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For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
SELF-SERVICE MOTOR FUEL DISPENSING STATIONS. The portion of property where flammable and combustible liquids used as motor fuels are stored and subsequently dispensed from fixed equipment into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles by persons other than a service station attendant, and the term shall include any facility available for the sale of other retail products.
(Prior Code, § 4-701)
(A) The operation of all self-service motor vehicle fuel dispensing stations, including all use, sales, storage, transportation and installation of flammable and combustible gases, shall be in conformity with:
(1) The provisions of standards of the National Fire Protection Association for the storage and handling of flammable gases, known as Pamphlet No. 30, dated 1981, which are hereby included and made part of this section by this reference, having the same force and effect as if physically set out herein; and
(2) The statutes of the state.
(B) Self-service motor fuel dispensing stations shall be permitted; provided, that they comply with all provisions hereinafter set forth.
(Prior Code, § 4-702)
(A) Approved self-service dispensers. Only those special dispensing devices and remote controlled types, or equivalent, approved by Underwriters Laboratories shall be permitted at self-service stations.
(Prior Code, § 4-703)
(B) Approved self-service nozzles. Hose nozzle valves used at self-service stations shall be automatic-closing type with a latch-open device, or equivalent, approved by Underwriters Laboratories.
(Prior Code, § 4-704)
(A) Responsibilities. All self-service stations shall have at least one qualified attendant on duty while the station is open to the public. During all times when gasoline, gasohol or diesel fuel is being dispensed, the attendant’s primary function shall be to supervise, observe and control the dispensing of said fuels. It shall be the responsibility of the attendant to prevent the dispensing of gasoline, gasohol or diesel fuel into portable containers unless the container is constructed of metal or is approved by the office of the State Fire Marshal, has a tight closure with screwed or spring cover and is fitted with a spout or so designed that the contents can be poured without spilling. It shall also be the responsibility of the attendant to control sources of ignition such as, but not limited to, requiring that the motors of all equipment being fueled be shut off during the fueling operation and to immediately handle accidental spills and fire extinguishers if needed.
(Prior Code, § 4-705)
(B) Supervision and control. At self-service stations where a remote controlled dispensing device is being used, the attendant shall be required to remain within arm’s length distance of the remote control console and shall have visual contact with fuel dispensers at all times while gasoline, gasohol or diesel fuels are being dispensed.
(Prior Code, § 4-706)
(A) A main power shut-off or switches shall be installed at a location not more than 15 feet from the attendant’s principal control location and not more than 100 feet from the dispensers and shall be accessible at all times.
(B) A fixed fire extinguisher system which complies with the provisions of the NFPA. Pamphlet No. 17 and is suitable for the extinguishment of flammable liquid fire shall be installed at each self-service station. Said system shall utilize any dry chemical or its equivalent approved by the State Fire Marshal, be capable of covering the entire area where gasoline, gasohol or diesel fuels are being dispensed and be capable of being activated by the attendant.
(C) Each service station shall be provided with at least one portable fire extinguisher having a minimum classification of five to eight B:C, located so that an extinguisher will be within 75 feet of each dispenser.
(D) A functional method of communicating with the Fire Department shall be located not more than 15 feet from the attendant’s principal control station.
(Prior Code, § 4-707)
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