As used in this article, the following items shall have the
meanings indicated:
APPLIANCES
Includes all gas-burning appliances for use with liquefied
petroleum gas.
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS SYSTEM
An assembly consisting of one or more containers with a means
for conveying liquefied petroleum gas from the container(s) to dispensing
or consuming devices, either continuously or intermittently, and which
incorporates components intended to achieve control of quantity, flow,
pressure or state, either liquid or vapor.
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
Qualified persons holding a certificate of fitness issued
by the Chief Fire Marshal of the Town of Islip.
The Chief Fire Marshal shall establish standard rules and regulations
as to the location of all containers installed for the purpose of
transferring liquefied petroleum gas from one container to another.
These rules and regulations shall prevent the establishment or proliferation
of said facilities in congested areas or adjacent to important buildings
or those with a moderate or high life hazard.
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 Chief 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.
The storage, handling, installation, use and transfer of liquefied
petroleum gas shall be in accordance with the appropriate standards
of the Fire Code of New York State, except that more restrictive requirements
as specified in this article shall take precedence over any Fire Code
of the State of New York requirements.