[Adopted ATM 2-14-1928, Art. 67]
[Added 2-10-1960]
License holders for the storage of gasoline, fuel oil or garages must
notify the Fire Department when their property is sold to put the new property
owner on the license.
[Added ATM 2-20-1959, Art. 101]
All power burners hereafter replaced, installed or altered shall be
equipped with a solenoid valve or its equivalent.
[Added ATM 4-2-1979, Art. 42; amended ASTM 4-3-2001,
Art. 26, approved 10-30-2001]
Oil piping shall be buried underground or in a concrete floor, or placed
in a metal-covered pipe trench. If overhead lines must be used, they will
be installed in a manner approved by the Falmouth Fire Rescue Department.
[Added ATM 4-2-1979, Art. 42]
All gasoline tanks to be buried will be tested at five pounds pressure
for 20 minutes after placing excavation, before backfilling. All piping will
be connected for this test.
[Added ATM 4-2-1979, Art. 42]
All fuel oil tanks to be installed underground will have the same testing
procedure. This will detect any leaks that may have developed due to handling,
dropping, etc. Ruptures, cracked welding etc., could be repaired before backfilling,
and another test after repair. All oil tanks installed in cellars must be
filled with oil, or a pressure test of five pounds for 20 minutes taken and
observed by the Fire Department before any amount of oil shall be delivered.
The test will detect any leaks that may have developed due to handling, dropping,
etc. Ruptures, cracked welding etc., could be repaired or the tank replaced.
[Added STM 10-24-1989, Art. 54]
Effective as of January 1, 1990, all tanks or containers installed for
the storage of liquefied petroleum gas having a capacity in excess of 499
gallons shall be installed underground in a manner approved by the Falmouth
Fire Department.
