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12107/2001 08:12 6127845236 CHETS SHOES PAGE 06 SFNM 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 cotcrete island 6 inches or more in height or by other approved means. 8. There shall be an emergency shut-off device located between 20 feet and 100 feet from the dispenser. 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.When open to the public or when there are employees that are under 16 years old, there shall be a sign stating the minimum age to dispense flammable/combustible liquids is 16. 11. Weeds, grass,brush, trash and other combustible materials shall!sept at least 10 feet from an AST. 12. ASTs shall have a minimum 3-foot separation between tanks. Larger tanks may require more space. 13. Storage vessels for LP-gas and'CNG shall be located 20 feet or more from AST's. Suitable means shall be provided to prevent the accumulation of liquids under adjacent LP-gas containers such as by dikes, diversion curbs or gradiztg.When AST's are within a diked area, the LP-gas containers shall be outside the diked area and at least 10 feet-away from the centerline of the wall or the diked area. 14. ASTs shall have warning signs or labels to identify the tank contents to emergency personnel. 15. ASTs require normal and emergency vents. The normal vent shall terminate at least 12 feet above the ground level and 5 feet from building openings or property lines that can built upon. 16. Electrical equipment shall be installed in accordance with the Minnesota State Electrical Code. 17. Dispensing is required to be under the supervision of a qualified attendant at all times. The attendants primary function shall be to supervise, 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 flute department shall be provided for the attendant. 18. 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 • 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.