Section 5J-20.045 - Dispensing Units(1) In addition to the requirements of NFPA 58, as incorporated by reference in Rule 5J-20.002, F.A.C., all LP gas vehicle fuel dispensers and dispensing stations shall: (a) Prominently post "No Smoking" signs on the visible or approachable sides and ends of the container.(b) Prominently post "Flammable Gas" or "Propane" on the visible or approachable sides of the container.(c) Prominently post proper filling instructions at the transfer location.(2) Vehicle fuel dispensers or dispensing stations which have been inactive (out of service) for a period of six (6) months shall be made safe by evacuation of any remaining LP gas from the tank, reducing the tank pressure to vapor pressure and plugging all container openings.(3) Vehicle fuel dispensers or dispensing stations which have been inactive (out of service) for a period of twelve (12) months shall be removed from the premises.(4) The requirements for an actuated liquid withdrawal valve pursuant to Section 5.9.7 of NFPA 58 as incorporated by reference in Rule 5J-20.002, F.A.C., shall not apply to dispensing units when such units are equipped with a bottom outlet valve piped for liquid withdrawal or other method of liquid withdrawal that is permanently in place. In such cases, the actuated liquid withdrawal valve may be replaced with a valve approved pursuant to the requirements of NFPA 58.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 5J-20.045
Rulemaking Authority 527.06 FS. Law Implemented 527.06 FS.
New 6-8-88, Formerly 4B-1.032, Amended 3-15-94, 7-20-95, 6-5-97, 9-2-02, 1-29-06, Amended by Florida Register Volume 40, Number 136, July 15, 2014 effective 7/28/2014, Formerly RSA 5F-11.045, Amended by Florida Register Volume 44, Number 114, June 12, 2018 effective 6/27/2018.New 6-8-88, Formerly 4B-1.032, Amended 3-15-94, 7-20-95, 6-5-97, 9-2-02, 1-29-06, 7-28-14, Formerly 5F-11.045, Amended 6-27-18.