R614-3-13. Flammable and Combustible Liquids

A. This Section applies to the storage of flammable and combustible liquids having a flash point below 200 degrees F (93.3 degrees C).

B. Storage areas shall be kept free of weeds and other combustible material. Open flames and smoking shall not be permitted in flammable or combustible liquids storage areas.

C. Storage tanks shall be provided with a free opening vent to relieve vacuum or pressure which may develop in normal operation or from fire exposure.

D. Tanks and containers for the storage of flammable and combustible liquids aboveground shall be conspicuously marked with the name of the product which they contain and "FLAMMABLE - KEEP FIRE AND FLAME AWAY."

E. Dispensing Flammable Liquids and Combustibles

1. Containers to which flammable liquids are being transferred shall be bonded together to eliminate static electricity.

2. Dispensing units shall be protected against physical damage by suitable means.

3. Dispensing devices (pumps, hoses and nozzles) shall be of approved type and be maintained to prevent leakage.

4. Flammable and combustible liquids shall not be dispensed by pressure from drums, barrels and similar containers. Approved pumps taking suction through the top of the container or approved self closing valves shall be used.

5. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be kept in closed containers when not actually in use.

6. Care shall be taken to eliminate source of ignition where flammable liquids are used.

F. L.P.G. Storage for use shall be in an approved container.

1. Shall have a relief valve on container.

2. Shall have an automatic shut off (thermocoupler) on utilization equipment.

3. Shall have a relief valve between each shut off valve.