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A. Applicability. The requirements of this Section shall apply to all infectious waste storage and treatment facilities.

B. Permit Required. Any person who owns or operates a facility for storage or treatment of infectious waste shall have a valid and appropriate Class III infectious waste management permit issued by the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.

C. Management/Operation Plan. The owner and/or operator of any infectious waste storage and/or treatment facility shall have and adhere to a management/operation plan which shall include but not be limited to the following requirements:

1. A method of receiving wastes which ensures that infectious wastes are handled separately from other waste until treatment is accomplished and which prevents unauthorized persons from having access to or contact with the wastes.

2. A method of unloading and processing infectious wastes which limits the number of persons handling the wastes and minimizes the possibility of exposure of employees and public to infectious waste.

3. A method of decontaminating, by use of procedures as described in this Chapter, emptied reusable infectious waste containers, transport vehicles, or facility equipment contaminated with infectious waste.

4. The provision of and required use of clean gloves and uniforms, along with other protective clothing, face masks, or eye protection, as appropriate, to provide protection of employees against exposure to infectious waste. Decontamination or proper disposal of the soiled protective gear shall be done at the facility.

5. Decontamination of any person having bodily contact with infectious waste.

6. A spill management plan as described in Section 8.38.110 of this Chapter.

7. A quantification of the maximum amount of infectious waste to be stored, treated, or disposed of per month.

8. A contingency plan as described in Section 8.38.050 C.4. of this Chapter.

D. Temperature Controlled Storage Period. Any infectious waste being transported or stored after a 7-day storage period at the generating facility shall have 48 hours to be treated and rendered non-infectious or shall be subject to the following transportation and storage temperature requirements:

1. Refrigeration at a temperature between l° C to 7° C (34° F to 45° F) for up to seven days.

2. Refrigeration at a temperature at or below 0° C (32° F) for up to 90 days.

3. Daily temperature logs shall be maintained.

E. Record Keeping (see Section 8.38.120 of this Chapter).

(Ord. 94-99 § 1 (part), 1994; Ord. 89-54S § 1 (part), 1989)