(a) Where liquid with a flash point of one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit (120°F) or less is loaded or unloaded, loading or unloading docks for tank cars and loading docks for tank trucks shall be located distant from all sources of ignition and so that the distance from the tank on the car or truck to buildings other than the dock itself, above-ground storage tanks or to lot lines, except lot lines that form the inner boundary of a railroad siding or private siding right-of-way, shall be not less than twenty-five (25) feet.
(b) All tank cars and tank trucks shall be effectively grounded when loading or unloading.
(c) Bottom discharge from tank cars of flammable liquid with a flash point of one hundred twenty degrees Fahrenheit (120°F) or less, when top discharge is safe and feasible, is prohibited.
(d) A thirty (30) pound carbon dioxide first-aid fire extinguisher, or equivalent first-aid extinguishers approved by the Division of Fire, shall be provided and maintained available for immediate use at all loading and unloading docks.
(Ord. No. 991-49. Passed 6-27-49, eff. 6-27-49)