Los Angeles History of Methane and Oil Drilling
The Los Angeles history of methane and oil drilling between the 1910s through the 1980s tragically endured many methane leaks and explosions. The ghastly aftermath from oil drilling causes methane leaks or carbon monoxide leaks. These two dangerous gases cause breathing difficulty, passing out, and death. Carbon monoxide forms through methane from organic matter in
Approved Long Beach Methane Gas Mitigation
The City of Long Beach Building Department has established a Methane Mitigation Process. Found in the Information Bulletin on Methane Gas Mitigation. Provided by the city and Chapter 18.79 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC). If a new construction project is planned within the Long Beach building jurisdiction, a methane mitigation consultant shall
5 Questions before an LADBS Methane Test
LADBS Methane Gas Soil Testing is the First step in the Three-step LADBS Methane Mitigation Process. If an LADBS Plan Checker requires a Methane Test, be sure to ask the 5 Important Methane Testing Questions. Is my Property in the Methane Zone or Methane Buffer Zone? When Methane Testing, the first step should be
Newest Methane Test Code for ADUs
Do I need an LADBS Methane Test for my ADU? The newest Methane Test Code for ADUs updates significantly affects homeowners. The latest California building code updates have increased the eligibility for single-family dwellings. Allowing them to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) within their Single-Family Dwelling Property line. If the subject property location is
Newly Advanced Methane Mitigation Construction
Methane vapor mitigation systems are among the youngest trades in association with construction projects today. Initiated by the Ross Explosion in 1985, the city of Los Angeles’ LADBS pioneered the vapor mitigation industry. The LADBS Methane Mitigation Code requires conducting a Methane Test, a Methane Mitigation Design, and Methane Mitigation Construction. LADBS’ redundant Methane Mitigation
Sylmar Water District Tunnel Methane Explosion
Sylmar Water District Tunnel Explosion – Methane Gas Vapor Intrusion With 17 of its workers as casualties, the 1971 Sylmar Water District Tunnel Explosion became one of the most disastrous in California history. The explosion caused raging gases to come out of the tunnel. Fire Department Division Chief Robert Radke reported that everything in the
Hancock Park School – Methane Gas
Hancock Park School – Methane Gas Hancock Park Elementary School is located in the Fairfax District of Los Angeles. Commercial properties such as the large Park La Brea apartment complex and the Fairfax Area Mall surround the school campus. Infamously the Historical Oil fields surround the school. Faculty at Hancock Park aim to provide a
Los Angeles County Environmental Programs Division’s Methane Gas Hazard Mitigation Policy
Designated areas within LA County are subject to the Environmental Division’s Methane Gas Hazard Mitigation Policy. Methane Mitigation measures may be applicable due to high levels of subsurface methane gas. This is due to historical oil fields, landfills, or other contaminated Soil Hazards. Methane Gas Vapor Mitigation Systems are Designed and Constructed to prevent methane
Ross Dress for Less Explosion – Methane Gas Intrusion
Ross Dress for Less Explosion – Methane Gas Intrusion Ross Dress for Less Explosion happened on March 24, 1985. It was like any other beautiful Sunday for Los Angeles Natives. The Ross Dress for Less store in the Fairfax District was full of employees and bargain shoppers. Later, the store went under flames. Firefighters, police