Minn. R. agency 171, ch. 7511, pt. 7511.2307

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 20, November 12, 2024

Part 7511.2307 - SECTION 2307, LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES

IFC section 2307. IFC section 2307 is deleted and replaced with the following:

2307.1General. Motor fuel-dispensing facilities for liquefied petroleum gas (LP-gas) fuel shall be constructed and installed in accordance with NFPA 58 and this section.

2307.2Approvals. Storage vessels and equipment used for the storage or dispensing of LP-gas shall be approved or listed in accordance with Sections 2307.2.1 and 2307.2.2.

2307.2.1Approved equipment. Containers, pressure relief devices (including pressure relief valves), pressure regulators, and piping for LP-gas shall be approved.

2307.2.2Listed equipment. Hoses, hose connections, vehicle fuel connections, dispensers, LP-gas pumps, and electrical equipment used for LP-gas shall be listed.

2307.3Dispensing. Motor fuel-dispensing operations for LP-gas shall comply with Section 2304 and NFPA 58.

In addition, the following requirements shall apply:

1. The filling of portable containers is prohibited.

2. The filling of tanks on recreational vehicles other than those used for engine fuel systems is prohibited.

3. No smoking or open flame is permitted within 25 feet of any dispenser operations.

2307.4Vehicle impact protection. Vehicle impact protection for LP-gas storage containers, pumps, and dispensers shall be provided in accordance with Section 2306.7.3 or 312.

2307.5Self-service fueling of motor vehicles. Self-service LP-gas dispensing systems shall be controlled by key, code, or access card issued to trained persons and shall be limited to the filling of permanently mounted fuel containers on LP-gas powered vehicles.

2307.6Operational requirements. Self-service LP-gas dispensing systems shall comply with the operational requirements of Section 2305.

2307.6.1Training. The owner of the LP-gas motor fuel-dispensing facility shall provide for the safe operation of the system and the training of users.

2307.7Emergency shutoff switch. The LP-gas motor fuel-dispensing system shall be provided with an emergency shutoff distinctly labeled as EMERGENCY LP-GAS FUEL SHUTOFF installed in accordance with Section 2303.2.

2307.8Overfilling. LP-gas containers shall not be filled in excess of the fixed outage installed by the manufacturer or the weight stamped on the tank.

Minn. R. agency 171, ch. 7511, pt. 7511.2307

40 SR 1437

Statutory Authority: MS s 326B.02