6.4. SR 09-22-1997 - Laserfiche WebLink

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copy and return to the applicant, the other copy plus any additional copies submitted by the applicant. If the drawings or blueprints do not conform to the applicable requirements of this code, the State Fire Marshal shall notify the applicant in writing within the (]me allowed for the examin ation 'of the application. Another area of violation of the 1991 Uniform Fire Code is in reference to Article 4, Section f. 3, this is in reference to permits for flammable and combustible liquids. A permit is required to install, construct, alter, or operate tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells, fuel dispensing stations, refineries, distilleries, and simil ax facilities where flammable and combustible liquids axe produced, processing, transported, stored, dispensed, or used. Section 79.503(a), location with respect to property lines, public ways, and important buildings on the same property. The 1991 Uniform Fire Code Section 79.503(a) refers to minimum distance from property line of property which is or can be built upon. This references the minimum distance ~rom the property line the above ground storage tanks shall be located depending on size of the above ground storage tank. In reference to the three above ground storage tanks in question at the Beaudry Oil site, the minimum distance from property line shall be 15 feet Along with the issue of the above ground storage tanks on the east side of Quinn Avenue within the Beaudry Off facility, is also a concern of the storage of propane tanks awaiting sale located on the west side of Quinn Avenue within the right-of-way. The propane tanks in question are 500 gallon propane tanks that currently are stored within the right-of-way of Quinn Avenue. The 1991 Uniform Fire Code references NFPA 58: the Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases. While referencing NFPA 58 for code compliance in reference to the storage of the 500 gallon propane tanks awaiting sale: 1. The tanks shall be 10 feet from the property line and 10 feet from the right-of-way. 2. NFPA 58 3-3.6 references protection against tampering and to minimize the possibility of trespassing the area that includes storage containers. These areas shall be enclosed with at least a 6 foot high industrial type fence, unless otherwise adequately protected. There shall be at least two means of emergency access from the fenced or other enclosure. 3. NFPA 58 3-2.2.7(e) references the minimum horizontal separation between above ground LP gas containers and above ground tanks containing liquids having flash points below 200 degrees Fahrenheit shall be 20 feet. This references the storage of LP tanks awai~ng sale and horizontal above ground liquid petroleum storage tanks. There shall be a minimum of 20 feet horizontal separation between the LP and above ground storage tanks.