Slug discharge control plan.
Reno Administrative Code § 12.16.720
in effectSec. 12.16.720. - Slug discharge control plan.
(a) Each industrial user shall provide protection from accidental and slug discharges of pollutants regulated under this article. Facilities to prevent the discharge of spills or slug loads shall be provided and maintained at the industrial user's expense.
(b) The city shall evaluate whether each significant industrial user needs a slug discharge control plan or other action to control spills and slug discharges. The city may require an industrial user to develop, submit for approval, and implement a slug discharge control plan or take such other action that may be necessary to control spills and slug discharges.
(c) A slug discharge control plan shall address, at a minimum, the following:
(1) Detailed plans (schematics) showing facility layout and plumbing representative of operating procedures;
(2) Description of contents and volumes of any process tanks;
(3) Description of discharge practices, including non-routine batch discharges;
(4) Listing of stored chemicals, including location and volumes;
(5) Procedures for immediately notifying the city of any spill or slug discharge. It is the responsibility of the industrial user to comply with the reporting requirements in section 12.16.730;
(6) Procedures to prevent adverse impact from any accidental or slug discharge. Such procedures include, but are not limited to, inspection and maintenance of storage areas, handling and transfer of materials, loading and unloading operations, control of plant site runoff, worker training, building of containment structures or equipment, measures for containing toxic organic pollutants, including solvents, and/or measures and equipment for emergency response; and
(7) Any other information as required by the city.
(d) Notice to employees. A notice shall be permanently posted on the industrial user's bulletin board or other prominent place advising employees who to call in the event of an accidental or slug discharge. Employers shall ensure that all employees who work in any area where an accidental or slug discharge may occur or originate are advised of the emergency notification procedures.
(Ord. No. 6305, § 1, 8-28-13)
Source: City of Reno, Nevada, Administrative Code, City Charter and Annexation and Land Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/reno/codes/administrative_code?nodeId=PT2READCO_TIT12PUWOUT_CH12.16SESE_ARTIIIREWADI_DIV4RENORE_S12.16.720SLDICOPLFetched: 11/1/2026