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. . . . . . . - - - � �. .. �.- • -�:x'"�-� ��. . -. � . -� ...xz�. � - - SFMD Fact Sheet INS-FACT-lI _ _ . �.rt4 March 31,2003 - -- � Page 2 of 5 � ' a. Provide an independent means of notifying the person filling the tank that the fluid level has reached 90 percent of tank capacity by providing an audible or visual alarm signal, providing a tank level gauge marked at 90 percent of tank capacity, or other approved means. b. Automatically shut off the flow of fuel to the tank when the quantity of liquid in the tank reaches 95 percent of tank capacity. For rigid hose fuel-delivery systems, an approved means shall be provided to empty the fill hose into the tank after the automatic shutoff device is activated. c. Reduce the flow rate to not more than 15 gallons per minute (0.95 L/sec� so that at the reduced flow rate, the tank will not overfill for 30 minutes, and automatically shutoff flow into the tank so that none of the fittings on the top of the tank are exposed to product because of overfilling. A permanent sign shall be provided at the fill point for the tank, documenting the filling procedure and the tank calibration chart. Exce�ption: Where climatic conditions are such that the sign may be obscured by ice or snow, or weathered beyond readability or otherwise impaired, said procedures and chart shall be located in the office window, lock box or other area accessible to the person filling the tank. The filling procedure shall require the person filling the tank to determine the gallonage (literage) required to fill it to 90 percent of capacity before commencing to fill operation 6. ASTs shall have vehicle impact protection, such as guard posts, to provide protection of connected piping, valves, fittings and storage tanks. When guard posts are installed, the posts shall be (1} constructed of steel not less than 4 inches in diameter and concrete filled, (2) spaced not more than 4 feet between posts on center, (3) set not less than 3 feet deep in a concrete footing of not less than 15 inch diameter, (4) set with the top of the posts not less than 3 feet above the ground, and (5) located not less than 3 feet from the protected object [MSFC (03) Section 3 � 2j. 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. 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, 2Q-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 flarntnablelcornbt�stible liquids is 16.