Oklahoma Administrative Code › Title 748 - Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission › Chapter 20 - Adopted Codes › Subchapter 12 - IFGC[®] 2018 › Section 748:20-12-9 - IFGC[®] 2018 Chapter 4 Gas Piping Installations

Current through Vol. 41, No. 20, July 1, 2024
Chapter 4 of the Oklahoma adopted IFGC® 2018 is adopted
				  with the following modifications:
(1)
				Section 404.12 Minimum burial depth. This section has been modified to change
				the minimum burial depth from 12 inches (305 mm) to 18 inches (457 mm) and to
				allow for an exception when there is no ability to meet that minimum depth.
				This section has been modified to read: 404.12 Minimum burial depth.
				Underground piping systems shall be installed a minimum depth of 18 inches (457
				mm) below grade, except as provided for in Section 404.12.1. Exception: Where a
				minimum depth of cover cannot be provided, the pipe shall be installed in
				conduit or bridged (shielded).
(2)
				Section 412.5 Attendants. This section has been modified to provide an
				exception to the requirement of an attendant when the dispensing equipment
				meets the guidelines of NFPA® 58 for a "Low emission transfer." This
				section has been modified to read: 412.5 Attendants. Motor fuel-dispensing
				operations shall be conducted by qualified attendants or in accordance with
				Section 412.9 by persons trained in the proper handling of LP-gas. Exception:
				When the dispensing equipment meets the guidelines of NFPA® 58 for "Low
				emission transfer" an attendant is not required.
(3) Section 412.6.1 Low emission transfer.
				This section has been added to clarify when the dispensing equipment meets the
				guidelines of NFPA® 58, Section 6.30.5 for "Low emission transfer" then the
				transfer distance shall be reduced by one-half. This section has been modified
				to read: 412.6.1 Low emission transfer. When the dispensing equipment is
				installed in accordance with Section 6.30.5 of NFPA® 58 for "Low emission
				transfer," the transfer distance requirements in Table 6.7.2.1 and Section
				6.27.4.3 of NFPA® 58 shall be reduced by one-half.
(4) Section 412.9 Public fueling of motor
				vehicles. This section has been modified to provide an exception to the owner's
				requirement to train users when the dispensing equipment meets the guidelines
				of NFPA® 58 for a "Low emission transfer." This section has been modified
				to read: 412.9 Public fueling of motor vehicles.
(A) Self-service LP-gas dispensing systems,
				including key, code and card lock dispensing systems, shall be limited to the
				filling of permanently mounted containers providing fuel to the LP-gas-powered
				vehicle.
(B) The requirements for
				self-service LP-gas dispensing systems shall be in accordance with the
				following:
(i) The arrangement and operation
				of the transfer of product into a vehicle shall be in accordance with this
				section and Chapter 61 of the International Fire Code®.
(ii) The system shall be provided with an
				emergency shut-off switch located within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of, but not less
				than 20 feet (6096 mm) from dispensers.
(iii) The owner of the LP-gas motor
				fuel-dispensing facility or the owner's designee shall provide for the safe
				operation of the system and the training of users. Exception: If the LP-gas
				motor fuel-dispensing facility meets the requirements of a low emission
				transfer station per NFPA® 58, then training of the users is not the
				responsibility of the facility.
(iv) The dispenser and hose-end valve shall
				release not more than 4 cubic centimeters of liquid to the atmosphere upon
				breaking the connection with the fill valve on the vehicle.
(v) Fire extinguishers shall be provided in
				accordance with Section 2305.5 of the International Fire Code®.
(vi) Warning signs shall be provided in
				accordance with Section 2305.6 of the International Fire Code®.
(vii) The area around the dispenser shall be
				maintained in accordance with Section 2305.7 of the International Fire
				Code®.