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v. Tanks which are to be reinstalled for flammable or combustible
liquid service shall comply the same requirements in the
installation of tanks.
vi. Tanks which are to be placed back in service shall be tested
accordingly.
p. On Fire Protection
i.
Flammable or combustible liquids shall not be handled, drawn
or dispensed where flammable vapors may reach a source of
ignition. Smoking shall be prohibited except in designated
locations. "NO SMOKING" signs shall be posted in conspicuous
places where hazard from flammable vapors is normally
present.
ii. Foam fire protection shall be provided for any aboveground
tank except floating roof type, or pressure tanks operating at or
above seventy and four-tenths grams (70.4 g) per square
centimeters gauge pressure, and used for the storage or
handling of Class I flammable liquids such that tank or group of
tanks are spaced less than fifteen (15) meters apart, shell to
shell, has a liquid surface area in excess of one hundred forty
square meters (140 m 2 ).
iii. Legible signs shall be maintained at the entrance gate or gates
of each bulk plant and near each loading rack facility with the
words "NO SMOKING”. Restriction on the use of electronic
devices within the premises of bulk plants shall be observed.
iv. Signs identifying the pump master switch shall be labeled
"EMERGENCY PUMP SHUTOFF".
v. The master switch on all individual pump circuits switches shall
be set in the "OFF" position before closing the services station for
business at any time.
vi. Pressure system shall incorporate with each turbine, an indicator
light illuminated when the turbine is running. Said light shall be
visible from the dispensing pump island, and suitably identifiable
as to the system served.
4. Service Stations for Automobile
a. Service stations shall be constructed with facilities for storage,
handling and dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids,
including its equipment, appurtenances and service area in either
inside or outside buildings.
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