Section 1180.32 - Requirements for a License to Render Inedible Kitchen Grease into Fuel or a Constituent of Fuel(a) Rendering establishments that only render inedible kitchen grease and only produce products for use as fuel, or as a constituent in fuel, or other purposes not related to use in animal feed, fertilizer, agriculture or cosmetics and other personal care products must comply with sections 1180.1, 1180.2, 1180.3, 1180.3.1 and 1180.3.2 of this subchapter and are exempt from sections 1180.34, 1180.36 and 1180.39 of this subchapter. In addition, buildings are not required but, if constructed, must comply with section 1180.33 of this subchapter.(b) Pursuant to section 19302 of the Food and Agricultural Code, the Department, after notice and hearing, may refuse to issue a license unless the Department finds that the applicant has a business license and other required permits from applicable State, county or municipal agencies.(c) All applicants shall submit a completed application to the Department using MPES Form 79-019A (Rev. 08/11), Inedible Kitchen Grease Renderer Application, along with applicable fees.(d) All vehicles intended for transporting inedible kitchen grease shall be accurately listed on a completed MPES Form 79-012A(2) (Rev. 08/11) Commercial Use Inedible Kitchen Grease Transporter Registration Application.(e) All buildings shall be constructed in accordance with standards stated in section 1241, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, shall be of sound construction and shall prevent nuisances and hazards to public and animal health.(f) A slab made of concrete or other durable cleanable material approved by the Department shall be constructed to hold all containers containing inedible kitchen grease and all equipment used to process inedible kitchen grease. (1) The slab shall be graded to cause all fluids to flow towards a drainage and disposal system that is approved by the applicable county, municipal, and/or State agency.(2) The slab shall have curbs or other containment structures or devices, approved by the Department or other applicable State or local agencies, that will contain the full contents of the largest inedible kitchen grease or other fluid container on the slab in the event of leakage or rupture of such container.(g) Equipment and hot water of at least 120 degrees Fahrenheit shall be available to clean equipment and surfaces where spillage has occurred.(h) Lavatories, with hot and cold water and toilets, shall be provided in close proximity to the processing area and in quantities appropriate for the number of personnel, as required by section 1241, Title 24,California Code of Regulations.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 3, § 1180.32
1. Renumbering of former section 1180.32 to section 1180.41 and new section 1180.32 filed 3-7-2012; operative 4-6-2012 (Register 2012, No. 10). Note: Authority cited: Sections 407 and 19380, Food and Agricultural Code. Reference: Sections 19300, 19301, 19302, 19311 and 19315, Food and Agricultural Code.
1. Renumbering of former section 1180.32 to section 1180.41 and new section 1180.32 filed 3-7-2012; operative 4-6-2012 (Register 2012, No. 10).