It is the intention of this chapter to regulate the sale, dispensing,
transportation and storage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in accordance
with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Regulations (NFPA Current
Standards Nos. 54 and 58) and New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building
Code and the local laws of the Village of Islandia.
Any incident involving liquefied petroleum gas, including but not limited
to leaks, fires, explosions or any other accidental discharge into the atmosphere
in excess of 8.5 cubic feet (one pound propane) must be reported to the Village
Fire Marshal by the responsible party or his representative. The initial report
may be made by telephone and followed by a written report. Under no circumstances
shall a report be filed later than 24 hours after the incident.
This chapter shall not be construed to hold the Village of Islandia,
its officers or employees responsible for any damages to persons or property
by reason of the inspection or reinspection authorized herein or failure to
inspect or reinspect as herein provided or by reason of the approval or disapproval
of any equipment authorized herein.
Any person committing an offense against any provisions of this chapter
(the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and the NFPA
Current Standards) shall, upon conviction thereof, be guilty of a violation
pursuant to the Penal Law of the State of New York, punishable by a fine not
exceeding $250 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or both such
fine and imprisonment. The continuation of an offense against the provisions
of this chapter shall constitute, for each day the offense is continued, a
separate and distinct offense hereunder.