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at all times that such cargo tank is engaged in the transport of
flammable and combustible liquids.
vi. Smoking is prohibited while driving, making deliveries, filling or
making repairs to tank vehicles.
vii. While loading or unloading, extreme care shall be taken to
keep away fire and to prevent persons in the vicinity from
smoking, lighting matches, or carrying any flame or lighted
cigar, pipe or cigarette.
viii. Each tank vehicle shall have at least one (1) unit of twenty
pounds (20 lb) or two (2) units of ten pounds (10 lbs) BC-rating
portable fire extinguisher.
ix. Fire extinguishers shall be kept and maintained in good
operating conditions at all times. They shall be visibly located in
an accessible place on each tank vehicle and shall be
protected from damage and impact.
x. Trailer/tank vehicle operators, contractors, drivers, handlers and
crews shall have undergone proper qualification by a
concerned agency.
Crews shall include repair and
maintenance personnel.
B. Fire Safety Clearance
A Fire Safety Clearance shall be obtained from the City/Municipal Fire
Marshal having jurisdiction for the following:
1. Storage, handling or use of Class I flammable liquids in excess of three
and eight tenths liters (3.8 ℓ) in any dwelling or other place of human
habitation; or in excess of nineteen liters (19 ℓ) in any other building or
other occupancy; or in excess of thirty eight liters (38 ℓ) outside of any
building, except:
a. Storage or use of flammable liquids in the fuel tank of a motor
vehicle, aircraft, motorboat, mobile power plant or mobile heating
plant.
b. Liquids used for building maintenance, painting, or other similar
infrequent maintenance purposes shall be permitted to be stored
temporarily in closed containers safely secured outside of storage
cabinets or inside storage area, limited to an amount that does not
exceed six (6) days supply at anticipated rates of use.
2. Storage, handling, or use of Class II or III liquids in excess of ninety five
liters (95 ℓ) in a building; or in excess of two hundred twenty seven liters
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