13-96-520 Definition.

   A “gasoline filling station” is defined as a structure, building or premises, or a portion thereof, where volatile flammable oil for retail supply to motor vehicles is stored or sold.

(Prior code § 61-15.1)

13-96-530 Pumps and tanks.

   The installation of pumps and tanks shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 15-24 of this Code.

(Prior code § 61-15.2)

13-96-540 Construction.

   Buildings and structures shall comply with the height and area limitations and other applicable requirements applying to mercantile units, except as follows:

   (a)   Gasoline filling station buildings shall have exterior walls of construction providing fire resistance of not less than one hour except that when such walls are at least 12 feet from adjacent lot lines or other structures, they may be of unprotected noncombustible construction.

   (b)   Canopies, including supports thereof, extending over driveways or fuel pumps shall be of construction providing fire resistance of not less than one hour or shall be of noncombustible materials.

   (c)   Buildings or structures used for the housing, servicing, or repair of motor vehicles shall comply with all applicable requirements applying to garages.

   (d)   Basements shall not be permitted in filling stations.

(Prior code § 61-15.3)

13-96-550 Protection of openings.

   (a)   When the exterior wall of a filling station is less than five feet from a property line or adjacent structure, no opening shall be placed in such wall.

   (b)   All openings in walls located less than 12 feet from an interior lot line or from any adjacent structure shall be protected with fire windows or fire doors complying with the requirements of Chapter 15-12.

(Prior code § 61-15.4)