Chapter 6.40
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Sections:
6.40.020 Deposits of hazardous materials—Cleanup or abatement—Liability for costs.
6.40.030 Recovery of costs—Exception.
6.40.010 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
A. “City” means the city of Patterson.
B. “Hazardous materials” means any substances or materials in a quantity or form which, in the determination of the fire chief of the city or his authorized representative, pose an unreasonable and imminent risk to the life, health or safety of persons or property or to the ecological balance of the environment, and shall include, but not be limited to, such substances as explosives, radioactive materials, petroleum or petroleum products or gases, poisons, etiologic (biologic) agents, flammables and corrosives.
C. “Costs” means costs incurred by the fire department and shall include but not necessarily be limited to the following: Actual labor costs of city personnel, including workers’ compensation benefits, fringe benefits, administrative overhead, cost of equipment operation, cost of materials obtained directly by the city, and cost of any contract labor and materials. (Ord. 391 § 1, 1985).
6.40.020 Deposits of hazardous materials— Cleanup or abatement—Liability for costs.
The fire department of the city is authorized to clean up or abate the effects of any hazardous materials deposited upon or into property or facilities of the city. Any person or persons who intentionally or negligently cause such deposit shall be liable for the payment of all costs incurred by the fire department as a result of such cleanup or abatement activity. The remedy provided by this section shall be in addition to any other remedies provided by law. (Ord. 391 § 2, 1985).
6.40.030 Recovery of costs—Exception.
The authority to recover costs under this chapter shall not include actual fire suppression services which are normally or usually provided by the fire department. (Ord. 391 § 3, 1985).