§ 24.08. Signage requirements for buildings or structures containing hazardous materials.

(a)

Definitions.

"Hazardous material" shall have the meaning set forth in Chapter 25 (Fire Prevention Code) of the EMC.

"Hazard signage system" or "hazard signage" means that signage system for hazardous materials set forth in National Fire Protection Association Standard NFPA 704, provided, that in the event of a conflict between such standard and federal law or regulation, the latter shall control.

(b)

Hazard Signage Required. Any person who leases, operates or controls any facility, equipment, structures or locations for, or involved in, the use, storage, or manufacture of hazardous materials shall display on such facility, equipment, structure or location, hazard signage and maintain a hazard signage system.

(c)

Penalty. Any person who fails to comply with the requirements of, or who violates this Section shall be subject to the penalty set forth in Section 8 of The Hazardous Materials Emergency Act (430 ILCS 50/8) as amended from time to time.

(4/6/98)