Rules for liquefied petroleum (“LP”) gases are established by the MSFC.
(A) Permits and reports of installation.
(1) A permit must be obtained before installing a single container or the aggregate quantity of containers over 100 gallons of water capacity. The installer must submit plans to the Fire Chief for approval prior to installation.
(2) Wheeled agricultural type LP gas trailers are prohibited for storage uses, including at construction sites.
(3) All approved LP gas storage facilities must be placed on asphalted concrete, blacktop, crushed rock or equal surfaces to eliminate the maintenance and control of combustible vegetation, weeds and grass.
(4) All LP gas containers having a capacity of more than one pound which are sold, serviced or from which LP gas is dispensed must be clearly labeled with a sign reading: “LP gas flammable.” The lettering must be red in color with a contrasting background. On containers of 500-gallon capacity or more, the letters must not be less than six inches in height with a three-fourths inch stroke and must be affixed to both sides of the tank or installation. Underground or mounded tank installations must be posted at the point of transfer.
(5) Solid devices, structures, obstructions, trees, shrubs or other appurtenances must not be placed adjacent to LP gas storage facilities so as to hinder or deter the applications of water or firefighting operations by the Fire Department.
(B) Existing storage. The Fire Chief is granted the authority to resurvey, inspect and evaluate existing storage facilities for the purposes of determining adequate or suitable fire protection, fire suppression or life safety requirements. Existing storage aboveground tanks in populated areas will be protected with Sub-Lime Insulative Coatings. New bulk storage of LP gases is prohibited within the city except if approved by the Fire Chief.
(C) Storage of flammable liquids. Storage of flammable liquids in outside aboveground tanks of 2,000 gallons water capacity or more is prohibited within the city, except if approved of by the Fire Chief.
(D) Exception. Existing aboveground outside storage tanks existing as of November 21, 1966 may be replaced through the permitting process with tanks of no greater capacity than the tank being replaced.
(2001 Code, § 917.17) (Ord. 11-04, passed - -)