Tanks and containers for liquefied petroleum gas of more than 125 gallons capacity shall be subject to the following rules and regulations:
(a) All such tanks and other containers, together with piping, tubing and hoses shall be tested for leaks at operating pressures after assembly and installation.
(b) All such tanks and containers shall have safety valves as required by law.
(c) All above ground tanks and containers shall be kept properly painted.
(d) The Chief of the Fire Division may require all such tanks and containers to be enclosed with an industrial type fence no less than six feet in height, which fence shall have at least one means of emergency exit located to the side of the tank, and which fence shall at no point be nearer than three feet to the tank or container. The Chief of the Fire Division shall determine the requirements of fencing for each installation and shall base his determination on the need of fencing as it relates to the safety of the public.
(e) All such tanks and containers shall be installed on a cement or other approved foundation and containers shall be mounted on saddles which permit expansion and contraction.
(f) The area between such tank or container and the fence surrounding the same shall be covered with a plastic or similar type material and shall then be covered with crushed stone to a depth of at least four inches,
(g) All installations shall have adequate provision for expansion, contraction, jarring, vibration and settling by making use of flexible connections or other approved means.
(h) No such tanks or containers shall be installed underground nor shall any such tanks or containers be installed on any roof or other location determined by the Chief of the Fire Division to be hazardous or unsuitable.
(i) Anyone wishing to build, erect, install or construct such a tank or other container shall first apply to the Chief of the Fire Division for a permit authorizing such building, erection, installation or construction. Application shall be made upon forms made available and approved by the Chief and the application shall be accompanied by plans and drawings showing the proposed location of the bulk tank or container and indicating the distance of the tank or container from property lines, buildings and structures of any kind, and from the fence mentioned in subsection (d) hereof, if required.
(Ord. 1973-16. Passed 3-26-73.)