Pennsylvania Code › Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY › Part I - Department of Labor and Industry › Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS › Subchapter B - PARTICULAR ESTABLISHMENTS AND USES › SERVICE STATIONS › Section 14a.115 - Attended self-service stations

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 28, July 13, 2024
(a)
Dispensing devices.
Only
					 approved special dispensing devices which are designed for self-service use or
					 have been modified in an approved manner for self-service use and are remotely
					 controlled by equipment specifically approved for use with such special
					 dispensing devices are permitted at self-service stations. The use of control
					 or dispensing equipment comprised of an assemblage of components which, as a
					 complete unit, has not been approved by a nationally recognized testing
					 laboratory for the use intended is prohibited.
(b)
Supervision of
					 dispensing.
There shall be at least one attendant or supervisor on
					 duty while the station is open to the public. The primary function of the
					 attendant or supervisor shall be to supervise, observe and control the
					 dispensing of flammable or combustible liquids. At all times during the
					 dispensing of flammable or combustible liquids, the attendant shall remain at
					 the principal control location, that is, within arms length of the remote
					 control facilities. The dispensing operations shall at all times be in clear
					 view of the attendant, and placing or permitting any obstacle between the
					 dispensing operation and the attendant so as to obstruct the view of the
					 attendant is prohibited. The attendant shall prevent the dispensing of
					 flammable or combustible liquids into portable containers that do not comply
					 with §
											14a.111 (relating to storage and
					 handling). The attendant shall control sources of ignition and immediately
					 handle accidental spills and use fire extinguishers if needed. The attendant or
					 supervisor on duty shall be capable of performing the functions and assuming
					 the responsibilities covered in this section.
(c)
Emergency controls.
Emergency controls, including the main power shutoff switch or switches, are
					 required and shall be independent of the approved special dispensing devices
					 and control equipment. Such controls and switches shall be installed at an
					 accessible location not more than 15 feet from the principal control location
					 of the attendant and not more than 100 feet from the furthest self-service
					 dispensing device. Use of the emergency controls, including the main power
					 shutoff switch or switches, to control the dispensing devices in other than an
					 emergency situation is prohibited.
(d)
Operating instructions.
Operating instructions shall be conspicuously posted on either the dispensing
					 device island or each dispensing device.
(e)
Emergency procedures and
					 instructions.
A list of emergency procedures and instructions shall be
					 conspicuously posted in the immediate vicinity of the attendant's principal
					 control location.
(f)
Vehicle parking.
Designated parking spaces are prohibited
					 within a direct line of sight between the attendant's principal control
					 location and the dispensing devices.
(g) [Reserved].
(h)
Communications system.
A
					 two-way voice communications system is required at each dispensing device
					 island. Such communications system shall provide a person dispensing flammable
					 or combustible liquids with "hands-off" direct voice communications with the
					 attendant. The system must operate over a constantly operational open channel
					 or circuit of adequate volume and clarity and also provide "talk" and "listen"
					 capabilities for both the attendant and person dispensing the flammable or
					 combustible liquid.
(i)
Warning sign.
The following warning in at least 1 inch
					 lettering shall be conspicuously posted on each dispensing device island:
					 "WARNING-IT IS UNLAWFUL TO DISPENSE FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID INTO ANY
					 PORTABLE CONTAINER UNLESS THE CONTAINER IS CONSTRUCTED OF METAL OR IS APPROVED
					 BY THE FIRE MARSHAL."
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §
													245.436 (relating to operator
						  training); and 34 Pa. Code §
													14a.117 (relating to supervision
						  of dispensing).