[Added 5-14-2019 by L.L.
No. 2-2019]
This article shall provide regulations and standards regarding
the operation of marine motor fuel-dispensing facilities and the transfer
of flammable and combustible substances to and from watercraft.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Liquids categorized and defined as "Class I" liquids by Article XIV of this chapter.
Liquids categorized and defined as "Class II" liquids by Article XIV of this chapter.
Liquids categorized and defined as "Class IIIA" liquids by Article XIV of this chapter.
A property or a portion thereof where flammable or combustible
liquids or gases used as fuel for watercraft are stored and dispensed
from fixed equipment on shore, piers, wharves, floats or barges into
the fuel tanks of watercraft and shall include all other facilities
used in connection therewith.
It shall be unlawful to operate a marine motor fuel-dispensing
facility or otherwise dispense fuel to marine vehicles, whether by
fixed pumping stations or by tank vehicle, without first obtaining
a permit for same from the Chief Fire Marshal. A permit shall only
be issued after an inspection by The Chief Fire Marshal or his designee
for compliance with the provisions of this article and the Fire Code
of New York State.
A marine motor fuel-dispensing facility shall have an attendant
or supervisor who is fully aware of the operation, mechanics and hazards
inherent to fueling of watercraft on duty whenever the facility is
open for business. The primary function of said attendant or supervisor
shall be to supervise, observe and control the dispensing of Class
I, II or III liquids or flammable gases as defined by this chapter
or the Fire Code of New York State.
The storage and handling of Class I, Class II or Class IIIA
liquids at marine motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be in accordance
with the provisions of this article and the Fire Code of New York
State.
A.
Class I liquids stored inside of buildings used for marine motor
fuel-dispensing facilities shall be stored in approved containers
or portable tanks. Storage of Class I liquids shall not exceed 10
gallons. This provision shall not apply to storage in liquid storage
rooms which are maintained in accordance with the Fire Code of New
York State.
B.
Class II or IIIA liquids stored or dispensed inside of buildings
used for marine motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be stored in
and dispensed from approved containers or portable tanks. Storage
of Class II or Ill liquids shall not exceed 120 gallons.
C.
Heating equipment installed in Class I, II or IIIA liquid storage
or dispensing areas shall comply with the Fire Code of New York State.
D.
The dispensing of liquid fuels at marine motor fuel-dispensing facilities
as well as all equipment used at said facilities shall comply with
the provisions of this article and the Fire Code of New York State.
Wharves, piers or floats at marine motor fuel-dispensing facilities
shall be used exclusively for the dispensing or transfer of petroleum
products to or from marine craft, except that transfer of essential
ship stores is allowed.
