SERVICE STATIONS
§ 14a.111. Storage and handling.
(a) General provisions. Storage and handling of liquids in service stations shall conform to the following:
(1) Apparatus dispensing class I 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.
(2) Class I liquids, for use other than motor fuels—except prepackaged items—shall be stored outside in closed containers not exceeding 60 gallons aggregate capacity or in tanks located underground. Class I liquids which are used as motor fuels shall be stored in tanks located underground, except as provided for in § 14a.1(5)(h) (relating to relative location to property).
(3) Class II and class III liquids, for use other than motor fuels, may be stored outside in closed containers not exceeding 120 gallons aggregate capacity; in a single outside permanently installed aboveground storage tank not exceeding 300 gallons capacity which meets the installation requirements of § § 14a.1—14a.11 (relating to outside and aboveground storage), or in tanks located underground.
(4) Aboveground tanks located in an adjoining bulk plant may be connected by piping to service station underground tanks if, in addition to valves at aboveground tanks, valves are also installed within control of service station personnel and the vent pipes of the underground tanks are raised to a point higher than the tops of the aboveground tanks.
(b) Inside buildings. Under no circumstances shall the fuel tank of a motor vehicle be drained inside of a service station building, except when the procedure utilizes approved equipment designed specifically for draining motor vehicle fuel tanks.
(c) Labeling. Sale or purchase of flammable or combustible liquids shall not be made in containers unless the containers are clearly marked with the name of the product contained therein.
(d) Dispensing to containers.
(1) Dispensing, or permitting the dispensing of flammable or combustible liquids into portable containers is not permitted unless the container is of sound metal construction, or is of approved nonmetallic construction, has a tight closure with screwed or spring cover, and is fitted with a spout or so designed that the contents may be poured without spilling. Portable containers constructed of nonmetallic materials shall conspicuously display an embossment, by the manufacturer, of the logogram of a nationally recognized testing laboratory. Under no circumstances shall delivery of gasoline be made into glass containers.
(2) Dispensing, or permitting the dispensing of class I liquids into containers, drums or tanks which are to be transported in or on a motor vehicle, shall be limited to an aggregate maximum of 15 gallons at any one time, unless the transporting motor vehicle complies with and is operated in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Hazardous Substance Division.
Source The provisions of this § 13.111 amended June 22, 1984, effective June 18, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 2131; transferred from 37 Pa. Code and renumbered as 34 Pa. Code § 14a.111, February 28, 2014, effective March 1, 2014, 44 Pa.B. 1233. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (259945) to (259946).
Cross References This section cited in 34 Pa. Code § 14a.115 (relating to attended self-service stations).
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