Chapter 139, Gases, Flammable

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Chapter 139, Gases, Flammable

GENERAL REFERENCES

Fees -- See Ch. 105.

Fire prevention and building construction -- See Ch. 113.

§139-1. Applicability

This chapter shall apply to the use, storage and handling of compressed or liquefied petroleum or other flammable gases in the Village of Ilion.

§ 139-2. Permit required

An application for a permit accompanied by plans shall be made to the Fire Chief for all systems connected to liquefied petroleum or other compressed flammable gas container or containers. The fee for said permit shall be as set by resolution of the Village Board and as amended.

§ 139-3. Manufacture, filling or recharging

No person, firm or corporation shall engage in the manufacture or compression of compressed or liquefied flammable gas for any purpose or the business of filling, charging or recharging any container with compressed or liquefied petroleum gases within the Village of Ilion, except that filling, charging or recharging containers may be done when permits as required under § 139-2 have been duly issued.

§ 139-4. Installation of systems

No person, firm or corporation shall install liquefied petroleum or other type of compressed flammable gas systems or equipment used in connection with such systems unless the person actually doing the work of installing such systems has been trained in proper handling and operating procedures as determined by the Fire Chief.

§ 139-5. Odorization

All compressed or liquefied flammable gases shall be effectively odorized by an approved agent of such character as to positively indicate the presence of gas down to concentrations in air of not over one-fifth (1/5) the lower limit of flammability.

§ 139-6. Container requirements

Only approved cylinders which are acceptable for distribution in the Village of Ilion and are marked to the effect that they comply with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) (formerly ICC) cylinder specifications shall be considered suitable for use in any compressed system for lighting, cooking or any other purposes.

§ 139-7. Empty cylinders; protection of cylinders; shutoff valves

A When cylinders are empty or not in use, outlet valves shall be kept tightly closed.

B Cylinders shall be protected against mechanical injury, extreme heat, accumulation of ice and snow or tampering at all times.

C Valves shall be arranged so that the changing of cylinders may be accomplished without shutting down the system, and the system shall be provided with shutoff valves to the building. Every system shall be provided with a means of shutting off the gas supply to the building, outside the building.

§ 139-8. Location of cylinders

Cylinders and regulating equipment shall be located outside buildings in well ventilated steel cabinets or otherwise protected front tampering or exposure to the weather. The discharge from the safety reliefs shall be located at least five (5) feet away from any opening which is below the level of such discharge. Readily ignitable material such as rubbish, weeds and long dry grass shall not be within ten (10) feet of any container, provided consistent with NFPA standards as set forth in § 139-10 below.

§ 139-9. Storage limits and restrictions

Only one (1) propane filling and/or exchange installation station shall be allowed to operate within the village limits at any time. The Chief of the Fire Department may restrict the storage of and amount of compressed or liquefied petroleum flammable gases inside the Village of Ilion to any amount which he deems safe in his discretion. In addition, the Chief of the Fire Department shall have the sole authority to designate the location of any storage tanks/cabinets of liquefied petroleum or other flammable gases within the Village of Ilion.

§ 139-10. National fire codes

The National Fire Protection Association standards as amended from time to time for the handling, installation and pertinent equipment for the use and handling of compressed flammable gases in the Village of Ilion shall be required for all uses, storage of flammable gases and liquefied petroleum within the Village of Ilion.

§ 139-11. Tank trucks and trailers

No person shall fill, load or unload any tank truck or trailer with compressed or liquefied flammable gas inside the Village of Ilion, and no truck or trailer containing such gas shall make any stops inside the village but shall go without stopping to the outside of the village limits after entering the village; except that a person may perform the aforementioned acts and a truck or trailer may make stops as aforesaid if a written permit has been obtained from the Fire Chief as set forth hereinabove at § 139-2.

§ 139-12. Existing nonconforming uses

Existing installations for the storage or use of compressed, flammable or liquefied petroleum gas in compliance with the provisions of this chapter at the time of installation may be continued in use.

§ 139-13. Protection against tampering

Suitable devices which can be locked in place shall be provided. Such devices, when in place, shall effectively prevent unauthorized operation of any of the container appurtenances, system valves or equipment.

§ 139-14. Buildings under construction or undergoing major renovations

A Containers may be used in buildings or structures under construction or undergoing major renovation when such buildings are not occupied by the public.

B Containers, equipment, piping and appliances shall comply with §§ 139-6 and 139-7

C Applications for a permit and installation shall be in accordance with §§ 139-2 and 139-3.

D Storage limits shall comply with § 139-9.

§ 139-15. Penalties for offenses

A failure to comply with any provision of this chapter shall constitute a violation and subject the party charged with such violation to a fine of not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.), upon conviction.