As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
All gas-burning appliances for use with liquefied petroleum
gas.
Any materials composed of any or a mixture of the following
hydrocarbons or mixtures thereof: propane, propylene, butane, isobutane
and butylene.
The provisions of this article shall apply to
all uses of liquefied petroleum gas and the installation of all apparatus,
piping and equipment pertinent to systems for such uses.
Every installation of liquefied petroleum gas
equipment shall be made and maintained in a manner conforming to the
generally accepted good practice for the making and maintenance of
such installations, conforming with the standards set forth in the
National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet No. 58, except as modified
and as specified by the Department of Public Works.
Every person, firm or corporation installing
liquefied petroleum gas equipment shall submit to the Building Department
an application and plans indicating the location, capacity, safety
protection, proposed use and any other pertinent information requested
by the Department of Public Works. A copy of the application shall
be filed with the Chief Fire Inspector not later than the 10th day
of each month following installation during the previous month.
A.
No person, firm or corporation shall manufacture liquefied
petroleum gas or operate or permit to be operated any container filling
station or any similar or related use for the sale, manufacture or
transfer of liquid petroleum gas.
B.
No person, firm or corporation shall store liquefied
petroleum gas in any storage apparatus or container with a capacity
in excess of 500 pounds' water capacity in a residential zone or 1,000
pounds' water capacity in any commercial or industrial zone.
C.
No container either in use or in storage shall be
permitted inside any occupied building or any construction attached
to an occupied building, unless otherwise specified in the National
Fire Protection Association Pamphlet No. 58 and approved by the Department
of Public Works.
A.
Containers must be outside buildings, above ground
and at approved locations specified in Pamphlet No. 58 of the National
Fire Protection Association, except that there shall be a minimum
clearance of five feet to doors, windows, etc., for containers of
less than 125 water gallons (100 gallons of liquid petroleum gas).
B.
Containers in use must be secured against tipping
and protected from physical damage.
A.
Portable heaters utilizing liquefied petroleum gas
must be equipped with a safety pilot device which will shut off the
flow of gas should the pilot light be extinguished.
B.
Direct connection of the heater to the container without
a pressure regulator is prohibited.
C.
Only hose approved for liquefied petroleum gas will
be permitted and may not exceed 10 feet in length.
D.
Heaters must be placed at least six feet from containers
and at least 10 feet from combustible materials.
All equipment must be supervised by competent
persons having knowledge of the operation and utilization of liquefied
petroleum gas.
A.
Storage of containers awaiting use or resale shall
be limited to the quantities and requirements specified within the
National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet No. 58, except as follows:
B.
Empty containers which have been in gas service should
be stored in the open. When stored inside, they shall be considered
as full containers.
Storage location shall be provided with at least
one approved portable ten-pound CO2 fire extinguisher,
and the area shall be labeled with a sign, letters a minimum of two
inches in height, stating "DANGEROUS - L.P. GAS - NO SMOKING."
Underground liquid petroleum tanks of any size
require a special permit issued by the Board of Trustees.
Filing fees shall be set by resolution of the
Board of Trustees.
