Contra Costa County |
Ordinance Code |
Title 10. PUBLIC WORKS AND FLOOD CONTROL |
Division 1004. FRANCHISES IN COUNTY ROADS (Reserved for future legislation) |
Chapter 1004-2. PIPELINE FRANCHISES |
§ 1004-2.806. Hazardous materials.
Prior to the issuance of any encroachment permit for the construction or installation of any pipelines for the transmission of flammable liquids or gases, approval shall be obtained from the road commissioner and, as applicable, from each fire protection district or the state fire marshal, as the case may be, in which any pipelines will be located. All approvals should be based on the determination that no undue fire hazard will be created to life or property in the areas through which the proposed pipeline will be located. To make the determination, consideration shall be given to:
(a)
Type of commodity to be transmitted;
(b)
Density of population or structural development in the area through which the pipeline will be located;
(c)
Adequacy of water supplies for fire control purposes;
(d)
Extent of available public fire protection facilities; and
(e)
Number and location of shut-off valves in line.
(Ord. No. 2013-19, § II, 8-13-13)