§ 29A-2. Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in this section unless otherwise expressly stated:

BUILDING DEPARTMENT

The Department of the Building and Safety Inspection and Enforcement.

COMMISSIONER

The Commissioner of the Department of Building and Safety Inspection and Enforcement of the Town of North Hempstead.

DISCHARGE

Release or emptying by any means into surface waters, groundwaters, soil or subsoil.

FLAMMABLE, COMBUSTIBLE AND OTHER HAZARDOUS LIQUIDS

All liquid hydrocarbon products, including but not limited to gasoline, fuel oil and diesel oil, and any other liquid which, because of its qualities, concentrations or characteristics, may present a potential hazard to the health, safety or well-being of the public or the quality of the environment if discharged.

STORAGE FACILITY

Any tank or container of any kind or description which may be used to store or contain a flammable, combustible or other hazardous liquid and any equipment and/or device appurtenant thereto.

TANK

Any container of any kind or description in which a flammable, combustible or other hazardous liquid may be stored.

UNDERGROUND

Ten percent (10%) or more below the final ground elevation.