As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
CONTAINER ASSEMBLY
Refers to an assembly consisting essentially of the container and fittings for all container openings, including shutoff valves, excess flow valves, liquid-level gauging devices, safety-relief devices and protective housings.
CONTAINERS
Includes all vessels, such as tanks, cylinders or drums, used for transportation or storing liquefied petroleum gases.
GALLONS
United States Standard gallons. One gallon equals 0.83 Imperial gallon equals 231 cubic inches equals 3.785 liters. The weight of one United States gallon of water, as used in this chapter, is understood to be freshwater (not seawater) standard of 8.33 pounds at 62º F.
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
Any material which is composed predominantly of any of the following hydrocarbons, or mixtures of them: propane, propylene, butane (normal butane or isobutane) and butylenes.
PSIG and PSIA
Refer to pounds per square inch gauge and pounds per square inch absolute, respectively.
SYSTEMS
Refers to an assembly of equipment consisting essentially of the containers, major devices, such as vaporizers, safety-relief valves, excess-flow valves, regulators and piping connecting such parts.
VAPORIZER BURNER
An integral vaporizer burner unit, dependent on the heat generated by the burner as the source of heat to vaporize the liquid used for dehydrators or dryers.
A. 
A permit shall be obtained for each installation of liquefied petroleum gas, either permanent or temporary. All permit applications shall be submitted prior to installation and will be accompanied by a plot plan showing location of tanks in relation to adjacent structures, type of tank base and piping detail. All work shall conform to generally accepted standards.
B. 
Permit fee required. See Article XX.
C. 
Installers shall maintain a record of all installations (but not including installation of gas-burning appliances and replacing of portable cylinders) and have it available for inspection by the Bureau of Fire Prevention.
It shall be the duty of the Bureau of Fire Prevention to inspect liquefied petroleum gas installations to determine if the provisions of this article are being complied with.
A. 
At least one competent and reliable attendant shall remain close to the transfer connection, from the time the connections are first made until they are finally disconnected, during the transfer of the product.
B. 
Gas or liquid shall not be vented to the atmosphere to assist in transferring the contents of one container to another.
A. 
Extinguishers required. Each vehicle transporting liquefied petroleum gases either in cargo tanks or in individual system cylinders shall be provided with at least one approved portable fire extinguisher having at least a 12-B.C. rating. Ratings shall be in accordance with National Fire Protection Association Standard No. 10 Standard for Installation of Portable Fire Extinguishers.
B. 
Smoking prohibited. Truck drivers and their helpers shall not smoke or allow smoking around the truck, on the road, while making deliveries, filling the truck or making repairs to truck or trailer while within the limits of the Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson.
C. 
Chock blocks for trucks. Each truck shall carry chock blocks which shall be used to prevent rolling of the vehicle whenever it is parked, including when loading and unloading.
D. 
Marking vehicles. All vehicles transporting liquefied petroleum gases either in tanks or cylinders shall be marked on each side and rear on a sharply contrasting background with the words "Flammable Compressed Gas" or "Flammable Gas" in block letters at least three inches high; and in block letters at least two inches high "Liquefied Petroleum Gas" or "Butane or Propane," as appropriate.
E. 
Transportation of portable containers.
(1) 
Portable containers transported in vehicles shall be secured to prevent movement, tipping over or physical damage. Valves shall be safeguarded against physical damage due to collision or overturning. Containers not exceeding 200 pounds' water capacity may be transported in other than an upright position, provided that they are well secured against rolling or sliding.
(2) 
Containers not considered portable, which are not designed for transportation and not permanently attached to the vehicle, shall be properly secured against movement during transportation. Such containers shall contain no more liquefied petroleum gas than 5% of their water capacity during transportation. The container shall be braced or otherwise secured on the vehicle to prevent relative motion while in transit.
(3) 
Valves, regulating and other tank-accessory equipment shall be adequately protected against physical damage during transportation.
(4) 
Lifting lugs on containers covered in Subsection E(2) shall not be used as the exclusive means of lifting such containers.
F. 
Penalties. Any person who violates this section or fails to comply with any of its requirements shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject to the penalties provided in § 1-2 of the Code of the Village of Port Jefferson.
[Amended 1-5-2015 by L.L. No. 1-2015]