Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-140.4

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 8, October 30, 2024

Rule 875-140.4 - Information submitted to local fire department

Via certified mail, the employer shall submit to the local fire department a list of hazardous chemicals that the employer's facility consistently generates, uses, stores, or transports. The employer shall submit updated information as it becomes available to the employer.

(1) This rule shall apply to any amount of a hazardous chemical that meets at least one of the following:

a. Is a U.S. Department of Transportation Division 1.1, Division 1.2, or Division 1.3 explosive;

b. Is a U.S. Department of Transportation Division 2.3 toxic gas;

c. Is a U.S. Department of Transportation Division 6.1 toxic substance;

d. Is a U.S. Department of Transportation Division 4.3 material;

e. Is a U.S. Department of Transportation Radioactive Yellow III material;

f. Has an NFPA 704-2022 health rating of greater than or equal to 3;

g. Has an NFPA 704-2022 flammability rating of 4; or

h. Has an NFPA 704-2022 reactivity rating of 4.

(2) This rule shall apply to a hazardous chemical that is present in aggregate quantities of 25 gallons of liquid; 250 pounds of nonliquid; or 250 combined pounds of liquid and nonliquid, and is classified as:

a. NFPA 704-2022 health rating of greater than or equal to 2;

b. NFPA 704-2022 flammability rating of greater than or equal to 3; or

c. NFPA 704-2022 reactivity rating of greater than or equal to 2.

(3) In addition to a list of the hazardous chemicals, the employer shall provide the following:

a. Employer's name;

b. Name, phone number, and email address of employer's contact person;

c. Employer's mailing address;

d. Address of the facility where hazardous chemicals are present;

e. NFPA numerical hazard rating in health, flammability, and reactivity for each hazardous chemical;

f. Any information which constitutes a special hazard pursuant to NFPA 704-2022, Chapter 5, for each listed chemical; and

g. Any other special hazard information from the safety data sheets which may be relevant.

(4) If requested by the fire department, the employer shall provide to the fire department the information listed in this subrule, unless the fire department tours the facility annually.

a. A diagram which shows the permanent location of each hazardous chemical within the employer's facility, as well as easily recognizable reference points such as doorways, stairs, and windows; and

b. A copy of safety data sheets.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 875-140.4

Amended by IAB April 6, 2022/Volume XLIV, Number 20, effective 5/11/2022