5001 SCOPE. Automobile wrecking yards shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 50. For rubbish handling operations, see Chapters 3 and 13. (Ord. 2010-0060 § 148, 2010.)

5002 Limited application. For the purpose of Chapter 50, certain terms are defined as follows:

MOTOR VEHICLE FLUIDS are liquids which are flammable, combustible, or hazardous materials, such as crankcase fluids, fuel, brake fluids, transmission fluids, radiator fluids, and gear oil. This definition does not include liquids which are permanently sealed, such as hydraulic fluid within shock absorbers. (Ord. 2010-0060 § 148, 2010.)

5003 PERMITS. Permits to operate automobile wrecking yards are required. See Section 105.6.45. (Ord. 2010-0060 § 148, 2010.)

5004 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS. Fire apparatus access roads shall be constructed and maintained throughout the site in accordance with Section 503 of this code. Aisles or passageways shall be provided so as to allow fire department hose streams to reach all stored items and material. (Ord. 2010-0060 § 148, 2010.)

5005 WELDING AND CUTTING. Welding and cutting operations shall be in accordance with Chapters 26 and 30 of this code. (Ord. 2010-0060 § 148, 2010.)

5006 HOUSEKEEPING. Combustible rubbish accumulated on the site shall be collected and stored in approved containers, rooms, or vaults of noncombustible materials. Combustible vegetation, cut or uncut, shall be removed when determined by the fire code official to be a fire hazard. (Ord. 2010-0060 § 148, 2010.)

5007 FIRE PROTECTION. Offices, storage buildings, and vehicles used for site operations shall each be provided with at least one portable fire extinguisher with a rating of not less than 4-A: 40-B: C. When required by the fire code official, additional portable fire extinguishers shall be provided in specific use areas in accordance with Section 906. (Ord. 2010-0060 § 148, 2010.)

5008 TIRES. Tires shall be stored on racks in an approved manner or shall be piled in accordance with Chapter 25 and Sections 315.3 and 4605. (Ord. 2010-0060 § 148, 2010.)

5009 BURNING OPERATIONS. The burning of salvage vehicles and salvage or waste materials shall be in accordance with section 307 and federal, state, or local air quality control regulations. (Ord. 2010-0060 § 148, 2010.)

5010.1 General. The storage, use, and handling of motor vehicle fluids and hazardous materials, such as those used to operate air bags and electrical systems, shall be in accordance with Section 5010 and Chapters 22, 27 and 34. (Ord. 2010-0060 § 148, 2010.)

5010.2 Motor vehicle fluids. Motor vehicle fluids shall be drained from salvage vehicles when such fluids are leaking. Storage and handling of motor vehicle fluids shall be done in an approved manner. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored and handled in accordance with Chapters 22, 27, and 34. (Ord. 2010-0060 § 148, 2010.)

5010.3 Mitigation for vehicle fluid leaks. Supplies or equipment capable of mitigating leaks from fuel tanks, crankcases, brake systems, and transmissions shall be kept available on site. Single-use plugging, diking, and absorbent materials shall be disposed of as hazardous waste and removed from the site in a manner approved by federal, state, or local requirements. (Ord. 2010-0060 § 148, 2010.)

5010.4 Lead-acid batteries. Lead-acid batteries shall be removed from salvage vehicles when such batteries are leaking. Lead-acid batteries that have been removed from vehicles shall be stored in an approved manner. (Ord. 2010-0060 § 148, 2010.)