- A. This subsection applies to the storage of flammable and combustible liquids having a flash point below 200 degrees F or 93.3 degrees C.
- B. Storage areas shall be kept free of weeds and other combustible material. Open flames and smoking shall not be permitted in flammable or combustible liquids storage areas.
- C. Storage tanks shall be provided with a free opening vent to relieve vacuum or pressure which may develop in normal operation or from fire exposure.
- D. Tanks and containers for the storage of flammable and combustible liquids aboveground shall be conspicuously marked with the name of the product which they contain and "FLAMMABLE - KEEP FIRE AND FLAME AWAY."
E. Dispensing Flammable Liquids and Combustibles.
- 1. Containers to which flammable liquids are being transferred shall be bonded together to eliminate static electricity.
- 2. Dispensing units shall be protected against physical damage by suitable means.
- 3. Dispensing devices such as pumps, hoses and nozzles shall be of approved type and be maintained to prevent leakage.
- 4. Flammable and combustible liquids shall not be dispensed by pressure from drums, barrels and similar containers. Approved pumps taking suction through the top of the container or approved self-closing valves shall be used.
- 5. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be kept in closed containers when not actually in use.
- 6. Care shall be taken to eliminate source of ignition where flammable liquids are used.
F. L.P.G. Storage for use shall be in an approved container.
- 1. Shall have a relief valve on container.
- 2. Shall have an automatic shut off, thermocoupler, on utilization equipment.
- 3. Shall have a relief valve between each shut off valve.
KEY: safety
Date of Last Change: October 18, 2022
Notice of Continuation: June 24, 2022
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 34A-6-202