This chapter is intended to regulate the storage and sale of
gasoline and other flammable liquids within the Town, outside the
boundaries of any incorporated village therein, for the preservation
of the public health, welfare and safety of the residents of the Town
and others and especially to avoid fire and other hazards that might
otherwise exist in the storage, handling and sale thereof. It applies
only to those facilities selling to the general public, commonly referred
to as "retail facilities."
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation
of this chapter:
CLASS II LIQUIDS
Includes those liquids with a flash point at or above 100°
F. and below 140° F.
FIRE MARSHAL
The Fire Marshal appointed pursuant to Chapter
86 of this Code.
GASOLINE SELF-SERVICE STATION
A building, structure or tract of land used primarily for
the dispensing of any Class I or Class II liquid to the general public
by persons other than or in addition to the gasoline service facility
owner or qualified attendant.
GASOLINE SERVICE FACILITY
Any person or organization who sells or offers for sale to
the general public any Class I or Class II liquid, including but not
limited to gasoline service stations, gasoline sales outlets, gasoline
self-service stations and combination gasoline-service/car-wash facilities.
QUALIFIED ATTENDANT
A person completely instructed in the proper handling and
control of all Class I and Class II liquid dispensing equipment on
the premises of a gasoline service facility, including emergency procedures,
and approved by the said owner as qualified.
Any gasoline service facility storing and/or selling or offering to sell Class I or Class II liquids, above or below ground, must obtain an operating permit pursuant to Article
VI of Chapter
64 of this Code.
Noncompliance with the requirements of this chapter shall be sufficient cause for the suspension or revocation by the Fire Marshal or a Code Enforcement Officer of an operating permit issued pursuant to Article
VI of Chapter
64 of this Code, in addition to any other penalties prescribed in this chapter.
Any person selling or offering for sale Class I or Class II
liquids in the Town must have his tanks and piping installed and operated
in accordance with the Building and Fire Protection Codes of New York
State and any other applicable New York State and/or federal regulations.
The Fire Marshal of the Town and Town Code Enforcement Officers
shall be responsible for the enforcement of this chapter.