Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 120 - OFFICE OF COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE, SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER AND INDUSTRIAL LOAN COMMISSIONER › Chapter 120-3 - RULES OF SAFETY FIRE COMMISSIONER › Subject 120-3-18 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION, OPERATION, LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE RACETRACKS AND GRANDSTANDS › Rule 120-3-18-.11 - Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The storage,
				handling and dispensing of Flammable and Combustible Liquids at racetracks
				shall be in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire
				Commissioner, Chapter 120-3-11.
(2)
				Special provisions for racetracks having defined pit areas where flammable or
				combustible liquids are handled, stored, or dispensed to competition vehicles:
(a) Storage in each vehicle assigned pit area
				shall not exceed thirty (30) gallons of fuel in approved containers of not more
				than three (3) ten-gallon capacity containers, except where the approved
				organizations sanction and rules provide for a greater quantity, and such
				variation is made known and approved by the authority having
				jurisdiction.
(b) The allowed pit
				storage shall be located or protected so as to provide maximum protection from
				physical damage and accidental overturning of portable fuel containers. "No
				Smoking or Open Flames" signs shall be prominently posted.
(c) Prior to the start of any event, the
				portable storage containers may be filled and placed in a designated area
				outside the pit area. Such area shall be secured from unauthorized entry and
				tampering and shall be designed to prohibit the flow of spilled liquid to any
				other area. Diking or natural protection is acceptable, but the diked area or
				natural barriers shall be capable of handling 110% of the maximum total
				quantity of liquid which will be placed in the area. While containers with fuel
				are in the area, adequate firefighting equipment and personnel shall be
				stationed in the immediate vicinity and with primary duty to maintain security
				of the area. Container openings shall have adequate caps or lids to minimize
				the escape of vapors. A fully approved safety container is recommended but
				where sanctioning and organization rules permit, open top, dump type containers
				with a semi-tight cap or cover may be used.
(d) Aboveground tanks for the storage of
				flammable or combustible liquids shall be installed in accordance with Rules of
				the Safety Fire Commissioner Chapter 120-3-11. Aboveground tanks shall have a
				means to prohibit the flow of spilled liquid into any area open to spectators
				or other areas not directly associated with dispensing of the
				liquids.
(e) Each vehicle-assigned
				pit area shall have at least one (1) portable Dry Chemical fire extinguisher 20
				B.C. available that meets the requirements of
				120-3-18-.07(3).
				Such extinguishers shall be checked by the senior racetrack official or an
				appointed representative prior to the start of daily events.
(f) Each racetrack shall be equipped with
				sufficient spare portable extinguishers as called for above to provide for one
				(1) spare for every ten (10) extinguishers in the pit area. Such spares shall
				not be in the pit area, but shall be located so as to be available to replace
				expended units as quickly as possible. All spares shall be checked by the
				senior racetrack official or an appointed representative prior to the start of
				daily events. Expended extinguishers shall be replaced immediately.