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J SFMD Fact Sheet INS-FACT 1999-11 November 1, 1999 / Page 2 of 4 posts not less than 3 feet above the ground, and(5) located not less than 5 feet from the tank. 7. Dispensers shall be protected against physical damage from vehicles by mounting on a concrete island 6 inches or more in height or by other approved means. S. There shall be an emergency shut-off device located between 20 feet and 100 feet from the dispense: Activation of the emergency shut-off shall shut down transfer of fuel to the dispenser and shall close all valves that supply fuel to the dispenser. The emergency shut-off shall be distinctly labeled EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTDOWN DEVICE. 9. Within 75 feet of the dispenser,there shall be a portable fire extinguisher rated at a minimum 2-A, 20-B:C. The fire extinguisher shall be inspected annually by qualified personnel. 10. Signs prohibiting smoking, dispensing into unapproved containers, and requiring vehicle engines to be stopped during fueling shall be conspicuously posted within sight of each dispenser. W1�ea open u. the public or when there are empiovees that are under 16 years old. there shall be a sia*1 stating d. e minimum ase to dispense :lammabieicombustibie liquids is 16. 1. Weeds. grass. brush. rmash and other combustible materials shall'_cept at least 10 feet from anAST. _. ASTs snail have a minirlum 3-:pet separation berween ta_nkcs. Larger t ^.!cs may=eauire:r_ore space. .�. Storage vessels for LP-gas an4 CSG stall be iocated=0 feet or more from.SST's. Suitabie-means shall be provided w prevent the accumulation of liquids under adjacent I- gas containers such as b}' dLkeS -Jlversion curbs or_JradinQ When HJT s arm: within a dL�ed area. :ham _?-?'.S containers 3;.a:1 outside the diked area and at least 10 feet away Tom the centerline of the :nail or the diked area. 1-. ASTs shall nave warning si—ps or labels to identif�i the tank contents _o axer^ency personnel. i:. :SSTs require nor-.:mai and emer2encv ents. The normal vent shall to minate at least 12 feet above th Q*ound level and 5 feet from buildins Ot7e.^1n2S OrproDert.v lures that Can aL'llt'1Don. 16. Elec.;cai eauit rrmeat shall be installed in accordance with the liinnesota State =lecarical Code. 17. Dispersing is required to be under the supervision of a qualified attendant at all times. The attendantz primary function shall be to supe^rise, observe and control the dispensing of motor fuels. The attendant shall prevent the dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids and flammable gases into containers not in compliance with the Minnesota Uniform Fire Code. The attendant shall also control sources of ignition, give immediate attention to accidental spills or releases, and be prepared to use fire extinguishers. A method of communicating with the fire department shall be provided for the attendant. 13. Contact the State Fire Marshal Division for requirements that may apply to situations such as: • Dispensing at a bulk plant,marina or resort • Dispensing of LPG, CNG, etc. • Dispensing inside a building • Dispensing from tank vehicles 0 Dispensing into containers • Unsupervised dispensing 19. Pages 3 and 4 of this information sheet contain additional requirements specific to the type of above ground tank installation used for dispensing.