The Village of Tarrytown realizes that facilities which store pesticides,
herbicides and fertilizers in bulk present some potential human health and
environmental hazards. In an effort to minimize public risks associated with
the storage of such chemicals, the following chapter establishes regulations
and precautions that must be taken in the siting, construction, operation
and maintenance of these facilities.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
BULK
Twenty gallons of concentrate, 25 pounds of dry chemical (spray material)
or 500 pounds of dry chemical (lawn material). The above amounts shall apply
for the storage of all pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers.
Facility structural requirements shall be as follows:
A. Two inches of styrofoam insulation in place before concrete
floor poured and sealed with chemical-resistant substance. In the event of
a storage container rupturing, the concrete floor shall be recessed eight
inches to act as a containment area and have separation barriers to avoid
the mixing of noncompatible chemicals. The amount of liquid chemical stored
on the site shall not exceed that of the containment area. NFPA-30 Flammable
and Combustible Liquids Code 1984 should be used as a reference for standards
on fire-resistant walls and doors.
B. A ventilation system that is sufficient to prevent accumulation
of vapors, such as galvanized ducts running from floor to ceiling in any corner
of pesticide storage area and the installation of fans, if the mixing of volatile
liquids takes place inside the building.
C. Installation of a nonexplosive heating system. Building
temperatures should be maintained below 95º F. and above freezing points
of liquid pesticides.
D. Because of the flammability and volatility of some of
the contents within the pesticide storage area, the installation of explosion-proof
halogen lighting.
E. Smoke- and fire-detection systems connected to outside
warning devices (light, alarms, etc.).
This chapter shall be enforced by the Police Department, the Fire Department
and any Code Enforcement Officer so designated by the Board of Trustees of
the Village of Tarrytown.
Any person, partnership or corporation that violates any of the provisions
of this chapter shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $250 for each
offense or by imprisonment for not more than 15 days, or both. Each day that
such violation continues shall constitute and be deemed a separate offense.