[Added 11-15-2012 by L.L. No. 32-2012, effective 12-5-2012]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Art. XXVI, Tank Vessel Operations, was
repealed 3-7-2000 by L.L. No. 5-2000, effective 3-10-2000.
A.
Application of article. The provisions of this article shall apply
to all uses of liquefied natural gas and installation of all apparatus,
piping and equipment pertinent to systems for such uses.
B.
Deviations. Deviations from the appropriate standards of the NFPA
or the provisions of this article as otherwise prescribed, when it
shall have been conclusively proven to the Chief Fire Marshal that
such deviations meet the performance requirements of this article,
shall constitute compliance with this article.
The storage, handling, installation, use and transfer of liquefied
natural gas shall be in accordance with NFPA 59A, except that more
restrictive requirements as specified in this article shall take precedence
over any NFPA requirements.
All equipment shall be installed and maintained in conformity
with the rules and regulations of the Chief Fire Marshal of the Town
of Brookhaven and the appropriate standards of the NFPA. It shall
be unlawful to install, service, handle or offer for sale, in any
form, liquefied natural gas and related equipment that does not conform
to the rules and regulations of the Chief Fire Marshal of the Town
of Brookhaven and the appropriate standards of the NFPA.
A.
Permit required. Locations where liquefied natural gas is stored
and/or transferred from one vessel to another must secure a permit
to operate from the Chief Fire Marshal of the Town of Brookhaven.
B.
A permit is required for the installation of any tank or container,
above or below ground, for the storage of more than 100 gallons of
liquefied natural gas.
C.
Application for permit. Applications for permits shall be made to
the Chief Fire Marshal on forms provided and shall include the applicant's
answers in full to inquiries set forth on such forms. Applications
for permits shall be accompanied by such data as may be required by
the Chief Fire Marshal and fees as may be required by the Town of
Brookhaven.
D.
Review and issuance. The Chief Fire Marshal shall review all applications
submitted, determine compliance with applicable provision of the code
and issue permits as required. If an application for a permit is rejected
by the Chief Fire Marshal, he shall advise the applicant of the reasons
for such rejection.
E.
Display of permits. A copy of the permit shall be posted or otherwise
readily accessible at each place of operation or carried by the permit
holder, as specified by the Chief Fire Marshal.
F.
Permits shall be given full force and effect for a period of one
year.
Any incident involving liquefied natural gas, including but
not limited to leaks, fires, explosions or any other accidental discharge
into the atmosphere in excess of 8.5 cubic feet, must be reported
to the Chief Fire Marshal by the responsible party or his representative.
The initial report may be made by telephone and followed by a written
report. Under no circumstances shall a report be filed later than
24 hours after the incident.
