The California Accidental Release Prevention Program (CalARP) is required by federal and state regulations:
This program is for businesses that have Regulated Substances (RS) above threshold quantities and develop a Risk Management Plan (RMP).
Regulated Substances and their threshold quantities are in the California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Section 5130.6 (Tables 1-3).
Risk Management Plan (RMP)
An RMP is required for all CalARP facilities to prevent the release of Regulated Substances. RMPS must be updated every 5 years and submitted to the Burbank Fire Department (BFD) for review. If there are deficiencies, the facility has 60 days to make the corrections.
The RMP is then posted for public review and comment for 45 days. After this review period, BFD will consider public comments and complete a final review of the RMP.
Inspection and Enforcement
- Annual California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) submittal
- Facility inspection completed by BFD at least once every 3 years
- Inspector schedules inspection with facility
- Inspection violations must be resolved in 30 days
- Penalty fees may apply according to the Citywide Fee Schedule, Article V - Public Safety
