Missouri Code of State Regulations › Title 2 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE › Division 90 - Weights, Measures and Consumer Protection › Chapter 30 - Petroleum Inspection › Section 2 CSR 90-30.050 - Inspection of Premises

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 14, July 15, 2024
PURPOSE: This rule establishes requirements for the
				  safe storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids regulated by
				  Chapter 414, RSMo.
PUBLISHER'S NOTE: The secretary of state has
				  determined that the publication of the
entire text of the
				  material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be
				  unduly cumbersome or expensive. Therefore, the material which is so
				  incorporated is on file with the agency who filed this rule, and with the
				  Office of the Secretary of State. Any interested person may view this material
				  at either agency's headquarters or the same will be made available at the
				  Office of the Secretary of State at a cost not to exceed actual cost of copy
				  reproduction. The entire text of the rule is printed here. This note refers
				  only to the incorporated by reference material.
(1) All locations utilized for the sale or
				storage of petroleum products regulated by Chapter 414, RSMo shall meet the
				requirements of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Manual No. 30
				entitled
Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
, 1996 Edition
				and NFPA 30A entitled
Automotive and Marine Service Station
				Code
, 1996 Edition which are incorporated herein by reference.
				Existing plants, storage, storage equipment, buildings, structures and
				installations for the storage, handling or use of flammable or combustible
				liquids at any location which is not in strict compliance with the terms of
				this code may be continued in use, provided these do not constitute a distinct
				hazard to life or property. When the director determines that continued use
				will constitute a distinct hazard to life and property, s/he shall notify the
				owner or operator and specify the reason in writing and shall order the
				correction, discontinuance or removal of same.
(2) Should any portion of the 1996 Edition of
				NFPA Manual No. 30 or NFPA Manual No. 30A be deemed unacceptable, rules will be
				promulgated within this chapter denoting and excepting those portions and
				adopting alternative provisions as deemed necessary by the director of the
				Department of Agriculture.
(3) New
				construction and new installations or major modifications made to any location
				shall be in conformity with the provisions of the 1996 Edition of NFPA Manual
				No. 30 entitled
Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
and the
				1996 Edition of NFPA 30A.
(4) The
				director or his/her delegated representative shall have free access, at
				reasonable times, to any location utilized for the sale or storage of petroleum
				products regulated by Chapter 414, RSMo.
(5) No person shall hinder or obstruct the
				director or his/her delegated representative in the reasonable performance of
				his/her duties.
(6) All areas
				adjacent to storage containers containing products regulated by Chapter 414,
				RSMo shall be kept free of flammable and combustible materials (for example,
				tall grass, weeds, tires, wood, petroleum products, etc.).
(7)
				The fencing requirement contained in sections 2-1.3 and 2-4.7.1 of the 1996
				Edition of NFPA Manual No. 30A shall not apply.
(8) Section 2-4.2.1
				contained in the 1996 Edition of the NFPA Manual No. 30A may be amended by the
				director if justification for the need is provided in writing and the level of
				safety to public and property will not be diminished.
(9)
				After the effective date of this rule, the provisions of section 2-4.2.2,
				relating to aboveground storage tank distance requirements, contained in the
				1996 Edition of NFPA Manual No. 30A shall apply only to new locations and those
				existing locations that-
(A) Install
				aboveground storage tanks in place of underground storage tanks;
(B) Remove and replace all aboveground
				storage tanks, piping, and dispensing devices;
(C) Replace any existing aboveground storage
				tanks with one of a larger capacity; and
(D) Install additional aboveground tanks.