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Home My WebLink AboutMITIGATION 2/5/1997 Date: Violation: Location: Suspect- 1: DBA: Corporate Office: Narrative: 1/9/97 1/13/97 2/4/97 BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REPORT Februaly 5, 1997 Howard H. Wines, III Phone: 326-3979 I4a:,ardous Materials Technician, Office of Environmental Services Bakersfield Fire Department § 8003.3.2 Uniform Fire Code (Ch. 15.64 M.C. Ord. 3502) "Illegal storage of highly toxic compressed gases" 6201 Schirra Court #5 Storage yard east of building CARDENAS, Eugene Alvarez (Business Manager) 3819 Boswellia Drive Bakersfield, CA 93311 Your Way Fumigation 6201 Schirra Court #5 Bakersfield, CA 93313 Darrel Schuyler, Owner Your Way Fumigation 28981 Capano Bay Court Memfee, CA 92584 Fire Inspector Gary LOWERY and I-la?ardous Materials Technician Howard WINES responded to investigate a complaint received from a neighboring business regarding the manner in which compressed gas fumigant cylinders were being stored at the subject property. An inspection was performed and fire ordinance violations noted on the attached form # 49934. Further code research indicated storage conditions of the compresses gas cylinders violated Uniform Fire Code and Building Code requirements. WINES returns to site to issue additional Notice of Violation for the storage of the highly toxic compressed gas cylinders. A antten order was issued to "immediately remove the stored gas cylinders until compliance with the applicable codes is achieved or no further storage exists." This action was to be completed bv 1/17/97 as indicated on attached copy of form # 51568. WINES rem to site to reinspect for removal of illegally stored gas cylinders. No apparent effort had been made to either remove the gas cylinders from the site or to store them in a manner consistent with code requirements previously provided during 1/13/97 inspection. A Notice to Appear (#9202) was issued to the business manager Eugene Alvarez CARDENAS (copy aRached). NO FURTHER AT THIS TIME. cc: Carl Hernandez, Deputy City Attorney Ralph Huey, HaTardous Materials Coordinator FD 1916 (Revised 8-15-86) ADORESS: CITY OF BAKERSFIELD CORRECT ALL VIOLATION8 CHECKED BELOW Violltion No. IBLOCK NO. FIRE DEPARTMENT~ FIRE ORDINANCE VIOLATION FIRM OR D.B.A. LOCATION OF VIOLATION 49934 PHONE REQUIREMENT~ Rmmm and ,sddy clit~me ot all hazmdmm nduse and ~ ~m on ~ a~ ~ (U.F.C) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ I~s f~ ~ ~mge 0f ~ ~ a~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ (U.F.C) C~dmstible Strange R~ocm ~ ~ to provide at lust 3 feet cmram:e around motor fu, bow'tim door (N.E.C.) (U.F.C.) Rdocat:eflt~ exbngmslm~$) ~o that fl~ywill bein 8 conspicious location, hanging on brKtm~ with the top to the exb~gui~tm'not mmUm5 feet abmmff~mflom'. (N.F.P.A. #10) Pmvid~ and install approved (type & ~ize) pmMde fire exZingui~, be ~ ~'"~'~ ~ use in {area). all F~ ~ Fire exlmguishm shall be t~ac~d at leat~ once eKh yea~, and/or afte~ each use, by a pem~ ha~g a valid ~ o~ mltfir, att {U.F.C.) Prmm~ md mmtm "EXIT' sign(l) w~ bttm 5 or more ~ in height ow ea~ mluim exit (door/w~mm) to tim ~ (U.F.C.) Prow and mmtam aR~pr~m numbm on ~ contra~n9 b~__~&~mL~l and ~ible from the ~-eet to indicate tim cmmct ~ldmu of tM ~ lB. El) (U. EC.) Rm~M d ~ lmm hdm~ M~mn d re.ns d e~jnm f~e of soy sn'~g~ 4LLF.&) Rmmmmm d ~ ~m ml~ dm~'t~mm lmm (f~ mmcmm ~--~-~,~ mm mm~ m~ ~. ( Rm m~:ap./m~' ~Mim m m Im mimaim~ fmtmm Mmmmimm m~ d lim~) (IZ F. C.) REOUIREMENT WILL BE MADE, IF NO COMI~JANCE. I#mATED AFTER VIOLATIONS ARE CORRECTED, RETURN THIS NOTICE BY MAIL OR IN PERSON, TO:. Fire Sefmy Cont~ 2101 -Ir' Sheet B~kemfiMd, CA 93301 Pflor~ 326-3951 FD 1916 (Revised 8-15-86) ADDRESS: CORRECT ALL ILOCATION OF VIOLATION VIOLA31ON$ i CHECKED BELOW Violation No. CITY OF BAKEfl~HELU FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE ORDINANCE VIOL~ON 01000 DATE ITITLE FIRM OR D.B.A. I ZIP CODE IBUSINESS PHONE I HOME PHONE REQUIREMENTS dCel~m::[l:iib~l~?o~IIt, / ]1 Remove ami ~a~ dis,. of all haza~ous ,~s, and d~ ~atmn on ~e abe, ,~., (U.F.C.) J 2 Pm~ ~le ~nm~m ruth tigM ~ing I~s f~ t~ storage of combusbble wame a~ rubbmh pmdmg its sa~ d~L Comflu~ible Storage ~ 3 Relocate ~m~ble storage to provide at least 3 feet clear,ca around motor fuse bow tim door ..... (N.E.C.) (U. E~nguilhem ~ 4 Relo~te fie ~u~he~ s) so that they ~11 be in a conspicious location, hangmg on brackets ~h the top to the e~nguis~r not m~ ~an 5 f~t a~ the,floor. ( N. F. P.A ~ 1 O, J5 ~ tP:~:di~,,~laccessibi, for uso in ap,oved ~ ~(Wpe ~ size, po,able r6 jRecha~e ali hm ex~mguishers. Fire e=inguishers shall be se~iced a~ lease once each year. an~or aEer each use. by a pemon h~ng a valid lice~e or ce~ificate. Signs 7~ Provide and mamtain "EXIT' sJg~ s) with te~em 5 or more inches in he,ght over each regmred exit ~door/wifldow) to fire es~ I U.F.C.) ~ 8 ~Pmvrde a~ memtmn approp,ate numbers on a contrasting background eno visible from the street to indicat~ ~e co,ect addm~ of the bui~i~. (8. M C.) (U.F.C.) Fire doo~flm Sepam~ons 9 ~Re;mr aa I~ ~) in Ca~ in ~i~n). Plaste,ng shaft m~m ~ s~ ~ ~ ~ ~ F.~ts Storage ;lO~(Remove-Rmar) (item b iocaaan). Self-closing do,rs shall be de~ to close by grave, or by I~e aCoo~ of; merch~ dev~ or by an aRomved smoke and heat sensltwe devtce. Self-c~osm9 doo~s shait have no ~achments capable of Ixev~ the opera]on of b~e clos~j device. {U. FC5 liRemove aI oesm~mn fn)m hallways. Maintain all means of egress flee of any s~orage. (U.F.C.) 1 2iPm~le a cornea]n9 mion~l and permanem~ in,ailed aectnc I(Jht over or near m(lUimd exit Ilocabon) Ito clealW ma~ca~ d as an exff. (U.F.C.) FlictricM Appliances 1 5tRemo~ ~ attachmem cords tTom specked aiect~cai Oth~ 6j REQUIREMENT 31Remo~ al ~axaW and/a othe~ o~mmor= imm ( tim e~ape lanangs am ~r~s stai~ sham). (Fie escape~ stai~ sha~ am to be maimimd fee from oI~mmJoos at all ames.) ( U. F i;. } !14jE=mao, ca= shat not be used in lieu of pemmrmm approved mnng. Install aedmonat ~ electri~l Duffers where needed. {AEC.) {U.F.C.) AN INSPECTION WILL BE MADE. IF NO COMPLIANCE COURT ACTION MAY BE INITIATED. I Pemon I~(~MI~ notme of viol~ion~ /'. /'/ - / ,~' i- : . ~'~' _(... /.', · . · AFTER VIOLATIONS ARE CORRECTED, RETURN THIS NOTICE BY MAIL OR IN PERSON, TO: Fire Safety .Control 2101 'H" Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 Phone: 326-3951 / BY ORDER OF THE FI~E CHIEF Date Cmn~etm:l: INSI~R LEGEN~ U.F.C. U.B.C B.M.C N.F.P.A. N. EC. Uniform Fire Code Uniform Building Code Bakersfield Municipal Code National Fire Protection .Aa~x31tion Naaonal Elec~c Code " 8003.3.1.3.5.6-8003.3.2.2.2 1994 UNIFORM FIRE ~E 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-A--RATE OF RELEASE FOR CYLINDERS AND PORTABLE TANKS CONTAINER I NONLIQUEF1EO (Minute~) LIQUEFIED (Mbt.t~) Cylinders Portable tanks 8003.3.1.4 Emergency power. 30 24O 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 stationary, 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: I. Signal transmission to a constantly attended control station need not be provided when not more than one cylinder is stored. 2. A continuous gas-detection system need not be provided for toxic gases when the physiological warning propemes for t~e ,'as are at a level below the accepted permissible exposure limit for the gas. The gas-detection ,~stem shall be capable of monitoring the room or area in which the gas is stored at or below the oermissible 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 x~ here highly toxic compressed gases are stored indoors..Activation of the detec- tion systems shall :ound a local alarm. 8003.3.1.8 .Maximum number ofo'linders per gas cabinet. The number of cylinders contained in a single gas cabinet shall not exceed three. EXCEPTION: Cabinets containing cx linders not exceeding I pound ~0.4536 kg) net contents each shall be limited to a maxm'~um of I00 cylinders. 8003.3.2 Outdoor storage. 801}3.3.2.1 (;enerai. Outdoor storage of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases in amounts exceeding the exempt amounts set forth in Section 8001.13 shall be in accordance with Sections 8003. I. 8003.3.2 and, 003.3.3. 8003.3.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. 8003.3.2.~.1 General. Outdoor storage of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases shall comply with the 'Building Code and Section 8003.3.2.2. 8003.3.2.2.2 Distance limitation to exposures. Outdoor storage of highly toxic or toxic com- .......,,,,. ` ' ', ,'. ........ 8003.3.2.2.2-8003.3.3.3 1994 UNIFORM FIRE CODE lic way or exit to a public way unless the storage is shielded by a structure having a minimum fire-resistive rating of two hours and which interrupts the line of sight between the storage and the exposure. The protective structure shall be at least 5 feet (I 524 mm) from exposures. The protective structure shall not have more than two sides at approximately 90-degree directions, or thre~ sides with connecting angles of approximately 135 degrees. EXCEPTION: Gases in gas cabinets complying with Section 8003.3.1.3.2 and located 5 feet ( 1524 mm) or more from buildings and 25 feet (7620 mm) from exits. Section 8003.3.2.2.3 shall not apply. 8003.3.2.2.3 Openings in exposed buildings. When the storage area is located closer than 75 feet (22 860 mm) to a building, openings into a building other than piping shall not be above the height of the top of the shielding structure or within 50 feet (15 240 mm) horizontally from the storage area whether or not shielded by a protective structure. 8003.3.2.2.4 Air intakes. The storage area shall not be within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of air intakes. 8003.3.2.3 Canopies. Portable tanks and cylinders stored outside of buildings shall be stored un- der a canopy of noncombustible construction. Such storage shall not be considered indoor storage. See also Section 8003.1.20. An automatic fire-sprinkler system shall be provided for canopies used for storage of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases. 8003.3.2.4 Piping and controls. In addition to the requirements of Section 8001.4.3, piping and controls on stationary, tanks shall be in accordance with all of the following: I. Pressure-relief devices shall be vented to a treatment system designed in accordance with Sec- tion 8003.3.1.3.5. 2. Where filling or dispensing connections are provided, they shall have a means of local ex- haust. Such exhaust shall be designed to capture fumes and vapors. The exhaust shall be directed to a treatment system designed in accordance with Section 8003.3.1.3.5, and 3. Stationary tanks shall be provided with a means of excess flow control on tank inlet and outlet connections. EXCEPTIONS: I. Inlet connections that are desi_oned to preclude backflow. 2. Pressure-relief devices. 8003.3.3 Special provisions. 8003.3.3.1 Seismic protection. Stationarx' tanks and associated piping systems shall be seismi- cally braced in accordance with the Buildino Code. 8003.3.3.2 Security. See Section 8001.9.2. 8003.3.3.3 Leaking cylinders. One or more gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures shall be provided to handle leaking cylinders. EXCEPTION: A cabinet or exhausted enclosure need not be provided for leaking cylinders if: I. All c~ iinders are ,toted within gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures, or 2..-kppro~ ecl containment vessels are pro~ ~ded in accordance ~vith all of the following: 2. I Conta,nment ~essels shall be capable of t'utly containing a release. :.2 Trained personnel shall be available a~ an approved location, and .2'..~ Containment x esscls shall be capable of being transported to the leaking cylinder. Gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures shall be located as tbllows: 1. Within o,r adiacent to outdoor storage areas, or 2. Within ',_,as rooms. Gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures shall be connected to an exhaust svstem. See Section COURT COoY BF. 0.- 1933 CITY OF BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1715 CHESTER AVENUE BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA 93301 J241481 IN 03/10/97 KERN CJIS 11:42 ORGANIZATION: WM PAGE 1 BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CrT DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF CALIFO]~IA IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KERN --- CRIMINAL CASE DOCKET --- CASE NO. BM540160A STATUS: CLOSED PEOPLE V. CARDENAS, EUGENE ALVAREZ 3819 BOSWELLIA DR BAKERSFIELD, CA 93311 D.O.B.: 11/01/67 ******************************************************************************* ATTORNEYS OF RECORD: PROSECUTION: DEFENSE: ******************************************************************************* CHARGES, PLEAS AND DISPOSITIONS: COUNT LATEST NO. CODE/SECTION PRS TYPE PLEA DISPOSITION 1 MC 1.40.010 M NOLO PLED NOLO CONTENDERE J241481 03/10/97 KERN CJIS --- CRIMINAL CASE DOCKET --- 11:42 ORGANIZATION: WM CASE NO. BM540160A PAGE 2 CASE SYNOPSIS: 02/10/97' 03/03/97 CITATION - GROUP B FILED HEARING HELD IN DIV. G, BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL COURT DISTRICT, BEFORE HON. JOHN L FIELDER, JUDGE. NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS: MISDEMEANOR ARRAIGNMENT. CUSTODY STATUS: J241481 KERN CJIS ORGANIZATION: WM --- CRIMINAL CASE DOCKET --- CASE NO. BM540160A 03/10/97 11:42 PAGE 3 RECORD OF CASE EVENTS: 02/10/97 08:00 MISDEMEANOR ARRAIGNMENT SET ON 03/03/1997 AT 8:30 A.M. IN BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL COURT DISTRICT, D- G. 03/03/97 08:30 ** HEARING HELD ON 03/03/97 AT 8:30 A.M. IN BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL COURT DISTRICT, D- G. HON. JOHN L FIELDER, JUDGE, PRESIDING. CLERK: MARILYN GASSAWAY. REPORTER: E R. BAILIFF: DEPUTY SHERIFF. NATURE OF PROCEEDINGS: MISDEMEANOR ARRAIGNMENT. DEFENDANT APPEARED WITHOUT COUNSEL. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE APPEARED. DEFENDANT ANSWERS TO TRUE NAME AS CHARGED. DEFENDANT INFORMED OF AND ACKNOWLEDGES UNDERSTANDING OF HIS LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, AS FOLLOWS: TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY AT ALL STAGES OF THE PROCEEDINGS; TO A COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY IF HE LACKS FUNDS TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY; TO A SPEEDY AND PUBLIC TRIAL, BY JUDGE OR OR JURY, WITHIN 30 TO 45 DAYS UNDER PC 1382, AND TO A DISMISSAL IF NOT TRIED WITHIN THESE TIME LIMITS UNLESS GOOD CAUSE IS SHOWN OR TIME WAIVED; TO CONFRONT AND CROSS-EXAMINE THE WITNESSES AGAINST HIM; TO USE THE SUBPOENA POWER OF THE COURT TO COMPEL THE ATTENDANCE OF WITNESSES ON HIS BEHALF; TO REMAIN SILENT AND NOT INCRIMINATE HIMSELF; TO BE SENTENCED WITHIN THE STATUTORY TIME, AND TO A DELAY OF SIX HOURS; TO BE RELEASED FROM CUSTODY UPON POSTING A REASONABLE BAIL; TO A PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING IF IN CUSTODY; THE PROVISIONS OF PC 1016.5; THE PROVISIONS OF PC 987.8(E) REGARDING POSSIBILITY OF HAVING TO PAY FOR ALL OR PART OF THE COSTS OF COUNSEL. DEFENDANT ADVISED AS~TO THE PERILS, PITFALLS, DANGERS AND DISADVANTAGES OF SELF- REPRESENTATION. DEFENDANT ADVISED OF THE RIGHT TO REQUEST A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS. DEFENDANT ADVISED OF THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF THE PUNISHMENT THAT CAN RESULT FROM A PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE. DEFENDANT INFORMED OF THE CHARGE(S) ALLEGED. DEFENDANT ACKNOWLEDGES UNDERSTANDING THE NATURE OF THE CHARGES AGAINST HIM, AND THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF THE PUNISHMENT THAT CAN RESULT FROM A PLEA OF GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDERE DEFENDANT ACKNOWLEDGES UNDERSTANDING OF WAIVER OF RIGHTS, AND BEING SPECIFICALLY QUERIED, VOLUNTARILY AND INTELLIGENTLY WAIVES: RIGHT TO COUNSEL; RIGHT TO TRIAL BY COURT OR JURY; RIGHT TO CONFRONT WITNESSES AGAINST HIM AND TO CROSS-EXAMINE THEM; RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT AND RIGHT AGAINST SELF-INCRIMINATION. DEFENDANT'S SIGNED WAIVER OF RIGHTS FILED AND INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE. DEFENDANT ENTERED A PLEA OF NOLO CONTENDERE TO COUNT 1. DEFENDANT FOUND GUILTY BY COURT. J241~81 KERN CJIS ORGANIZATION: WM --- CRIMINAL CASE CASE NO. BM5~0160A 03/10/97 11:42 PAGE ~ RECORD OF CASE EVENTS: 03/03/97 - CONTINUED DEFENDANT WAIVES STATUTORY TIME AND REQUESTS IMMEDIATE SENTENCING. //////////////////////////////////////////////////////// DEFENDANT TO MAKE RESTITUTION FOR DAMAGES AS TO COUNT(S) 1 IN AN AMOUNT AND MANNER TO BE DETERMINED BY THE PROBATION OFFICER AND ORDERED BY THE COURT. DEFENDANT ADVISED IN RE: CERVANTEZ. DEFENDANT TO MAKE RESTITUTION FOR DAMAGES AS TO COUNT(S) 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $186.12 AT THE RATE OF $186.12 PER MONTH THROUGH THE PROBATION DEPARTMENT. PAYMENT TO BE MADE DIRECTLY TO CITY FINANCING FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT. DEFENDANT NOT TO STORE DANGEROUS GASES OR CHEMICAL ILLEGAL. BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT STATEMENT FILED. ENTERED ON CJIS BY R. HILL DATE 03/03/1997. DEFENDANT IS OUT OF CUSTODY. ALL SENTENCE ELEMENTS FOR THIS PROCEEDING ENTERED. END OF CRIMINAL CASE DOCKET BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT February 28, 1997 FII~ CHIEF M~,HAEL R. KELLY ADMINISIl~IIVE SERVICE5 2101 "H" Street Boke~f'~l, CA 93301 (805) 326-3941 FAX (805) 395-1349 SUPPILJES$1ON SERVICES 2101 'H" Street Bake~fieta, CA 93301 (805) 326-3941 lAX (805) 395-1349 PREVENTION SERVICES 1715 Chester Ave. Bakersflela. CA 93301 (805) 326-3951 FAX (805] 326-0576 ENVIEONMENTAL SERVICES 1715 Chester Ave. B<3kerst~e<t. CA 93301 (805) 326-3979 FAX (805) 326-0576 n~INING DIVISION 5642 Victor Street Bakersf~ela. CA 93308 (805) 299-4697 FAX (805) 399-5763 The Honorable John L. Fiedler Kern County Municipal Court, Division G 1415 Tmxtun Avenue Bakersfield CA 93301 Attn: Kern County Probation Department Case No: BM540160 Defendant: CARDENAS, EUGENE ALVAREZ Hearing Date: March 3, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. The .following is an analysis of investigative costs in the above-referenced case: Inspection Fees: 1/09/97 30 minute Haz-Mat Inspection I/13/97 15 minute follow-up inspection 2/04/97 15 minute follow-up inspection TOTAL INSPECTION FEES: $50.00 $25.00 $25.00 $100.00 Case Preparation: Position Cost/Hr x #Hrs. Haz-Mat Coordinator S34.06 x 1 Haz-Mat Technician $26.03 x 2 TOTAL CASE PREPARATION COSTS: = $34.06 = $52.06 $86.12 TOTAL INVESTIGATIVE COSTS: ......................... $186.12 Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Howard H. Wines, III Hazardous Materials Tecnician BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT Febmary28,1997 FII~ CHIEF MICHAEL R. KELLY ADMINISIRAT~E SERVICES 2101 'H' Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 (805) 326-3941 FAX (805) 395-1349 SUPPRE~ION SERVICES 2101 'H' Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 (805) 326-3941 FAX (805) 395-1349 PREVEN11ON SERVICES 1715 Chester Ave. Bakersfietcl, CA 93301 (805) 326-3951 FAX (80,5) 326-0576 . ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES 1715 Chester Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93301 (805) 326-3979 FAX (805) 326-0576 TRAINING DIVISION 5642 Victor Street Bakersfield, CA 93308 (805) 399-4697 FAX (805) 399-5763 The Honorable John L. Fiedler Kern Coumy Municipal Court, Division G 1415 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield CA 93301 Attn: Kern County Probation Departmem Case No: BM540160 Defendant: CARDENAS, EUGENE ALVAREZ Hearing Date: March 3, 1997 at 8:00 a.m. The following is an analysis of inv ~estigative costs in the above-referenced case: Inspection Fees: 1/09/97 30 minute Haz-Mat Inspection 1/13/97 15 minute follow-up inspection 2/04/97 15 minute follow-up inspection TOTAL INSPECTION FEES: $50.00 $25.00 $25.00 $100.00 Case Preparation: Position Cost/Hr x #Hrs. Haz-Mat Coordinator $34.06 x 1 Haz-Mat Technician $26.03 x 2 TOTAL CASE PREPARATION COSTS: = $34.06 = $52.06 $86.12 TOTAL INVESTIGATIVE COSTS: ........................ .. $186.12 Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Howard H. Wines, IH Hazardous Materials Tecnician S-53.3 3-53.4 ~-54 -.54,1 City of Bakersliehl MASTER FEE SCHEDULE for City Service Centers % OF COST EXISTING RECOVERY FEES SERVICE CENTER REQUIRED 04115/93 - I IAZAFIDOUS MATERIALS I IANDLER ANNUAL INSPECTION FEE (ADDITIONAL CHARGE TO BUSINESSES IDENTIFIED AS ) (HAZARDOUS MATERIAL I IANDLERS - ANNUAL INSPECt'ION) - 30 MINUTE ANNUAL INSPECTION - EACtl ADDIT. 15 MINUTES (IF NECESSARY) UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PERMITS - NEW TANK INSTALLATION - ANNUAL OPERATING INSPECTION - TANK TIGt ITNESS TESTING ~ TANK MODIFICATION - TANK REMOVAL - STATE SURC! lARGE - SITE ASSMT & CLEANUP OVERSIGI IT - FILE RESEARCII FEE FIRE HYDRANT SALE ?.ND INSPECTION LEISURE AND CULTURAL SERVICES ' PARK FACILITY REN rAL - PARK PICNIC FACILITY - ONE FACILITY - EACIt ADDITIONAL FACILITY - SOFTBALL RENTAL - DAYTIME USE (PLUS 10% OF GROSS RECEIPTS IF "FOR PFIOFIr' ) (AND ACTUAL CHARGES FOR ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS ) (SUCH AS FIELD PREP WORK TI4AT MAY BE INCURRED ) - BALLFIELD LIGItTING SERVICE MISCELLANEOUS PARKS SERVICES 100.0 - ALCOHOL PERMIT - WITH FACILITY RESERVATION - WI1HOUT FACILITY RESERVATION (NON REFUNDABLE) - OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - SOUND PERMIT - RESCHEDULING FEE ON FACILITY RENTALS Rev. Date: ADOPTED FEES 07/01/93 100.0 % · 1'00.0 % 100.O % NIA NIA $473. O0 $50.00 $42.00 · $473.00 $368.00 $56,00 $47.50 NIA Ilia $50.00 $~$.oo $620.00 $66.OO $55.00 $620.00 $483.00 $56.00 $62.00 $24.48 $760.00 $1200 $8O0 $50.0O $25.00 $15.00 $65.00 $10.00 $13.50 NIA N/A $50.00 $20.00 N/A $4.0O $8.00 $50.00 $20.00 $8.0O PAGE 10 OF 30 EXHIBIT 04-Jun-93 FEE INCREASE I (DECREASE) $50.00 $25.00 $147.00 $16.00 $13.00 $147.00 $115,00 $0.00 $14.50 $24.48 $760.00 $13.00 $7.00 $15.00 $.~.50 $4.00 $6.00 $0.00 $o.oo ,$8O0 NOTES I COMMENTS COVERS IST 30 MIN. OF INSPECTION' $25 IroR EACII ADDIT. 15 MIN, REQUIRED SEPARATED FROM S-5! CIIARQE PER IIOUR CttARGE PER HOUR' FEE PLUS ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS INCURRED CI lARGE PER tlOUR- 2 HR MIN. NEW FEE PLUS ANY ADDITIONAL COSTS INCURRED Date: Prepared by: Violation: Location: Suspect- 1: DBA: Corporate Office: Narrative: 1/9/97 1/13/97 2/4/97 BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION REPORT February 5, 1997 Howard H. Wines, m Phone: 326-3979 Ha?ardous Materials Technician, Office of Environmental Services Bakersfield Fire Department § 8003.3.2 Uniform Fire Code (Ch. 15.64 M.C. Ord. 3502) "Illegal storage of highly toxic compressed gases" 6201 Schirra Court #5 Storage yard east of building CARDENAS, Eugene Alvarez (Business Manager) 3819 Boswellia Drive Bakersfield, CA 93311 Your Way Fumigation 6201 Schirra Court #5 Bakersfield, CA 93313 Darrel Schuyler, Owner Your Way Fumigation 28981 Capano Bay Court Menifee, CA 92584 Fire Inspector Gary LOWERY and I4a?ardous Materials Technician Howard WINES responded to investigate a complaint received from a neighboring business regarding the manner in which compressed gas fumigant cylinders were being stored at the subject property. An inspection was performed and fire ordinance violations noted on the attached form # 49934. Further code research indicated storage conditions of the compresses gas cylinders violated Uniform Fire Code and Building Code requirements. WINES returns to site to issue additional Notice of Violation for the storage of the highly toxic compressed gas cylinders. A written order was issued to "immediately remove the stored gas cylinders until compliance with the applicable codes is achieved or no further storage exists." This action was to be completed by 1/17/97 as indicated on attached copy of form # 51568. WINES returns to site to reinspect for removal of illegally stored gas cylinders. No apparent effort had been made to either remove the gas cylinders from the site or to store them in a manner consistent with code requirements previously provided during 1/13/97 inspection. A Notice to Appear (~)202) was issued to the business manager Eugene Alvarez CARDENAS (copy attached). NO FURTHER AT THIS TIME. cc: Carl Hernandez, Deputy City Attorney Ralph Huey, Hazardous Materials Coordinator FD 191i6 (Revised 8-15-86) '~:)CCU PAN CY [ DISTRICT ¥o:. BLOCK NO. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENTe FIRE ORDINANCE VIOLATION 49934 IDATE'I_ C::j_ ~'-7 I TITLE FIRM ~R D.B.A. .----' ADORE$S.~.. ' ZIP CODE 1BUSINESS PHONE I HOME PHONE / I CORRECT ALL ILOCATION OF VIOLa'nON VIOLATIONS I / 'q/x / <: CHECKED BELOW I /'/~'C~ / 2d H//'~,~--~ Violation No.I -- ' ' REQUIREMENTS Remove md ~ddy ~ of all bezaofous nduse and dw vegetation on the above pintoes (U.F.C.) Provide noncombustible seotomera with tigM fitting lids fa the storage of combeat~bb wssto and .n,d~bish pending its safe d~_ (U.F.C.) CeMmstibls Storage Relocate combustiMe stmage to provide at least 3 feet clewmace around motor fuse box/riTe door (N.F.C.) (U.F.C.) Ce~amible ~m~to / d~/vts~totimt "' q $) sa that they will be in a conspicious location, hmagmg on brackets with the top to the e~nguishe~ not more den 5 feet above the flora. ( N. F.P.A. # 10) PnwJde md imall approved (lype & size) portable fife exbnguisbel be inunndiat~ ~ fa use in (area}. (U.F.C.) 'Redmfp atl tim exdngmde~, rim extinguishes shall be invited at lease mace each veac and/or alter each use, by a pefsma having e valid liceme or mdficatL (U.F.C.) Praw~ md momtain "EX~' ~n(s) with lettm 5 or mom inches in hmght over each mqubed exit (door/window) to fire escape: (U.F.C.) Provide md mint~, aplm~aat, numbers on 8 contrasting background and mible from the street to indicate the conect addms of tho boildin~ (EM.C) (U.F.C.) P,e~Relxdf) (itm 8 Ioeatima). Self-dosing doms shal be desigmd to dese by grmMy, or by the actim of a dovkq o~byac app~ smobmd ho~ smas~ve dew~ S~doskmdoore M haw no sttochmma~eapa~kofpmmmngb~opmbenofmdo~iqldM~ (U.F.C) Rmam al ~.b.cdon inu. bell~ Mak~am M means of eerees line of acy storag~ (LLF. C.) Pmwdm m cmaueatmg cM md mmimdy imtoind dedm ik~ht (wm nm rseM mx~ (Ioeadm) Rmmmw mi mrqm md/m ethm o~ hm (~m esc~m hrdngs mad miwmys M d,mhs).' (Fnu em:mm,s/stink dmltm mm to be e,m"im.d lml,~m obm~mom mt ma tim.. ) (U.F.C.) dmi m be ,,,md i,, ~ of pm.nm,,m,,t mmv. md wing...fustml mdJmaml M idestma4 ~___~_ W n~ (N. EC) (U.£C.) P~ mi,k*, ~ _.~__-hnu, ,m,,dlod ,lles,iea4 c~ o~de~ {~ Pm po, o,W,~. (N. EC) (U.F.C.) REQUIREMENT OII/ / / ~':~C~-ACTION-MAYBEMADF'' 'F NO COMPLIANCE'' AFTER VIOLATIONS ARE CORRECTED, RETURN THIS NOTICE BY MAIL OR IN PERSON, TO:. Fire Safety ~ 2101 'H" $ireet B~kMwrmkl, CA 93301 Phone: 326-3951 FD 1916 (Revised 8-15-86) OCCUPANCY [ DISTRICT "~ TO: ADDRESS: CITY OF BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENTO FIRE ORDINANCE VIOLATION ITITLE FIRM OR D.B.A. ZIP CODE blbbU I'~ ?~''~'IBUslNESS/~PHONE~ ~ '-.-~ "~'""7'-~ HOME PHONE CORRECT ALL ILOCATION OF VIOLATION VIOLATIONS CHECKED BELOW t ~ '~"~ ! Violation No. REQUIREMENTS Combustible waste / 1 dry veltetation Combustible Storage Extinguishers Signs Remove and safely dispose of all hazardous mfusa and dry vegetation on the above premises (U.F.C,) I Provide noncombustible containers with tigM fitting lids for the storage of combustible waste and rubbish pending its safe disposal. (U.F.C.) Relocate combustible storage to provide at least 3 feet clearance around motor fuse box/fire door (N.E.C.) (U.F.C,~ Relocate fire exbnguishe~ s) so that they will be in a conspicious location, hanging on brackets With the top to the extinguisher not more than 5 feet above the.floor. ( N. F. P.A. # Provide and install ..... approved ______(type ~ size) portable fire extinguishm to be immediately accessible for use in (area). Recharge all fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers shall be serviced at lease once each year, and/or after each use, by a person having a valid license or certificate. (UF.C.) Provide and maintain "EXIT" sign, s) with letters 5 or more inches in height over each required exit (door/window) to fire escape. (U.F.C.) I 81 Provide and maintain appropriate numbers on a contrasting background and visible from the street to indicate the correct address of the building. (EM.C,) (U.F.C.) Fire doo~',/'fire Separations.. 9I Repair afl (crdd~hoies/openings) in plaster in.__ (Iocatmn). Plastering shall mtom the SLJ~face to its original fire resistive coedibon. (U.B.C.) 101(Remove-Re~air) ....... (item ~ Ioca~on). Serf-closing doors shaft be designed to close by grayly, or by the acaon of; · ; merchanical dev~ or by an approved smoke and heat sensitive d~ce, Self-ciosinq doms shall have no attachments capable of prevenZ~ the opem~n of lira closing devic& (U.F.C.) E~$ Storage Electrical Appliances Other llRemove all obstmntmn flom hallways. Maintain all means of egress free of any storage. (U. FC.) 12 Provide a com~ colmed and permanendy installed eleCtoc light over or near required exit (Iocabon) to dearly indicate it as an exit (U.F.C.) Remove aa storage and/or other obstmntions from ( fire escape landings and staflWays stair shafts). { Rm escape~/stair shafts am to be mantamM Nee from obstmcbm~ at all bme& ) ( U. F. C, ) Extension cords shall not be used in lieu of permanem approved mnng. Install addibonai approved elect~sal outlets where needed. {EEC.) (U.F.C.) Remove mddiple attachment ronJs fi'om specified e~l convemeflce oudet (one plug pm outlet). (N.E.C.) (U.F.C.) REQUIREMENT ON I / /7/19 AN INSPECTION WILL BE MADF IF NO COMPLIANCE, COURT ACTION MAY BE INITIATED. Pemon receMn~ notice of violation: ,' ~-~ ... /.. / . ._// Signature AFTER VIOLATIONS ARE CORRECTED, RETURN THiS NOTICE BY MAIL. OR IN PERSON, TO: Fire Safety ,Control 2101 "H" Street Bakersfield, CA 93301 Phon~ 326-3951 / BY ORDER OF THE FII~E CHIEF I Data Coml~etm~ I - INSPECTOR INSPECTOR LEGEND:. U.F.C. - Uniform Fire Code U.B.C. - Uniform Building Code B.M.C. Bakersfield Municipal Code N.F.P.A. National Fire Protection Association N.E.C. National Electric Code 1994 UNIFORM FIRE, 8~3.3.1.3~.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-A.--RATE OF RELEASE FOR CYLINDERS AND PORTABLE TANKS CONTAINER t NONLIQUEFIED (Minutes) Cylinders 5 Portable tanks 40 LIQUEFIED (Minutes) 30 240 8003.3.1.4 I. 2. 3. 4. Emergency power. Emergency power shall be provided in lieu of standby power for: Exhaust ventilation, including the power supply for treatment systems, Gas-detection systems, Emergency alarm systems, and 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 stationary 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 cylinder is stored. 2. A continuous gas-detection system need not be provided for toxic gases when the physiological warning properties for the gas are at a level below the accepted permissible exposure limit for the gas. The gas-detection system 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 svstem 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. 8003.3.1.8 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 (0.4536 kg) net contents each shall be limited to a maximum of 100 cvlinders. 8003.3.2 Outdoor storage. 80t}3.3.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases in amounts exceeding the exempt amounts set forth in Section 8001.13 shall be in accordance with Sections 8003. I. 8003.3.2 and 8003.3.3. 8003.3.2.2 Distance from storage to exposures. 8003.3.2.2.1 General. Outdoor storage of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases shall comply with the Building Code and Section ~uu:~..~ ..... 8003.3.2.2.2 Distance limitation to exposures. Outdoor storage of highly toxic or toxic com- r~r,~,:,:~,~ o.,,:~: ~:h:~ll n,~t he within 7.5 feet 122 ~60 mm~ of a building, oro0ertv line. street, alley, pub- 8003.3.2.2.2-80033.3.3 1994 UNIFORM FIRE CODE lic way or exit to a public way unless the storage is shielded by a structure having a minimum fire-resistive rating of two hours and which interrupts the line of sight between the storage and the exposure. The protective structure shall be at least 5 feet ( 1524 mm) from exposures. The protective structure shall not have more than two sides at approximately 90-degree directions, or three sides with connecting angles of approximately 135 degrees. EXCEPTION: Gases in gas cabinets complying with Section 8003.3.1.3.2 and located 5 feet (1524 mm) or more from buildings and 25 feet (7620 mm} from exits. Section 8003.3.2.2.3 shall not apply. 8003.3.2.2.3 Openings in exposed buildings. When the storage area is located closer than 75 feet (22 860 mm) to a building, openings into a building other than piping shall not be above the height of the top of the shielding structure or within 50 feet (15 240 mm) horizontally from the storage area whether or not shielded by a protective structure. 8003.3.2.2.4 Air intakes. The storage area shall not be within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of air intakes. 8003.3.2.3 Canopies. Portable tanks and cylinders stored outside of buildings shall be stored un- der a canopy of noncombustible construction. Such storage shall not be considered indoor storage. See also Section 8003.1.20. An automatic fire-sprinkler system shall be provided for canopies used for storage of highly toxic or toxic compressed gases. 8003.3.2.4 Piping and controls. In addition to the requirements of Section 8001.4.3, piping and controls on stationary, tanks shall be in accordance with all of the following: 1. Pressure-relief devices shall be vented to a treatment system designed in accordance with Sec- tion 8003.3.1.3.5. 2. Where filling or dispensing connections are provided, they shall have a means of local ex- haust. Such exhaust shall be designed to capture fumes and vapors. The exhaust shall be directed to a treatment system designed in accordance with Section 8003.3.1.3.5, and 3. Stationary tanks shall be provided with a means of excess flow control on tank inlet and outlet connections. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Inlet connections that are designed to preclude backflow. 2. Pressure-relief devices. 8003.3.3 Special provisions. 8003.3.3.1 Seismic protection. Stationary tanks and associated piping systems shall be seismi- cally braced in accordance with the Building Code. 8003.3.3.2 Security. See Section 8001.9.2. 8003.3.3.3 Leaking cylinders. One or more gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures shall be provided to handle leaking cylinders. EXCEPTION: .-x cabinet or exhausted enclosure need not be provided for leaking cylinders if: 1..All cx iinders are ,tored within ,,as cabinets or exhausted enclosures, or 2..Approved containment vessels are provided ill accordance with all of the following: 2.1 Containment xessels shall be capable oI' fully containing a release, 2.2 Trained personnel shall be available at an approved location, and 2.3 Comainment x essels shall be capable or' being transported to the leaking cylinder. Gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures shall be located as follows: 1. Within or adjacent to outdoor storage areas, or '~ Within',,as rooms. Gas cabinets or exhausted enclosures shall be connected to an exhaust system. See Section BAKER~ELD FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTICE TO APPEAR ' . ~. ._.. uN~n PE~ ~ ~U~ ~AT THE FO~ffi ffi T~E ~D ~ ~Effi I~ O~ ~E~. WffH~ AD~IK ~ILT. I P~ TO APP~ AT ~E TI~ ~D ~ CH~D ~N~IPAL~U~ I~ST"U~UNAVE, ~E~FIE~,~UF. OtV' ~ dU~NI~ ~U~, ~ ~ ~ ~D, ~FIE~, ~UF. COURT COPY $1~ REVI~E ~IDE I)F. O.- 1933 KERN BUSINESS FORMS MFG.--K-2662-1 FD 1916 (Revised 8-15-86) OCCUPANCY IDISTRICT TO: A. ADDRESS: CITY OF BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT I FIRE ORDINANCE VIOLATION ' ~ TITLE IFIRM OR D.B.A. ZIP CODE · ~?~BUSINESS~PHONE~ ~ ~,~'~HOME PHONE CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS CHECKED BELOW Violation No. Combustible waste / 1 dry vegetation 2 Combustible Storage 3 Extinguishers 4 5 6 Signs 7 8 Fire doors/fire Separations 9 lO Exits 1 1 12 Storage 1 3 Electrical Appliances 1 4 15 Other 1 6 LOCATION OF VIOLATION REQUIREMENTS Remove and safely dispose of ail hazardous refuse and dry vegetation on the above premises (U. EC.) Provide noncombustible containers with tight fitting lids for the storage of combustible waste and rubbish pending its safe disposal. (U.F.C.) Relocate combustible storage to provide at least 3 feet clearance around motor fuse box/fire door (N.E.C.) (U.F.C.) Relocate fire extinguishe¢(s) so that they will be in a conspicious location, hanging on brackets with the top to the extinguisher not more than 5 feet above the floor. (N. F. P.A. # 10) Provide and install approved (type 8 size) portable fire extinguishm to be immediately accessible for use in (area). (U.F.C.) Recharge all fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers shall be seMced at lease once each year, and/or after each use, by a person having a valid license or certificate. (U.F.C.) Provide and maintain "EXIT" sign(s) with letters 5 or more inches in height over each required exit (door/window) to fire escape. (U.F.C.) Provide and maintain appropriate numbers on a contrasting background and .visible from the street to indicate the correct address of the building. (8. M.C.) (U.F,C.) Repair all (cracks/holes/openings) in plaster in (location). Plastering shall return the surface to its original fire resistive condition. (U.B.C.) Remove-Repair) (item a location). Serf-closing doors shall be designed to close by gravity, or by the action of a ~erchanical device, or by an approved smoke and heat sensitive device. Serf-closing doors shall have no attachments capable of preventing the operation of me closin9 device. (U.F.C.) Remove all obstruction from halk~ays. Maintain all means of egress free of any storage. (U.F.C.) Provide a contrasting colored and permanently installed electric light over or near required exit (location) to clearly indicate it as an exit (U.F.C.) Remove all storage and/or other obstructions from (fire escape landings and stai~ays stair shafts). ( Fire escapes/stair shafts are to be maintained fre~ from obstructions at all times. ) ( U. F. C.) Extension cords shall not be used in lieu of permanent approved widng. Install additional approved electrical outlets where needed. (N.E.C.) (U.F.C.) Remove mulidple attachment cords from specified electrical convenience outlet (one plug per outlet). (NEC.) (U.F.C.) REQUIREMENT I Person receiving notice of violation: t.!, ;," /', /;' /' '):' ;' ,j Signature AFTER VIOLATIONS ARE CORRECTED, RETURN THIS NOTICE BY MAIL OR IN PERSON, TO: ~' BY ORDER OF THE Fi'RE CHIEF , INSPECTOR Date Completed: INSPECTOR LEGEND: U.F.C. U.B.C. B.M.C. N.F.P.A. N.E.C. Uniform Fire Code Uniform Building Code Bakersfield Municipal Code National Fire Protection Association National Electric Code KERN BUSINESS FORMS MFG.--K-2662-1 FD 1916 (Revised 8-15-86) OCCUPANCY } DISTRICT I BLOCK NO. TO: ADDRESS: CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS CHECKED BELOW Violation No. CITY OF BAKERSFIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE ORDINANCE VIOLATION ITITLE FIRM OR D.B.A. ZIP CODE t BUSINESS PHONE LOCATION OF VIOLATION 5r REQUIREMENTS Remove and safe~y dispose of all hazardous refuse and dry vegetation on the above premises (U, EC.) Provide noncombustible containers with tight fitting lids for the storage of combustible waste and rubbish pending its safe disposal. (U,F,C,) HOMEPHONE Combustiblewasto / dry vegetation Combustible Storage Relocate combustible storage to provide at least 3 feet clearance around motor fuse box/fire door (m.E.C.) (U.F.C.) Extinguishers Signs Exits Storage Electrical Appliances Relocate fire extinguisher(s) so that they will be in a conspicious location, hanging on brackets with the top to the extinguisher not more than 5 feet above the floor. ( N. F. P.A. # 10) Provide and install approved .(Wpe 8' size) portable fire extinguishm be immediately accessible for use in (area). {U. FC.) le all fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers shall be serviced at lease once each year, and/or after each use, by a person having a valid license or certificate. (U.F.C.) Provide and maintain "EXIT' sign(s) with letters 5 or more ihchns in height over each required exit (door/window) to fire escape. (U. FC.) Provide and maintain appropriate numbers on a contrastin0 background and .visible from the street to indicate the correct address of the building. (B.M.C.) (U. FC.) Repair all {cracks/holes/openings) in plaster in (location). Plastering shall tatum the surface to its o~3inal tim resistive conditiork (U.B.C.) (Remove-Repair) (item 5 location). Self-closing doors shall be designed to close by gra~i~, or by the action of a merchanical deviea, or by an approved smoke and heat sensitive device. Seff-closinfl doors shall have no attachments capable of preventing the operation of the closing device. (U.F.C.) Remove all obstruction from hallways. Maintain all means of egress free of any storage. (U.F.C.) Provide a contrasting colored and permanently installed electdc light over or near required exit (location) indicate it as an exit (U.FC.) Remove all storage and/or other obstructions bom (tim escape landings and stain~vays stai~ shahs). (Rm escapes/stair shafts am te be maintained free ~m obs~uctions at all dmes.) (U. FC.) cords shall not be used in lieu of permanent approved whing. Install additional approved elec~cal outlets where needed. (I~EC.) (U.F.C.) Remove mulitiple attachment cords from specified electrical convenience o~et (one plug per outlet). (N. EC.) (U.F.C.) REQUIREMENT Other ON / SignatUre " AFTER VIOLATIONS ,ARE CORRECTED, RETURN THIS NOTICE BY MAIL, OR IN PERSON, TO: BY ORDER OF [rHE FIRE CHIEF ~ Date Completed: LEGEND: ~L~,~.~' - Unifo~ Fire Code U.B.C. Uniform Building Code B.M,C. Bakersfield Municipal Code N.F.P.~ National Fire Protection Association N. EC. National Electric Code COURTCC~Y ~F. O. - 1G.~