Section 4456 Of Chapter 4.1. Enforcement Of Federal Pipeline Safety Standards For Propane Operators From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 4.1.
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. (a) If the commission determines the presence of a propane
leak or other safety hazard in the distribution system, which poses a
significant or immediate danger to the health and safety of the
distribution system's customers, it shall notify the supplier serving
the distribution system; the operator, who shall provide notice to
the affected customers; and local authorities, as deemed necessary.
(b) The commission shall require the operator to take immediate
steps to correct and repair the propane leak or other hazard. The
operator of a mobilehome park shall obtain permits from the
department or local enforcement agency, as required by Part 2.1
(commencing with Section 18200) of Division 13 of the Health and
Safety Code. Other operators shall obtain permits from local
agencies, such as the county or fire district. The commission may
place a warning tag on the tank, may direct the serving supplier to
terminate service to the tank, and may direct other local suppliers
not to serve the tank, if an operator does not comply with this
requirement. The cost of repair or corrective action shall be borne
by the operator.