As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
SELF-SERVICE GAS STATION
A parcel of property where flammable and combustible liquids
used as motor fuels are stored and subsequently dispensed from approved
dispensing equipment such as, but not limited to, coin-operated, card-operated
and remote-controlled pumps into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles
by persons other than the service station attendant.
All fuel-dispensing stations shall comply with applicable NFPA
Codes.
No delivery of any Class I or Class II liquid shall be made
into portable containers unless the container is constructed of metal,
has a tight closure and is fitted with a spout or so designed that
the contents can be poured without spilling.
A clearly identified and easily accessible switch(es) or circuit
breaker(s) shall be provided at a location remote from dispensing
devices, including remote pumping systems, to shut off the power to
all dispensing devices in the event of an emergency.
Operating instructions shall be conspicuously posted in the
dispensing area, together with warning signs incorporating the following
or equivalent wording:
A. Warning. It is unlawful and dangerous to dispense gasoline into unapproved
containers;
An automatic-operating dry-chemical extinguishing system shall
be installed at all self-service gasoline dispensing stations. The
installation shall meet all the requirements of the National Fire
Code standard for dry-chemical extinguishing systems. All installed
systems shall be approved by the Chief of the Department, prior to
operation of the station.