ARTICLE VI. LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS TANKS (15-4-410 et seq.)

15-4-410 Application and permit.

   Before installing a permanent fixed liquefied petroleum gas tank greater than 2,000 gallons individual water capacity or when the aggregate water capacity exceeds 4,000 gallons, the owner, lessee or agent of the premises where the tank is to be installed shall file with the fire commissioner a written application for permission to install said tank. The application shall set forth the location of the tank, the purpose for which the gas is to be used, the nature of occupancy, the dimensions, specifications and capacity of the tank and such other information as may be required. The application shall have affixed a statement, signed by the installer, stating that the tank, devices, equipment and safety clearances conform to the provisions of this Code. Attached to the application shall be a plat, drawn to scale, showing the location of the tank, all adjoining streets, alleys, railroads, building, occupancies and premises within 300 feet of the tank.

   For installation of systems utilizing containers 2,000 gallons water capacity or less or 4,000 gallons aggregate capacity or less, the following procedure should be followed. A supplier having a valid liquefied petroleum gas supplier’s certification as hereinafter provided shall file within three days with the fire commissioner a certification that the system and its installation complies with the requirements of this Code. The system can be filled and used upon the filing of such certification.

   If the tank is designed in accordance with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII Unfired Pressure Vessels, the fire commissioner shall, upon receiving the application and plat, submit the application to the department of buildings for zoning approval, and for approval of the tank and all equipment subject to pressure.

   Upon receipt of the approval of the department of buildings, if required, the fire commissioner shall make, or cause to be made, an inspection of the site where said tank is to be installed to determine whether or not said location provides the safety clearance required by Chapter 15-26.

   Upon satisfactory evidence that the site, tank and equipment as described in the application, specifications and plat conform to the provisions of the chapter, the fire commissioner shall issue to said applicant a permit for the installation of the tank. Upon the completion of the installation and before any liquefied petroleum gas has been put into the tank or container, the applicant shall notify in writing the department of buildings and the fire commissioner that the installation is ready for final external inspection. Upon receipt of the reports from the department of buildings and applicable fire department bureau that the installation has been approved, the fire commissioner shall issue to the owner, lessee or agent or other person in charge of the property, a certificate stating that the installation conforms to the provisions of this Code.

   All tanks, cylinders, containers, valves, piping, devices and equipment for such gas shall conform to the requirements given in the National Fire Protection Association’s Pamphlet 58 entitled "Liquefied Petroleum Gases, 1972 Edition", unless specifically covered in Chapter 15-26 of this Code.

(Prior code § 90-39; Amend Coun. J. 9-13-89, p. 4604; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616; Amend Coun. J. 3-5-03, p. 104990, § 41; Amend Coun. J. 11-13-07, p. 14999, Art. II, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 75; Amend Coun. J. 4-10-19, p. 100029, Art. VIII, § 10)

15-4-420 Temporary portable and fixed installations.

   Temporary fixed or temporary portable liquefied petroleum gas systems, as hereinafter defined, may be installed and shall be used only in construction, repair and alterations operations as herein provided. A "temporary fixed liquefied petroleum gas system" shall be defined as a system using piping, tubing and devices which are installed and maintained in a fixed position during its period of use.

   A temporary portable liquefied petroleum gas system shall be defined as a liquefied petroleum gas system using piping, tubing, and devices which may be moved from place to place on the premises during its period of use.

   A temporary fixed liquefied petroleum gas system shall not be used, unless first inspected for compliance with the applicable requirements of Chapter 15-26 of this Code by a supplier having a valid liquefied petroleum gas suppliers' certification as hereinafter provided. The supplier shall certify, within three days, to the fire commissioner that the temporary fixed system complies with the requirements of this Code.

   Every liquefied petroleum gas supplier shall make available on call repair crews to respond to any emergency involving liquefied petroleum gas or equipment supplied by them.

   Every liquefied petroleum gas supplier shall notify, within three days, the fire commissioner that liquefied petroleum gas has been sold or delivered to any firm or site.

   A liquefied petroleum gas supplier's certification shall be issued to any supplier who demonstrates to a board, hereinafter established, that he has knowledge of the applicable provisions of this Code.

   There is hereby established a board which shall pass upon the qualifications of applicants desiring to be certified as a liquefied petroleum gas supplier. The board shall consist of the deputy fire commissioner in charge of the bureau of fire prevention, the chief fire prevention engineer of the bureau of fire prevention, and a person selected by the deputy fire commissioner who is experienced in handling of liquefied petroleum gas and has the recommendation and approval of the National Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association.

   Said board shall have the power to certify any liquefied petroleum gas supplier having a knowledge of the provisions of this Code concerning liquefied petroleum gas. Said board shall have the power to revoke any certification of any supplier who violates the provisions of this Code as well as for any other just cause.

(Prior code § 90-40; Amend Coun. J. 2-7-96, p. 15616; Amend Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 76)

ARTICLE VII. FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICEMEN (15-4-430 et seq.)

15-4-430 Board of examiners.

   There is hereby established a board of examiners which shall pass upon the qualifications of applicants desiring to be licensed as fire extinguisher servicemen to charge, fill, maintain, recharge, refill, repair and test fire extinguishers. The board shall consist of three members as follows: the deputy fire commissioner in charge of the bureau of fire prevention, the chief fire prevention engineer of the bureau of fire prevention, and a person selected by said deputy fire commissioner who is experienced in the work of servicing fire extinguishers and has the recommendation and approval of at least one organization in the fire equipment field.

(Prior code § 90-41; Amend Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 77)

15-4-440 Duties and powers.

   The board of examiners shall prescribe and hold written examinations for applicants for fire extinguisher serviceman licenses and practical tests of the applicant's knowledge of fire extinguishers and how to service them. Said board shall issue licenses to qualified applicants. The board is authorized to impose a reasonable fee for the administration and processing of such written examinations and practical tests and for issuing fire extinguisher serviceman licenses under this Article VII. The board is empowered to revoke the license of any licensee who fails to properly service a fire extinguisher, or for any other just cause.

(Prior code § 90-42; Amend Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 78)