3. Size of Vents.

- Each tank shall be vented through piping adequate

in size to prevent blowback of vapor or liquid at the fill opening
while tank is being filled. Vent pipes shall be not less than thirty two
(32) millimeters nominal inside diameter.
4. Vent Piping. - Vent pipes shall be so laid as to drain toward the
tank without sags or traps in which liquid can collect. They shall be
located so that they will not be subjected to physical damages. Vent
pipes from tanks storing the same class of liquids may be
connected into one outlet pipe. The outlet pipe shall be at least one
pipe size larger than the largest individual vent pipe connected
thereto. In no case shall the point of connection between vent lines
to lower than the top of any fill pipe opening. The lower end of a
vent pipe shall enter the tank through the top and shall not extend
into the tank more than two and fifty four hundredths (2.54)
centimeters.
5. Swing Joints. - Swing, joints shall be used where the vent pipe
leaves the tank and where it connects to buildings or other
structures.

B. Fill and Discharge Piping for Underground Tanks. - Fill and discharge
lines for Class I, II and III liquids where practical, shall enter tanks only
through the top and shall be graded toward the tank.
C. Fill Openings. - The fill-pipe opening shall be located outside of any
building. For flammable and combustible liquid storage the fill-pipe
opening shall be not less than one and a half (1.5) meters from any door
or cellar opening. The fill-pipe for filling by tank car or tank truck shall not
be larger than (10) centimeters nominal inside diameter and shall not be
constricted Fill-pipe opening shall be identified by a definite color scheme
or other means.
D. Gauge Opening. - Gauge openings, if independent of fill-pipe, shall be
provided with a liquid-tight cap or cover. If inside a building, each such
opening shall be protected against liquid overflow and possible vapor
release by means of a spring loaded check valve or other approved
device.

Section .23.209. Testing.

Before being covered or placed in used, all tanks and that piping which is in
suction system, shall be tested hydrostatically or with air pressure, at not less
than two hundred eleven (211) grams per square centimeters nor more than
three hundred fifty two (352) grams per square centimeters. Pressure piping
shall be tested to one and one-half (1.5) times of the working pressure, or five
and three tenths (5.3) kilograms per square centimeters, whichever is greater.
Tests shall be maintained for at least thirty (30) minutes and shall be witnessed
by the Chief of the Local Fire Service.
 DIVISION 3 - PIPING, VALVES AND FITTINGS

Section 23.301. Materials and Design.

A. Piping valves and fittings for flammable and combustible liquids shall be
designed for working pressure and structural stresses to which they may
be subjected. They shall be of steel or other material suitable for use with
the liquid being handled. Pipe wall thickness shall be determined in
accordance with nationally recognized good practice except that carbon
steel pipe shall not be thinner than standard wall thickness pipe. Pipe wall
thickness shall be determined according to the provisions of ANSI B31,
"Petroleum Refinery Piping," and ANSI B34.1 "Liquid Petroleum Piping
Systems."
B. Pipe joints dependent upon the friction characteristics of
combustible materials for mechanical continuity of piping shall not be
used inside of buildings. They may be used outside of buildings above or
below ground. If used above ground, the piping shall either be secured to
prevent disengagement at the fitting or the piping system shall be so
designed that any spill resulting from such disengagement could not
unduly expose persons, buildings or structures, and could be readily
controlled by remote valves.
C. when galvanized pipe is used in underground system in service stations,
the minimum diameter to which this pipe may be bent is ten (10)
diameters.

Section 23.302. Protection Against Corrosion.

All piping for flammable or combustible liquids, both aboveground, where

subject to external corrosion, shall be painted or otherwise protected.

Section 23.303. Supports.

Pipe system shall be substantially supported and protected against physical

damage and excessive stresses arising from settlement, vibration, expansion or
contraction.

Section 23.304. Valves.

Pipe system shall contain a sufficient number of valves to operate the system
properly and to protect the plant. Pipe systems in connection with pumps shall
contain a sufficient number of valves to control properly the flow of liquid in
normal operation and in event of physical damage. Connections to pipe lines, by
which equipment such as tank cars or tank vehicles discharge flammable or
combustible liquids by means of pumps into storage tanks, shall be provided
with check valves for automatic protection against backflow.
Section 23.305. Swing Joints.

Underground piping shall incorporate approved swing joints where piping leaves
the dispensing location and just before connecting to the tank fittings. Flexible
connectors may be used on approval of the Chief of the Local Fire Service.
Section 23.306. Pipe Joint Compound.

All threaded joints or connections shall be made up tight with the use of an
approved pipe joint sealing compound.

DIVISION 4 - CONTAINER AND PORTABLE STORAGE

Section 23.401. Scope.

This Division shall apply to the storage and dispensing of flammable or

combustible liquids in drums or other container not two hundred twenty seven
(227) liters individual capacity and those portable tanks exceeding two
thousand four hundred "ninety eight (2,498) liters individual capacity. These
requirements do not apply to bulk plants, service stations, refineries, chemical
plants and distilleries.

Section 23.402. Manner of Storage and Limitations.

A. Flammable or combustible liquids shall not be stored (including stock for

sale), near exits stairways or areas normally used for the egress of
people.
B. The storage of flammable and combustible liquids in closed containers
shall comply with the following occupancy schedule except that the Chief
of the Local Fire Service, may impose a quantity limitation or require
greater protection where, in this opinion, unusual hazard to life or
property is involved or he may authorized increase of these amounts
where the type of construction, fire protection provided or other factor
substantially reduce the hazard.

1. Dwellings and apartment houses containing not more than three

dwelling units and accompanying or detached garages. Storage
other than fuel oil, prohibited, except that which is required for
maintenance of equipment operation which shall not exceed thirty
eight (38) liters. Such liquids shall be stored in motel closed
containers or safety cans.
2. Assembly and office occupancies, apartment houses containing
more than three dwelling units, hotel and theaters. Storage is
prohibited except that which is required for maintenance and
operation of building and operation of equipment.
3. Educational and institutional occupancies. Storage shall be limited
to that required for maintenance, demonstration, treatment and
laboratory work. Liquids stored for such purposes shall be in
original containers, or in safety cans.
4. Commercial, mercantile, industrial and processing occupancies.

(I) In rooms or areas accessible to the public, storage shall be

limited to quantities needed for display and normal
merchandising purposes but shall not exceed eighty one
(81) liters per square meter of gross floor area. The gross
floor area used for computing the maximum quantity
permitted shall be considered as that portion of the store
actually being used for merchandising flammable and
combustible liquids.
 (II) In rooms or areas not accessible to the public, storage
shall be limited to two hundred twenty seven (227) liters of
Class IA, four hundred fifty four (454) liters of Class IB, six
hundred eighty one (681) liters of Class 1C, nine hundred
eight (908) liters of Class II, one thousand eight hundred
ninety three (1,893) liters of combustible liquids or any
combination of flammable liquids totaling nine hundred
eight (908)' liters. Quantities exceeding these limitations
shall be stored in a room or portion of the building that
complies with the provisions for an inside storage and
handling room as provided in Section 23.404.
(III) Containers under one hundred fourteen (114) liters
capacity shall not be stocked more than one (1) meter or
two containers high, whichever is greater, unless on fixed
shelving or otherwise satisfactorily accured. Containers
over one hundred fourteen (114) liters shall not be stacked
one upon the other. All containers shall be stored in an
upright position.
(IV) Shelving shall be stable construction, of sufficient depth
and such arrangement that containers displayed thereon
shall not be easily displaced.
(V) Leaking containers shall be taken to a safe location, in an
area not accessible to the public, and the contents
transferred to an undamaged container.
(VI) Dispensing of Class II or III liquids from a single containers
having a capacity of more than two hundred twenty seven
(227) liters may be permitted outside of an inside storage
and handling room when location, type to dispensing
device, fire control measures, and other conditions as may
be specified and approved by the Chief of the Local Fire
Service, are provided. Both the dispensing container and
any reserve containers shall be considered as contributing
to the totals allowed under (II) above.
(VII) No pile shall be close that one (1) meter to the nearest
beam, chord, girder or other obstruction, and shallbe one (1)
meter below sprinkler deflectors or discharge orifices of water
spray, or other overheac fire protecting systems.

TABLE NO. 23.402 A - INDOOR CONTAINER STORAGE

CLASS STORAG PROTECTED UNPROTECTED
LIQUID E LEVEL STORAGE STORAGE MAXIMUM
]
MAXIMUMHEIGHT
HEIGHT (METER) LITER PER PILE LITERS
PER PILE HEIGHT
IA Ground & (METER) . (METER)
Upper 10.409 1 meter (1) 2,398 1 meter (1)
(50) (12)
 Floors
BASEMENT NOT PERMITTED NOT PERMITTED
IB Ground & 20,818 2 meters 5,204 1
meter Upper (100) (2) (25)
(1) Floor
BASEMENT NOT PERMITTED NOT
1C PERMITTED
Ground & 62,453 2 meters 15,613
1 meter Upper (300) (2) (75)
(1) Floor
BASEMENT NOT PERMITTED NOT
II PERMITTED
Ground & 62,453 3 meters 15,613 3
meter Upper (300) (3) (75)
(3) Floors
BASEMENT 20,818 3 meters NOT
PERMITTED (100) (3)
TABLE NO. 23.402 B - INDOOR CONTAINER STORAGE
(Combustible)

CLASS STORAGE PROTECTED STORAGE

LIQUID UNPROTECTED STORAGE Level Maximum per
pile
LITER Maximum per
HEIGHT pile LITERS HEIGHT
(METER) (METER)
Combus- Ground & 208,175 5 meters 52.044 4 meter
tible Upper (1,000) (5) (250) (4)
Floor
BASEMENT 31,226 3 meters NOT
PERMITTED (450) (3)

A sprinkler or equivalent fire-protection system installed in accordance with

the application NFPA Standard and approved by the Local Fire Service
Chief. (Numbers in parenthesis indicated corresponding number of 208-liter
'drums.)

NOTES:

1. When two or more classes of materials are stored in a single

pile, the maximum capacity permitted in that shall be the
smallest of the two or more separate maximum capacity.
2. Aisles shall be provided so that no container is more than
four (4) meters from an aisle. Main aisles shall be at least
two and forty four hundredths (2.44) meters wide and side
aisles at least one and twenty two hundredths (1.22) meters
wide.
Section 23.403. Storage Cabinets.

A. Storage cabinets may be used where it is desired to keep more than thirty
eight (38) liters of flammable or, combustible liquids inside buildings. No
individual container shall exceed! nineteen (19) liters capacity and not
over one hundred ninety (190) liters shall be stored in any one cabinet.
B. Storage cabinets shall be approved and shall be substantially constructed
to one and two-tenths (1.2) millimeters sheet iron or two and I fifty four
hundredths (2.54) centimeters plywood or equivalent. A minimum! five (5)
centimeters sill shall be provided, and cabinet shall be liquid tight j to the
top of the sill. Doors shall be equipped with latching device,! Cabinets
shall be painted with an approved in tumescent type fire-1 retardant paint.
Cabinets shall be conspicuously labeled in red letters ] "flammable
liquids."

Section 23.404. Design and Construction of Inside Storage and

Handling Rooms.

A. Inside storage and handling rooms shall be constructed to] meet the
required fire-resistive rating for their use. Such construction shall; comply
with the requirements set forth in the Building Code. Where an automatic
sprinkler system is provided, the system shall be designed and installed in
an approved manner, for extra hazardous locations. Openings to other
rooms or buildings shall be provided with noncombustible liquid-tight
raised sills or ramps at least ten (10) centimeters in height, or the floor in
the room shall be at least ten (10) centimeters below the surrounding
floors. A permissible alternate to the sill or ramp is an open-grated trench
inside if the room which drains to a safe location. The room shall be
provided with approved self-closing fire doors. Where other portions of the
building or other properties exposed, windows shall be protected in an
approved manner. Wood at least two and fifty four hundredths (2.54)1
centimeters nominal thickness, may be used for shelving rack, dunnage
scuff boards, floor overlay and similar installations.
B. Electrical wiring and equipment located inside storage and handling rooms
shall be approved for hazardous locations in accordance with the
Electrical Code.
C. Ventilation shall be designed to provide for a complete change off air
within the room at least six times per hour. Ventilation shall be installed] in
accordance with the provisions of NFPA Pamphlet No. 91, "Blower and
Exhaust System." It shall be controlled by a switch located outside of the
door. The ventilation equipment and any lighting fixtures shall be operated
by the same switch. A pilot light shall be installed adjacent to the switch if
Class I flammable liquids are dispensed or used within the room.
D. Heating shall be restricted to low pressure steam or hot water and to
electric units approved for Hazardous Locations.

Section 23. 405. Storage in Inside Storage and Handling Rooms.

A. Storage in inside storage and handling rooms shall comply with Table No.
23.405.
B. Inside storage and handling rooms shall contain at least one aisle with a
minimum with of one (1) meter. Storage shall be no closer than one (1)
meter to ceiling or automatic sprinklers.

C. Containers under one hundred thirteen (113) liters capacity shall not be
stacked more than one (1) meter or two containers high, whichever is
greater, unless or fixed shelving or otherwise satisfactorily secure.
Containers over one hundred thirteen (113) liters capacity shall not be
stacked one upon the other.

Section 23.406. Dispensing in Inside Storage and Handling Rooms.

A. The dispensing of flammable or combustible liquids is limited to not more

than one hundred eight (108) liters drums at any time and shall be by
approved pumps taking suction through the top of the container. Alternate
methods must have the approval of the Chief of the Local Fire Service.
B. All mixing, blending, and similar operations involving the use of
flammable or combustible liquids shall be performed in an inside storage
and handling room of two-hours fire-resistive construction; such
construction shall be in accordance with the National Building Code.

SEC. 23.407. Outside Storage.

A. Storage of over 100 drums of Class I liquids shall be limited to groups of one
hundred (100) drums, located at least eighteen (18) meters from the nearest
important building or line of adjacent property that may built upon and each
group shall be separated by at least twelve (12) meters. Storage of over three
hundred (3 drums of Class II or III liquids shall be limited to groups of three
hundred (300) drums located at least fifteen (15) meters from the nearest
building or line of adjoining property that may be built upon and each group
shall be separated by at least nine (9) meters. These distance may be reduced
fifty (50%) percent if sprinklers and drainage away from exposures c provided.
 B. The drum storage shall be located to prevent runoff or drainage toward
other storage of buildings. The area shall be kept clear of grass weeds
and other foreign combustibles. Signs shall be posted prohibiting open
flames and smoking. Fences or other control measures shall be provided
where necessary to protect against tampering or trespassers.
C. Where more than one hundred (100) drums of flammable c combustible
liquids are to be stored outside of buildings, plans shall be submitted to
the Local Fire Service showing methods of storage, quantities to be
stored, distance from buildings and property lines, access ways between
group of drums, fire protection facilities, and provisions for drainage and
runoff.
D. Storage of flammable or combustible liquids in closed containers in
quantities of eighteen thousand nine hundred twenty five (18,925) liters or
less outside of buildings shall be located with respect to buildings or line of
adjoining property which may be built upon in accordance with Table no.
23.407. These distances may be reduced with respect to warehouses and
industrial buildings or noncombustible or fire-resistive construction,
provided that the distance or property lines as set forth in Table No.23.407
are maintained.
E. Combustible materials shall not be stored or be permitted to accumulated
adjacent to flammable or combustible liquid storage outside of buildings
in such a manner as to constitute a dangerous exposure to the liquid
storage in event of fire. A distance of not less than four and a half (4.5)
meters shall be maintained between the liquid storage and any
combustible materials.

TABLE NO. 23.407 - STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE OR

COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN CLOSED CONTAINERS OUTSIDE
OF BUILDINGS

DISTANCE FORM BUILDINGS OR LINES'OF ADJOINING PROPERTY WHICH

MAY BE BUILT UPON IN METERS

QUANTITY IN LITERS
 1 to 568 (3 drums) 4.5
568 to 1892 (3 to 10 drums) 7.5
1893 to 1895 (10 to 100 drums) 15
Class II or I 1 to 568 (3 drums) 1.5
568 to 1892 (3 to 10 drums) 3
1893 to 1895 (10 to 100 drums)____9

In occupancies where the public is invited or permitted, the above distances shall
be double.

Section.23.408. Outside Dispensing.

Outside dispensing shall be in approved locations.

Section 23.409. Portable Tank Storage.

For storage limitations of portable tanks.

TABLE NO. 23.409 - OUTDOOR PORTABLE TANK STORAGE

CLASS MAXIMUM DISTANCE DISTANCE DISTANCE
PER PILE BETWEEN PROPERTY STREET
LITERS PILES LINES CAN ALLEY
(M) BE BUILT PUBLIC
UPON
IA 8,327 1 .5 meter 6 meters 4 meters

IB 1 6,654 1 .5 meter 6 meters 3 meters

IV 33,308 1 .5 meter 6 meters 3 meters
II 66,616 1 .5 meter 3 meters 1 .5 meters
Combustible 66,540 1 .5 meter 3 meters 1 .5 meters

NOTE:
1. When two or more classes of materials are stored in a single pile,
the maximum capacity in that pile shall be the smallest of the two
or more separate capacities.
2. Within sixty (60) meters of each portable tank, there shall be a
three and five tenths (3.5) meters wide access way to approach of
fire control apparatus.
3. The distances listed apply to properties that have protection for
exposures as defined, If there are exposures, and such protection
for exposure does not exist, the distances in column 4 shall be
doubled.
4. When total quantity stored does, not exceed fifty (50) person of
maximum per pile, the distances in columns 4 and 5 may be
reduce 50 percent, but not less than ninety one (91) centimeters.

Section 23.410. Empty Containers.

The storage of empty tanks, and containers, previously used for the storage of
flammable or combustible liquids, unless free from explosives vapors, shall be
as provided for the storage of flammable liquids; provided, however, that the
provisions of this Section shall not apply to. portable or safety containers. Tanks
and containers when emptied shall have the covers or plugs immediately
replaced in openings.
Section 23.411. Fire Control.

A. Suitable fire control devices such as small hose or approved portable fire
appliances shall be available at locations where flammable or combustible
liquids are stored.
B. Where sprinklers are required they shall be installed in an approved
manner.
C. Open flames, smoking and other sources of ignition, shall not be
permitted in flammable or combustible liquid storage rooms.
D. Materials which with water or other liquids to produce a hazard shall not
be stored in the same room with flammable or combustible liquids.

DIVISION 5 - INDUSTRIAL ESTABLISHMENTS

Section. 23.501. Manner of Storage.

A. Flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored in tanks, closed

containers or approved safety cans.
B. Flammable or combustible liquids stored in tanks, drums or other closed
containers shall conform to the applicable requirements of Division 2 and
4 of this Rule.

SEC. 23.502. Use of Flammable or Combustible Liquids.

Location. -Flammable or combustible liquids in quantities requiring a permit

shall be used in buildings, portions of buildings or rooms designed and
constructed in accordance with the requirements of Section 23.404 for inside
storage and handling rooms.

Section 23.503. Dispensing.

A. Class I flammable liquids shall be dispensed only in storage and

handling room; or from approved safety cans, or original containers in
rooms approved for such use.
B. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be dispensed by approved
pumps taking suction through the top of the container. Alternate
methods must have the approval of the Chief of the Local Fire Service.
C. Class I flammable shall not be dispensed within a room or building in
which normally contains sources of ignition. Dispensing devices shall
be provided with iron or steel valves that is compatible with the liquid
handled. There shall be in addition to the outlet valves, a secondary
control device or valve outside of the immediate area, by which the flow
may be stopped in the event of fire or other accident at the outlet.
Outlet valves, where practicable shall be of the self-closing type.
D. Container Filling Facilities: Class I flammable liquids shall not be run into
containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected.
Where the metallic floor plate on which the container stands while filling is
electrically connected to the fill stem or where the fill stem is bonded to the
container during filling operations by means of a bondwire, the provisions
of this Section shall be deemed to have been complied with.
E. Exit facilities shall be provided in accordance with Rule 3, Fire Safety in
Buildings and Structures.

Section 23.504. Ventilation.

A. Building or rooms or other enclosures in which flammable or combustible

liquids are used or stored in open systems and processes shall be
provided with ventilation sufficient at all times to prevent accumulation of
flammable vapors. Where natural ventilation is insufficient under all
conditions to prevent the accumulation of flammable vapors, mechanical
ventilation shall be provided and used.
B. Design of ventilating systems shall take into account the relatively high
specific gravity of the groups. Openings to the outside for natural
ventilation shall be fifteen (15) centimeters above floor level and shall be
unobstructed except by louvers or coarse screen. Mechanical systems for
removing flammable and combustible liquid vapors shall be designed and
installed in accordance with the provisions of NFPA No. 91, "Blower and
Exhaust Systems."

Section 23.505. Sources of Ignition.

Open flames, heating devices and processes employing temperature capable of

igniting vapors of the flammable liquids used, shall be prohibited in buildings,
rooms or other confined spaces in which Class I flammable liquids are used in
the open or which Class II or III liquids are used for the purpose of saturating
coating or otherwise treating goods or materials. Artificial lighting shall be by
electricity only. Electrical devices shall be of a type approved for such locations
and shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Electrical Code. Smoking
shall be prohibited and suitable signs to that effect shall be displayed.

Section 23.506. Fire Control.

A. Where flammable or combustible liquids are used or dispensed, fire-

protection appliances shall be as provided, the number and type of
appliances shall be as provided in NFPA Pamphlet No. 10, "Portable Fire
Extinguishers."
B. Whenever flammable or combustible liquids are stored in
containers, provision shall be made and maintained for the detection of
leakage. Leaking containers shall be immediately removed or made tight.
C. Access shall be provided by unobstructed aisles whereby fire control
apparatus may be brought to bear on any part of such flammable or
combustible liquid storage.
D. In buildings, rooms or other confined space in which flammable or
combustible liquids stored no combustible waste materials shall be
allowed to accumulate.
E. Crackcase drainings and flammable or combustible liquids shall not be
dumped on the ground, into sewers, drainage ditches or storm drains, but
shall be stored in tanks or tight drums outside of any building until
removed from the premises.

DIVISION 6 - BULK PLANTS

Section 23.601. Location of Plants.

No new bulk plant shall be constructed within the limits established by law as
limits of the districts in which such plants are prohibited.

Section 23.602. Storage.

A. Storage of flammable or combustible liquids in bulk plants shall, in

addition to complying with the provisions of this Division, comply with the
applicable provisions of Division II and IV of this Rule.
B. Storage - Class I. Class I flammable liquids shall be stored in closed
containers, in storage tanks above ground, outside of buildings or under-
ground.
C. Storage - Class II and III. Class II and III liquids shall be stored in
containers on in tanks within buildings or above ground outside of
buildings, or underground.
D. Storage of containers. Containers of flammable or combustible liquids
when piled one upon the other shall be separated to provide stability to
prevent excessive stress on container walls. The height of piles shall be
consistent with stability and strength of containers. In no case shall
nominal two hundred (200) liters drums be stored over three times high
without approved structural support.

Section 23.603. Filling and Emptying Containers.

Containers of Class I flammable liquids shall not be drawn from or filled within
buildings unless adequate ventilation is provided to prevent the accumulation of
flammable vapors in hazardous concentration.

Section 23.604. Ventilation.

Ventilation shall be provided for II rooms, buildings or enclosures, in which Class

I flammable liquids are pumped or dispensed. Design of ventilation system shall
take into account the relatively high specific gravity of the vapors. Ventilation
may be provided by
adequate openings in outside walls at floor level unobstructed except by louvers
or coarse screens. Where natural ventilation is inadequate, mechanical
ventillation shall be provided in accordance with NFPA Pamphlet No. 91,"Blower
and Exhaust System for Dust, Stock and Vapor Removal or Conveying."

Section 23.605. Buildings.

A. General Construction, Buildings shall be constructed so that rooms in

which flammable or combustible liquids are handled or stored comply with
the requirements of zone or area in which located. Class I flammable
liquids shall not be stored or handled within in a building having a
basement or pit into which flammable vapors may travel, unless such area
is provided with ventilation designed to prevent the accumulation of
flammable vapors therein.
B. Exits. Rooms storing flammable or combustible liquids or in which
flammable or combustible liquids are handled by pumps shall have exit
facilities in accordance with Rule 3, Fire Safety in Buildings and
Structures.
C. Heating. Rooms in which Class I flammable liquids stored or handled shall
be heated only by means of not constituting a source of ignition, such as
steam or hot water. Rooms containing heating appliance involving sources
of ignition shall be located 'and arranged to prevent entry of flammable
vapors.

Section 23.606. Loading and Unloading Facilities.

A. Tank Vehicle Loading Racks.

1. Construction. Noncombustible materials only shall be used for the

construction of loading racks.
2. Location. Tank vehicle loading racks dispensing flammable or
combustible liquids shall be separated from tanks, warehouse or
other plant buildings, and nearest line or property that may be built
upon by a clear distance of not less than seven and five tenths
(7.5) meters, measured from the nearest position of any stem.
Buildings for pumps or for shelter of loading personnel may be part
of the loading rack.
3. Static protection. Loading racks shall be equipped with protection
against static sparks during truck filling. Protection shall consist of a
bare metallic bond wire permanently electrically connected to the fill
stem or some part of the fill-stem piping. The free end of such wire
shall be provided with a clamp or similar device for convenient
attachment to some metallic part of the cargo tank of the tank
vehicle. The bond wire connection shall be made period to opening
the dome cover. It shall be maintained in place during the entire
filling operation and the dome covers shall be closed before the
 bond wire is disconnected from the cargo tank.
4. Drag Chains. Drag chains or similar devices on tank vehicles shall
not be deemed to meet the requirement of the preceding
paragraph for
 static protection.
5. Signs. Legible signs shall be maintained at the entrance gate or
gates of each bulk plant and near each loading rack with the words
"NO SMOKING" printed thereon.
6. Fencing. Each loading rack or property upon which a loading rack
is located shall be surrounded by a fence not less than one five
tenths (1.5) meters height, constructed of wire mesh, solid metal
sheathing or masonry; No person shall load or unload, or permit the
loading or unloading of a tank vehicle unless such vehicle is entirely
within such enclosure. No person shall drive or permit the driving of
any tank vehicle, into or from the premises of a bulk plant except
while traveling in a forward direction. In existing installations, when
determined by the Chief of the Local Fire Service that adequate
public safety exits because of isolation, natural barriers, or other
factors, the requirements of this Subsection may be waived.
7. Piping. There shall be installed on each such loading rack riser
pipe between the ground and the outlet, at least two valves, one
being of the lever operated, self-closing type, which may be readily
operated from the leading rack platform or top of the vehicle using
filled. It shall be unlawful for any person to tie or unlock such self-
valve in the open position.

B. Tank car Racks. Class I flammable liquids shall not be discharged from a
loaded into tank cars unless protection against stray currents has been
provided and is used. Protection shall be designed and installed in
accordance with NFPA Pamphlet No. 77,"Static Electricity."
C. Container Filling Facilities. Class I flammable liquids shall not be run
into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically inter-
connected. Where the metallic floor plate on which the container stands
while filling is electrically connected to the fill stem or where the fill stem is
bonded to the container during filling operations by means of a bond wire,
the provisions of this Section shall be deemed to have been complied
with.
D. Drainage and Waste Disposal. Provisions shall be made to prevent
flammable or combustible liquids which shall be spilled at loading or un-
loading points from entering public sewer and drainage system or natural
waterways. Connections to such sewers, drains or waterways by which
flammable or combustible liquids might enter shall be provided with
separator boxes or other approved means whereby such entry is
precluded. Crankcase drainings and flammable combustible liquids shall
not be dumped into sewers but shall be stored in tanks or tight drums
outside of any buildings until removed from the premises.

Section 23.607. Electrical Equipment.

A. all wiring and electrical equipment located within seven and one half (7.5)
meters of any portion of the loading rack shall be designed, operated and
installed so as not to create an ignition hazard. Electrical equipment shall be
designed and installed in accordance with the Electrical Code.
B. For area classifications not covered under Section 23.607 and not listed in
Table No. VI-9 NFPA Pamphlet No. 30, "Flammable and Combustible
Liquids Code," the Chief of the Local Fire Service shall have the authority
of classify the extent of the hazardous area.

Section 23.608. Sources of Ignition.

Flammable or combustible liquids shall not be handled, drawn or dispensed

where flammable vapors may reach a source of ignition. Smoking shall be
prohibited except in designated localities. "NO SMOKING" signs shall be
conspicuously posted where hazard from flammable vapors is normally present.

Section 23.609. Fire Control.

Approved portable fire extinguishers shall be provided for the extinguishments of

fires as designated in NFPA Pamphlet No. 10, "Portable Fire Extinguishers." An
extinguisher shall be provided and maintained, having a minimum classification
of 20-B at the loading rack. Suitable fire-control devices, such as small hose or
portable fire extinguishers, shall be available to locations where fires are likely to
occur. Additional fire-control equipment may be required by the Chief of the Local
Fire Service where an unusual exposure hazard exits. Such additional fire-control
equipment shall be sufficient to extinguish a fire in the largest tank. The design
and amount of such equipment shall be in accordance with approved engineering
standards

DIVISION 7 - SERVICE STATIONS

SEC. 23.701. Location.

Apparatus 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.

Section 23.702. General Construction.

Class I liquids shall not be stored or handled within a building having a basement
or pit into which flammable vapors may travel, unless such area is provided with
ventilation designed to prevent the accumulation of flammable vapors therein.

Section 23.703. Storage and Handling.

A. General Provisions. Class I liquids shall be stored in closed containers,

or tanks located underground or in special enclosures as described in
Section 23.703.

There shall be no connection between any background tank and any

underground tank except aboveground tanks located in an adjoining
bulk plant, may be connected by piping to service station underground tanks if, in
addition to valves at the aboveground tanks, a valve is also installed within
control of service station personnel.

The provision of Section 23.703 "A" shall not prohibit the temporary use of
portable or semi-portable tanks in conjunction with the dispensing of flammable
or combustible liquids into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles or other motorized
equipment on premises not normally accessible to the public. Such installation
shall only be made with the approval of the local Fire Service Chief.

B. Special Enclosures - When installation of tanks in accordance with

Section 23.303 is impractical or because of property or building limitations,
tanks for flammable or combustible liquids may be installed in building if
enclosed as follows Enclosure shall be liquid and vapor tight without back-
fill. Slides, top and bottom of the enclosure shall be of reinforced concrete
at least fifteen (15) centimeters thick, with openings for inspection through
the top only. Tank connection shall be so piped or closed that neither
vapors nor liquid can escape into the enclosed spaced. Means shall be
provided whereby portable equipment may be employed to discharge to
the outside any vapors, which might accumulate, should leakage occur.
C. Storage Inside Buildings - Flammable or combustible liquids may be
stored in approved containers inside service station buildings. Class I
liquids may be stored within service station buildings in approved one-
gallon closed containers of aggregate capacity not exceeding four
hundred fifty five (445) liters. Class II and III liquids may be stored within
service station building in approved containers of not more than four
hundred fifty five (455) liters capacity each.
D. Dispensing - No Class I liquids shall be dispensed or transferred within a
service station building, except as provided in Section 23.704 (d). Class II
and III liquids may be dispensed in lubrication or service station building
provided the heating equipment complies with Section 23.707. No
delivery of any flammable or combustible liquid shall be made into
portable containers unless such container is of approved material and
construction, having a tight closure with screwed or spring cover, so
designed that the contents can be dispensed without spilling. The
dispensing of flammable liquids into fuel tank of a vehicle or into a
container shall at all times be under the supervision of a qualified
attendant except as provided in Section 23.703 "E."
E. Service stations not open to the public do not require an attendant
or supervisor. Such stations may be used by commercial, industrial,
governmental or manufacturing establishments for fueling vehicles used
in connection with their business.
Section 23.704. Dispensing Services.

A. Design and Construction Class I liquids shall be transferred from

underground tanks by means of fixed pumps so designed and equipped
as to allow control of the flow and to prevent leakage or accidental
discharge. Supplemental means shall be provided outside of this
dispensing device whereby the source of power may be readily
disconnected in the event of fire or other accident. Dispensing for
flammable or combustible liquids shall be approved type. Flammable and
combustible liquids shall be dispensed by approved pumps taking suction
through the top of the container. Flammable and combustible liquids shall
not be dispensed by a device that operates through pressure within a
storage tank or container unless the tank or container has been approved
as pressure vessels for the use to which it is subjected. In no case shall
air or oxygen pressure be used for dispensing flammable and combustible
liquids. This section does not prohibit use permitted by Section 23.705.
B. Supervision. Every service station open to the public shall have an
attendant or supervisor on duty whenever the station is open for business.

If the dispensing of Class I liquids at a service station available and open to the
public is to be done by a person other than the service station attendant, the
nozzle shall be a listed automatic closing type.

C. Location.

1. Dispensing devices at automobile service station shall be located

that all parts of a vehicles being serviced will be on private
property.
2. Dispensing devices at automobile service stations shall be located
not less than three (3) meters from any building which is not of fire-
resistive construction. Such dispensing devices shall also be
located so that the nozzle, when hose is fully extended, shall not
reach within one and a half (1.5) meters of any building opening.
3. All dispensing devices shall be protected against physical damage
from vehicles by mounting on a concrete island of minimum of
fifteen and one-fourth (15.25) centimeters in height. Alternate
methods of providing equivalent protection may be permitted when
approved by the Chief of the Local Fire Service.

D. Inside Garages. Where an outside location is impractical, dispensing

devices approved for inside used may be installed inside a garage or
similar establishment, storing, parking, servicing or repairing automotive
equipment upon the approval of the location and safeguards by the Chief
of the Local Fire Service. The dispensing device shall be located in an
area of fire-resistive. The dispensing device shall be located in an area of
fire-resistive construction well away from vehicles storage and repair
 areas and well ventilated. It shall be protected against physical damage by
vehicles by mounting on a concrete island or by equivalent means and
shall be located in a position where it cannot be stuck by vehicle
descending a ramp or other slope out of control. A remote emergency
shutoff electric power to the dispensing unit and the pump supplying it
shall be provided at an accessible location and shall be clearly labeled as
to its intended purpose. The dispensing area shall be provided with an
approved mechanical or gravity ventilation system. When dispensing units
are located below grade, only approved mechanical ventilation shall be
used and the entire dispensing area shall be protected by an approved
automatic sprinkler system. Ventilating systems shall be electrically
interlocked with Class I dispensing units so that the dispensing units
cannot be operated unless the ventilating fan motors are energized.

E. Electrical Controls.

1. Any pump motor circuit shall be energized by a switch located on

each dispenser connected to it which shall be operated by removal
or replacement of the nozzle in its bracket.
2. A clearly labeled manually operated pump master switch shall be
provided in an approved location, within twenty two (22) meters of,
but no nearer than four and six-tenths (4.6) meters to , any
dispenser. Where such master switch is not visible from all
dispensers, the location thereof shall be indicated by approved
signs.
3. Signs identifying the pump master switch shall be labeled
"EMERGENCY PUMP SHUTOFF."
4. The master switch on all individual pump circuits switches shall be
set in the "OFF" position before closing the services station for
business at any time.
5. Pressure system shall incorporate with each turbine an indicator
light illuminated when the turbine is running. Said light shall be
visible from the pump island, and suitably identified as to the
system served.

(1) Special Type Dispensers. Approved special dispensing systems such as,
but not limited to, coin-operated and remote preset types are permitted at service
stations, provided there is at least one qualified attendant on duty while the
station is open to the public. The attendant's primary function shall be to
supervise, observe and control the dispensing of Class I liquids while said liquids
are being dispensed. It shall be the responsibility of the attendant to prevent the
dispensing of Class I liquids into portable containers not in compliance with
Section 23.703 "D," control ignition, and to immediately handle accidental spills
and fire extinguishers if needed.
1. The attendant or supervisor on duty shall be capable of performing
the functions and assuming the responsibility covered in Section
23.704 "F."
2. Emergency controls shall be installed at a location acceptable by
the Director General of his duly authorized representative, but
controls shall be not more than thirty (30) meters from dispenses.
 3. Instructions for the operation of dispensers shall be conspicuously
posted.
4. Remote preset type devices are to be in the position while not in
use so that dispensers cannot be activated without the knowledge
of the attendant.

Section 23.705. Pressure Delivery Service Stations.

A. General. - This Section shall apply to pressure delivery system for

delivery of gasoline to the fuel tanks of motor vehicles at automotive
service stations whether new, modernized or rebuilt. The Local Fire
Service Chief may alter or imposed additional regulations where such
systems are located within buildings. Notification shall be given to the
Local Fire Service Chief prior to abandonment, alteration or repair of any
part of a pressure delivery system, except the dispenser.
B. Approval of Equipment and Installation. - Tanks, pits, pumps,
electrical equipment, piping systems, dispensers, hoses, nozzles and
other integral parts of pressure delivery systems shall be approved by the
Director General or his duly authorized representative.
C. Pumps. –

1. Pumps installed above grade outside of buildings shall be located

not less than three (3) meters from line of adjoining property which
may be built upon or from a property line that abuts upon a public
right-of-way or thoroughfare, pumps shall be located not less than
(3) meters from buildings which are not of noncombustible or at
least one-hour fire resistive construction in accordance with the
Building Code nor less than one and a half (1.5) meters from any
building opening.
2. Pumps installed above grade shall be mounted on a concrete
foundation and shall be protected against damage by vehicles.
3. Submersible or subsurface pumps shall be installed in accordance
with approved standards.

D. Pits. –

1. Pits intended to contain subsurface pumps or fitting from

submersible pumps shall be no longer than necessary to contain
the intended equipment and to permit the free movement of hand
tools operated from above grade.
2. Pits and covers shall be designed and constructed withstand the
external forces to which they may be subjected. When located
above any underground tank, at least thirty (30) centimeters of
earth or sand cover shall be maintained over the top of the tank.
3. Pits shall be protected against ignition of vapors by one of the
following methods:
 (i) Sealing the unpierced cover with mastic or by bolting against
a gasket in an approved manner.
(ii) Filling the pit with a noncombustible inert material.

E. Piping, Valves and Fittings.

1. Piping valves and fittings shall be designed for the working

pressure and structural stresses to which they may be subjected.
They shall be galvanized or otherwise protected against external
corrosion with an approved materials. All threaded joints or
connections shall be made up tight with the use of an approved
pipe joint sealing compound.
 2. A check or manual valve shall be provided in the discharge
dispensing supply line from the pump with a union between the
valve and the same pump discharge.
3. An approved impact valve, incorporating a fusible link, designed to
close automatically in the event of severe impact or fire exposure
shall be properly installed, rigidly mounted, and connected by a
union in the dispensing supply line at the base of each dispensing
device. Properly installed shall mean that the shear section of the
impact valve is mounted flush with the top of the surface upon
which the dispenser is mounted.
4. After completion of the installation, the system shall be tested as
provided in Section 23.209.

Section 23.706. Electrical Equipment.

A. This section shall apply to areas where Class I liquids are stored or
handled.
B. All installation of electric wiring and equipment shall be reasonably safe to
persons and properties. For Class I liquids where electrical wiring and
equipment are installed, evidence that such wiring and equipment are of
the type approved for use in the hazardous locations as set forth in Table
No. 23.706 and that such wiring and equipment have been installed in
accordance with the Electrical Code will be required.
C. In Table No. 23.706 a classified area shall not extend beyond the
unpierced wall, roof or other solid partition.
D. For area classifications not covered in Section 23.706 "B" and not listed in
Table No. 23.706 the Chief of the Local Fire Service shall have the
authority to classify the extent of the hazardous area.

TABLE NO. 23.706 - ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

HAZARDOUS AREA SERVICE STATIONS

EXTENT OF CLASSIFIED AREA

NEC
Location
CLASS 1 Any pit, box or space
Underground below grade level, any
GROUP
part of which is within the
Division 1 to
Up to forty six2 (46)
classified
centimeters 301
Tank- Level within a horizontal radius of three (3) meters from a loose fill connection
Fill and within a horizontal radius of one and a half (1.5) meters from a tight fill
connection.

Undergrou Within ninety one (91) centimeters and one and a half (1.5) meters of open and
nd Tank- off vent, extending in all directions_______________
Vent Area between ninety one (91) centimeters and one and a half (1.5) meters of
Dischargin open and off vent, extending in all directions________________
g Upward Any pit, box or space below grade level, any part of which is within the Division 1
Dispenser- or 2 classified area_______
Pits The area one and two-tenths (1.2) meters vertically above grade within the
Dispenser enclosure of forty six (46) meters in all direction_____________________
Enclosure Up to forty six (46) centimeters above grade level within six (6) meters
Dispenser- horizontally of any edge of enclosure Up to forty six (46) centimeters above
Outdoor grade or floor level within seven and six-tenths (7.6) meters horizontally of any
Dispenser- edge of enclosure_________
Remote
Indoor with Any pit, box or space below grade level if any part is within a horizontal distant of
Pump-
mechanical three (3) meters from any edge of pump____________
Remote
Ventilation Within ninety one (91) centimeters of any edge of pump, extending in all
Pump- directions. Also up to forty six (46) centimeters above grade level within three (3)
meters horizontally from any edge of pump____________
Entire are a within any pit
Within one and a half (1.5) meters 302
Remote Pump
 Indoor
Of any edge of pump, extending in all
directions. Also up to ninety one (91)
centimeters above floor or grade level within
seven and six-tenths (7.6) meters horizontally
from any edge of purnp.
1 Entire area within any pit
Lubrication 2 Area up to forty six (46) centimeters
Room above floor or grade level within
entire lubrication room
Lubrication 2 Within ninety one (91) centimeters of
Room Dispenser any fill or dispensing point, extending
For Class 1 in all directions
Liquids
Special 1 Entire enclosure
Enclosure Inside
Building per Sec.
23.703 (b)
Sales Storage Ordinary If there is any opening to these
and Rest Rooms rooms within the extent of an
classified area, the entire room shall be
classified the same as the area classification at
the point of the opening. If there is any opening
of these rooms within the extent of an indoor
classified area, the room shall be classified the
same as if the wall, curb or partition did not
exit.______

Section 23.707. Heating Equipment.

A. Electrical heating equipment shall conform to Section 23.706.

B. Heating equipment, other than electrical, shall conform to the following:

1. In rooms where Class I, II or III liquids are dispensed, heating

equipment shall be installed in accordance with the Building Code.
2. Rooms adjacent to dispensing rooms, with openings between,
shall be treated as if used for dispensing.

Section 23.708. Drainage and Waste Disposal.

A. Provisions shall be made in the area where flammable liquids maybe

applied to prevent liquids from flowing into interior of service station
buildings. Such provision may be by grading driveway, raising door sills,
or other equally effective means.
 Crank-case drainage and flammable or combustible liquids shall not be
dumped into sewers, but shall be stored in tanks or tight drums outside of
any building until removed from the premises.
B. Tanks installed for crank-case drainage shall be installed in accordance
with the requirements for flammable liquid storage. In addition thereto,
drainage lines terminating inside a building shall be equipped with a non-
removable type cap (such as a hinged cap).

Section 23.709. Safety Rules.

A. There shall be no smoking or open flames in the areas used for fueling,
servicing internal combustion engines, receiving or dispensing of
flammable or combustible liquids. A conspicuous sign prohibiting smoking
shall be posted within sight of each customer being served. Letters on
such signs shall be not less than ten (10) centimeters high. The motors of
all vehicles being fueled shall be shut off during the fueling operation.
B. Extinguishers of a minimum classification of 5-B, C shall provided and so
located that no pump, dispenser or fill-pipe opening shall be a greater
distance than twenty three (23) meters from such extinguishers.

Section 23.710. Marine Service Stations

A. General. - The general construction of marine service and the storage and
handling of flammable or combustible liquids at such locations shall,
except as otherwise provided in this Section, be in accordance with the
provisions of this Rule.

Marine service stations shall not be located at the bulk plant unless separated by
a fence or similar barrier from the area in which bulk operations are conducted.

B. General Construction. - Piers, wharves and floats where flammable or

combustible liquid dispenser are located shall be of fire-resistive
construction and impervious to spills of such liquids and oils within
immediate area of the dispenser.
C. Storage and Handling. - Flammable and combustible liquids may be
stored in approved portable containers within marine service station
buildings. Storage of Class I liquids in approved closed portable
containers shall not exceed thirty-eight (38) liters aggregate capacity
except within a room or building approved for such storage or which
meets the requirements of Section 23.404. Class II or III liquids may be
stored and dispensed inside a marine service station buildings from
approved containers of not more than four hundred fifty five (455) liters
capacity, provided the heating equipment complies with Section 23.707.

1. Tanks, valves, fittings and piping for flammable or combustible

liquids and liquefied petroleum gases shall be approved for such
 use and fully protected from external-corrosion.
2. There shall be no connection between any aboveground tank and
any underground tank except that aboveground tanks located in an
adjoining bulk plant may be connected by piping to marine service
station underground tanks if, in addition to valves at the above
ground tanks, a valve is also installed within control of marine
service station personnel.
 3. Pipelines of marine service stations where attached to piers,
wharves or other structures shall be fully protected against physical
damage and excessive stresses.
4. A valve whereby supply from shore may be shut off shall be
provided in each product line at or near the approach to the pier
wharf or other structure and on approved quick throw valve shall be
provided above each flexible connection to stop flow to float in the
event of rupture or such flexible connections.
5. Not more than two flexible connections shall be permitted in any
line leading from any pier or wharf to a float except when unusual
conditions exist, then additional flexible connections may be
allowed upon permission of the Chief of the Local Fire Service.
6. All commodity piping at marine service stations shall be welded or
welded flanged steel construction, except that screwed piping five
(5) centimeters or less in diameter shall be permitted.
7. Piping handling Class I liquids shall be grounded to control stray
electrical current.
8. Testing of piping systems shad be in accordance with Section
23.209.

D. Dispensing. - Wharves, piers, or float at marine service stations shall be

used exclusively for the dispensing or transfer of petroleum products to or
from marine craft, except that transfer of essential ship stores is
permitted. Sales of ship stores or merchandise shall not be allowed from
an area where fuel is dispensed into the tank of motor craft.

1. Tanks and pumps, other than those integral with approved dispen-
sing devices, supplying flammable or combustible liquids at marine
service stations, shall be located only on shore or upon express
permission of the Local Fire Service Chief on piers. of solid-fill type.
Approved dispensing devices with or without integral pumps may
be located on shore piers of solid fill type, open pier, wharves of
floating docks.
2. Dispensing of flammable or combustible liquids a liquefied
petroleum gases shall at all times be under the direct control of
competent person who is fully aware of the operation, mechanics,
and hazardous inherent to fueling of boats.
3. Dispensing of flammable or combustible liquids into the fuel tanks
of marine craft shall be by means of an approved type hose,
equipped, with a listed automatic closing nozzle with latch open
device.
4. Hoses used for dispensing or transferring flammable or
combustible
 liquids, when not in use, shall be reeled, racked or otherwise
protected from mechanical damage.
5. Fueling of floating marine craft other than a marine service station
is prohibited except by special authorization of the Chief of the
Local Fire Service.
6. No delivery of any flammable or combustible liquids shall be made
into portable containers unless such containers is of approved
material and construction, having a tight closure with screwed or
spring cover, so designed that the contents can be dispensed
without spilling.
7. Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders shall not be filled or discharged
at any petroleum marine service station within first obtaining written
permission from the Chief of the Local Fire Service. Approved
storage facilities for liquefied petroleum gas cylinders shall be
provided.
8. The dispensing area shall be located from other structures so as to
provide room for safe ingress and egress of craft to be fueled.
Dispensing units shall in all cases be at least six (6) meters from
any activity involving fixed sources of ignition.

E. Fire Prevention Regulations.

1. All marine facilities shall be maintained in a neat and orderly

manner and no accumulation of rubbish or waste oils in excessive
amounts shall be permitted. Any spills of flammable or combustible
liquids at or upon the water of marine service stations shall be
reported immediately to the Fire Service and port authorities.
2. Metal containers will tight-fitting or self-closing metal lids shall be
provided for the temporary storage of combustible trash or rubbish.
3. No vessel or craft shall be made to or berthed at any fuel docks
serving a marine services station, except during fueling operations
and no craft shall be made fast to any other vessel or craft
occupying a berth at any marine service station.
4. No construction, maintenance, repair or reconditioning work
involving the use of open flames or arcs or spark-producing
devices shall be performed at any marine service station facility or
within fifteen (15) meters of the dispensing facilities including piers,
wharves, or floats. The Chief of the Local Fire Service may grant
permission in writing to make repair provided no fueling is done at
the pier-, wharf, of float during the course of such emergency
repairs.
5. All electrical equipment installed and used must be in accordance
with the Electrical code as it applies to wet, damp and hazardous
location. Clearly identified emergency switches readily accessible
in case of fire physical damage at any dispensing unit shall be
provided on each main float and at the shore approach to the pier,
wharf or floating dock, so interlocied as to shut off power to all
pump motors from any individual location and reset only from the
master switch. Each switch to be identified by an approved sign
"EMERGENCY PUMP SHUTOFF." The master switch shall be set
in the "OFF" position before closing the marine service' station at
any time. Pressure system shall incorporate with each turbine an
indicator light illuminated when the turbine is running. Said lights
shall be visible from the shore approach and from the dispenser
location and suitably identify the system served.
 6. Smoking or open flames shall be prohibited within fifteen (15)
meters of fueling operations. "NO SMOKING" signs shall be posted
conspicuously about the premises. Such signs shall have letters
not less than (10) centimeters in height on a background of
contrasting color.
7. Boat owners or operators shall not offer their craft for fueling
unless the tanks being filled are properly vented to dissipate fumes
to the outside atmosphere.
8. There shall be prominently displayed at the face of each wharf, pier
of float at such elevation as to be clearly visible from the decks of
marine craft being fueled, a sign or signs with letters not less than
eight (8) centimeters in height or a background of contrasting color
bearing the following or equivalent wording:

WARNING
NO SMOKING - STOP ENGINE WHILE FUELING SHUT OFF ELECTRICITY.
DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL AFTER BELOW-DECK SPACES
ARE VENTILATED

F. Fire Fighting Equipment Required.

1. Means shall be available for calling the Fire Department. Such

means may consist of a proprietary alarm system, a Fire
Department alarm box or telephone not requiring a coin to operate.
It must be within (30) meters of marine service station premises.
2. Piers, wharves and floats at marine service stations shall be
equipped with wet standpipes connected to a reliable water supply
with piping not less than five (5) centimeters in diameter.
3. Pipe fittings and joints shall be adequately treated to protect metal
from corrosion. A flexible connection may be permitted between
the dock or pier and any floating deck.
4. Hose stations shall be equipped with a thirty eight (38) millimeter
valve, twenty two (22) meters of approved fire hose, and a
combination fog and straight streams shutoff type nozzle. Hose
stations shall be so spaced as to provide protection to any portion
of docks, piers, wharves or floating craft. Hose shall be enclosed
within a cabinet connected and mounted on a reel or rack for
instant use and hose stations shall be labeled "FIRE HOSE-
EMERGENCY USE ONLY." All test and valving must meet the
approval of the Chief of the Local Fire Service.
 5. Fire extinguishers each having a 20-B, C rating shall be provided
as follows: One on each float and one on the pier or wharf within
seven and a half (7.5) meters of the head of the gangway to the
float, except that where the office is within seven and a half (7.5)
meters of the gangway or is on the float and an extinguisher is
provided thereon; the extinguisher at the head of the gangway need
not be provided.

DIVISION 8 - PROCESSING PLANTS

Section 23.801. Manner of Storage.

A. Flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored in tanks, closed

containers or approved safety cans.
B. Flammable or combustible liquids stored in tanks, drums, or other closed
containers shall conform to the applicable requirements of Divisions 2 and
4 of this Rule.

Section 23.802. Blending and Mixing Rooms.

A. Mixing or blending rooms or buildings shall meet the design requirements

of Section 23.404.
B. Vessels used for mixing or blending of Class I flammable liquids shall be
provided with self-closing, tight-fitting noncombustible lids that will control
fire within such vessel. Where such devices are impracticable, automatics
or manually controlled fire-extinguishing devices approved by the Chief of
the Local Fire Service shall be provided.
C. Vessels shall be electrically connected by bond wires, piping or similar
means, where differences of potential could otherwise be created by
accumulation of static-electrical charges.

Section 23.803. Dispensing.

A. Class I flammable liquids shall be dispensed only in rooms or portions of

building meeting the requirements of Section 23.404, or from approved
safety cans, or original containers in rooms approved for such use.
B. Flammable and combustible liquids shall be dispensed from approved
pumps taking suction through the top of the container. Alternate methods
must have the approval of the Chief of the Local Fire Service.

Section 23.804. Sources of Ignition.

Open flames, heating devices and processes employing temperatures capable

of igniting the vapors of the flammable liquid used shall be prohibited in
buildings, rooms and other confined spaces in which Class 1 flammable liquids
are used in the open or in which class II and III liquids are heated above their
flash point in open containers. Artificial lighting shall be by electricity only.
Electrical devices shall be of type approved for such locations. Electrical devices
shall be installed in accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code.
Section 23.805. Housekeeping.

A. Wherever flammable or combustible liquids are stored in containers,

provision shall be made and maintained for the detection of leakage.
Leaking containers shall be immediately removed and the contents
transferred to a tight container.
B. Access shall be provided by unobstructed aisles whereby fire control
appliances may be brought to bear on any part of such flammable or com-
bustible liquid storage.
C. In buildings, rooms or other confined spaces in which flammable or
combustible liquids are stored, combustible waste materials shall not be
allowed to accumulate.
D. Crankcase drainings and flammable or combustible liquids shall not be
dumped on the ground, into sewers, drainage ditches or storm drains, but
shall be stored in tanks of tight drums outside of any building until re-
moved from the premises.

Section 23.806. Fire Control.

Where flammable or combustible liquids are stored, or used in open vessels, or

are dispensed within buildings or other enclosures, fire-control appliances shall
be provided. The number and type of appliances shall be in accordance with the
provisions of NFPA Pamphlet No. 10 "Portable Fire Extinguishers."

DIVISION 9 - REFINERIES, CHEMICAL PLANTS

AND DISTILLERIES

Section 23.901. Locations.

No permit shall be issued for the construction or operation of chemical plants,

distillery, refinery or plant storing or handling crude petroleum until approval has
been given for the operation with respect to topography, nearness to places of
assembly, residential or mercantile occupancy, and adequacy, of water supply
for fire control.

Section 23.902. Manner of Storage.

Flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored in tanks aboveground in

accordance with Division 2 of this Rule.

Section 23.903. Storage Tanks.

Tanks for the storage of flammable or combustible liquids in tank farms and in
locations other than process areas shall be located in accordance with Division 2
of this Rule.
Section 23.904. Fired and Unfired Pressure Vessels.

A. Fire pressure vessels shall be constructed in accordance with the 1968

Edition of the Code for the Fire Pressure Vessels, Section 1 of the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Code.
B. Unfired pressure vessels shall be constructed in accordance with the
1968 Edition of the ASME Code for Unfired Pressure Vessels, Section
VIII.

Section 23.905. Location of Process Units.

Process units shall be located so that they are accessible from at least one side
for the purpose of fire control. Where topographical conditions are such that
flammable or combustible liquids may flow from a processing area so as to
constitute a fire hazard to other property, provision shall be made to divert or
impound the flow by curbs, drains or other suitable means.

Section 23.906. Fire Control.

A. Approved portable fire appliances such as fire extinguishers or

permanently connected small hose lines be provided in quantities and
types acceptable to the Chief of the Local Fire Service.

B. Water shall be available in pressure and quantity sufficient to provide

cooling streams for any unit of any tank in the processing area. Hoses
and hydrants shall be available in sufficient number to provide application
of cooling streams as required in this Section. Fire-control chemicals and
suitable application devices shall be provided in accordance with the pro-
visions of Section 23.202.

Section 23.907. Fence.

Except where a refinery is made inaccessible to the public by a natural or other

adequate barrier, a substantial fence of wire or other noncombustible material
(except that wooden supporting posts may be used) shall be maintained around
any refinery. Such fence shall not be less than one and a half (1.5) meters in
height and unless a watchman or gateman is on duty at any openings therein,
any and all openings in any such fence shall be arranged with gates which shall
remain normally closed.

Section 23.908. Smoking.

Smoking is prohibited except in approved, posted areas.

Section 23.909. Waste Combustible.

No person shall accumulate grass, weeds, waste combustible materials or waste
flammable or combustible liquids on the premises of a refinery, except in a sump,
tank or receptacle approved for this purpose.
 DIVISION 10 - CRUDE OIL PRODUCTION

Section 23.1001. Location of Oil Well.

A. No storage tank or boiler, fired heater, open flame device or other source
of ignition shall be located nearer by seven and half (7.5) meters to any oil
well. Engines used in the drilling production servicing of oil wells are
exempt from the above provision.
B. No oil well shall be drilled within twenty three (23) meters of any dedicated
public streets, highway, or nearest rail of a railway being used as such.
C. No oil well shall be drilled within thirty (30) meters of any building not
necessary to the operation of the well.
D. No oil well shall be drilled within ninety one and a half (91.5) meters of any
building used as a place of public assemblage, institution, or school.

Section 23.1002. Waste Control.

A. No person shall permit or cause to be permitted the discharge of any liquid

containing crude petroleum or its product into or upon any street, highway,
drainage canal or ditch, storm drain or flood control channel.
B. No person shall permit or cause to be permitted any oil waste, oil refuse
or waste material to be on the surface of the ground under, around or near
any oil well, pump boiler, oil storage, tank or building except within an oil
sump or tank.
C. All land within seven and a half (7.5) meters of any oil well, flammable or
combustible liquid tank or other appurtenance to any such well shall be at
all times kept free and clear of dry weeds, grass, rubbish or other
combustible material. When, in the opinion of the Chief of the Local Fire
Service the distance is not sufficient to provide reasonable fire safety, a
greater distance may be required which shall not exceed the height of a
derrick or greater dimensions of a tank.

Section 23.1003. Sumps.

A. No sump or other basin for the retention of oil or petroleum products shall
exceed three and seventeenths (3.7) meters in width.
B. No sump or other basin for the retention of oil or petroleum products,
larger than one and eight-tenths (1.8) meters deep shall be maintained
longer than sixty (60) days after the cessation of drilling operations.
C. Sumps, diversion ditches or depressions used as sumps shall be securely
fenced or covered.

Section 23.1004. Prevention of Blowouts.

Adequate protection shall be provided to control and prevent the blowout of an

oil well. Protection equipment shall meet the requirements as specified by the
proper government authority.
Section 23.1005. Storage Tanks.

The requirements for the storage of flammable or combustible liquids in tanks

are provided in Division II of this Rule. Each oil storage tank or group of tanks
shall have posted in conspicuous place on or near such tank or tanks, a legible
sign with the name of the owner or operator, name or number of lease and the
telephone number where a responsible person may be reached at any time,
printed thereon.

Section 23.1006. Soundproofing Materials.

Where soundproofing material is required during oil field operations, such

materials shall be non-combustible, provided that fire-retardant treated material
may be used and maintained subject to the approval of the Chief of the Local
Fire Service.

Section 23.1007. Smoking.

Smoking shall not be permitted at any oil well or tank location except as
designated and posted areas approved by the Local Fire Service Chief.

Section 23.1008. Signs.

Each oil well location shall have posted in a conspicuous place a legible with
the name of the owner or operator, name or number of the lease, and number
of the well printed thereon. Such signs shall be maintained on the premises
from the time materials and delivered for drilling purposes until the well is
abandoned.

Section 23.1009. Field Loading Racks.

Field loading racks shall conform to the provisions of Section 23.606. "A"
paragraphs 2, 3, 4, and 5.

Section 23.1010. Fire Control.

A minimum of two (2) fire extinguishers shall be maintained at well locations

where drilling, servicing or repair work is being conducted. Each such
extinguisher shall have a minimum classification of 20B as set forth in NFPA
Pamphlet No. 10, "Portable Fire Extinguishers."

DIVISION 11 -TANK VEHICLES FOR FLAMMABLE

AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS

Section 23.1101. Tank Vehicle Construction.

Tank vehicles shall be designed, constructed, equipped and maintained in
accordance with NFPA Pamphlet No. 385.

Section 23.1102. Full Trailers and Semi-Trailers.

A. Trailers shall be firmly and securely attached to the vehicle drawing them,
in a manner conforming with accepted engineering practice.
B. Each full trailer and semi-trailer shall be equipped with reliable brakes on
all wheels, and adequate provision shall be made for their efficient op-
eration from the driver's seat of the vehicle drawing the trailer or semi-
trailer.
C. Trailer connections shall be such as to prevent the towed vehicle from
whipping or swerving from side to side dangerously or unreasonably and
shall cause the trailer to follow substantially in the path of the towing
vehicle.
Section 23.1103. Operation of Tank Vehicles.

A. Tank vehicles shall not be operated unless they are in proper repair,
devoid of accumulation of grease, oil or other flammable and from leaks.
B. The driver, operator or attendant of any tank vehicle shall not leave the
vehicle while it is being filled or discharged. Delivery hose, when attached
to a tank vehicle, shall be considered to be a part of the tank vehicle.
C. Motors of tank vehicles or tractors shall be shut down during making or
breaking hose connections. If loading or unloading is done without the use
of a power pump, the tank vehicles or tractors motor shall be shut down
throughout such operations.
D. The cargo tank shall be bonded to the fill pipe when loading. The bond-
wire connection shall be made prior to opening the dome covers. It shall
be maintained in place during the entire filling operation and the dome
covers shall be securely closed before the bond wire in disconnected from
the cargo tank.
E. No cargo tank or compartment thereof used for the transportation of any
flammable or combustible liquid shall be loaded liquid full. The vacant
space (outage) in a cargo tank or compartment thereof used in the
transportation or combustible liquids shall be not less than one (1)
percent; sufficient space (outage) shall be left vacant in every case to
prevent leakage from or distortion of such tank or compartment by
expansion of the contents due to rise in temperature in transit.
F. The driver, operator or attendant of any tank vehicle shall before making
delivery to any tank, determine the unfilled capacity of such tank by a
suitable gauging device. To prevent overfilling he shall not deliver in ex-
cess of that amount.
G. During loading, hatch covers shall be secured on all but the receiving
compartments.
H. Simultaneous delivery to underground tanks from two or more discharge
hoses shall be made by means of mechanically tight connections between
the hose and the fill pipe.
I. Dome covers shall be closed and latched while the tank vehicle is in
transit.
J. No material shall-be loaded into or transported in a tank vehicle at a
temperature above its ignition temperature unless properly safeguard in an
approved manner.
K. Flammable or combustible liquids with a vapor pressure of twenty eight
grams per square centimeter (28/sq.cm.) absolute or less at.thirty seven
and eight-tenths (37.8°C) Celsius shall be loaded into cargo tanks
designed and constructed in accordance with Section 23.1101.
L. The cargo tank shall be bonded to the fill stem or some part of the rack
structure, electrically interconnected with the fill-stem piping, except tank
vehicles loading any flammable or combustible liquids through bottom
connections and tank vehicles used exclusively for transporting Class III
liquids when loaded at locations where no Class 1 and Class II liquids are
handled.
M. No external bond-wire connection, or bondwire integral with a hose are
needed for the unloading of flammable liquids into underground tanks.

Section 23.1104. No Smoking.

Smoking by tank vehicle drivers, helpers, repairmen or other personnel is

prohibited while they are driving, making deliveries, filling or making repairs to
tank vehicles.

Section 23.1105. Parking and Garaging.

A. No person shall leave a tank vehicle unattended on any street, highway,

avenue of alley, except that this shall not prevent:

1. The necessary absence of the driver in connection with loading or

unloading the vehicle and except that during actual discharge for
the vehicle, the provisions of Section 23.1103. "B" shall apply.
2. Stops for meals during the day or night, if the street is well lighted
at the point of parking.
3. When, in case of accident or other emergency, the operator must
leave to obtain assistance.

B. No person shall park a tank vehicle at any one point for longer than one
(1) hour except.

1. Off a street, highway, avenue of alley.

2. Inside a bulk plant and seven and a half (7.5) meters from the
property line or within a building approved for such use:
3. At other approved locations not less than fifteen (15) meters from
any building except those approved for the strage of servicing of
such vehicle;
4. When, in case of breakdown or other emergency, the operator
must leave the vehicle to take necessary action to correct the
 emergency.

C. Tank vehicles shall not be parked or garaged in any building other than
those specifically approved for such use by the Chief of the Local Fire
Service.
 DIVISION 12 - DRY CLEANING PLANTS.

Section 23.1201. Class I Systems.

A. New dry cleaning plants or systems utilizing Class I solvents shall be

prohibited.
B. Existing dry cleaning plants or systems utilizing Class I solvents may be
continued in use provided the quantity of Class I solvent that is stored and
handled is not increased.

Section 23.1202. Class II Systems.

A. Class II systems shall be located in building conforming with the

provisions of the Building Code for an E-2 Occupancy.

B. Dry cleaning operations shall be restricted to the lowest floor of a building

but shall not be located on any floor below grade, nor in the same building
with other occupancies. Operations incidental to the dry cleaning business
such as laundering, pressing, and ironing may be in a communicating
building or located on the same floor with the dry cleaning plant, provided
the dry cleaning operation are separated therefrom by a fire resistive
construction having a fire resistance rating of two (2) hours.
C. Door openings on stairs or elevators leading from a dry cleaning area to a
basement, or opening into a room having opening or stairs to basement,
shall be provided with noncombustible sills or ramps raised at least fifteen
(15) centimeters. Approved self-closing fire doors shall be provided at
such openings. Enclosures shall be of construction equivalent to the floor
construction but having a fire-resistance rating of not less than one hour.
D. Rooms in which articles are hung up to dry shall be separated from the
rest of the building by fire resistance construction having fire resistance
rating of not less than two-hours. If the drying rooms is in a separate
building it shall conform in all respects to the provisions for that type of
occupancy.
E. A mechanical system of ventilation shall be installed in dry cleaning areas
and drying rooms conforming to the provisions of the Mechanical Code.
F. The mechanical system of ventilation shall have sufficient capacity to
insure complete and continuous change of air in accordance with the
provisions of the Mechanical Code and shall be provided with means for
remote control. The system shall operate automatically when any dry
cleaning equipment is in use.

Section 23.1203. Class III Systems.

Class III systems, if located in the same building with other occupancies, shall
be separated from the remainder of the building by fire resistive construction
having a fire resistance rating of not less than one (1) hour.
Section 23.1204. Class IV Systems.

A. Class IV systems shall be subject to the requirements for a permit as

provided in Rule I but shall be exempted |tram all over provisions of this
Rule.
B. Sell-service dry cleaning plants utilizing only solvents approved for Class
IV dry cleaning installations may be installed subject to the approval of
the Chief of the Local Fire Service.
C. Spotting operations using flammable or combustible liquids shall not be
done where self-service dry cleaning equipment is installed.

Section 23.1205. Heating Equipment.

A. Where Class II system are used, heating shall be by steam or hot water
only. Where Class III systems are used, heating shall be by an approved
means which does not involve any open 'flame or ignition source in the
dry cleaning area. Steam and hot water pipes and radiators for heating
and drying purpose shall be at least twenty five (25) millimeters from all
woodwork and shall be protected by substantial metal screens arranged
so as to prevent combustible goods or materials from coming in contact
with pipes and radiators.
B. For Class II or III systems boilers shall be located in a detached building
or in boiler room separated from the dry cleaning room by fire resistive
construction having a fire resistance rating of not less than four (4) hours.
For Class II systems, opening into such boiler rooms shall be at least
three (3) meters from any exterior openings into the cleaning room.

Section 23.1206. Electrical Equipment and Lighting.

A. Lighting shall be by electricity. In case of power failure, emergency lights

should be battery-operated electric lamps. Open flame lamps such as
candles, LPG lamps, kerosene lamps and the like are strictly prohibited.
B. All electric wiring and equipment in dry cleaning rooms or other locations
subject to flammable vapors shall be installed in accordance with the
Electrical Code.

Section 23.1207. Storage and Handling of Cleaning Solvents.

A. Aboveground containers comprising purifier, clarifiers and filters, in Class

II systems shall not exceed one thousand three hundred twenty-five
(1,325) liters individual capacity and shall not exceed in capacity any
industrial tank to which they may be connected. Solvents storage tanks for
Class II and YYY systems may be inside of buildings if individual capacity
of tanks does not exceed one thousand forty-one (1 ;041) liters and the
aggregate capacity of storage tanks does not exceed two thousand eighty-
two (2,082) liters. Quantities of solvents of Class II and Class III systems
in excess of the above shall be stored in accordance with this Rule.
B. Pressure type filters shall be equipped with a reliable pressure gauge
and shall not be operated at pressures exceeding those for which they
are designed. The filters shall be provided with an air bleeding valve and
line connected to discharge into the washer or into the storage tank vent
line. Such air bleeding lines shall not discharge into the room.
C. The handling of solvents from storage tanks through the various
machines and back to the settling and clear solvent tanks shall be
through closed circuits of piping. Pumps of positive displacement type
shall have a bypass and relief valve.
D. Sight glasses, the breakage of which would permit the escape of liquids,
shall be of a type not readily damage by heat and that shall be reliably
protected against physical damage.
E. Liquid level gauge glasses in Class II systems shall be equipped with an
automatic device which will immediately shut off the flow of solvent if the
glass is broken. This liquid level gauge glasses shall be guarded against
physical damage.
F. When underground treating and setting tanks are used, a separate
suction and discharge connection shall be provided to the pump for re-
moval of sludge. The suction pipe shall be carried to the tank bottom,
and the discharge connection to a suitable container.
G. All piping shall be tested to a pressure of at least 50 percent in excess of
normal operating pressure and proved tight and protected against
physical damage.
H. Piping, valves, fittings and ground joint unions for solvents shall be
designed for the working pressures and structural stresses to which they
may be subjected. They shall be of steel or other material suitable for us
with the solvent. Pipe systems shall be substantially supported and
protected against physical damage and excessive stresses arising from
settlement, vibration, expansion or contraction. Pipe systems shall
contain a sufficient number of valves to operate the system properly and
to protect the plant. Cast iron fittings for pressure piping shall be
prohibited.

Section 23.1208. Washing Machines.

A. Washing machines shall be substantially constructed. The loading door

opening shall be equipped with a close-fitting door so designed as to
prevent solvent leaks due to splash. The machine shall be provided with
interlocks to prevent cylinder rotation under power except for inching
when door are open.
B. Each washing machines shall be provided with an overflow pipe one size
larger than the size of the solvent supply line to the machine. Such
overflow pipe shall be connected to the shell of the washer so that the top
of the overflow Is below the bottom of the trunion shaft; it shall be without
 shutoff valves and shall be arranged to discharge to a suitable tank. The
supply pipe shall enter the washing machine above the charged liquid
level.
C. Individual button and lint traps shall be provided for each washer.
D. In Class II systems, each washing machine shall be provided with
approved extinguishing equipment, arranged to operate automatically in
case of fire.

Section 23.1209. Stills and Condensers.

A. Steam or hot water only shall be used as the source of heat. If steam is
used, a pressure regulating valve shall be installed in the steam supply
line to the still.
B. Stills and condensers shall be liquid and gas tight.
C. Stills shall be designed for operation on the vacuum principle.
D. If a relief valve is provided it shall be equipped with a vent line extending
to the outside.
E. A check valve shall be installed in the steam line between the boiler
and the still. ,
F. Each still shall be provided with a vacuum gauge, a pressure gauge, or
combination thereof.
G. Each still shall be equipped with a constant level valve to automatically
maintain the solvent liquid level in the still of the proper height.

Section 23.1210. Drying Tumblers and Cabinets.

A. Drying tumblers in Class II systems shall be of substantial construction,

well secured to substantial foundations, and shall be provided with self-
closing explosion hatches having an area equal to at least eight-tenths
(0.8) square meters for every cubic meter of cylinder volume. Batches
shall be arranged to open way from the operator.
B. Drying tumblers in Class II systems shall be provided with a steam jet,
of not less than nine and a half (9.5) millimeter size, for humidifying during
the trying process. ' ;
C. Drying tumblers and drying cabinets shall be ventilated to the outside air
by means of pipes or ducts connected on an exhaust fan of sufficient
capacity to remove all dust, vapors, in lint generated by the process. Such
discharge pipes or ducts shall be carried to a height of not less than one
and eight-tenths (1.8) meters above the roof, and shall be provided with
cleanout facilities.
D. Discharging pipes shall not terminate within three (3) meters measured
horizontally to any door, window or .frame walls of any adjoining or
adjacent building. ,
E. The fan shall be properly housed and so underlocked as to insure
operation while the drying tumbler is in use.
F. Each drying tumbler in Class II systems shall be provided with approved
 extinguishing equipment, arranged to operate automatically in case of fire.

Section 23.1211. Extractions.

A. The baskets shall have a rain of nonferrous metal and shall be well
balanced.
B. Extractors shall be provided with liquids right covers, or they shall be
designed so that none of the liquid solvent is thrown out of the extractor
while it is operating. Cover shall be equipped with automatic mechanical
or electrical interlocks which will prohibit operating the extractors while the
cover is open and which will prohibit opening the cover until the basket
comes to rest.
C. Extractors shall be provided with a drain pipe not less than twenty eight
(28) millimeters in diameter connected direct to underground storage
tanks or to a suitable aboveground container, or to the washer through an
approved extractor pump with connections fitted with proper valves.
D. Brakes, if used, shall be so designed as to prevent creation of sparks of
excessive heat.
E. Extractors shall not be operated at a speed in excess of that prescribed by
the manufacturer as shown on nameplate which shall be provided on each
machine.
F. Extractors equipped with a solvent spray nozzle for spray rinsing of
garments after the primary extraction shall comply as follows:

(1) Installation of spray rinse equipment on existing extractors shall be

subject to approval of the Chief of the Local Fire Service.
(2) Extractors covers shall be made splash proof to prevent leakage of
the solvent, and shall be equipped with a latch to hold the cover
closed during operation.
(3) Supply pumps of positive displacement type shall be provided with
a bypass, the relief valve set so as to prevent excessive pressure.
(4) Valves in supply line between pumps and outlet shall be installed in
such manner that the cutoff is affected ahead of any flexible portion
of the supply line.
(5) Extractor drain lines shall not be less than fifty one (51) millimeters
for extractors up to and including one (1) meter in diameter and
seventy six (76) millimeters for extractors in excess of one (1)
meter in diameter.
(6) Extractors shall be provided with at least one drain line open at all
times. If more than one extractor drain line is provided for the
purpose of alternating use, quick opening valves or equivalent shall
be installed in each line and unterlocked so that when either valve
is shut the other valve is open.
(7) If a separate extractor drain tank is provided, it shall have a capac-
ity equal to the combined capacities of the charged solvent
extraction, the rinse and the rinse and the rinse extraction.
 (8) Drainage from extractors to all tanks shall be by gravity flow.

Section 23.1212. Combination Dry Cleaning Unit.

A. The provisions of this Section shall apply to combination dry cleaning units
wherein washing and extracting cycles at completed within the same
enclosure.
B. The machines shall be of substantial construction and shall be provided
with splash proof doors, or covers, with interlocking means to prevent
cylinder rotation,' under power, except for inching at slow speed when
doors or covers are open. Such interlocks shall provided that during the
extracting cycle, opening of the door or cover will disconnect the drive
motor and apply breaking means to bring the cylinder to rest before
access to the cylinder is possible. Machines shall be provided with
breaking means to insure stoppage within reasonable time without the
creation of sparks or excessive heat.
C. Each machine shall be provided with an overflow pipe on size larger than
the size of the solvent supply line to the solvent supply line to the ma -
chine. Such overflow shall be connected so that the top of the overflow is
below the bottom of the trunion shaft and arranged to discharge into a
suitable tank.
D. Individual button and lint trape, with suitable lids shall be provided for
each machine.
E. The supply pips to machines, whether from pumps, filters or storage tanks
shall be arranged to deflect solvent stream away from tub openings.
F. Cylinder shall be supported so as to provide sufficient clearance to
prevent striking or rubbing adjacent parts during rotation.
G. Machine shall be furnished with nameplate indicating minimum cylinder
speed and warning that machine shall not be operated in excess of such
speed.
H. Each machine in a Class II system shall be provided with approved
extinguishing equipment arranged to operate automatically in case of fire.

Section 23.1213. Bonding and Grounding for Class II and Class III
System.

A. Storage tanks, treatment tanks, purifier, pumps, pipings, washers, ex-

tractors, drying tumblers, drying cabinets, combination units and other
such equipment, if not inherently electrically conductive, shall be bonded
together. This system of equipment, if it is not grounded due to the
electrical power services installed thereon, shall be grounded. Isolated
units of equipment, such as drying cabinets, shall be grounded.
B. Pulleys and belting in dry cleaning rooms, shall be provided with properly
grounded combs, collectors, or neutralizers.
C. When fabrics are transferred from one piece of equipment to another, the
two pieces of equipment shall be electrically bonded together.
D. Metal tops of spotting tables shall be permanently and effectively
grounded.

Section 23.1214. Scouring, Brushing and Spotting.

A. The brushing (prespotting) table shall have a liquid-tight top with a curb on
all sides not less than two and a half (2.5) centimeters high. The top of the
table shall be pitched so as to insure thorough draining to a twenty eight
(28) millimeters drain connected to a suitable container especially
provided and marked for that purpose.
B. All scouring or brushing and spotting (prespotting) operations utilizing
solvents with lower flash points than the solvents used in the plant dry
cleaning machines shall be limited to four (4) liters and dispensed from
approved safety cans of not over three and eight-tenths (3.8) liters
capacity.
C. Scouring or brushing operations utilizing in excess of one gallon of solvent
with lower flash points than the solvent used in the plant dry cleaning
machine shall be conducted only in a room or building conforming to all
the requirements for a dry cleaning system utilizing the same type of sol-
vent.
D. The total amount of Class I or II solvent used scouring or brushing tables
or in scrubbing tubs, in accordance with Section 23.1313 (c) shall not
exceed eleven and a half (11.5) liters. The scouring or brushing table or
scrubbing tub shall be so located as to ensure thorough and effective
disposal of vapors through the ventilating system. Scrubbing tubs shall be
used only for articles of clothing the character of which prevents their
washing to the usual washing machines. Scrubbing tubs shall be secured
to the door and shall be provided with permanent twenty eight (28)
millimeters trapped drains to a suitable container specially provided and
marked for that purpose.

Section 23.1215. Fire Control.

Approved portable fire extinguishers of a type suitable for fighting fires involving
flammable or combustible liquids, shall be provided in all dry cleaning plants. At
least one extinguisher shall be provided at each entrance to every room or area
where flammable or combustible liquids are stored or used.

Section 23.1216. Smoking Prohibited.

Smoking in plants employing Class II or Class III systems except in smoking

rooms so designated, shall be strictly prohibited and " NO SMOKING" signs shall
be posted.
 RULE 24 - FRUIT RIPENING PROCESSES

Section 24.101. Scope.

The Rule shall apply to the process of ripening green bananas, mangoes or
citrus fruits in tightly closed rooms heated with direct fired heaters and shall
include those processes where combustible or flammable gas is introduced into
the room to assist in the ripening process.

Section 24.102. Permit Required.

A permit from the Director General or his duly authorized representative shall be
required for any fruit ripening processes using combustible or flammable gas,
such as ehtylene, acetylene and the like.

Section 24.103. Use of Flammable Gas.

A. The location of buildings in which fruit ripening processes utilizing

combustible or flammable gas are conducted shall be approved by the
Chief of the Local Fire Service.
B. The combustible or flammable gas shall be introduced by some means
under positive control and measured so that the quantity introduced does
not exceed one (1) part of gas to one thousand (1,000) parts of air.
C. Containers storing the gas or materials from which they are generated
shall be built in accordance with internationally recognized practice.
D. Containers other than those in actual used shall be stored outside of the
building or in a special building except not more than two portable
approved containers not in actual use may be stored inside the building
premises. Such inside rooms or portions of building used for storage of
these containers shall be constructed of fire resistive walls, door with a fire
resistive rating of not less than two (2) hours.
E. Gas piping shall be of iron pipe. Flexible connectors and hose, when
used, shall be of approved type. Tubing shall be of brass or copper with
not less one-eight (.125 cm.) wall thickness.
Section 24.104. Electrical Equipment.

A. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed in accordance with the

standards of the Philippine Electrical Code.
B. Lighting shall be by electricity.

Section 24.105. Heating.

A. Heating of ripening rooms shall be by indirect low pressure steam, hot

water, or warm air, approved electric heaters or approved gas or kerosene
heaters, both of which shall have sealed combustion chambers.
B. Steam and hot water pipes and radiators, shall have a clearance of at
least two and a half (2.5) centimeters to combustible material.
C. Gas heaters and their vents shall be installed in accordance with
internationally recognized practice. Gas heaters shall be equipped with an
automatic pilot device to shut off the gas supply whenever the flame is
extinguished.
D. Burners for gas or kerosene heaters shall be installed in such manner that
the air for combustion is taken from outside the ripening room and the products
of combustion are discharged to the outside.
E. Kerosene heaters shall be installed in accordance with the applicable
provisions of this Rule. (See Rule 23 "Oil Burning Equipment.").
F. Electric heaters shall be of a type having no exposed surface at a
temperature higher than four hundred twenty six (426oC) Degrees Celsius
and with thermostatic elements which produced no sparks and shall be of
a type approved for use in hazardous location.
G. Protective guard shall be provided around heaters to prevent the
possibility of their being knocked over.

Section 24.106. Open Flames.

A. Open flames heaters and open lights shall be prohibited in the ripening
rooms.
B. "NO SMOKING" signs shall be posted at every entrance and smoking
shall be prohibited in the ripening rooms.

Section 24107. Housekeeping.

Ripening rooms shall be frequently cleared of all combustible materials.

RULE 25 - FUMIGATION AND THERMAL

INSECTICIDAL FOGGING

Section 25.101. Scope.

This Rule shall apply to fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging operations
which shall conform with all other applicable requirements of the Rule, as well
as with following provisions.

Section 25.102. Permit Required.

No person shall engage in fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging without a

permit from the Director General or his duly authorized representative.

Section 25.103. Sources of Ignition.

A. All fires, open flames and similar sources of ignition shall be not allowed
in spaces under fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging. Heating, if
needed, shall be approved by the Chief of the Local Fire Service.
B. Electricity shall be shut off, except that circulating fans may be used,
provided that such equipment designed and installed so as not to be an
ignition hazard.

Section 25. 104. Notification of Fumigation.

The Chief of the Local Fire Service shall be notified in waiting at least twenty
four (24) hours before any building or structure or ship is to be closed for
fumigation.

Section 25. 105. Breathing Apparatus Required.

All persons engaged in the business of fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging

shall maintain and have available approved protective and breathing apparatus.
Section 25. 106. Watchman Required During Fumigation.

Where a flammable gas or substance is used for fumigation, and the premises
are sealed to keep the fumigant in suspension in the air, the owner of the
premiss shall be required to supervise the operation on a twenty four (24) hour
basis, from the time the premises have been fumigated until all ventilation work
has been completed.

Section 25.107. Sealing of Building.

Except for approved tarpaulins and irrespective of the type of fumigant

employed, the use of paper or other similar non- fire retardant material as sealing
or cover material for buildings and excess of that required for the sealing of
cracks, casements, and the like, is prohibited.

Section 25.108. Warning Signs.

Whenever fumigants are used or stored, conspicuous warning signs bearing the
"Skull and crossbones" Emblem, with the words, "DANGER POISON GAS:
KEEP OUT", and designating the name of the fumigant, the fumigator's name,
address and telephone number, shall be posted in such locations as to give
adequate warning thereof.

Section 25. 109. Venting and Clean-up.

At the end of the exposure period, fumigators, shall safely and properly ventilate
the premises and contents and properly disposed of all fumigant containers,
residues, debris, and other materials used in the fumigation.

Section 25.110. Thermal insecticidal Fogging Liquids.

No thermal insecticidal fogging liquid that has a flash point below thirty seven
and a half degree Celsius (37.5oC) shall be used.

Section 25.111. Warehouse Fumigation.

In warehouses or other structure used for the storage of produce, trap fumigation
of not more than five (5) percent of the total volume in cubic meters of the
warehouse may be permitted without notification to the local Fire Service Chief,
provided that the fumigation is conducted by a fumigator with a permit as above
specified.

Section 25.112. Flammable Fumigants Restricted.

The use of Carbon Dis-ulfide (CS2) and Hydrocyanic Acid (HCN) shall be
restricted to agricultural fumigations.
 RULE 26 - GARAGES AND AUTOMOBILE REPAIR SHOPS

Section 26.101. Scope.

Garages shall conform to all other applicable requirements of this Rule, as well
as the following provisions.

Section 26.102. Permit Required.

No person shall us any building, shed or enclosure as a place of business for the
purpose of repairing or storing any motor vehicle therein, without a permit from
the Director General or his duly authorized representative.

Section 26.103. Cleaning with Flammable Liquids.

A. No Class I flammable liquid shall be used in or in connection with any

garage for washing parts or removing grease or dirt, unless in a special
closed machine approved for the purpose or in a separate well ventilated
room constructed in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code.

B. No class I flammable liquid shall be used for cleaning floors or walls.

Section 26.104. Handling of Gasoline and Oils.

A. The fuel tanks of motor vehicles shall be filled directly through a hose
from approved pumps attached to approved portable tanks or drawing
from underground storage tanks. Storage and handling of flammable and
combustible liquids shall conform to this Rule. No transfer of gasoline in
any garage shall be made in any open container.
B. Garage floors shall drain to oil or traps discharging to sewer. Contents of
oil separator or traps of floor drainage system shall be collected at
sufficiently frequent intervals and removed from the premiss to prevent oil
from carried into sewers. Self-closing metal cans shall be used for all oily
waste.

Section 26.105. Vapors Ignition Devices.

Devices generating a glow or flame capable.of igniting flammable vapors shall

not be installed or used within sixty one (61) centimeters of the floor in any
repair garage.

RULE 27 - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND CHEMICALS

Section 27.101. Scope.

This Rule shall apply to materials and chemicals not otherwise covered in this
Code which are highly flammable, or which may react to cause fires or
explosions or which, by their presence may create a fire or explosion hazard, or
which, because of their toxicity, flammability, or reactivity, render fire fighting
dangerous. This Rule also applies to flammable or combustible liquids which
are chemically unstable and which may spontaneously form explosive
compounds, or undergo spontaneous reactions of explosive violence or with
sufficient evolution of heat to be a fire hazard. Hazardous materials and
chemicals shall include such materials as flammable solids, corrosive liquids,
radioactive materials, oxidizing materials, potentially explosive chemicals,
highly toxic materials, and poisonous gases.
Section 27.102. Permit Required.

A. A permit shall be required for the storage, transportation or handling of

more than two hundred eight (208} liters of corrosive liquids; or more
than two hundred twenty seven (227} kilograms of oxidizing materials; or
more than four and a half (4.5) kilograms of organic peroxides; or more
than two hundred twenty seven (227) kilograms of nitromethane; or four
hundred fifty five (455) kilograms or more of ammonium nitrate,
ammonium nitrate fertilizers and fertilizer mixtures or any amount of
highly toxic materials, pyrophoric materials cryogenic materials, or poi-
sonous gases, as well as material compound, which when exposed to
heat of flames, shall be a fire conductor, or shall generate excessive
smoke or toxic gases. Such a permit shall be obtained from the proper
Authority.
B. A permit shall be required for the storage or handling at any installation
of more than one microcurie of radium not contained in sealed sources;
or more than one millicurie of radium or other radioactive material in a
sealed source or sources, or any amount of radioactive material from the
Philippine Atomic Energy Commission.

Section 27.103. General Requirements.

A. The manufacture, storage handling and us of hazardous materials and

chemicals shall be safeguarded with protective facilities or devices as
public safety may require.
B. The Chief of the local Fire Service or his duly authorized representative
may required the separation, or isolation, from other storage, occupan-
cies or buildings of any chemical that in combination with other
substances may bring about a fire or explosion or may liberate a
flammable or poisonous gas.
C. Defective containers shall be disposed of or repaired, in accordance, with
recognized safety practices. No spilled materials shall be allowed to
accumulate on floors or shelves.
D. Where kept for retail sale, storage shall be neat and orderly.
E. Where no specific requirements have been established, storage, handling,
and us of hazardous chemicals shall be in accordance with internationally
recognized good practice.
F. All hazardous chemicals as defined in this Rule shall bear especially
designed and color codes labels consisting of four diamonds arranged into
one large diamond with the first, indicating the toxicity and health hazards;
the second, its flammability, the third, its reactivity; and the fourth, fire-fight-
ing and first aid instructions. (Refer to NFPA Pamphlet No. 49).

Section 27.104. Oxidizing Materials.

A. Packaged oxidizing materials shall be stored in dry locations and

 separated from stored organic materials. Bulk oxidizing materials shall not
be stored on or against wooden surfaces.

Oxidizing materials shall be stored separately from flammable solids,

combustible materials, hazardous chemicals, corrosive liquids and such other
non-combustible materials.
 Section 27.105. Radioactive Materials.

A. Durable, clearly visible signs of warning of radiation dangers shall be

placed at all entrances to areas or rooms where radioactive materials are
used or stored. In addition, each container in which radioactive materials
are used, stored, or transported shall bear a durable, clearly visible,
appropriate warning sign. Such signs shall bear the three-bladed radiation
symbol in magenta or purple on a yellow background in accordance with
the Rules of the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission.
B. Except for liquids, signs are not required for the storage of manufactured
articles such as instruments or closk dials or electronic tubes or appa-
ratus, of which radioactive materials are a component part, and luminous
compounds, when securely packed in strong containers, provided the
gamma radiation at any surface of the package is less than ten (10)
milliroentgens in 24 hours.
C. When not in use, radioactive materials shall be kept in adequately
shielded fire-resistant containers of such design that the gamma radiation
will not exceed 200 milliroentgens per hour or its equivalent at any point
of readily accessible surface.
D. The opinion of the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission shall be
obtained in all cases of doubt as to the safety of radioactive materials.
The Commission's ruling shall be final and non-appealable.

Section 27.106. Potentially Explosive Chemicals.

A. General. - Potentially explosive chemicals shall be stored away from all

heat-producing appliances and electrical devices and shall be protected
from external, hat, fire and explosion. Explosives and blasting agents
shall not be stored in the same building or in close proximity to such
materials except in accordance with this Code. Good housekeeping shall
be maintained Uncontaminated of broken or cracked bags, packages or
other containers shall be transferred to new and clean container before
storing. Other spilled materials and discarded containers shall be
promptly gathered and destroyed in an approved manner. All electric
bulbs shall be equipped with guards to prevent breakage. Open lights or
flames and smoking shall be prohibited in or near storage areas. Internal
combustion motor vehicles or lift trucks shall not be parked in the room or
compartment where such chemicals are located.
B. Organic Peroxides. A detached, well isolated, ventilated and un-heated
storage building constructed with walls having a fair resistance rating of
not less than two (2) hours, a non-combustible floor, and a light weight
insulated roof shall be provided for the storage of twenty two (22 kg) kilo-
grams or more of organic peroxides. If not adequately protected by a fast-
acting deluge type automatic fire-fighting system, the storage building
shall be located at the following minimum distances from flammable or
combustible liquid, building or highway.
WEIGHT OF ORGANIC PEROXIDES DISTANCE
(Kilograms) (Meters)
22 Kgs to 45 Kgs 23.00 meters
45 ” to 227” 30.00”
227 ” to 445” 38.00”
445 ” to 1364” 60.00”
1363 ” to 2270” 92.00”

The organic peroxides shall be stored in the original shipping containers. Care
shall be taken to avoid rough handling or contamination of these chemicals.
Readily legible warning signs and placards as prescribed in Section 27.103
above shall be prominently placed in the storage and processing areas.

C. Nitromethane – A Suitable isolated outdoor storage are shall be provided

for nitromethane. Hazardous processing shall not be permitted in the
vicinity of this storage area. Nitromethane shall be stored in the drums in
which it is received or in an underground tank with suitable corrosion
protection and a minimum of sixty (60 cm) centimeters or earth over the
tank or in barricaded tanks above-ground shall be provided. If the drum
storage is not adequately protected by a fast-acting deluge automatic type
fire-fighting system/the storage of nine hundred, nine (909 kgs.) kilograms
or more shall be located at the following minimum distances from
inhabited buildings.

WEIGHT APPROXIMATE DISTANCE

(Kilograms) NUMBER OF DRUMS (meters)

Beginning of 908 kg 4 30 meters

908 kg to 4546 kg 20 60”
4546 kg to 9091 kg 40 90”
9091 kg to 18,182 kg 80 120”
18,182 kg to 36,364 kg 160 150”
Care shall be taken to avoid rough handling or contamination of this chemi cal
Readily legible warning signs and placards as prescribed in this Code shall be
prominently placed in the storage and processing area.

D. Ammonium Nitrate.

(1) All flooring in storage and handling areas shall be of non-

combustible material and shall be without drains, traps, pits or
pockets into which any molten ammonium nitrate could flow and be
confined in case of fire.
 (2) Each storage pile of bags or other authorized packages and
container of such materials shall not exceed three hundred sixty
five (365 cm) centimeters in height, three hundred sixty five (365
cm) centimeters in width and nine meters and fifteen (9.15 cm)
centimeters in length. Such pile units shall be separated by a clear
space of not less than ninety two (92 cm) centimeters in width from
the top of piles, serving as cross aisles in the storage are which
shall not be less than one hundred twenty (120 cm) centimeters in
width. A clearance of not less than seventy six (76 cm) centimeters
shall be maintained from building walls and partitions, and not less
than ninety (90 cm) centimeters from ceilings of roof structural
members with a minimum of forty five (45 cm) centimeters from
sprinklers.
(3) Ammonium nitrate storage shall be separated by a space of nine
(9m) meters or by tight non-combustible partition from storage of
organic chemicals, corrosive liquids, compressed gases, flammable
and combustible materials, or other contaminating substance such
as sulphur, coal, flour, and metallic powders such a zinc, copper,
and magnesium where storage of such materials is permitted with
ammonium nitrate.
(4) Quantities of ammonium or ammonium nitrate fertilizers having no
organic coating, in the form of crystals, flakes, grains or pills
including fertilizers, dynamic grade, nitrous oxide grade and
technical grade ammonium nitrate and ammonium nitrate
phosphate (containing 60% of ammonium nitrate by weight) or
more than fifty (50) metric tons of total weight, shall be stored in
well-ventilated building of fire-resistive or noncombustible construc-
tion, or in a building of other type of construction equipped with an
approved automatic sprinkler system. In populated areas, quantities
of two thousand five hundred (2,500) tons or more shall be stored
in well-ventilated buildings of one-hour fire-resistive or non-
combustible construction equipped with an approved automatic
sprinkler system. No combustible material or ammonium nitrate
sensitizing contaminants shall be stored in this building.
(5) Storage of ammonium nitrate, coated or mixed with organic anti-
caking materials, except compounded blasting agent shall not be
permitted in populated and congested areas. Outside such areas,
quantities of five hundred (500) metric tons or less may be stored in
well-ventilated buildings of fire-resistive or non-combustible
construction equipped with an approved automatic firefighting
system.

Section 27.107. Highly Toxic Materials.

A. Highly toxic materials shall be segregated from other chemicals and

combustible and flammable substances in a room or compartment
separated from other areas by walls and floor and ceiling assemblies
having a fire-resistive rating of not less than one (1) hour. The storage
room shall be provided with adequate drainage facilities and natural or
chemical ventilation to the outside atmosphere.
B. Legible warning signs stating the nature of hazards shall be placed at all
entrances to locations where poisonous gases are stored. Also refer to
Section 27.103 of this Rule.

Section 27.108. Poisonous Gases.

A. Storage of poisonous gases shall be in rooms of at least one-hour fire-

resistive construction and having natural or mechanical ventilation
adequate to remove leaking gas. Such ventilation shall not discharge to a
point where gases may endanger any person.
B. Legible warning signs stating the nature of the hazard shall be placed at
all entrances to locations where poisonous gases are stored or used.

Section 27.109. Corrosive Liquids.

Satisfactory provision shall be made for containing and neutralizing or safely

flushing away leakage of corrosive liquids which may occur during storage or
handling.

Section 27.110. Storage Cabinets for Hazardous Materials.

Cabinets for the storage of hazardous materials shall be approved and

substantially constructed of one-eighth (1/8) centimeters thick sheet iron or a
minimum of two hundred fifty four (254) millimeters plywood or equivalent. Doors
shall be self-closing and self-latching. Cabinets shall be painted with a lumines-
cent type paint and shall be conspicuously labeled in red letters: "Hazardous -
Keep Fire Away."

Section 27.111. Designation of Cargo.

No person shall operate any tank vehicle transporting any corrosive cryogenic,
hypergolic, or phyrophoric materials unless at all time of such transportation
there is displayed upon each side and the rear of the tank vehicle a sign in letter
not less than seven hundred sixty-two (762 mm) millimeters in height upon a
background of sharply contrasting color, which shall specifically designate the
cargo.

Section 27.112. Hazardous Insulator/Cushioning Materials.

Where plastic-based, fire-supporting, fire-conductive, smoke generating, or toxic

gas producing materials are used as insulators or cushioning material for crates,
boxes, walls, air conditioning ducts, beds, chairs, and the like, the storage areas
or the room shall be provided with automatic fire extinguishing systems of an
approved type. Where the fire extinguishing system is not approved for, such
materials should not be used.
 RULE 28 - LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
DIVISION I - STORAGE AND HANDLING

Section 28.101. Scope.

This Rule shall apply to the storage, handling and transportation of liquefied
petroleum gas and the installation of all equipment pertinent to systems for such
uses.

Section 28.102. Permit and Reports of Installations.

A. No persons shall install or maintain any LP gas container, or operate any

tank vehicle which is used for the transportation of LP Gas without a
permit from the proper authority. Where a single container or the
aggregate of interconnected containers is over four thousand five
hundred thirty (4,530) liters water capacity, the installer shall also submit
plans to the Local Chief of the Fire Service. The Fire Service does not
require plans for the installation of portable containers of less than four
hundred fifty (450) liters capacity.
B. Installers shall maintain a record of all installations including those for
which permits are not required by paragraph (a) above, but not including
the installation of gas burning appliances and the replacing of portable
cylinders and have it available for inspection by the Local Chief Of the
Fire Service.

Section 28.103. Inspection of Installations.

The Chief of the Local Fire Service shall inspect liquefied petroleum gas
installation to determine if the provisions of this Rule are being complied with.

Section 28.104. Installation of Equipment.

All liquefied petroleum gas equipment including such equipment installed at

utility gas plants shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of N.F.P.A.
Standards No. 59, "Liquefied Petroleum Gases at Utility Gas Plant," except as
to her uses provided for in this Rule or other laws/or regulations legally in effect.

Section 28.105. Location of Containers.

A. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied

petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested
commercial areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not
exceed seven thousand five hundred seventy (7,570) liters water
capacity; except that in particular installations, this capacity limit may be
altered at the discretion of the Chief of the Local Fire Service, after
consideration of special features such as proximity to building, capacity
 and proposed tanks, degree of private fire protection to be provided,
facilities of the Local Fire Service, and the provisions of the local zoning
ordinances.
B. Multiple container installation with a total storage water capacity of more
than six hundred eighty thousand (680,000) liters or approximately five
hundred sixty seven thousand (567,000) liters LP Gas capacity, shall be
subdivided into groups containing not more than six hundred eighty
thousand (680,000) liters in each group. Such groups shall be separated
by a distance of not less than fifteen (15) meters unless the tanks, are: (1)
mounted in an approved manner, or (2) protected with approved insulation
on such areas that may be subject to impingement of ignited gas from
pipelines or other leakage; or (3) protected by firewalls of approved
construction, or (4) protected by an approved system for the application of
water; or (5) protected by other approved means. Where one of these
forms of protection is provided, the separation shall not less than seven
and a half (7.5) meters between such containers groups.
C. Storage and transportation of liquefied petroleum gas, and the installation
all pertinent equipment shall be installed and maintained in accordance
with internationally accepted standards. (Refer to NFPA Pamphlet No.
58).
D. Containers shall be located with respect to buildings or the line of
adjoining property which may be built upon in accordance with the
following table:
Table 28.105

CONTAINER CAPACITY DISTANCE

Less than 378 liters 1.50 m

381 liters to 1890 liters 5.00 m
1893 liters 4540 liters 7.50m
Over 4540 liters

E. At the discretion of the Chief of the Local Fire Service containers may be
located at a lesser distance to building with fire resistive construction
having a fire resistance rating of not less than (1) hour, provided the
above distances applied to openings in buildings are maintained, and the
relief valves will not discharge in the direction of a means of egress or,
against the building.
F. The distance waiver may also be granted by the Chief of the Local Fire
Service where fire walls complying with internationally accepted standards
have been installed.
G. No stationary storage tank shall be less than three (3) meters from the
nearest street line or sidewalk.

Section 28.106. Parking and Garaging.

A. The parking and garaging of tank vehicles used for the transportation of
liquefied petroleum gas shall be in accordance with this Rule.
B. During the unloading or transfer of liquefied petroleum gas, the tank truck
shall be located or parked clear of a public thoroughfare, unless:

(1) The failure to transfer would create a hazard; or

(2) It is impossible due to topography.

Section28.107. Prohibited Use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas.

A. Liquefied petroleum gas shall not be used for the purpose of operating
any device or equipment unless such equipment or device is approved for
use with liquefied petroleum gas.
B. Liquefied petroleum gas shall not be released to the atmosphere except
through an approved liquid level gauge or other approved device.

Section 28.108. Overfilling.

No person shall fill or maintain a liquefied petroleum gas container with liquefied
petroleum gas in excess of the fixed outage gauge installed by the manufacturer
or the weight stamped on the tank.

Section 28.109. Safety Devices.

No person shall tamper with or make ineffective the safety devices of any
liquefied petroleum gas container.

Section 28.110. Smoking and Open Flame Devices.

A. No person shall smoke nor install nor maintain any open flame devices
outside of buildings within seven and a half (7.5) meters of any LP Gas
container of four thousand five hundred forty (4,540) liters capacity or less,
nor within fifteen (15) meters of any such container over four thousand five
hundred forty (4,540) liters capacity.
B. No person shall install or maintain an LP Gas container with a capacity of
four thousand five hundred forty (4,540) liters or less, within seven and a
half (7.5) meters of any open flame device outside of buildings, nor shall
any person install or maintain any such container with a capacity in
excess of four thousand five hundred forty (4,540) liters within fifteen (15)
meters of any such open flame device.

Section 28.111. Clearance of Combustible.

All weeds, grass, brush, trash or other combustible material shall be kept at a
minimum of three (3) meters away from all LP Gas tanks or containers.

Section 28.112. Abandonments of Liquefied petroleum Gas Equipment.

A. Whenever the use of liquefied petroleum gas equipment has been

discontinued, they shall be abandoned in an approved manner within a
period of thirty (30) days after notification by the Chief of the Local Fire
Service.

Recommended abandonment procedures:

(1) The following procedures shall have prior approval of the Chief of
the Local Fire Service:

(a) Removal of all liquefied petroleum gas equipment.

(b) Burn off of contents of containers.
(c) Venting contents of containers to the atmosphere when the
discharge of gas can be lead to safe point of discharge,
(d) All service openings shall be capped or plugged after
contents have been removed from the container.
 DIVISION 2 - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS OUTSIDE BULK
LPG STORAGE AND FILLING STATIONS

Section 28.201. Cylinder Safety.

All LPG cylinders shall be provided with pressure relief valves, valve stem caps,
protective collars and foot rings and shall be able to withstand the internal
pressures in accordance with internationally accepted standards on unfired
pressure vessels.

Section 28.202. Filling of Cylinders.

Filling empty cylinders, or transferring LPG from one container to another is

prohibited in areas outside authorized LPG bulk storage and filling facilities.

Section 28.203. Servicing of LPG Equipment.

Servicing of LPG tanks, cylinders, piping, (delivery hoses), burners or stoves

shall be undertaken only by technicians duly certified by the Chief of the Local
Fire Service in coordination with the Philippine LPG Association. Such technician
shall, before doing any job involving the foregoing, shall show his certificate to
the occupant or owner when repairs are to be made in place.

Section 28.204. `Replacements Restricted.

Defective parts components or assembly of LPG equipments/system shall be

replaced only with original spare parts of the equipment manufacturer or with
those approved by the Chief of the Local Fire Service, upon the recommendation
of the Philippine LPG Association.

Section 28.205. Manufacture of LPG Burning Appliances.

No stoves, oven, burner, rotisseries, or other appliances using LPG as fuel shall
be manufactured unless approval from the Department of Trade is obtained.

Section 28.206. Manuals Required for Appliances.

Each LPG set or appliance shall be accompanied by an operating manual

describing in detail by text and diagrams the proper use and maintenance of the
set/appliances. Violation of this Section shall be referred to the Department of
Trade.

Section 28.207. Delivery of Appliances to End-users.

Delivery of LPG stove, burner, rotisseries and other LPG appliances to an end-
user shall be accompanied by a technician duly trained and qualified by the
Philippine LPG Association and/or the manufacturer. Such technician shall
personally install the equipment/appliance and teach the user thereof on its safe
use and maintenance.

Section 28.208. Delivery of Replacement Cylinders.

Each delivery of LPG cylinders/tanks to replace empty ones at the end-users

premises, shall be accompanied by duly certified technicians who shall include a
thorough test of the operable condition of the LPG appliance/set and the integrity
of all its components/assemblies. If he finds a defect, he shall not replace the
empty LPG tank, unless the defect is corrected. In any case, he shall inform the
Chief of the Fire Service as soon as possible.
Section 28.209. Safe Transport of Cylinders.

LPG tank/cylinders shall be located in upright position and tied securely to the
vehicle. Where two or more layers of cylinders are transported, such layers shall
be provided with damage to separate one layer from the other. In no case shall
filled cylinders be loaded on its side.

Section 28.210. LPG Safety Standards.

All provisions of the Safety Code of the Philippine Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Association. Series of 1976, which are not inconsistent with this Rule shall be
followed. Where standards in this Rule and those of the LPG Safety Code are at
variance, the more restricted provision shall be applied.

Section 28.211. Recommended Safe Practices.

The following safe practices are recommendatory, not mandatory.

A. In some installations, LPG cylinders are placed in compartments near the

appliances. Such compartments, whether or not integral to the appliance
shall be aired/ventilated periodically during the day. No combustible or
spark producing objects should be stored within the said compartments.
B. LPG cylinders should not be placed to electrical convenience outlets
and/or switches.
C. If the burner does not have an automatic igniter, a lighted matchstick
should be placed on the burner before the gas knob is turned.
D. LPG appliances should be provided with safety devices that automatically
stop the flow of gas should a leak develop in the tubing and/or piping
between the regulator and the burner.
E. Tank/cylinder valve/regulators should be closed after the LPG appliance
is used.

RULE 29 - LUMBER YARDS AND WOOD WORKING PLANTS

Section 29.101. Permit Required.

No persons shall store in excess one hundred thousand (100,000) board feet of
lumber without a permit from the Proper Authority.

Section 29.102. Open Yard Storage.

A. Lumber shall be piled with due regard to stability of piles, and in no case
higher than six (6) meters. Where lumber is piled next to a proper line
shall be not les than one-half the height of the pile and in no case less
than one hundred sixty (160) centimeters.

B. Driveways between and around lumber piles shall be at least four and a
half (4.5) meters wide and maintained free from the accumulation of
rubbish, equipment or other articles or materials. Driveways shall be so
 spaced that a maximum grid system unit of fifteen (15) meters by forty five
(45) meters in produced.
C. Permanent lumber storage, operating under a permit, shall be surrounded
with a suitable fence at least one and eight tenths (1.8) meters high,
unless storage is within a building.

Section 29.103. Operational Fire Hazards in Lumber Yards.

A. The burning of shavings, sawdust, and refuse materials shall be permitted

only under boilers, in furnaces, or in incinerators or refuse burners safely
constructed which will eliminate the danger from sparks such as an
expansion chamber, baffle, walls, or other effective arrangements. At
boilers or other points where sawdust of shavings are used as fuel, a
storage bin of non-combustible, with raised sill, shall be provided.
B. Smoking shall be prohibited except in specified safe locations in buildings.
Large "NO SMOKING" signs shall be painted on exterior buildings walls
and on signs, erected at driveways' edges. "NO SMOKING" signs shall be
posted throughout all buildings except in specified locations designated as
safe for smoking purposes.
C. Weeds shall be kept down throughout the entire year and shall be sprayed
as often as needed with a satisfactory weed killer or grubbed out. Dead
weeds shall be removed.
D. Debris such as sawdust, chips and shorts shall be removed regularly.
Proper housekeeping shall be maintained at all times.

Section 29.104. Fire Extinguishing Equipment in Open Yards and

Buildings.

An approved yard hydrants system or water barrels and pails shall be provided
for in open storage yards. Yard hydrant system shall be installed in accordance
with internationally accepted standards. Water barrels with three pails each shall
be located at driveways so that a travel distance of not more than twenty three
(23) meters along driveways is needed from any part of the open yard to reach a
barrel. Portable fire extinguishers shall be provided.

Section 29.105. Woodworking Plants.

Sawmills, planning mills, and other woodworking, plants shall be equipped with
refuse removal systems and exhaust systems shall be installed, in accordance
with international accepted standards.
 RULE 30 – MAGNESIUM

Section 30.101. Scope.

The Rule applies to the storage handling and processing of magnesium.

Section 30.102. Permit Required.

A permit for the Director General or his duly authorized representative shall be
obtained for the melting, casting, heat treating, machining, or grinding, or more
than four and a half (4.5) kilograms of magnesium per working day.

Section 30.103. Storage of Pigs, Ingots and Billets.

A. Outdoor storage of magnesium pigs, ingots and billets shall be in piles not
exceeding four hundred fifty four thousand (454,000) kilograms each,
separated by aisles with width not less than one-half (1/2) the height of the
pile, and separated from combustible material or buildings on the same or
adjoining property by a distance of not less than the height or the nearest
pile.
B. Storage of pigs, ingots and billets in buildings shall be on floors of non-
combustible construction, in piles not larger than two hundred twenty
seven thousand (227,000) kilograms each, separated by aisles with width
not less than one-half (1/2) the height of the pile.
Section 30.104. Melting Pots.

Floors under and around melting pots shall be of non-combustible construction.

Section 30.105. Storage of Magnesium Article in Foundries and

Processing Plants.

The size of storage piles of magnesium articles in foundries and processing

plants shall not exceed thirty five (35) cubic meters and shall be separated by
aisles not less than one-half (1/2) the height of the pile.

Section 30.106. Heat Treating Ovens.

Approved means shall be provided for control of magnesium fire in heat treating
ovens.
Section 30.107. Magnesium Processing Operations.

A. At each grinding, buffing or wire brushing operation on magnesium not

including rough finishing of castings, dust shall be collected by means of
suitable hoods or enclosures connected to a liquid precipitation type of
separator, such that the dust will converted to sludge without contact in a
dry state with any high speed moving parts.
B. Connecting ducts or suction tubes shall be completely grounded and as
short as possible, with no unnecessary bends. Ducts shall be carefully
fabricated and assembled, with a smooth interior and with internal lap
joints pointing in the direction of air flow> and without unused capped side
outlets, pockets or other dead-end spaces which might allow an
accumulation of dust.
C. Each machine shall be equipped with its individual dust separating unit,
except that with multi-unit machines, not more than two dust-producing
unit maybe served by one (1) separator. Not more than four (4) portable
dust-producing units in a single enclosure or stand may be served by one
(1) separator unit.
D. Power supply to machines shall be inter-locked with:

1) Exhaust air flow; and

2) Liquid pressure level or flow, in such a way that improper
functioning if the dust removal and separator system shut down the
machine it serves.

E. All electric wiring, fixtures and equipment in the immediate vicinity of and
attached to dust-producing machines, including those used in connection
with separator equipment shall be of types approved for used in Class II,
Group E hazardous (see Building Code) and installed in accordance with
the Philippine Electrical Code.
F. All equipment shall be securely grounded by permanent ground wires.

Section 30.108. Storage of Magnesium Article in Warehouse and Stores.

A. Magnesium storage in quantity greater than one and a half (1.5) cubic
meters shall be separated from storage or other materials that are either
combustible or in combustible containers, by aisles equal in width to not
less than the height of the piles of magnesium.
B. Magnesium storage in quantity greater than twenty eight (28) cubic meters
shall be separated into piles each not larger than twenty eight (28) cubic
meters with aisles between piles equal in width to not less than the height
of the piles.
C. Where storage in quantity greater than twenty eight (28) cubic meters is in
a building of combustible construction, or the magnesium is packed in
combustible crates or cartons, or there is the combustible storage within
nine (9) meters of the magnesium, they shall be protected by automatic
fire fighting equipment.

Section 30.109. Handling of Magnesium Fines (Fine Magnesium Scrap).

A. Chips, turnings, and other fine magnesium scrap shall be collected from
the pans of spaces under machines and from other places where they
collect at least once each working day, and placed in a covered explosion
 vented steel container and removed to a safe location.
B. Magnesium fines shall be kept separated from other combustible
materials.
C. Storage in quantity greater than one and four-tenths (1.4) cubic meters of
fine magnesium scrap shall be separated from other occupancies by fire-
resistive construction without window openings or by an open space of at
least fifteen and a half (15.5) meters.
D. Storage in quantity greater than twenty eight (28) cubic meters shall be
separated from all buildings other than those used for magnesium scrap
recovery operations by a distance of not less than thirty (30) meters.

RULE 31- MATCHES

Section 31.101. Permit Required.

A. No person matches without a permit from the proper authority.

B. No person shall store matches exceeding in aggregate sixty (60)
matchman's gross (14,400 matches each gross), without a permit.

Section 31.102. Whole Storage.

A. At wholesale establishments and wherever matches exceeding sixty (60)

matchman's gross, are stored, shipping container containing matches
shall be arranged in piles not exceeding three (3) meters in height nor
more than four hundred twenty five (425) cubic meters in volume with
aisles at least one hundred twenty (120) centimeter wide between piles.
B. Where other materials or commodities are stored on the same floor with
matches, a portion of the room shall be devoted to match storage
exclusively, and a clear space of not less than one and a half (1.5) meters
maintained between match storage and such other materials or
commodities.

SEC. 31.103. Storage not to be Near Vertical Openings.

No matches shall be stored within three (3) meters of any elevator shaft opening,
open stairway, or other vertical opening.

SEC. 31.104. Match Bins Required.

Where shipping container containing matches are opened, the contents of such
broken containers shall be removed and stored in bins provided with metal-lined
covers.

SEC. 31.105. Storage of Retailers.

Where matches are sold at retail original sealed packages may be stored on
shelves. When such packages are broken individuals boxes may be stored in
metal or metal-lined bins as described in this Rule.