[Ord. 763, 5/15/1985, § 1]
This Part shall be known and cited as the "Self-Service Gasoline Facilities Ordinance" of Forest Hills Borough.
[Ord. 763, 5/15/1985, § 3]
Self-service gasoline facilities shall mean 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 may include facilities available for sale of other retail products. Solely for purposes of this Part, self-service gasoline facilities shall be hereinafter referred to as "self-service stations."
[Ord. 763, 5/15/1985, § 4]
This Part shall regulate wholly self-service stations as well as service stations offering both full service and self-service operations.
[Ord. 763, 5/15/1985, § 5]
Each and every self-service station as defined in §§ 13-402 and 13-403 above, shall be operated in accordance with all federal, state and county regulations and/or standards relative to both full service and self-service gasoline stations to the extent that the federal, state and county regulations and/or standards are not in direct conflict with this Part.
[Ord. 763, 5/15/1985, § 6; as amended by Ord. 830, 3/18/1992]
1. 
No person shall operate or maintain a self-service station unless he has obtained a permit from the Borough Manager's office. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant for the permit to certify to the Borough Manager that the self-service station and the operation thereof complies in all respects with this Part. With respect to §§ 13-405, Subsections 3 and 4, below, it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to certify to the Borough Manager that the self-service station as proposed complies in all respects with this Part. Issuance of a permit does not warrant that the Borough or its agents, representatives and/or employees has inspected the self-service station for compliance with this Part.
2. 
The annual fee for each permit shall be as established by resolution of Borough Council.
3. 
No person, shall construct a service station which includes self-service dispensing devices unless a permit has been obtained.
4. 
No person shall alter a full service station from full service to self-service unless a permit has been obtained.
[Ord. 763, 5/15/1985, § 7]
1. 
Each self-service station as defined in this Part shall be under the direct control of a supervisor, employee or attendant at all times when gasoline or other flammable liquids are being dispensed or sold.
2. 
Gasoline and other flammable liquids shall be dispensed only by a person who is not smoking and who in the judgment of such supervisor, employee or attendant appears to be able and competent.
3. 
The supervisor, employee or attendant on duty shall be capable of performing the functions and assuming the responsibilities referred to in this Part.
4. 
The dispensing operations shall at all times be in the clear view of the attendant, and the placing or permitting of any obstacle to come between the dispensing operation and so as to obstruct the attendant's view is prohibited. The attendant shall be able to keep the person dispensing the gasoline within sight range, and shall not activate a dispensing device if he is unable to see the person requesting service at the self-service dispenser.
5. 
At all times during the dispensing of flammable or combustible liquids, the attendant shall remain within 15 feet of the remote control facilities at the principal location as referred to in § 13-408, Subsection 3, hereof.
6. 
A voice communications system, such as, but not limited to, an intercom system so as to allow direct voice communication at all times between the person dispensing flammable or combustible liquids and the attendant shall be required.
7. 
The primary function of the attendant shall be to supervise, observe and control the dispensing of flammable or combustible liquids. The attendant shall prevent the dispensing of fuels into unapproved portable containers. The attendant shall control sources of ignition and shall immediately handle accidental spills and utilize fire extinguishers, if needed.
[Ord. 763, 5/15/1985, § 8; as amended by Ord. 976, 1/16/2008]
1. 
Emergency controls, including main power shut-off switch or switches, shall be installed at a location not more than 15 feet from the principal control location of the attendant and not more than 100 feet from the dispensers.
2. 
Emergency controls, including main power shut-off switch or switches, shall likewise be installed at a location on the outside of the building providing access to same by persons outside of the building in the event that the attendant is unable to activate the emergency controls located within the building.
3. 
All gasoline pumps shall be mounted on an island and shall be not less than 10 feet from the lines of adjoining property.
[Ord. 763, 5/15/1985, § 9]
1. 
All signs required by this section shall be constructed of rigid, weather resistant material.
2. 
Instructions for the operation of the dispenser shall be conspicuously posted on either the dispenser or the dispenser island.
3. 
A list of emergency procedures and instructions shall be conspicuously posted in the immediate vicinity of the principal control location of the attendant as well as on each dispenser island.
4. 
A sign bearing the following words in block letters at least two inches in height shall be conspicuously posted on each gasoline pump island as follows:
A. 
Stop Engine.
B. 
No Smoking.
C. 
Warning - it is unlawful and dangerous to dispense gasoline into unapproved containers.
5. 
There shall be no advertising permitted on any of the signs required by this section.
6. 
The signs required by this section shall not be considered when calculating the permitted signage in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance [Chapter 27].
[Ord. 763, 5/15/1985, § 10; as amended by Ord. 976, 1/16/2008]
1. 
In addition to the controls set forth above, a control shall be provided that permits the pump to operate only if a dispensing nozzle is removed from its bracket on the dispensing unit. This control shall also stop the pump when all nozzles have been returned to their brackets.
2. 
An approved emergency shut-off valve shall be installed at the base of each dispensing unit which shuts off the flow of flammable or combustible liquids if the dispenser is damaged by impact or if a fire occurs in the immediate area. Visible fire extinguishers shall be installed and properly maintained at each dispensing island and inside the principal location where the attendant is located.
3. 
No individual shall be permitted to operate a self-service gasoline pump unless that individual is a licensed driver.
[Ord. 763, 5/15/1985, § 11; as amended by Ord. 830, 3/18/1992; and by Ord. 976, 1/16/2008]
1. 
Any person, firm or corporation who violates a provision of this Part, or who fails to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, shall be, upon conviction thereof, sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 for each violation, plus court costs and costs of prosecution incurred by the Borough, and in default of payment of said fine and costs, to imprisonment to the extent permitted by law for the punishment of summary offenses. Procedures for collection of fines and penalties for default of payment shall be in accordance with Chapter 1 of this Code.
2. 
A separate offense shall arise for each day or portion thereof in which a violation is found to exist or for each section of this Part found to have been violated. All fines and penalties for the violation of this Part shall be paid to the Borough Treasurer.
3. 
The Borough may also commence appropriate actions in equity or other to prevent, restrain, correct, enjoin, or abate violations of this Part.