Title 23, Title 23 and Safety

A voice communication system, such as, but not limited to, an intercom system, so as to allow direct voice communication at all times between the person dispensing the fuel and the attendant, shall be required by the authority having jurisdiction.

On each and every dispenser island shall be conspicuously posted the following words of warning: “WARNING . . . It is unlawful to dispense gasoline into any portable container unless the container is constructed of metal or is approved by the authority having jurisdiction”. “No S…

Suitable fire control devices such as portable extinguishers shall be available within seventy-five feet (75′) of every dispenser. No less than two (2) approved fire extinguishers shall be available. Each extinguisher shall be kept in good operating condition at all times and sha…

No container shall be filled with flammable liquid while inside a passenger-carrying vehicle.

No person under the age of sixteen (16) years of age shall operate a gasoline dispensing device at a self service station. No retail dealer of any gasoline or other motor fuel as defined in subdivision 5-55-3(11) shall be prohibited from employing any person who has reached the a…

All full service stations offering self service at a lesser cost shall require an attendant to dispense gasoline and/or diesel fuel from the self-service portion of the station at the self service prices to any motor vehicle properly displaying a “parking permit” issued pursuant …

(a) “Enforcing officer” means the enforcing officer shall be the chief of the fire department or his or her designee of the several cities, towns, and fire districts wherein any violations of the provisions of this chapter may take place. (b) “Self service stations” means that po…

All underground tanks having contained flammable, combustible or explosive substances shall be closed and/or removed in accordance with the American Petroleum Institute Recommended Practice — 1604, 2nd Edition, as amended.

No tank, as covered under this chapter, shall be cut on site. If any tank must be cut on site due to certain conditions, it shall only be done with the final approval of the state fire marshal and shall be done in accordance with § 23-28.22-20.

All tanks to be removed as provided by this chapter shall only be moved to, stored, and destroyed at tank yards or safe areas approved by the state fire marshal and shall be done in compliance with § 23-28.22-20.

All tanks covered under this chapter shall be transported in accordance with state and federal department of transportation regulations.

The state fire marshal is hereby authorized to formulate and administer rules and regulations relating to the provisions of this chapter which shall be enforced in accordance with § 23-28.22-2(a).

No person shall store any flammable liquids at a bulk plant or service station except in accordance with regulations in this chapter.

A self-service dispenser means a remote controlled dispensing device approved by the authority having jurisdiction. The coin and/or the card operated type are not acceptable.

All self-service stations shall have at least one qualified attendant on duty while the station is open to the public. During all times that Class 1 liquids are actually being dispensed, the attendant’s primary function shall be to supervise, observe, and control the dispensing o…

At self service stations, the attendant shall be required to remain within the control console area at all times while Class 1 liquids are being dispensed. A “post-payment operation” is advocated to insure the attendant’s compliance with the foregoing provision.

(a) A main power shut-off switch or switches shall be installed in the remote control location and not more than seventy-five feet (75′) from the dispensers. (b)(1) A fixed fire extinguisher system suitable for the extinguishment of Class B (flammable liquid) fires, acceptable to…