As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
SELF-SERVICE STATION
That portion of property where flammable and combustible liquids
used as motor fuels are stored and subsequently dispensed from fixed approved
dispensing equipment into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles by persons other
than the service station attendant and which may include facilities available
for sale of other retail products.
[Amended 4-11-1995 by L.L. No. 1-1995]
It shall be unlawful to conduct, own, operate, supervise or control a self-service gasoline station in the Village of Spring Valley without first obtaining a special permit as required by Chapter
255, Zoning, §
255-28D.
Approved dispensing devices, such as but not limited to coin-operated,
card-operated and remote-controlled types, are permitted at self-service stations.
All self-service stations shall have at least one (1) attendant on duty
while the station is open to the public. The attendant's primary function
shall be to supervise, observe and control the dispensing of Class I and Class
II liquids while said liquids are actually being dispensed.
Emergency controls specified in Chapter
82, Article
XII, §
82-95, shall be installed at a location acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction, but controls shall not be more than one hundred (100) feet from dispensers.
Operating instructions shall be conspicuously posted in the dispensing
area.
[Amended 5-24-2005 by L.L. No. 9-2005]
Each of the islands of a self-service station upon which gasoline pumps
are located shall be equipped with a Class B fire extinguisher suitable for
fires and oil-absorbent powder to place over spillage. An additional chemical
suppression system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA standards and
with the approval of the Fire Inspector. Test reports and authorized inspection
and test forms, available from the Inspector, shall be completed and returned
to the Inspector within 30 days of issuance to the person(s) responsible for
the operation of the premises. The chemical suppression system shall include
but shall not be limited to fuel dispensing, product storage and fire suppression.
Testing frequency shall be determined by the Inspector, but shall not be more
than three times per year.
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's control area shall be prohibited. The attendant shall
at all times be able to communicate with persons in the dispensing area.
Hose nozzle valves used at a self-service station for the dispensing
of Class I and Class II liquids shall be listed automatic-closing types without
a latch-open device.
Warning signs shall be conspicuously posted in the dispensing area incorporating
the following or equivalent wording:
A. Warning: It is unlawful and dangerous to dispense gasoline
into unapproved containers.
[Amended 4-11-1995 by L.L. No. 1-1995]
Violation of any provision of this chapter is hereby declared to be
an offense against this chapter. Each offense against the provisions of this
chapter shall constitute a violation, punishable by a fine not to exceed five
thousand dollars ($5,000.) or imprisonment not to exceed fifteen (15) days,
or both.