Section 299.51019. Mitigating fire and explosion hazards; action and notice required.

(1) An owner or operator who is obligated to mitigate a fire or explosion hazard under section 20107a(1)(b) of the act shall  provide immediately notify the local fire department of the hazard and shall take such other steps as are reasonable and prudent  under  the  circumstances  to mitigate or eliminate the hazard.

(2)   If initial action does not permanently abate the fire and explosion hazard, then, within 7 days after notice is provided under subrule (1) of this rule, the owner or operator shall provide written notice to the department. The notice shall include all of the following information:

(a)  A description of the conditions that resulted in a fire or explosion hazard.

(b)   The date and time that notice was provided to the local fire department.

(c)   A description of the response provided by the local fire department.

(d)   A description of conditions which remain that may require additional action to mitigate fire or explosion hazards due to hazardous  substances  at the property.

History: 1999 MR 2, Eff. Mar. 11, 1999.