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FLAMMABLE FLUIDS AND EXPLOSIVES
The purpose of this subchapter is to regulate the storage and handling of dangerous materials in accordance with safety methods as established by experience and the findings of the National Board of Fire Underwriters and other authorities.
(1985 Code, § 94.15)
Statutory reference:
Municipality’s authority to regulate explosives, see G.S. § 160A-183
For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPROVED CONTAINERS. CONTAINERS APPROVED by the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
EXPLOSIVES. The known explosive materials such as black powder, gunpowder, blasting powder, trinitrotoluene, nitroglycerine, dynamite, blasting caps, detonators and other explosive products.
FLAMMABLE FLUIDS. All combustible liquids and gases of dangerous volatility and low flashpoint such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, acetylene and the like.
(1985 Code, § 94.16)
(A) No person shall keep in any car or warehouse, or on any platform, any cargo of gunpowder or blasting powder or other explosive, for more than six hours.
(B) Every person having any powder or dynamite on his or her premises shall notify the Chief of the Fire Department, in writing, of the location of the powder or dynamite and shall display conspicuously, clearly and legibly a sign bearing the words “POWDER --- DANGER” or “DYNAMITE --- DANGER” at that place.
(C) It shall be unlawful for any person to dispense any gasoline into a glass container or to store any gasoline in a glass container within the town.
(1985 Code, § 94.17) Penalty, see § 94.99
(A) Vehicles carrying flammable fluids in transit may not park within the town limits and must follow the truck routes as may be, or have been, established.
(B) However, vehicles with a maximum capacity of 1,800 gallons, separated in compartments holding no more than 600 gallons each, may park for purposes of loading and unloading only.
(1985 Code, § 94.19) Penalty, see § 94.99
Statutory reference:
Vehicles transporting explosives, see G.S. § 20-167
The construction, arrangement and location of oil plants and the manufacture, storage (above or underground), and distribution of flammable fluids shall be in conformity with state laws and specifications established by the National Board of Fire Underwriters.
(1985 Code, § 94.20) Penalty, see § 94.99
The violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $50 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days. Each and every day that the violation shall continue or occur shall constitute a separate offense.
(1985 Code, § 94.99)