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b. Service stations or portions thereof where flammable gases such as
but not limited to liquefied petroleum gases (LPG), liquefied natural
gases (LNG), or compressed natural gases (CNG) shall be
governed in a separate rule.
c. Buildings used for office, grocery store, rest room, utility room and
the like shall conform to the succeeding paragraphs hereof.
i. The service station location standard for facilities, clearances
and distance applicable to all kinds of lots from mid-block lot,
corner lot and passing-thru lot shall comply with the standards
set forth under Philippine National Standard on “Petroleum
Products-Retail Outlet-Health, Safety and Environment” -
PNS/DOE FS 1-1:2005.
ii. Apparatuses dispensing Class I flammable liquids into the fuel
tanks of motor vehicles of the public shall not be located at a
bulk plant unless separated by a fence or similar barrier from the
area in which bulk operations are conducted.
iii. Tanks shall be located to minimize the amount of maneuvering
necessary for the tank truck making the product delivery to
reach the fill openings whenever possible. Deliveries shall be
accomplished without the need for the truck to move or travel
in reverse.
iv. Tanks shall be located so that the tank truck making the
product delivery will not be on public right of way, block
motorists’ views of roadway, or impede the flow of vehicles or
pedestrians.
v. Tank edge shall not be less than one meter (1 m) from the
property line or any other buildings or structures. If soil stability
creates
concern, qualified professional assistance is
recommended.
vi. Underground tanks or tanks under buildings shall be so located
with respect to existing building foundation and support so that
the load carried by the latter cannot be transmitted to the
tanks.
vii. Dispensing devices at automobile service stations shall be
located that all parts of a vehicle being serviced are within the
premises of the service station.
viii. Dispensing devices at automobile service stations shall be
located not less than six (6) meters from any building openings
and public ways. Such dispensing devices shall also be so
located that the nozzle, when hose is fully extended, shall not
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