(a) Each filling station offering self-service shall be under the direct control of a supervisor, employee or attendant at all times when gasoline or other flammable liquids are being dispensed or sold.
(b) It shall be the responsibility of the operator of the filling station to see that all attendant employees be properly trained in handling emergencies of flammable fuel type.
(c) It shall be the responsibility of the operator of the filling station to see that all attendant employees read and be familiar with applicable codes and standards.
(d) The attendant’s primary function shall be to supervise, observe and control the dispensing of Class I liquids while such liquids are actually being dispensed.
(e) The attendant shall not authorize the dispensing of a Class I liquid from the self- service dispensers until the attendant has ascertained that a Class I liquid can be safely dispensed.
(f) It shall be the responsibility of the attendant to:
(1) Prevent the dispensing of a Class I liquid into a portable container unless the container is constructed of metal or is approved by the Fire Prevention Officer, has a tight closure and is fitted with spout or so designed that the contents can be poured without spilling.
(2) Control sources of ignition.
(3) Immediately handle accidental spills and fire extinguishers if needed. The attendant or supervisor on duty shall be mentally and physically capable of performing the functions and assuming the responsibility prescribed in this section.
(g) The dispensing area shall at all times be in clear view of the attendant and the placing or allowing of any obstacle to come between the dispensing area and the attendant control area is prohibited. The attendant shall at all times be able to communicate with persons in the dispensing area.
(Ord. 78-7167. Passed 7-25-78.)