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MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES

2306.8.1 Listed equipment. Dispensers shall be listed in dropped from the face of the overhang at a point nearest
accordance with UL 87A. Hoses, nozzles, breakaway fit- the point of transfer.
tings, swivels, flexible connectors or dispenser emergency 3. Not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) from the lot line of
shutoff valves, vapor recovery systems, leak detection property that can be built on.
devices and pumps used in alcohol-blended fuel-dispens-
ing systems shall be listed for the specific purpose. 4. Not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) from the centerline of
the nearest mainline railroad track.
2306.8.2 Compatibility. Dispensers shall be used only
with the fuels for which they have been listed and that are 5. Not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from public streets,
marked on the product. Field-installed components includ- highways, thoroughfares, sidewalks and driveways.
ing hose assemblies, breakaway fittings, swivel connectors 6. Not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from buildings where
and hose nozzle valves shall be provided in accordance the exterior wall is part of a fire-resistance-rated assem-
with the listing and the marking on the unit. bly having a rating of 1 hour or greater.
2306.8.3 Change of system contents. Fuel-dispensing Exception: The point of transfer for LP-gas dispensing
systems subject to change in contents from gasoline to operations need not be separated from canopies that are
alcohol-blended fuels shall be subject to fire code official constructed in accordance with the International Building
review and approval prior to commencing dispensing Code and that provide weather protection for the dispens-
operations. ing equipment.
2306.8.4 Facility identification. Facilities dispensing LP-gas containers shall be located in accordance with
alcohol-blended fuels shall be identified by an approved Chapter 61. LP-gas storage and dispensing equipment shall
means. be located outdoors.
2306.8.5 Marking. Dispensers shall be marked in an 2307.5 Additional requirements for LP-gas dispensers
approved manner to identify the types of alcohol-blended and equipment. LP-gas dispensers and related equipment
fuels to be dispensed. shall comply with the following provisions.
2306.8.6 Maintenance and inspection. Equipment shall 1. Pumps shall be fixed in place and shall be designed to
be maintained and inspected in accordance with Section allow control of the flow and to prevent leakage and
2305.2. accidental discharge.
2. Dispensing devices installed within 10 feet (3048 mm)
SECTION 2307 of where vehicle traffic occurs shall be protected
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS MOTOR against physical damage by mounting on a concrete
FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES island 6 inches (152 mm) or more in height, or shall be
protected in accordance with Section 312.
2307.1 General. Motor fuel-dispensing facilities for lique-
fied petroleum gas (LP-gas) fuel shall be in accordance with 3. Dispensing devices shall be securely fastened to their
this section and Chapter 61. mounting surface in accordance with the dispenser
manufacturer’s instructions.
2307.2 Approvals. Storage vessels and equipment used for
the storage or dispensing of LP-gas shall be approved or 2307.6 Installation of LP-gas dispensing devices and
listed in accordance with Sections 2307.2.1 and 2307.2.2. equipment. The installation and operation of LP-gas dispens-
ing systems shall be in accordance with Sections 2307.6.1
2307.2.1 Approved equipment. Containers, pressure through 2307.6.4 and Chapter 61. LP-gas dispensers and dis-
relief devices (including pressure relief valves), pressure pensing stations shall be installed in accordance with the
regulators and piping for LP-gas shall be approved. manufacturer’s specifications and their listing.
2307.2.2 Listed equipment. Hoses, hose connections, 2307.6.1 Product control valves. The dispenser system
vehicle fuel connections, dispensers, LP-gas pumps and piping shall be protected from uncontrolled discharge in
electrical equipment used for LP-gas shall be listed. accordance with the following:
2307.3 Attendants. Motor fuel-dispensing operations for LP- 1. Where mounted on a concrete base, a means shall be
gas shall be conducted by qualified attendants or in accor- provided and installed within / inch (12.7 mm) of
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dance with Section 2307.7 by persons trained in the proper the top of the concrete base that will prevent flow
handling of LP-gas. from the supply piping in the event that the dis-
2307.4 Location of dispensing operations and equipment. penser is displaced from its mounting.
The point of transfer for LP-gas dispensing operations shall 2. A manual shutoff valve and an excess flow-control
be separated from buildings and other exposures in accor- check valve shall be located in the liquid line
dance with the following:
between the pump and the dispenser inlet where the
1. Not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) from buildings where dispensing device is installed at a remote location
the exterior wall is not part of a fire-resistance-rated and is not part of a complete storage and dispensing
assembly having a rating of 1 hour or greater. unit mounted on a common base.
2. Not less than 25 feet (7620 mm) from combustible 3. An excess flow-control check valve or an emer-
overhangs on buildings, measured from a vertical line gency shutoff valve shall be installed in or on the

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