRE DEPARTMENT 2101 H STREET
D, S NEEDHAM BAKE,RSFiELD, 93301
FIRE CHIEF 326-3911
December 20, 1990
Mr. Terry Kuwahara
Blueprint Service Co.
730 17th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Mr. Kuwahara:
Based upon our meeting on December 17th, I am satisfied that you
are making progress in determining a plan of action toward compliance
with the 1988 Uniform Fire Code. I will extend the due date for your
compliance proposal until January 1§, 1990. At that time, I will
require that Risk Management and Prevention Plannin~'be~in unless you
have firmly established that the quantity of anhydrous ammonia onsite
will be reduced to less than the threshold planning quantity. The
capacity of the cylinders onsite at any one time must be less than the
§00 lb. threshold planning quantity. This means that 3, 150 lb.
cylinders is the maximum allowed without Risk Management Planning. You
will need to provide a date by which the anhydrous ammonia inventory
will be removed or reduced. In any case, you are required to bring the
· Blueprint Service facility into compliance with Article 80 of'the 1988
Uniform Fire Code.
I am available to answer questions related to the Uniform Fire Code
and have some information regarding suppliers of equipment. Please call
anytime that I can be of assistance.
Sincerely,
Barbara Brenner
Hazardous Materials Plannin~ Technician
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FIRE DEPARTMENT 2101 H STREET
D. S. NEEDHAM BAKERSFIELD, 93301
FIRE CHIEF 326-3911
October 12, 1990
Mr. Terry Kuwahara
81ueorin~ Service Co.
?~0 l?th Street
Bakersfield, C8 ~01
Oear Mr. Kuwahara,
I received your letter regarding reduction of your anhydrous
ammonia stock in order ~o comply with the requirement for a RMPP.
Attached are ha=ardous materials management plan inventory
instructions and forms to be used to formally notify us of
change. Please fill ~hem out as instructed for .an'~inventory
update and indicate ~he reduction in ~uantity. When you re~urn
~hem ~lease indicate ~he da~e by which the change will be
effective.
Enclosed is a co~y of'~he letter that I sent you on 9-20-90.
8s described in ~his letter.and as we discussed in ,our meeting,
81ue~r~nt Service~ will be required to subm~t~,a plan which
reduces ~he risks posed by the s~orage of anhydrous ammonia in an
e×i~ hallway. This plan should be submitted
The Bakersfield Fire Oepartmen~
Hazardous Materials Oivision
21~0 ~ Street
Bakersfield, CA
The risk reduction plan must comply with the tSBB Uniform Fir~
Code. I attacheO a copy of the UFC 8r~cle ~0 to the letter of
~-20-90. The entire Fire Code is available at the Kern County
Library or can be purchased from the
Western Fire Chiefs 8ssocia~ion
~80 S. Workman M~il Road
The loca~io~ a~ ~he anhydr~u~ ammonia
~y~tem. You mu~t r~ad the Fire Code and ~ubmi~ a ~lan which you
feel COMoIie~ wi~h the reguiationm. Thim plan will be due on
D~cemb~r 2~, 19~. I will ~h~n Pevie~ the ~lan and work wi~h you
~ r~olve any ppoblem~. I am available ~o r~view plan~ er
in~r~r~ the ~ir~ code anytime.
Sincerely ~
Barbara Brenner
Hazardoua Materials Planning Technician
//"~ Corner 17th and Q Streets RECEIVED
/ 730- 17th Street "aZ. MaT. O~V.
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93301
(805) 327-2501
November 12, 1990
B.a. kersfffe~ld City
Fire Department
'213'0 'G 'Street
Bakersfie'ld, CA 933'0'1
Dear M's Barbara Brenner,
kef: Our 'letter dated' October 5, 19'90 (copy a~tached), we
had p"ianned ~o reduce in s~ock our Anhydrous Ammonffa ~o 450 Lbs,
whffch wou"ld be 3 ~anks of 150 Lb each instead of 4 ~anks of 150
Lb eac'h ~o~a'i~ng 600 Lb.
].n our opara~ffom ~e use ~wo ~8mks sffmu"i~aneous']y ~o mee~ the
needs of four machines, We a"iso keep ~wo ~anks in reserve for
qu~ck rep']acemen~ when ~he ~wo ~8nks in use becomes .emp~ accord-,
ing ~o the ~wo gauges fin '!1ne, Then we rep'!ace ~he %wo empty
wff~h ~he ~wo fin reserve,
Our orig~na'] p"ians according ~o our Oc~, 5~h "!ether ~as
'keep on"ly one ~ank fin reserve whffch wou"id ~o~a"t 450 I...b ~n s~ock
when a"!"l ~anks were fu-I"l.
Th~s p"!an we ~rffed does no~ effffciem~"iy supp']y ~he needs of
a"i'i ~he machine, ~herefore we have come up wi~h a procedure
shouqd comp"ly wi~h your reques~ o¢ 450 Lb fin s~ock a~ ~-!']
and a~ ~'he same ~ime keep our machines fin ~op working effffciency
~e wff"t"l watch our gauges when on ~he ~wo tanks fin use and
when ~he gauges show 75 I...b each we wff"!"l o~der ~wo ~u~l"! ~anks of
!50 Lb each and wi~h ~he ~wo 1/2 empty ~anks in opera,for we :.,
wou~ld 'be wffthin 450 Lb or "Jess a~ m-!'t tfmes,
Ne sincerely hope this wi"11 mee~ your app~ovm'i as fit
certain"ly keep our operat~on fin ~op gear.
Thank You,
Tom K[.~ h~ r~
%~~?; "' '~;~' 730- 17th Street
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93301
(1305) 327-2501
October 5, 1990
Bakersfield City
Fire Department
2]30 G Street
Bakersfield. Ca 9330]
Ref: RMPP
Dear M's Barbara Brenner,
Effective on our next order of Andydrous Ammonia,
we will reduce our stock in shop down to 450 lbs. to
comply with the requirement for a. RMPP.
We Shall per our recent conversation await your
recommendation on any other improvement you may
suggest.
Thank Y~ "/~,:,~.
Tom Kuwahara
President
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Corner 17th and Q Streets
BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93301
(805) 327-2501
October 5, 1990
Bakersfield City
Fire Department
2130 G Street
Bakersfield, Ca 93301
Ref: RMPP
Dear M's Barbara Brenner,
Effective on our next order of Andydrous Ammonia,
we will reduce our stock in shop down to 450 lbs. to
comply with the requirement for a RMPP.
We shall per our recent conversation await your
recommendation on any other improvement you may
suggest.
Thank Y~
President
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FIRE DEPARTMENT 2101 H STF~EET
O. S. NEEDHAM . BAKERSFIELD. 93301
FIRE CHIEF . 326-3911
Mr. Terry Kuw'ahara
Blueprint Service Co.
730 17th Street
Bakersfield, CA 95201
Having reviewed your &mmonia bluegrin= sys=em and your
Ba~ers~ield, CA 92201 as Soon as possible.
of the two major escape routes from the building. This situ~tion
~resents a hazard to the occupants of the building in the event of
an earthquake. ~ursuant to tha following section o~ the fire code~
you will be required to bring the anhydrous ammonia system into
compliance with Article BO o~ the IOBB Uniform Fire gode.'
~FC Bec~ion ~.102 {b) £xisting ~onditions. The provisions of
this code shall ap~ly to existing conditions after the adoption
thereo~, except that conditions legally in existence at the
adoption o~ this' oode and not in strict compliance therewith shall
be ~ermitted to continue only i~, in the opinion of the chief~ they
do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or ~roperty.
Page 2
Enclosed is a copy o£ Article 80 of the 1988 Uniform Fire
Code. The general provisions, storage requirements and dispensing
and handling requirements all apply to your application. For
purposes o~ code interpretation, ammonia is a toxic nonflammable
compressed gas. The oode is convoluted and sometimes difficult to
understand. Please feel free to call me at 326-39?9 any time with
questions.
We will proceed with this system upgrade along s time schedule
similar to that which vas planned for the RMPP. Please submit s
plan for a gas cabinet, gas storage room or exhausted enclosure for
the ammonia bottles by December 20, 1990. This will give us time
during early 1991 to work through any.problems and will lesve
adequate time for implementation prior to June of 1991. You are
welcome to submit psrtisl plans st snytime that it would be helpful.
to you. Thank you for all your oooperation. '-
Sincerely,'
Barbara Brenner
Hazardous Materials Planning Technician
HAZOP FORM BLUEPRINT SERVICE Study Node Number: Equipment:
Guide Consequences Resulting from a Causes of the * Prob. ,
Word Deviation Deviation from Normal Operation Deviation Severity ability** Controls in Place Proposed Mitigation
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Other
Description of Equipment
*Severity: Low (injuries unlikely), Medium (may cause injuries or death unless corrective measures are taken), High (expected to cause injury or death to receptors)
**Probability: High, medium or Iow
HAZOP FORM BLUEPRINT SERVICE Study Node Number: Procedure:
Guide Consequences Resulting from a Causes of the * Prob-
Word Deviation ~Deviation from Normal Operation Deviation Severity ability** Controls in Place ; Proposed Mitigation
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Other
Description of Procedure
*Severity: Low (injuries unlikely), Medium (may cause injuries or death unless corrective measures are taken), High (expected to cause injury or death to receptors)
**Probability: High, medium or Iow
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