Every self-service automobile service station constructed or operated within the city shall be constructed and operated in compliance with the terms of this chapter and all of the regulations herein contained, and the following regulations shall apply to all such self-service automobile filling stations.
(Prior code § 6402)
"No smoking" and "stop your motor" signs, red-lettered on white background, shall be placed at each pump island and so located that they can be seen and read from both sides of the island. No pump island shall exceed twenty feet in length. All pumps shall be located on pump islands, and not to exceed four pumps shall be located on one island.
(Prior code § 6402.2)
One carbon dioxide fire extinguisher of at least four pound size shall be placed at each island. One carbon dioxide fire extinguisher of at least ten pound size shall be located at control room and one additional carbon dioxide fire extinguisher of at least ten pound size shall be located as required by the fire department. The extinguishers shall be so located at all times and kept in serviceable condition.
(Prior code § 6402.3)
One or more water lines of at least one inch in size, properly equipped with hose and nozzle shall be provided at such location as may be approved by the chief of the fire department. Such hose lines and nozzles shall be used for first aid fire equipment only, and shall be connected and ready for use at all times.
(Prior code § 6402.4)
No buildings shall be located within twenty-five feet of any gasoline pump unless such building is of non-combustible material.
(Prior code § 6402.7)
In all stations with more than four pumps, there shall be a control room for the use of the supervising employee which shall not be less than twenty-five feet from the nearest pump, providing however, that if such control room is constructed of incombustible materials it may be placed closer than twenty-five feet, and provided further that any door to the control room shall be not less than twenty-five feet from the nearest gasoline pump and shall open away from the direction of the pump.
(Prior code § 6402.8)
The control room shall be elevated sufficiently so that operator therein will have a clear and unobstructed view of all islands on the premises. A public address system with a speaker at each pump island shall be provided and ready for use at all times at stations with more than two islands.
(Prior code § 6402.9)
All attendants shall be thoroughly instructed in the use of fire extinguishers and water in case of fire, and in prohibiting and preventing patrons from smoking around the pumps. Service shall be refused and pump shut off when persons do not follow instructions.
(Prior code § 6402.10)
Wherever two or more attendants are required, under Section 5.24.120, there shall be on duty on the premises in addition a male supervising employee whose duty it shall be to supervise the attendants and see that the motorists are conforming with all the requirements of this chapter, provided however, that as to stations with not over four open-to-the-public pumps there need be no supervising employee if the attendant is a male.
(Prior code § 6402.12)
No open flame shall be located or permitted within twenty-five feet of any gasoline pump.
(Prior code § 6402.13)
No combustible material shall be stored or on display within twenty-five feet of any such pump unless contained within enclosed, fireproof containers, provided however, that lubricating oil may be kept in racks on the islands in individual quart containers in quantities not to exceed sixteen quarts.
(Prior code § 6402.14)
No mops or rags used for cleaning purposes shall be permitted or placed in any building on the premises.
(Prior code § 6402.16)
All waste material and rubbish shall be placed and kept in an all metal or metal lined container, such container to be equipped with a self-closing top. All such waste material and rubbish shall be kept in such container until it is disposed of or removed from the premises.
(Prior code § 6402.17)
The use by attendants of skates or other artificial or mechanical means of locomotion shall be prohibited, except that roller skates may be used if rollers are made of fiber which will not spark by contact with cement.
(Prior code § 6402.18)
Whenever prepayment for motor vehicle fuel is required, the attendant or cashier shall give the customer a receipt for the amount of money paid before the product is received by the customer. The receipt may be in any form that clearly states the amount of money paid by the customer.
(Ord. 1532 § 1, 1980)