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Tire Hauler & Recyclers - Inspection date 3/24/15 San Joaquin County Environmental Health Department and CalRecycle completed a joint unannounced inspection of Tire Hauler& Recyclers located at 916 South Center St., Stockton. Tire Hauler& Recyclers is in violation of 14 CCR, § 17351(c)-Failure to maintain one pike pole or comparable pole at least 10 feet in length to separate burning from non-burning tires. Tire Hauler& Recyclers is in violation of PRC 42850-Failure to comply with Terms of Permit. • Condition (b) on the CalRecycle permit requires that the waste tire storage shall in accordance with the Permit map. The permittee was storing loose waste tires at the south side of the warehouse. • Condition (c)on the CalRecycle permit requires that the storage of waste tires indoors is limited to no more than five feet in height as required by the City of Stockton Fire Department. Some waste tires stored indoors exceeded five feet in height. • Condition (d) on the CalRecycle permit requires that the permittee notify CalRecycle of any changes to the Emergency Response Plan within 30 days of implementing the revision. The permittee did not notify CalRecycle of the change in phone number for the facility owner/operator. Tire Hauler& Recyclers is in violation of 14 CCR, § 17351(f) -Waste tires were observed north and south of the outdoor storage area approximately eight ft.from flammable material (vegetation and wood pallets). Waste tires must be stored no closer than 40 ft. from flammables or the facility may obtain approval from the local fire authority that determines a different requirement is adequate. Alternative requirements approved by the local fire authority shall be subject to CalRecycle's concurrence. Tire Hauler& Recyclers was issued an Area of Concern (not a violation)for 14 CCR, § 17354(e) -Waste tires were stored within 50 ft. of lot line boundary and facility. The operator is advised to proactively obtain approval from the local fire authority for an alternate plan if it determines that a different requirement is adequate to meet the intent of 14 CCR, § 17354(e). Tire Haulers& Recyclers was issued an Area of Concern (not a violation)for 14 CCR, § 17356(a)(2)- Waste tires were observed stored in front of the south entrance to the warehouse. Operator is advised to not obstruct exits. Tire Hauler& Recyclers was issued an Area of Concern (not a violation) for 14 CCR, § 17356(a)(11)-The storage area of waste tires inside the warehouse is greater than 500 square ft. and is not equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system. The operator is advised to proactively obtain approval from the local fire authority for an alternate plan that determines a different requirement is adequate to meet the intent of 14 CCR, § 17356(a)(11)for fire control and the protection of life and property. Tire Hauler& Recyclers was issued an Area of Concern (not a violation)for 14 CCR, § 17356(a)(12) -The storage area of waste tires inside the warehouse is greater than 2500 square feet and is not equipped with smoke and heat vents. The operator is advised to proactively obtain approval from the local fire authority for an alternate plan that determines a different requirement is adequate to meet the intent of 14 CCR, § 17356(a)(12)for fire control and the protection of life and property. Manifest forms were reviewed and found to be in order.