A. 
An installation permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be obtained for each new installation of liquefied petroleum gas employing a container or an aggregate of interconnected containers of over 2,000 gallons' water capacity and for each permanent installation, irrespective of size of containers, made at buildings designated as places of public assembly and for retail propane filling stations. Prior to making such an installation, the installer shall submit plans to the Fire Marshal, and if compliance with requirements of this chapter is shown by said plans, a permit shall be issued.
B. 
Installers shall maintain a record of all installations for which a permit is not required by Subsection A above (but not including installation of gas-burning appliances and replacing of portable cylinders) and have it available for inspection by the Fire Marshal.
C. 
An operational storage permit issued pursuant to this chapter shall be obtained for each installation of liquefied petroleum gas employing a container or an aggregate of interconnected containers where the total storage capacity is in excess of 2,000 gallons' water capacity and for retail propane filling stations. All such storage locations shall be maintained in accordance with the New York State Fire Prevention and Building Code, applicable provisions of the NFPA and permit conditions as issued by the Town of Riverhead.
[Amended 7-19-2005 by L.L. No. 25-2005]
[Added 7-19-2005 by L.L. No. 25-2005]
A. 
No person, business or commercial entity will service, repair or fill any propane tank or cylinder that is in excess of 12 years old.
B. 
No person, business or commercial entity will service, repair or fill any propane cylinder or tank that does not have a Federal Department of Transportation number stamped on it.
C. 
No person, business or commercial entity shall alter a propane tank or cylinder in any way. Alteration to a propane tank or cylinder shall include but not be limited to cutting or welding and include the replacement of valves or other parts of the tank or cylinder.
D. 
No person, business or commercial entity shall fill any tanks that are visibly damaged, dented, rusted or otherwise in poor condition.
E. 
All tanks and cylinders shall be filled, transported, used, stored and disposed of in accordance with the regulations of the Federal and/or State Departments of Transportation for the filling of propane tanks and cylinders; see the Fire Code of New York State.[1]
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 101, General Provisions, Art. I).
It shall be the duty of the Fire Marshal or CEO to inspect liquefied petroleum gas installations, storage locations and retail propane sale locations to determine if the provisions of this chapter have been complied with.