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local conditions, but the lettering shall be large enough to be
visible and legible from each point of transfer.
16. Fire Protection
A portable fire extinguisher having a rating of not less than 20-B:C shall
be provided at the dispensing area.
17. Maintenance
a. Containers and their appurtenances, piping systems, compression
equipment, controls, and devices shall be maintained in proper
operating condition.
b. After the original installation, vehicle-fueling hoses shall be
examined visually at such intervals as are necessary to ensure that
they are safe for use.
Hose shall be tested for leaks per
manufacturer’s requirements, but at least annually, and any unsafe
leakage shall be reason for rejection.
c. While in transit, fueling hose and flexible metal hose on a cargo
vehicle to be used in a transfer operation, including their
connections, shall be depressurized and protected from wear and
injury.
d. Pressure relief valves shall be maintained in proper operating
condition.
18. Vehicle Fueling Appliances in Nonresidential Occupancies
a. Vehicle fueling appliances (VFAs) shall be of the approved type
and shall not exceed a gas flow of 10 scf/min (0.28 standard cubic
meter/min).
b. VFAs shall be permitted to be used to fill stationary containers at
vehicle fueling locations.
c. The installation of VFAs shall comply with the requirements of the
provisions set forth for Residential Fueling Facility.
d. VFAs shall not be installed within three meters (3.0 m) of any
storage.
Exception: Storage in the vehicle fuel supply container
e. Where installed indoors in public assembly and educational
occupancies, a VFA shall be located in a portion of the
occupancy where NFPA 101®, Life Safety Code®, or the local
building code permits the installation of hazardous equipment.
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