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Portable fire extinguishers shall be maintained and distributed at every Bulk Distributing Station as specified in Section 57.906. At least one extinguisher with a minimum classification of 20B:C shall be provided at each loading or unloading facility.
Flammable and combustible liquids shall not be transferred from any tank vehicle except into aircraft fuel tanks, approved atmospheric tanks, or portable tanks and carboys.
EXCEPTION: Transfer of flammable and combustible liquids from a tank vehicle into fuel tanks of marine craft (for purposes of auxiliary power only), motor vehicles, or motor equipment may be performed under permit from the Department pursuant to Section 57.105.7, provided:
1. The transfer operation is not performed where the public is invited or where there is unusual exposure to life and property.
2. The tank vehicles are approved by the Department.
3. The tank vehicle’s specific function is that of supplying fuel to fuel tanks.
4. The dispensing hose does not exceed 50 feet in length.
5. The dispensing nozzle is an approved automatic closing type.
Tank cars shall be unloaded as soon as possible after their arrival at point of delivery, and shall not be used as storage tanks except by permit as set forth in Section 57.105.7 of Chapter 1. Unless otherwise specified by such permit, no tank car containing Class I, II or IIIA liquids shall be allowed to remain on siding at point of delivery for more than 24 hours while connected for transfer operations. During such transfer operations, a qualified person shall be in constant attendance.
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