The purpose of the California Accidental Release Prevention (CalARP) Program is to prevent the accidental releases of regulated (hazardous) substances and to reduce the consequences in the event a release occurs.

This program requires businesses that handle more than a threshold quantity of a regulated substance to develop a Risk Management Plan (RMP). The main components of a RMP are: hazard assessment, prevention, and emergency response. EPS staff reviews all components of the RMP to ensure completeness, and inspect RMP facilities for compliance. The Anaheim Fire Department’s guidelines on how to implement a risk management program under CalARP can be obtained by contacting the EPS.

The list of regulated substances and their threshold quantities can be found in CCR Title 19, and can be downloaded from the Office of Emergency Services website.