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SANTA CLARA COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES - Table of Contents

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Division B11 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH*

CHAPTER I. GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND ENFORCEMENT

Sec. B11-1. Definitions.
Sec. B11-3. Environmental health fees--Maximum annual increase.
Sec. B11-4. Right of entry.
Sec. B11-5. Investigation.
Sec. B11-6. Criminal penalties.
Sec. B11-7. Civil penalties.
Sec. B11-8. Enforcement cost recovery.
Sec. B11-9. Remedies not exclusive.
Sec. B11-10. Power of Director to make additional regulations.
Sec. B11-11. Professional assistance for Director determinations.

CHAPTER II. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERMITS AND FEES

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL

Sec. B11-20. Purpose and authority.
Sec. B11-21. Permits.
Sec. B11-22. Permit fees.
Sec. B11-23. Delinquency date; penalty.
Sec. B11-24. Geographic area of application.
Sec. B11-25. Multiple activities.
Sec. B11-26. Fictitious names.
Sec. B11-27. Temporary permits.
Sec. B11-28. Transfer of permit.
Sec. B11-29. Identification.
Sec. B11-30. Posting of permit.
Sec. B11-31. Carrying permit if no fixed location.
Sec. B11-32. Exhibition of permit on request.
Sec. B11-33. Denial, suspension, or revocation of permit/hearing.
Sec. B11-34. Immediate permit suspension or revocation.

ARTICLE 2. PLAN AND CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL

Sec. B11-40. Submittal of plans.
Sec. B11-41. Application for approval.
Sec. B11-42. Plan check fees.
Sec. B11-43. Plan approval.
Sec. B11-44. Inspections.
Sec. B11-45. Reinspection fees.
Sec. B11-46. Service fees.

CHAPTER III. FOOD AND SWIMMING POOL PERMITS

Sec. B11-50. Exemptions from permit fees.
Sec. B11-51. Employee-related permit fees.
Sec. B11-52. Permit fees for grocery stores.
Sec. B11-53. Definitions of regulated food facilities and activities.
Sec. B11-54. Definition pertaining to regulated swimming pools.

CHAPTER IV. ON-SITE SEWAGE DISPOSAL

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL

Sec. B11-60. Intent and application.
Sec. B11-61. County not responsible for damage.
Sec. B11-62. Public sanitary sewer; connection to.
Sec. B11-63. Violations and penalties.

ARTICLE 2. ON-SITE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS

Sec. B11-65. Private sewage disposal systems; when used.
Sec. B11-66. Sewage disposal systems subject to California Regional Water Quality Control Board waste discharge requirements; County permit required; fee.
Sec. B11-67. Private sewage disposal system.
Sec. B11-68. Plans.
Sec. B11-69. Fees.
Sec. B11-70. State contractor's license required for installation or repair; registration fee.
Sec. B11-71. Refusal to issue building permit.
Sec. B11-72. Refusal to issue certification of occupancy.
Sec. B11-74. Cumulative impact.
Sec. B11-75. Sewer wells; cesspools; seepage pits.
Sec. B11-76. Holding tanks.
Sec. B11-77. Permit and sewage disposal plans; new construction; rebuilding; remodeling.
Sec. B11-78. Solid pipe, joints and connections.
Sec. B11-79. Distribution pipe.
Sec. B11-80. Subsurface leaching systems requirements.
Sec. B11-81. Construction inspections.
Sec. B11-82. Posting of maintenance guidelines.
Sec. B11-83. Slope variances.
Sec. B11-84. Life extending construction.
Sec. B11-85. Abatement.
Sec. B11-86. Abandoned private sewage disposal systems.
Sec. B11-87. Notice of violation.
Sec. B11-88. Appeal from denial, revocation or suspension.

ARTICLE 3. PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL WITHIN LEXINGTON BASIN

Sec. B11-90. Intent and findings.
Sec. B11-91. General installation requirements.
Sec. B11-92. Septic tank requirements.
Sec. B11-93. Subsurface leaching system requirements.
Sec. B11-94. Additional requirements for private sewage disposal within subareas of Lexington Basin.
Sec. B11-95. Lake Canyon area.

CHAPTER V. INSPECTION REPORTS OF SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS

Sec. B11-100. Application; limited inspection; special flood hazard area requirements.
Sec. B11-101. Inspection fee.
Sec. B11-102. County not liable for damage and does not warrant.

CHAPTER VI. CONSTRUCTION OF SMALL PRIVATE WATER SYSTEMS

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL

Sec. B11-110. Definitions.
Sec. B11-111. Public water systems.
Sec. B11-112. Well construction clearance.
Sec. B11-113. Application for well construction clearance.

ARTICLE 2. INDIVIDUAL OR SMALL PRIVATE WATER SYSTEMS

Sec. B11-115. Individual or small private water system clearance.
Sec. B11-116. Application for clearance.
Sec. B11-117. Issuance of clearance.
Sec. B11-118. Standards for water quality.
Sec. B11-119. Quantity of water supply.
Sec. B11-121. Denial or revocation of clearance; hearing.

ARTICLE 3. STATE SMALL WATER SYSTEMS

Sec. B11-130. State small water systems.
Sec. B11-131. Permit amendment.
Sec. B11-132. State small water system construction review fee.
Sec. B11-133. Operational requirements.
Sec. B11-134. Bacteriological quality monitoring.
Sec. B11-135. Chemical quality monitoring and reporting.
Sec. B11-136. Drinking water standards maximum contaminant levels.
Sec. B11-137. Service connection limitation.
Sec. B11-138. Water supply requirements.

CHAPTER VII. NONPUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS INSPECTIONS

Sec. B11-140. Definitions.
Sec. B11-141. Disclosure regarding recommendation to identify deficiencies of a nonpublic water system at the time of sale of a dwelling unit.
Sec. B11-142. Sanitary surveys of nonpublic water systems.
Sec. B11-143. Certification of nonpublic water system inspection professionals.
Sec. B11-144. Certification process.
Sec. B11-145. Suspension or revocation of certification.
Sec. B11-146. Requirement for providing reports to the Director.
Sec. B11-147. County assumes no liability for damages and provides no warranty as to the report by a certified professional.
Sec. B11-148. Resolution of deficiencies.

CHAPTER VIII. CONTROL OF NOISE AND VIBRATION

Sec. B11-150. Declaration of findings, intent and policy.
Sec. B11-151. Definitions.
Sec. B11-152. Exterior noise limits.
Sec. B11-153. Interior noise standards.
Sec. B11-154. Prohibited acts.
Sec. B11-155. Motor vehicle noise limits.
Sec. B11-156. Special provisions.
Sec. B11-157. Variance permit procedure.
Sec. B11-158. Enforcement.

CHAPTER IX. GARBAGE AND REFUSE

Sec. B11-160. Definitions.
Sec. B11-161. Refuse collection and transportation service permit required.
Sec. B11-162. Franchise granting authority.
Sec. B11-163. Self-hauling of garbage.
Sec. B11-164. Permit required for limited collector.
Sec. B11-165. Application for collection permit, or transportation, or limited collector vehicle permit.
Sec. B11-166. Issuance of collection permits; terms; transferability.
Sec. B11-167. Collection times and noise limits for collector.
Sec. B11-168. Requirements for operating as a collector.
Sec. B11-169. Bond requirements.
Sec. B11-170. Renewal of collection or transportation permits.
Sec. B11-171. Territorial limitation on refuse collectors; boundary changes; reporting.
Sec. B11-172. Establishment of collection rates.
Sec. B11-173. Exemptions from collection permits.
Sec. B11-174. Collection permittee must furnish service; collection station.
Sec. B11-175. Responsibility of permitted collector for refuse collected.
Sec. B11-176. Commencement of garbage collection service.
Sec. B11-177. Vehicle inspection and registration.
Sec. B11-178. Collector operating and equipment requirements.
Sec. B11-179. Operating records and reports.
Sec. B11-180. Frequency of garbage collections.
Sec. B11-181. Disposal and storage of refuse.
Sec. B11-182. Interfering with refuse collection service.
Sec. B11-183. Unauthorized use of refuse, rubbish or yardwaste collection service.
Sec. B11-184. Mandatory garbage collection service; producer responsibility.
Sec. B11-185. Garbage producer exemptions from mandatory garbage collection.
Sec. B11-186. Mandatory garbage collection service; collector responsibility.
Sec. B11-187. Regulations prohibiting burning of refuse.
Sec. B11-188. Unauthorized refuse disposal prohibited.
Sec. B11-189. Refuse container requirements.
Sec. B11-190. Yardwaste.
Sec. B11-191. Location of vehicles limiting collection.
Sec. B11-192. Nuisance accumulation of refuse prohibited.
Sec. B11-193. Solid waste facility permit required.
Sec. B11-194. Solid waste facility inspection and enforcement fee.
Sec. B11-195. Solid waste facility bond requirement.
Sec. B11-196. Restrictions on disposal of explosive or hazardous materials.
Sec. B11-197. Composting area inspections and fees.
Sec. B11-199. County disposal areas.

CHAPTER X. LIQUID WASTE PUMPERS

Sec. B11-210. Purpose.
Sec. B11-211. Authority for enforcement.
Sec. B11-212. Definitions.
Sec. B11-213. Partnership.
Sec. B11-215. Bond requirement.
Sec. B11-216. Application for permit; contents.
Sec. B11-217. Transfer generally; lease.
Sec. B11-218. Report of change of address.
Sec. B11-219. Required registration sticker.
Sec. B11-220. Examination of applicant, equipment and proposed place and manner of cleanings disposal.
Sec. B11-221. Records and reports.
Sec. B11-222. Conditions of permit; required statements.
Sec. B11-223. Disposal of liquid wastes.
Sec. B11-224. Disposal of liquid wastes from South County Service Area.
Sec. B11-225. Identification of vehicle.
Sec. B11-226. Required equipment and standards.
Sec. B11-227. Portable toilets.
Sec. B11-228. Storage of cleanings.
Sec. B11-229. Pumper vehicle storage yards.
Sec. B11-230. Required maintenance of pumper vehicle storage yards.

CHAPTER XI. GREASE WASTE DISPOSAL

Sec. B11-240. Declaration of findings and purpose.
Sec. B11-241. Definitions.
Sec. B11-242. Application for permit; contents.
Sec. B11-243. Generator requirements; general.
Sec. B11-244. Disposal requirement.
Sec. B11-245. Bond requirement.
Sec. B11-246. Filing reports.
Sec. B11-247. Records; inspection.
Sec. B11-249. Transfer generally; lease.
Sec. B11-250. Report of change of address.
Sec. B11-251. Identification of vehicle or equipment.
Sec. B11-252. Civil penalties.
Sec. B11-253. Construction plans; review and operating fees.

CHAPTER XII. MEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT

Sec. B11-260. Declaration of findings and intent.
Sec. B11-261. Medical Waste Management Act.
Sec. B11-262. Registration.
Sec. B11-263. Permits.
Sec. B11-264. Proceedings for revocation of permit/hearing.
Sec. B11-265. Medical waste management plan.
Sec. B11-266. Exemptions and approvals.
Sec. B11-267. Consolidation of household generated medical waste
Sec. B11-268. Medical waste generator required to pay permit fees.

CHAPTER XIII. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS STORAGE

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. B11-270. Purpose.
Sec. B11-271. General obligation; safety and care.
Sec. B11-272. Specific obligation.
Sec. B11-273. Definitions.

ARTICLE 2. MATERIALS REGULATED

Sec. B11-280. Materials regulated.
Sec. B11-281. Exclusions.

ARTICLE 3. CONTAINMENT STANDARDS

Sec. B11-285. Containment of hazardous materials.
Sec. B11-286. New storage facilities.
Sec. B11-287. Existing storage facilities.
Sec. B11-288. Out-of-service storage facilities.
Sec. B11-289. Monitoring.
Sec. B11-290. Maintenance, repair or replacement.
Sec. B11-291. Handling.
Sec. B11-292. Secured facilities.
Sec. B11-293. Emergency equipment.
Sec. B11-294. Posting of emergency procedures.

ARTICLE 4. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISCLOSURE

Sec. B11-300. Hazardous materials disclosure.
Sec. B11-301. Hazardous materials business plan.
Sec. B11-302. Hazardous materials/waste registration form; minimal storage site.

ARTICLE 5. RESPONSIBILITIES

Sec. B11-305. Reporting unauthorized discharge.
Sec. B11-306. Cleanup responsibility.
Sec. B11-307. Indemnification.

ARTICLE 6. INSPECTIONS AND RECORDS

Sec. B11-310. Inspections by the Department.
Sec. B11-311. Inspections by permittee.
Sec. B11-312. Special inspections.
Sec. B11-313. Maintenance of records.

ARTICLE 7. PERMITS

Sec. B11-320. Permits.
Sec. B11-321. Application for permit.
Sec. B11-322. Approval of permit.
Sec. B11-323. Temporary storage permit.
Sec. B11-324. Issuance of permit.
Sec. B11-325. Additional approvals.
Sec. B11-326. Term.
Sec. B11-327. Renewal.
Sec. B11-328. Determination.

ARTICLE 8. REMEDIAL ACTION

Sec. B11-335. Grounds for remedial action.
Sec. B11-336. Notice of noncompliance.
Sec. B11-337. Suspension prior to hearing.
Sec. B11-338. Remedial action.
Sec. B11-339. Transmittal of decision.
Sec. B11-340. Authority after suspension, revocation or expiration.
Sec. B11-341. Return of permit.

ARTICLE 9. ENFORCEMENT

Sec. B11-345. Civil penalties.
Sec. B11-346. Civil action for retaliation.
Sec. B11-347. Penalty deposits.

ARTICLE 10. MISCELLANEOUS

Sec. B11-350. Disclaimer of liability.
Sec. B11-351. Conflict with other laws.

CHAPTER XIV. TOXIC GAS STORAGE

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. B11-360. Scope.
Sec. B11-361. General obligation.
Sec. B11-362. Definitions.

ARTICLE 2. MATERIALS REGULATED

Sec. B11-365. Materials regulated.
Sec. B11-366. Exclusions and exemptions.

ARTICLE 3. HAZARD CLASSIFICATION

Sec. B11-370. General.
Sec. B11-371. Calculations for determining the class of mixtures.

ARTICLE 4. CONTROLS

Sec. B11-380. General controls.
Sec. B11-381. Class I controls.
Sec. B11-382. Class II controls.
Sec. B11-383. Class III controls.
Sec. B11-384. Minimum threshold quantity controls.
Sec. B11-385. Exterior storage.
Sec. B11-386. Tank cars and piping.

ARTICLE 5. PERMITS

Sec. B11-390. Permits and system upgrades.
Sec. B11-391. Closure.

ARTICLE 6. RESPONSIBILITIES

Sec. B11-395. Reporting unauthorized discharge.
Sec. B11-396. Indemnification.

ARTICLE 7. ENFORCEMENT

Sec. B11-400. Civil penalties.
Sec. B11-401. Penalty deposits.

ARTICLE 8. MISCELLANEOUS

Sec. B11-405. Disclaimer of liability.

CHAPTER XV. UNIFIED PROGRAM

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. B11-410. Declaration of findings and intent.
Sec. B11-411. Authority.
Sec. B11-412. Program list and code sections.
Sec. B11-413. Definitions.

ARTICLE 2. PERMITS

Sec. B11-420. Unified program facility permit.
Sec. B11-421. CalARP facility permit.
Sec. B11-422. Hazardous waste generator permit.
Sec. B11-423. Hazardous waste onsite treatment permit.
Sec. B11-424. Underground storage tank permit.

ARTICLE 3. ENFORCEMENT

Sec. B11-430. General.
Sec. B11-431. Civil penalties.
Sec. B11-432. Penalty deposits.

ARTICLE 4. MISCELLANEOUS

Sec. B11-440. Disclaimer of liability.
Sec. B11-441. Relation to existing laws.
Sec. B11-442. Indemnification.

CHAPTER XVI. BODY ART

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. B11-500. Purpose and scope.
Sec. B11-501. Definitions.

ARTICLE 2. BODY ART APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Sec. B11-502. Registration.
Sec. B11-503. Facility permits.
Sec. B11-504. Practitioner/lower lobe ear piercing permits.
Sec. B11-505. Regulations.
Sec. B11-506. Sanitation, training and sterilization requirements.

ARTICLE 3. ENFORCEMENT

Sec. B11-507. Penalties and enforcement.