Requirements for handling and disposal of hazardous wastes, including solvents commonly used in research laboratories and facilities. Requirements for controlling air emissions from tanks and containers Underground storage tank protection against soil and groundwater contamination. Treatability studies can be exempted. Requirements for reporting toxic chemical releases are for manufacturing only, but States may vary. Nonlaboratory uses are not exempt.
Many States regulate additional air toxic air pollutants.
Shipment of small laboratory samples may be regulated. Includes precautions against fire, open flames or burning, fire protection systems, emergency planning, operation and maintenance of equipment, processes and occupancies, materials handling Some of requirements are met by using control devices that also reduce air pollutant emissions Several versions are currently being drafted into one international version. UBC applies to new and renovated laboratories, while UFC applies to new and exiting structures. Low exemptions for flammable and highly toxic materials. Current codes do not distinguish laboratories from production or manufacturing facilities.