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2. Bottom or end openings for gravity discharge devices or other sources of ignition shall not be located
shall be equipped with a valve located adjacent to within 25 feet (7620 mm) of well heads. Smoking is
the tank shell that will close automatically in the prohibited at wells or tank locations except as desig-
event of fire through the operation of an effective nated and in approved posted areas.
heat-activated releasing device. Where this valve Exception: Engines used in the drilling, production
cannot be operated manually, it shall be supple- and serving of wells.
mented by a second, manually operated valve.
5706.3.1.2 Streets and railways. Wells shall not be
The gravity discharge outlet shall be provided with drilled within 75 feet (22 860 mm) of any dedicated
an approved hose equipped with a self-closing valve at public street, highway or nearest rail of an operating
the discharge end of a type that can be padlocked to its railway.
hanger.
5706.3.1.3 Buildings. Wells shall not be drilled within
5706.2.6 Spill control drainage control and diking. 100 feet (30 480 mm) of buildings not necessary to the
Indoor storage and dispensing areas shall be provided with operation of the well.
spill control and drainage control as set forth in Section
5703.4. Outdoor storage areas shall be provided with 5706.3.1.3.1 Group A, E or I buildings. Wells
drainage control or diking as set forth in Section shall not be drilled within 300 feet (91 440 mm) of
5704.2.10. buildings with an occupancy in Group A, E or I.
5706.2.7 Portable fire extinguishers. Portable fire extin- 5706.3.1.3.2 Existing wells. Where wells are exist-
guishers with a minimum rating of 20-B:C and complying ing, buildings shall not be constructed within the
with Section 906 shall be provided where required by the distances set forth in Section 5706.3.1 for separation
fire code official. of wells or buildings.
5706.3.2 Waste control. Control of waste materials asso-
5706.2.8 Dispensing from tank vehicles. Where
approved, liquids used as fuels are allowed to be trans- ciated with wells shall comply with Sections 5706.3.2.1
ferred from tank vehicles into the tanks of motor vehicles and 5706.3.2.2.
or special equipment, provided that: 5706.3.2.1 Discharge on a street or water channel.
1. The tank vehicle’s specific function is that of sup- Liquids containing crude petroleum or its products
plying fuel to motor vehicle fuel tanks. shall not be discharged into or on streets, highways,
drainage canals or ditches, storm drains or flood control
2. The dispensing hose does not exceed 100 feet (30 480 channels.
mm) in length.
5706.3.2.2 Discharge and combustible materials on
3. The dispensing nozzle is an approved type. ground. The surface of the ground under, around or
4. The dispensing hose is properly placed on an near wells, pumps, boilers, oil storage tanks or build-
approved reel or in a compartment provided before ings shall be kept free from oil, waste oil, refuse or
the tank vehicle is moved. waste material.
5. Signs prohibiting smoking or open flames within 25 5706.3.3 Sumps. Sumps associated with wells shall com-
feet (7620 mm) of the vehicle or the point of refuel- ply with Sections 5706.3.3.1 through 5706.3.3.3.
ing are prominently posted on the tank vehicle. 5706.3.3.1 Maximum width. Sumps or other basins
6. Electrical devices and wiring in areas where fuel for the retention of oil or petroleum products shall not
dispensing is conducted are in accordance with exceed 12 feet (3658 mm) in width.
NFPA 70. 5706.3.3.2 Backfilling. Sumps or other basins for the
7. Tank vehicle-dispensing equipment is operated only retention of oil or petroleum products larger than 6 feet
by designated personnel who are trained to handle by 6 feet by 6 feet (1829 mm by 1829 mm by 1829
and dispense motor fuels. mm) shall not be maintained longer than 60 days after
the cessation of drilling operations.
8. Provisions are made for controlling and mitigating
unauthorized discharges. 5706.3.3.3 Security. Sumps, diversion ditches and
depressions used as sumps shall be securely fenced or
5706.2.8.1 Location. Dispensing from tank vehicles covered.
shall be conducted not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm)
from structures or combustible storage. 5706.3.4 Prevention of blowouts. Protection shall be pro-
vided to control and prevent the blowout of a well. Protec-
5706.3 Well drilling and operating. Wells for oil and natu- tion equipment shall meet federal, state and other
ral gas shall be drilled and operated in accordance with Sec- applicable jurisdiction requirements.
tions 5706.3.1 through 5706.3.8.
5706.3.5 Storage tanks. Storage of flammable or combus-
5706.3.1 Location. The location of wells shall comply tible liquids in tanks shall be in accordance with Section
with Sections 5706.3.1.1 through 5706.3.1.3.2.
5704. Oil storage tanks or groups of tanks shall have
5706.3.1.1 Storage tanks and sources of ignition. posted in a conspicuous place, on or near such tank or
Storage tanks or boilers, fired heaters, open-flame tanks, an approved sign with the name of the owner or

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