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Frequently Asked Questions:
Does my facility require a hazardous material license?
You need a license if you:
- Use or store more than 25 gallons of hazardous materials (all total) in a month * Or
- Have any extremely hazardous substance in excess of the Threshold Planning Quantity
Note: If your facility is inside zone 2 of a public supply well, and you use or store regulated substances in any quantity, you may be required to obtain a Hazardous Material Wellfield License.
What materials are considered hazardous?
- Hazardous waste as defined in article XII, Chapter 27 of the Broward County Code (once at Municipal Code Web Site, select the plus sign next to Chapter 27- Pollution Control in the left column. This will expand Chapter 27 to show all Articles. Click on Article XII).
- Any substance listed in article XIII, appendix A, Chapter 27 of the Broward County Code (once at Municipal Code Web Site, select the plus sign next to Chapter 27- Pollution Control in the left column. This will expand Chapter 27 to show all Articles. Click on Article XIII).
- Any Petroleum product or any material or substance containing discarded petroleum products
- Any substance identified as hazardous in the most current version of the following regulations:
| a) Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601, et seq.) |
| b) Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (42 U.S.C. 11001, et seq.) |
| c) Hazardous Material Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 1801, et seq.) |
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d) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (7 U.S.C. 136(a)-(y).
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How can I tell how many gallons there are of dry materials?
You need to convert pounds to gallons by dividing the number of pounds by 10.
For example, if you have 300 pounds of dry hazardous materials, you would divide the 300 pounds by 10: 300 pounds / 10 = 30 gallons. 30 gallons would be equivalent volume for 300 pounds of dry materials.
How much is the license fee?
The license fee is based on the type of business and the size of the business.
The first license fee ranges from $405.00 - $1,145.00. The most common initial license fee is $575.00. The license term is two years. Renewal fees range from $290.00 - $1,030.00.
How do I obtain a license?
You must submit an application as soon as the threshold has been crossed. The license fees are then assessed and a notice is sent to you for fees or any other incomplete application information required. You are required to submit fees and/or missing information within 30 days to complete the application.
Are storage tanks covered under the same license as hazardous materials?
Only if you have applied for and obtained a “combined” Hazardous Materials/Storage Tank license which is designated by a license number beginning with “HS”.
Storage tanks (as defined by the code AST>550 and UST>110) are regulated by a separate article of the code with different standards and have separate license fees. Additionally, storage tanks require licensing during the construction and closure phases, and during operation.
What do I do with my license if I am selling my business?
You and the new owner/operator must submit a Transfer of License application with the transfer fee within 30 days of sale or legal transfer.
What must I do to close, modify or construct a storage tank?
You must submit an application with the appropriate fee, secure approval, and arrange for an inspection prior to installing, modifying, removing or moving storage tanks and storage tank systems. Storage tanks must be properly maintained and licensed until all tanks are properly closed.
What is the status of my State of Florida registration placard?
Please visit the State of Florida Tank Facility Registration Recipients spreadsheets to view the registration placard number and issue date for your facility. Contact Gabrielle Drice at 954-519-0332 or gdrice@broward.org for any further information.
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