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4.5.2.5. (1) All packaged flammable and combustible liquid products stored or sold at a fuel dispensing station shall be in closed containers conforming to Article 4.2.3.1. and distinctly marked with the generic name of the liquid they contain. (2) At fuel dispensing stations, every container for dispensing flammable or combustible liquids shall be kept tightly closed when disconnected from its pumping apparatus. (3) Every container referred to in Sentence (2) that is equipped with a pump shall have a vapour-tight connection between the pump and the container. Empty containers
4.5.2.6. The storage of empty containers which previously contained flammable or combustible liquids shall conform to Sentences 4.5.2.2.(1) and (2) and 4.5.2.5.(2). Filling of containers
4.5.2.7. Containers shall not be filled beyond their safe filling level. Piping
4.5.2.8. All piping for flammable or combustible liquids at a fuel dispensing station shall be in conformance with Article 4.4.2.1. Corrosion protection for piping
4.5.2.9. All piping, valves and fittings at a fuel dispensing station shall be protected against corrosion in conformance with Article 4.4.3.1. Piping supports and guards
4.5.2.10. Piping shall be firmly supported and protected by installing guards when necessary to prevent vehicle impact or other mechanical damage. Pits
4.5.2.11. Pits for subsurface pumps or for piping connected to submersed pumps shall conform to Article 4.4.10.3. Subsection 4.5.3.Dispensing Systems Dispensers
4.5.3.1. Fixed dispensers for flammable or combustible liquids shall conform to CSA-B346, “Power-Operated Dispensing Devices for Flammable Liquids”. Location
4.5.3.2. (1) Fixed dispensers for Class I liquids shall be installed outside buildings and not less than (a) 3 m from any right-of-way and any property line, (b) 3 m from any propane gas dispenser, (c) 1.5 m from any natural gas dispenser, (d) 6 m horizontally from any fixed source of ignition, and (e) 3 m from any building opening, except those openings in buildings for the shelter of operating personnel in which electrical installations conform to Article 4.1.4.1. (2) Fixed dispensers for Class II or IIIA liquids are permitted to be installed inside a building where (a) the building is not open to public, (b) the dispensers are located on the first storey, (c) drainage is provided in conformance with Subsection 4.1.6., and (d) ventilation is provided in conformance with Subsection 4.1.7. and with the requirements for storage garages in Part 6 of the Building Code. Protection against collision damage
4.5.3.3. (1) Fixed dispensers shall be protected against collision damage by (a) a concrete island not less than 100 mm high, or (b) posts or guardrails. Subsection 4.5.4.Shut-Off Devices Location and identification
4.5.4.1. (1) Devices to shut off the power to all dispensers shall be provided at a remote location or shielded from any fire that might occur in the dispensing area. (2) The shut-off devices required in Sentence (1) shall be clearly identified and easily accessible. Self service outlets
4.5.4.2. (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), an emergency shut-off switch to stop all dispensers at self-service outlets shall be located at the central control console described in Sentence 4.5.8.2.(2) so that it is readily accessible to the attendant. (2) At card or key activated self-service outlets, the emergency shut-off switch required in Sentence (1) shall be readily accessible to the customer. Marine fuel dispensing stations
4.5.4.3. At marine fuel dispensing stations, a readily accessible valve shall be provided in each pipeline at or within 7.5 m of the pier to shut off the supply from shore. Subsection 4.5.5.Delivery Hose and Nozzles Delivery hose
4.5.5.1. (1) Delivery hose shall conform to CAN/ULC-S612, “Hose for Flammable and Combustible Liquids”. (2) Except as permitted in Sentences (3) and (4), hose through which flammable or combustible liquids are dispensed at a fuel dispensing station shall be restricted to a maximum extended length of 4.5 m. (3) Where a retracting mechanism is used, a maximum extended length of 6 m shall be permitted. (4) At marine fuel dispensing stations or at card or key activated dispensers, the length of extended hose is permitted to exceed the values in Sentences (2) and (3). Hose nozzle valves
4.5.5.2. (1) Every hose nozzle valve through which a Class I or II liquid is dispensed by a motorized dispenser into a vehicle tank shall (a) be automatic closing as required in Sentence (2), and (b) conform to CAN/ULC-S620, “Hose Nozzle Valves for Flammable and Combustible Liquids”. (2) Except as provided in Sentence (3) to (5), a hose nozzle valve shall be constructed so that the valve (a) can be kept open only by the continuous application of manual pressure, or (b) is equipped with a hold-open device that is an integral part of the nozzle which will (i) allow automatic dispensing, (ii) automatically shut off when the vehicle tank is filled, and (iii) shut off if the nozzle is dropped or falls from the fill pipe. (3) A hose nozzle valve at a marine fuel dispensing station shall be of the type without a hold-open device, in conformance with Clause (2)(a). (4) When a hose nozzle valve with a hold-open device is used at an attended self-service outlet, a break-away coupling conforming to CAN/ULC-S644, “Emergency Breakaway Fittings for Flammable and Combustible Liquids”, shall be provided. (5) When the flow of liquid can be stopped other than by the hose nozzle valve, a hose nozzle valve with a hold-open device is permitted to be used only if it is provided with a device that will automatically close the hose nozzle valve upon a drop of pressure in the dispensing hose. Subsection 4.5.6.Remote Pumping Systems Application
4.5.6.1. This Subsection applies to systems for dispensing flammable or combustible liquids where such liquids are transferred from bulk storage to individual or multiple dispensers by pumps located elsewhere than at the dispensers. Pumps and control equipment
4.5.6.2. (1) Pumps, including associated control equipment, shall be designed so that the system will not be subject to pressures above the design working pressure. (2) Pumps shall be securely anchored and protected against damage from vehicles. Emergency valves
4.5.6.3. (1) An emergency valve conforming to CAN/ULC-S651, “Emergency Valves for Flammable and Combustible Liquids”, shall be installed in the supply line so that the shear point of the valve is at a level not higher than the base of the dispenser nor more than 25 mm below it. (2) The emergency valve required in Sentence (1) shall be maintained in operating condition and serviced at intervals not greater than 12 months. Pump location
4.5.6.4. (1) Pumps installed aboveground and outside buildings shall be located not less than (a) 3 m from any property line, and (b) 1.5 m from any building opening. (2) When an outside pump location is impractical, pumps are permitted to be installed inside buildings as provided in Article 4.5.2.2. or in pits as provided in Article 4.5.2.11. Leakage testing
4.5.6.5. After the completion of the installation, including paving, all underground piping connected to tanks shall be tested for leakage in conformance with Subsection 4.4.6. Marine fuel dispensing stations
4.5.6.6. (1) Except as permitted in Sentence (2), tanks and pumps not integral with the dispenser at marine fuel dispensing stations shall be located on the shore or on a pier of the solid-fill type. (2) Where shore locations would result in excessively long supply lines to the dispenser, storage tanks are permitted to be installed on a pier provided that (a) the applicable portions of Subsection 4.3.7. relating to spacing, secondary containment and piping are complied with, and (b) the quantity stored does not exceed 5000 L aggregate capacity. (3) No storage tank at a marine fuel dispensing station shall be located closer than 4.5 m horizontally from the normal annual high-water mark. (4) Storage tanks located on shore and supplying marine fuel dispensing stations are permitted to be located aboveground where rock or a high water table make underground tanks impractical. (5) Where storage tanks at a marine fuel dispensing station are at an elevation above the dispenser, an electrically operated solenoid valve, designed to open only when the dispenser is being operated, and to prevent gravity draining of the tank in the event of a rupture of the supply line to the dispenser, shall be provided at the storage tank outlet, positioned adjacent to and outside the valve specified in Article 4.3.6.1. (6) Piping between storage tanks located on shore and dispensers at a marine fuel dispensing station shall conform to Section 4.4, except that where dispensing is from a floating structure, it is permitted to use suitable lengths of flexible hose designed in conformance with good engineering practice between the piping on shore and the piping on the floating structure. Subsection 4.5.7.Spill Control Spill control
4.5.7.1. Areas where flammable or combustible liquids are dispensed shall be designed to accommodate accidental spillage in conformance with Subsection 4.1.6. Subsection 4.5.8.Supervision and Dispensing Procedures Attendants
4.5.8.1. (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), every fuel dispensing station shall have at least one attendant on duty when the station is open for business. (2) Fuel dispensing stations which do not serve the general public do not require an attendant. (3) Except as permitted at self-service outlets, a qualified attendant shall be in constant control of the dispensing of Class I and II liquids into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles or watercraft or into containers. (4) Duties of attendants and fuel dispensing procedures, as stated in Articles 4.5.8.5. and 4.5.8.6., shall be posted at every fuel dispensing station. Self-service outlets
4.5.8.2. (1) Instructions for the operation of dispensers in self-service outlets shall be posted in a conspicuous location. (2) A control console shall be provided at self-service outlets within 25 m of all dispensers so that the attendant has an unobstructed view of all units at the same time. (3) The control console referred to in Sentence (2) shall be equipped to regulate the operation of each dispenser. (4) A 2-way communication system between the control console and each pump island shall be provided at self-service outlets. (5) At fuel dispensing stations which provide both attended service and self-service, the attendant required in Sentence 4.5.8.1.(1) is permitted to dispense flammable or combustible liquids at the attended service island, provided that (a) each island has an emergency shut-off switch as described in Article 4.5.4.2., and (b) the attendant is never more than 25 m from the self-service island or control console. Special dispensers
4.5.8.3. Except as provided in Article 4.5.8.4. for card or key activated equipment, special dispensers including coin operated, card operated and preset units, shall not be permitted at self-service outlets unless there is at least one qualified attendant on duty for each 12 hoses which can be operated simultaneously while the outlet is open to the public. Card or key activated dispensers
4.5.8.4. (1) Card or key activated dispensers are permitted at unattended self-service outlets and fuel dispensing stations that are not open to the general public, in conformance with Sentences (2) to (6).  (2) Except as provided in Sentences (3) to (6), installation of card or key activated dispensers shall conform to the requirements for self-service outlets and fuel dispensing stations in this Section. (3) Access to card or key activated dispensers shall be restricted to persons authorized by the supply agent to possess a card or key to operate the dispensers. (4) Clearly legible operating instructions, visible at all times, shall be posted at every dispenser island. (5) A telephone or other clearly identified means to notify the fire department shall be provided in a location readily accessible to the user. (6) Emergency instructions, including the telephone number for the local fire department, shall be conspicuously posted to advise the user, in the event of a spill or accident, (a) to use the emergency shut-off switch required in Article 4.5.4.2., and (b) to call the fire department. Duties of attendants
4.5.8.5. (1) Attendants on duty at fuel dispensing stations shall (a) supervise the dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids, (b) activate the controls to permit the dispensing of fuel at an individual dispenser only after the customer at the unit is ready to activate the nozzle, (c) prevent the dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids into containers not conforming to Article 4.2.3.1., (d) take appropriate measures to prevent sources of ignition from creating a hazard at the dispensers, (e) take appropriate action in the event of a spill to reduce the risk of fire, and (f) shut off the power to all dispensers in the event of a spill or fire. (2) In addition to the requirements in Sentence (1), attendants on duty at marine fuel dispensing stations shall (a) activate the controls to permit the dispensing of fuel at an individual dispenser only after all ports and hatches on the watercraft have been closed, and (b) ensure that containers for flammable and combustible liquids, (i) are not filled beyond their safe filling level, and (ii) are filled only after they have been removed from the watercraft. Fuel dispensing procedures
4.5.8.6. (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), flammable and combustible liquids shall not be dispensed into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle or watercraft while its engine is running. (2) It is permitted to dispense a Class II or IIIA liquid into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle while its engine is running provided it is dispensed not less than 6 m away from any Class I liquid dispenser. (3) Class I and II liquids shall not be dispensed at a fuel dispensing station into the fuel tank of a motor vehicle while any part of the motor vehicle or any vehicle attached to it is on a street. (4) Every person dispensing flammable and combustible liquids shall (a) take precautions to prevent overflow or spillage of the liquid being dispensed, (b) not knowingly overfill the fuel system, (c) subject to Article 4.5.8.5., in the event of spillage immediately apply an absorbent material to soak up the spillage in conformance with Article 4.1.6.3., (d) not dispense Class I or II liquids in proximity to open sources of ignition, and (e) not use any object or device that is not an integral part of the hose nozzle valve assembly to maintain the flow of fuel. Sources of ignition
4.5.8.7. Smoking or any other source of ignition shall not be permitted within 3 m of a dispenser at a fuel dispensing station. Signs
4.5.8.8. (1) At least one weather-resistant sign conforming to Sentences (2) to (4) shall be provided for each dispenser in a location visible to every driver approaching the dispenser. (2) The sign required in Sentence (1) shall indicate that smoking is not permitted in the vicinity of the dispenser and that the ignition must be turned off while the vehicle is being refueled. (3) The sign required in Sentence (1) shall (a) have a minimum dimension of 200 mm, and (b) except as permitted in Sentence (4), have letters not less than 25 mm high. (4) The sign required in Sentence (1) is permitted to display the international “No Smoking — Ignition Off” symbol not less than 100 mm in diameter. Subsection 4.5.9.Leakage Detection Liquid level measurement
4.5.9.1. The liquid level in storage tanks at fuel dispensing stations shall be measured in conformance with Subsection 4.3.16. Subsection 4.5.10.Fire Prevention and Protection Portable extinguishers
4.5.10.1. At least 2 portable extinguishers, each having a rating of not less than 10BC, shall be provided at every fuel dispensing station in conformance with Section 6.2. Absorbent materials
4.5.10.2. Absorbent material to soak up liquid spillage shall be provided for use by attendants at fuel dispensing stations in conformance with Article 4.1.6.3. SECTION 4.6BULK PLANTS Subsection 4.6.1.Scope Application
4.6.1.1. This Section applies to that portion of a property where flammable or combustible liquids are received in bulk quantities and are stored or handled for the purpose of being distributed. Subsection 4.6.2.Storage Storage
4.6.2.1. (1) Flammable and combustible liquids shall be stored in (a) closed containers in conformance with Article 4.6.2.4., or (b) storage tanks located outside buildings in conformance with Section 4.3 Storage tanks
4.6.2.2. At bulk plant rail loading and unloading facilities, the minimum distance from a storage tank to a railway line shall be in conformance with General Order No. O-32, Flammable Liquids Bulk Storage Regulations, of Transport Canada. Shock pressure
4.6.2.3. Bulk storage tanks, piping, pumps, valves and associated components shall be designed, installed and maintained to accommodate shock pressure on the system. Container storage
4.6.2.4. (1) Containers for flammable or combustible liquids stored indoors shall be arranged in conformance with Subsection 4.2.7. (2) Containers for flammable or combustible liquids stored outdoors shall be stored in conformance with Subsection 4.2.11., except that the distance between the piles and property lines and the distance between piles need not apply when the containers are stored in an area that does not present a hazard to neighbouring property. Spill control
4.6.2.6. (1) An outdoor area used for aboveground storage tanks, container storage, ancillary equipment and unloading facilities for flammable or combustible liquids shall be surrounded by a firmly anchored fence that is (a) substantially constructed to discourage climbing and unauthorized entry, (b) not less than 1.8 m high, and (c) provided with gates that shall be locked when the storage area is not staffed. Subsection 4.6.3.Dispensing Interconnection
4.6.3.2. (1) Dispensers serving the general public for dispensing Class I liquids into fuel tanks of vehicles shall not be located at a bulk plant unless separated by a fence or equivalent barrier from the area in which the bulk storage operations are conducted. (2) Where a dispenser referred to in Sentence (1) is supplied from an aboveground storage tank, (a) an electrically-operated solenoid valve, designed to open only when the dispenser is being operated, shall be provided at the tank outlet, and (b) an emergency valve shall be provided for the dispenser in conformance with Sentence 4.5.6.3.(1). Dispensing and transfer inside buildings
4.6.3.3. Class I liquids shall be dispensed or transferred inside buildings only in conformance with Subsections 4.1.7. and 4.1.8. Dispensing into metal containers or tanks
4.6.3.4. Class I liquids shall not be dispensed into a metal container or storage tank unless it is electrically connected in conformance with Article 4.1.8.2. Subsection 4.6.4.Loading and Unloading Facilities Clearances
4.6.4.1. (1) At a loading or unloading facility for tank vehicles or tank cars, the horizontal distance from the fill stem to an aboveground storage tank, a building or a property line shall be not less than (a) 7.5 m for Class I liquids, and (b) 4.5 m for Class II and IIIA liquids. (2) At bulk plant rail loading and unloading facilities, the minimum distance from a loading structure to a railway line shall be in conformance with General Order No. O-32, Flammable Liquids Bulk Storage Regulations, of Transport Canada. (3) Buildings for the shelter of personnel or pumps shall be considered a part of the loading or unloading facility. Multi-purpose facilities
4.6.4.2. When piping and pumping systems have been used for the transfer of either flammable or combustible liquids at loading of unloading facilities, the system shall be cleaned of vapours before the other class of liquid is introduced. Backflow preventers
4.6.4.4. (1) Valves installed to control the filling of tank vehicles shall be of the self-closing type when used for Class I or II liquids. (2) Control valves referred to in Sentence (1) shall be held open manually, except where automatic devices are provided for shutting off the flow when the vehicle is full or filled to a preset amount. Bonding and grounding
4.6.4.5. (1) Bonding, grounding and isolation components for protection against static charges during the loading of tank vehicles or tank cars shall be provided when transferring flammable or combustible liquids. (2) Where flammable or combustible liquids are transferred into railway tank cars, railway tracks shall be bonded throughout their length and permanently grounded in conformance with CTC 1982-8 RAIL, Railway Prevention of Electric Sparks Regulations, of Transport Canada. (3) Bonding required in Sentence (1) shall consist of a metallic bond wire connected to the fill stem or to some part of the loading structure in electrical contact with the fill stem in conformance with Subsection 4.1.4. (4) Bonding wires for tank vehicles shall be provided with a pull-off connector attached so as to be in electrical contact with the cargo tank of the tank vehicle. (5) The bonding connection required in Sentence (1) shall be fixed to the tank vehicle or storage tank before dome covers are raised and shall remain in place until filling is completed and all dome covers have been closed and secured. Downspouts
4.6.4.6. Filling of tank vehicles or tank cars through open domes shall be in conformance with Sentence 4.1.8.2.(2). Subsection 4.6.5.Fire Protection Portable extinguishers
4.6.5.1. At least 2 portable extinguishers, each having a rating of not less than 20BC, shall be provided at hazardous locations in bulk storage plants for flammable and combustible liquids, except that such portable extinguishers are permitted to be provided from the tank vehicles operated as part of a bulk plant which is not required in Article 4.6.2.6. to be fenced. Subsection 4.6.6.Spill Control Spill control
4.6.6.1. Facilities to control possible spills of flammable or combustible liquids shall be provided at loading and unloading points in conformance with Subsection 4.1.6. SECTION 4.7PIERS AND WHARVES Subsection 4.7.1.Scope Application
4.7.1.1. This Section applies to flammable and combustible liquid installations on piers and wharves, but does not include marine fuel dispensing stations. Subsection 4.7.2.General Clearances
4.7.2.1. (1) Piers and wharves at which flammable or combustible liquid cargoes are to be transferred in bulk quantities to or from marine tank vessels shall be not less than 30 m from (a) any bridge over a navigable waterway, and (b) an entrance to a superstructure of any vehicular or railroad tunnel under a waterway. (2) The termination of fixed piping for loading and unloading flammable or combustible liquids shall be not less than 60 m from a bridge or from an entrance to a tunnel. Construction
4.7.2.2. The substructure and deck of a pier or wharf shall be designed for its intended use and shall be of heavy timber construction or other material that will provide adequate flexibility, resistance to shock, durability, strength and fire resistance. Subsection 4.7.3.Storage Tanks Installation
4.7.3.1. (1) Except as permitted in Sentences (2) and (3), storage tanks shall be installed on shore in conformance with Subsections 4.3.2. to 4.3.7. (2) Storage tanks are permitted to be located in buildings on piers and wharves of solid-fill or noncombustible construction provided they conform to Subsections 4.3.12. to 4.3.14. (3) Storage tanks are permitted to be buried in piers and wharves of the solid-fill type provided they conform to Subsections 4.3.8. to 4.3.11. Subsection 4.7.4.Piping, Valves and Fittings Installation and materials
4.7.4.2. (1) Piping shall be properly supported and arranged to prevent excessive vibration or strain on equipment connected to it. (2) Piping supports shall consist of (a) wood having no dimension less than 150 mm, (b) steel, or (c) concrete. (3) Where pipe is supported more than 1.2 m above the pier deck, piping supports shall have a fire-resistance rating of at least 2 hr. Guards
4.7.4.3. In areas where general cargo is handled or where piping might be subject to mechanical damage from vehicles or watercraft, the piping shall be protected by means of guards. Flexible connections
4.7.4.5. For each pipeline within 7.5 m of piers and wharves, a readily accessible valve to shut off the supply from shore shall be provided. Access openings for inspection
4.7.4.7. Identification tags or labels of metal or other material impervious to water and to the flammable or combustible liquids being transferred shall be attached to and maintained on all pipelines and control valves to designate their use. Leakage testing
4.7.4.8. (1) Piping systems shall be tested for leakage in conformance with Subsection 4.4.6. before being put into service and before reactivation when used on a seasonal basis. (2) Underground piping systems referred to in Sentence (1) shall be tested at intervals not greater than 12 months. Subsection 4.7.5.Bonding and Grounding Bonding and grounding
4.7.5.1. (1) Railway tracks on piers and wharves shall be bonded throughout their length and permanently grounded in conformance with CTC 1982-8 RAIL, Railway Prevention of Electric Sparks Regulations, of Transport Canada. (2) Insulating joints shall be placed in all rails where entering upon the pier or wharf. Subsection 4.7.6.Fire Protection Portable extinguishers
4.7.6.1. (1) Portable extinguishers having a rated capacity of 20BC shall be provided in the vicinity of Class I liquid pumps and fuel dispensers in conformance with Section 6.2. (2) Portable extinguishers shall be kept in the pump house or other suitable location where they will be accessible in the event of an emergency, but not accessible to the public. (3) Where vessels are loading or unloading flammable or combustible liquids or are being refuelled, portable extinguishers with a rating of not less than 20BC shall be placed on the pier or wharf in the vicinity of loading or unloading operations, so that they will be accessible in the event of a fire emergency. (4) Portable extinguishers provided in conformance with Sentence (3) shall be in addition to those provided on board the vessels. Training
4.7.6.2. Operating personnel shall be trained in how to summon the nearest fire department in the event of fire. Subsection 4.7.7.Bulk Transfer Stations Location
4.7.7.1. (1) Except as permitted in Sentence (2), the bulk transfer of flammable or combustible liquids shall be permitted only on piers and wharves used exclusively for that purpose. (2) Where it is not practical to locate bulk transfer stations on separate piers and wharves, such stations are permitted to be located on general purpose piers and wharves provided that guards or fences are installed around valves or pumping equipment to prevent entry of unauthorized personnel. Leakage and spill control
4.7.7.3. (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), hose connections on piping shall be of the bolted flange type, and all such connections shall be provided with shut-off valves. (2) The use of cam-locking connections up to 100 mm in size shall be permitted. (3) Hose connections shall not project beyond the face of piers and wharves. Subsection 4.7.8.Cargo Hose Cargo hose
4.7.8.1. (1) The transfer of flammable or combustible liquids between tank vessels and piers or wharves shall be through (a) flexible cargo hose designed in conformance with good engineering practice, or (b) jointed tubing or piping (i) suitable for the cargo to be transferred, and (ii) designed to withstand the maximum design working pressure. Maintenance and testing
4.7.8.3. Cargo hose shall be supported where it is not run on a solid foundation. Subsection 4.7.9.Cargo Pumps Design and installation
4.7.9.3. (1) Except as permitted in Sentence (2), cargo pumps shall be located (a) on shore or on piers and wharves either of noncombustible construction or of the solid-fill type, and (b) not less than 3 m from other buildings or structures. (2) Where it is not practical to install cargo pumps as required in Sentence (1), they are permitted to be installed on piers and wharves of combustible construction if located in pump houses (a) conforming to Subsection 4.7.10., and (b) located not less than 3 m from other buildings. Subsection 4.7.10.Pump Houses Construction
4.7.10.2. Ventilation shall be provided in pump houses in conformance with Subsection 4.1.7. Subsection 4.7.11.Transfer Operations Supervision
4.7.11.1. (1) Transfer operations shall be carried out only under the continuous supervision of a person qualified to supervise such operations. (2) Cargo shall not be transferred to or from a marine tank vessel unless sufficient personnel are on board to control the operation. (3) The person responsible for directing the operations shall (a) prior to transfer of cargo, ascertain that no unauthorized repair work is being carried out on the pier or wharf and that there are no open flames in the vicinity, (b) during the transfer of cargo, monitor the progress of the loading and unloading to prevent overflow, and (c) inspect the hose and connections for leakage and, if leakage occurs, stop the operations. Bonding and grounding
4.7.11.2. (1) Tank vessels shall be electrically connected to the shore piping prior to the connecting of cargo hose, except when cathodic protection facilities are operating. (2) Electrical connections to tank vessels shall be maintained until the cargo hose has been disconnected and any spillage has been removed. Equipment
4.7.11.3. (1) The cargo hose shall be of adequate length to allow for the movement of the vessel. (2) Gaskets shall be used in all hose joints and pipe couplings to prevent leakage. (3) Flanged joints shall be tightly bolted to prevent leakage. (4) Drip pans shall be placed under hose connections on piers and wharves, except where a sump pit or settling basin is provided. Spill control
4.7.11.4. (1) When transfer operations are completed, (a) the valves on the hose connections shall be closed, and (b) unless the cargo hose is equipped with a device that prevents liquid from draining from the hose, it shall be drained into appropriate containers that shall be emptied in such a fashion as to not create a fire or explosion hazard. (2) Care shall be taken that no liquid is discharged on a pier or wharf or overboard during draining and emptying operations. SECTION 4.8PROCESS PLANTS Subsection 4.8.1.Scope Application
4.8.1.1. (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), this Section applies to those process plants, including refineries, which contain industrial processes involving flammable or combustible liquids. (2) This Section does not apply to distilleries. Subsection 4.8.2.Outdoor Processing Equipment Location
4.8.2.1. (1) The location of outdoor processing equipment in process plants shall be based on its flammable and combustible liquid capacity as described in Sentences (2) to (4). (2) Except as provided in Sentence (4), outdoor processing equipment having emergency relief venting and a working pressure of not more than 17 kPa (gauge) shall be separated from property lines and buildings on the same property by distances (a) equal to those in Table 4.3.2.A. for stable liquids, and (b) 2.5 times those in Table 4.3.2.A. for unstable liquids. (3) Except as provided in Sentence (4), outdoor processing equipment having emergency relief venting and a working pressure more than 17 kPa (gauge) shall be separated from property lines and buildings on the same property by distances (a) 1.5 times those in Table 4.3.2.A. for stable liquids, and (b) 4 times those in Table 4.3.2.A. for unstable liquids. (4) Where protection is not provided against fires or explosions in processing equipment, the distances in Sentences (2) and (3) shall be doubled. Subsection 4.8.3.Processing Buildings Explosion venting
4.8.3.1. Except as provided in Article 4.8.4.2., where Class IA liquids or unstable liquids are processed within a room or a building, the room or building shall be designed to prevent critical structural and mechanical damage from an internal explosion in conformance with NFPA 68, “Guide for Venting of Deflagrations”. Fire separations
4.8.3.2. Areas where unstable liquids are handled or where small scale unit chemical processes are carried out shall be separated from the remainder of the building by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating of not less than 2 hr. Basements and pits
4.8.3.3. (1) Except as permitted in Article 4.1.5.9., Class I liquids shall not be handled or used in basements. (2) Where Class I liquids are handled or used above grade within existing buildings that have basements or covered pits into which flammable vapours can travel and accumulate, such below grade areas shall be provided with mechanical ventilation designed to prevent the accumulation of flammable vapours. (3) The mechanical ventilation required in Sentence (2) shall be capable of exhausting at least 18 m3/hr per square metre of the room area. Ventilation
4.8.3.4. (1) Enclosed processing buildings handling flammable or combustible liquids shall be ventilated as specified in Subsection 4.1.7. (2) Equipment used in a building and the ventilation of the building shall be designed so as to limit flammable vapour-air mixtures under normal operating conditions to the interior of equipment, and to not more than 1.5 m from such equipment. Subsection 4.8.4.Fire Prevention and Protection Spill and vapour control
4.8.4.1. (1) Processing equipment shall be designed and arranged to (a) prevent the unintentional escape of liquids and vapours, and (b) minimize the quantity escaping in the event of accidental release. (2) Measures to control spilled flammable and combustible liquids shall be provided in conformance with Subsection 4.1.6. Explosion protection
4.8.4.2. Processing equipment where an explosion hazard is present shall be (a) designed to withstand the explosion pressure without damage to the equipment, (b) provided with explosion venting in conformance with NFPA 68, “Guide for Venting of Deflagrations”, or (c) provided with an explosion prevention system in conformance with NFPA 69, “Explosion Prevention Systems”. Fire prevention and protection
4.8.4.3. (1) An evaluation of the fire and explosion risks shall be undertaken to consider the material properties, quantities, operating conditions, storage arrangement, transportation, process design, operating and maintenance procedures. (2) The evaluation in Sentence (1) shall result in the identifying of means that will minimize fires and explosions from occurring and mitigate the effects of a fire or explosion should it occur. (3) Measures identified in Sentence (2) shall be implemented to prevent fires and explosions from occurring. (4) Measures identified in Sentence (2) shall be implemented, in conformance with good engineering practices, and may include but are not limited to (a) fire detection and alarm, (b) fire extinguishing systems that conform to NFPA 11, 11A, 12, 12A, 13, 15, 16, 17 and 25, (c) a reliable water supply with pressure and flow rates capable of meeting the fire demands, (d) standpipe and hose systems connected to a reliable water supply located such that vessels, pumps and other equipment containing flammable or combustible liquids can be reached with at least one hose stream, (e) combination nozzles capable of discharging a straight steam, water spray or fog, (f) hydrants or monitor nozzles installed in accordance with NFPA 24, “Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and their Appurtenances”, (g) fire-proofing to protect essential equipment and controls, (h) methods to effect an emergency shut-down of systems, and (i) methods to protect equipment and structures from fire exposure. (5) The evaluation and measures shall be put in writing and kept in the building for review by the Chief Fire Official. SECTION 4.9DISTILLERIES Subsection 4.9.1.Scope Application
4.9.1.1. (1) This Section applies to those areas or buildings in distilleries where distilled beverage alcohols are concentrated, blended, mixed, stored or packaged. (2) The storage, handling and use of flammable or combustible liquids other than distilled beverage alcohols in a distillery shall conform to this Part. (3) Where there is a conflict between the requirements of this Section and other requirements in this Part, this Section shall apply. (4) Where there are conflicts between this Part and the Federal Excise Regulations (Canada) with regard to security of the product and measurement methods, the Federal Excise Regulations (Canada) shall apply. Subsection 4.9.2.General Building classification
4.9.2.1. (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), buildings or parts thereof in which distilled beverage alcohol is distilled, processed or stored in bulk shall be classified as high hazard industrial occupancies. (2) Buildings or parts thereof used for storage of closed containers of distilled beverage alcohols shall be classified as Division 2 industrial occupancies. Subsection 4.9.3.Storage Tanks and Containers Design, fabrication and testing
4.9.3.2. (1) Supports, foundations and anchorage of storage tanks shall comply with Subsection 4.3.3., except that timber supports shall be permitted. (2) Storage tank supports having less than a 2-hr fire-resistance rating shall be protected by an automatic fire suppression system conforming to an applicable standard listed in Sentence 6.8.1.1.(1). (3) The area underneath any storage tank greater than 1.2 m in diameter shall be protected by an automatic fire suppression system conforming to an applicable standard listed in Sentence 6.8.1.1.(1). Storage tank vents
4.9.3.3. Normal and emergency vents shall be provided on storage tanks in conformance with good engineering practice. Subsection 4.9.4.Storage Storage tanks, drums and barrels
4.9.4.1. (1) Where more than 25000 L of distilled beverage alcohol in storage tanks, drums or barrels are stored inside buildings, such buildings shall be sprinklered. (2) For storage tank buildings protected by automatic sprinklers in conformance with NFPA 13, “Installation of Sprinkler Systems”, storage capacities shall not be limited. Closed containers and storage aids
4.9.4.2. Storage of closed containers of distilled beverage alcohols, packaging materials and empty bottles, drums, barrels and pallets shall be in conformance with Part 3 of the National Fire Code 1995. Subsection 4.9.5.Piping and Pumping Systems Design and installation
4.9.5.1. The design, fabrication, assembly and inspection of piping and pumping systems containing distilled beverage alcohols shall be suitable for the anticipated maximum working pressures, operating temperatures, internal corrosion conditions and structural stresses to which they could be subjected. Subsection 4.9.6.Ventilation Ventilation
4.9.6.1. (1) Natural or mechanical ventilation shall be provided for all areas where alcohol vapours are released from storage tanks or process equipment under normal operating conditions, to prevent the concentration of vapours from exceeding 25 per cent of the lower explosive limit, measured 1.5 m from any equipment or from any opening subject to vapour release. (2) Explosion venting as outlined in Sentence 4.2.9.6.(1) is only required in the distillation areas of a distillery. Subsection 4.9.7.Spill Control Spill control
4.9.7.1. (1) Except as permitted in Sentence (2), emergency drainage systems shall be provided to direct any spills or leakage of flammable or combustible liquids, together with water used for fire fighting, to a safe location in conformance with Subsection 4.1.6. (2) Water-miscible effluent from spills and fire fighting operations is permitted to be directed into a sewer system provided it does not create a fire hazard nor any risk to public health or safety. Subsection 4.9.8.Fire Protection Portable extinguishers
4.9.8.1. (1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) to (4), portable extinguishers shall be provided in conformance with Section 6.2. (2) Except as permitted in Sentence (3), in maturing warehouses, at least one 4A:30BC rated fire extinguisher shall be located adjacent to each exit. (3) Hose stations complying with Article 6.2.6.6. are permitted to be installed in lieu of portable extinguishers at locations required in Sentence (2), and spaced so that the travel distance to the nearest hose is not greater than 25 m. (4) At least one 10BC portable extinguisher shall be located on each industrial lift truck. Standpipe and hose systems
4.9.8.2. (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), standpipe and hose systems shall be provided and installed in distilleries in accordance with the Building Code. (2) Where a building is sprinklered in conformance with the Building Code, small hose (38 mm) stations are permitted to be supplied from interior sprinkler piping. SECTION 4.10WITHDRAWAL OF STORAGE TANKS FROM SERVICE Subsection 4.10.1.Scope Application
4.10.1.1. This Section applies to the procedures to be followed when storage tanks for flammable or combustible liquids are removed, abandoned or temporarily taken out of service. Subsection 4.10.2.Rendering Storage Tanks Temporarily Out of Service Underground storage tanks
4.10.2.1. (1) When underground storage tanks will be out of service for a period not exceeding 180 days, (a) the liquid level in the storage tank shall be measured at intervals not greater than one month and a record of such measurements shall be retained for inspection, (b) fill pipe covers and covers over openings to measure liquid levels, dispensers and power controls shall be kept locked when not in use, and (c) vent piping shall be kept open. (2) Except as provided in Sentence (3), when underground storage tanks will be out of service for a period exceeding 180 days, (a) the storage tanks, connected piping and dispensers shall be emptied of Class I liquid, (b) the storage tanks, piping and dispensers shall be refilled with a Class II or IIIA liquid, or not less than 1 kg of dry ice for each 500 L of tank capacity shall be added to the storage tank, (c) measurements of the liquid level of each storage tank containing a Class II or IIIA liquid shall be made at intervals not greater than one month, and a record of such measurements shall be retained for inspection, and (d) fill pipe covers and covers over openings to measure liquid levels, dispensers and power controls shall be locked. (3) Where underground storage tank facilities are operated on a seasonal basis, (a) at the close of each season of operation, (i) the liquid level of each storage tank shall be measured, (ii) a record of such measurements shall be retained for inspection, and (iii) all fill pipe covers and covers over openings for measuring liquid levels, dispensers and power controls shall be locked, and (b) prior to the start of an operating season, (i) the liquid level in each storage tank shall be measured, (ii) the measurements shall be compared with those recorded at the close of the previous season, and (iii) when a loss of liquid or water intrusion is apparent, immediate action shall be taken to determine and correct the condition. (4) Where a storage tank has been out of service for more than 12 months, the tank and piping shall be tested for leakage in conformance with Subsections 4.3.15. and 4.4.6. Aboveground storage tanks
4.10.2.2. (1) When an aboveground storage tank will be out of service for a period not exceeding 180 days, the piping from the tank shall be capped or the valves necessary to achieve similar isolation of the tank shall be closed and securely locked. (2) When out-of-service storage tanks referred to in Sentence (1) contain flammable or combustible liquids, the liquid level in the tank shall be measured and the readings compared at intervals not greater than one month. (3) Where an aboveground storage tank will be out of service for a period exceeding 180 days, (a) all liquid and vapours shall be removed from the storage tank and its connected piping, and (b) the storage tank markings shall clearly indicate that the tank is empty. Corrosion protection
4.10.2.3. Corrosion protection systems shall be maintained in operating condition when a storage tank is temporarily out of service and during seasonal shutdowns. Subsection 4.10.3.Removal of Underground Storage Tanks Removal
4.10.3.1. (1) When underground storage tanks have no further use or have been out of service for 2 years or longer, such tanks, together with connected piping and dispensers, shall (a) have all flammable and combustible liquids removed from them, (b) be purged of vapours, and (c) except as permitted in Article 4.10.3.2., be removed from the ground. (2) If contaminated, soil surrounding the storage tanks described in Sentence (1) shall be replaced with clean fill. Abandonment in place
4.10.3.2. (1) Where the Chief Fire Official determines that it is impractical to remove an underground storage tank described in Sentence 4.10.3.1.(1), such tank shall be filled with an inert material. (2) Where the Chief Fire Official determines that it is impractical to remove underground piping described in Sentence 4.10.3.1.(1), such piping shall have the ends permanently sealed by capping or plugging. Subsection 4.10.4.Disposal and Reuse of Storage Tanks Disposal
4.10.4.1. Where storage tanks are to be disposed of, sufficient openings shall be cut in the tanks to render them unfit for further use. Reuse
4.10.4.2. (1) Except as permitted in Sentence (2), a storage tank shall not be reused for the storage of flammable or combustible liquids. (2) A storage tank is permitted to be reused for the storage of flammable or combustible liquids only after having been (a) refurbished and found to conform to one of the standards in Sentence 4.3.1.2.(1), or (b) refurbished in conformance with Sentence (3). (3) A steel storage tank is permitted to be refurbished in conformance with (a) CAN4-S601(A), “Shop Refurbishing of Steel Aboveground Horizontal Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids”, (b) CAN4-S603(A), “Refurbishing of Steel Underground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids”, or (c) CAN4-S630(A), “Shop Refurbishing of Steel Aboveground Vertical Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids”. Riveted storage tanks
4.10.4.3. Riveted storage tanks shall not be relocated. SECTION 4.11TANK VEHICLES Subsection 4.11.1.Scope Application
4.11.1.1. This Section applies to tank vehicles when located on a property covered in this Code. Subsection 4.11.2.General Portable extinguishers
4.11.2.1. (1) A tank vehicle shall be provided with at least one portable extinguisher having a minimum rating of 20BC and conforming to Section 6.2. (2) When more than one portable extinguisher is provided, each extinguisher shall have a minimum rating of 10BC. (3) Portable extinguishers on a tank vehicle shall be readily accessible. Hot works
4.11.2.2. Hot works performed on or in close proximity to a tank vehicle shall conform to Section 5.17. Parking inside buildings
4.11.2.3. (1) A tank vehicle shall not be parked inside a building unless the building is specifically designed for that purpose. (2) A tank vehicle parked inside a building shall have sufficient space in the tank to compensate for thermal expansion of the flammable or combustible liquid. (3) A tank vehicle parked inside a building shall have no leaks of flammable or combustible liquid. Parking outside buildings
4.11.2.4. (1) Except as provided in Sentence (2), a tank vehicle is permitted to be left unattended by the vehicle operator outside a building for not more than 1 hr. (2) A tank vehicle is permitted to be left unattended by the vehicle operator outside a building for more than 1 hr, but only in a parking space (a) that is located not less than 15 m from a buildings, and (b) where the tank vehicle is not exposed to undue hazard from accident or collision. Subsection 4.11.3.Loading and Unloading Ignition sources
4.11.3.1. During loading and unloading operations, a tank vehicle and its delivery equipment shall be separated from ignition sources by distances conforming to the requirements for dispensers in Articles 4.5.3.2. and 4.5.8.7. Static electric charges
4.11.3.2. During loading and unloading of a tank vehicle, measures shall be taken against static electric charges in conformance with Articles 4.1.8.2. and 4.6.4.5. Supervision
4.11.3.3. During loading and unloading of a tank vehicle, trained personnel shall be in a position to shut off the flow of liquid in an emergency. Multi-use compartments
4.11.3.4. When a compartment of a tank vehicle has been used to carry a Class I liquid, the compartment, piping and accessory delivery equipment shall be drained of liquid before a Class II or IIIA liquid is loaded. Engine