4-108-120 Building and fire regulations

Waste oil or other flammable liquids shall be stored in metal containers pending removal from the premises. No such waste shall be permitted to drain into any sewers or stormwater drainage system. Rags and soiled waste shall be kept in metal containers.

(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465)

4-108-110 Spills or overflows.

Provisions shall be made in filling stations, by grading driveways, raising door sills or other means, to prevent spills or overflows from flowing into or under buildings.

(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 5-9-12, p. 27485, § 61)

4-108-111 Proper disposal of tires.

No licensee under this chapter shall replace or repair motor vehicle tires unless the licensee maintains in effect a contract for the removal and disposal of motor vehicle tires replaced by the licensee. The contract, or proof thereof, shall be kept on the licensed premises and be made available for inspection by representatives of the city during the licensee's business hours.

(Added Coun. J. 6-14-95, p. 3094; Amend Coun. J. 5-9-12, p. 27485, § 62)

4-108-120 Building and fire regulations – Applicable.

The construction and equipment of filling stations, including tanks, and the requirements for safety clearances around same, shall be made and maintained in accordance with the provisions of this Code regulating buildings and flammable liquids. Filling stations shall be inspected by the fire commissioner at least once every year.

(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 14)

4-108-130 Violation – Penalty.

In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates any provision of Article I of this chapter or any regulation promulgated thereunder shall be fined not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each offense. Every day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.

(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 5-9-12, p. 27485, § 63)

ARTICLE II. MOTOR FUEL CONTENT* (4-108-140 et seq.)

* Editor's note – Coun. J. 12-13-00, p. 48138, § 1, amended the title of Art. II to read as herein set out. Formerly, Art. II was entitled, “Lead-Content Motor Fuel”.

4-108-140 Restrictions.

(a) It shall be unlawful within the City of Chicago for any person, firm or corporation to sell, offer or expose for sale, give or furnish, except in containers of one gallon or less, any motor fuel containing ethylene dibromide (EDB) or lead in excess of .05 grams per gallon (leaded gasoline as defined in 40 C.F.R. Section 80.2), for use in motor vehicles using internal combustion engines.

(b) The manufacture, blending, delivery, sale, distribution or use of M.T.B.E. as an oxygenate in gasoline is prohibited.

(Added Coun. J. 12-9-92, p. 25465; Amend Coun. J. 12-13-00, p. 48138, §§ 2, 3)

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