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- - _ "-' -- = �= - _i.: . ' ' �rR _ _ . � . . . .�ti�: . . • ,va,i��. - . ... SF1'.i.� Far.t Sh��i l. �._ ��' .-.. � � ... ��I�t=1: ? I, i�7�3 ' ._ `. , . . .--- • — �.• =1' ' :.l � ._ . . . : t �.t+�� . 1 l. Weeds, grass, brush, trash and other combustible materials shall be kept 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 accumulationof liquids under adjacent LP-gas containers such as by dikes, diversion c�,tz�bs or grading. When A,S'�" 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 attendant's primary function shall be to supervise, observe and control the dispensing of motor fuels. The attendants view to the dispensing area shall be unobstructed. The attendant shall prevent the dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids and flammable gases into containers not in compliance with the Minnesota State Fire Code. The attendant shall also control sources of ignition, give immediate attention to accidentalspills or releases, and be prepared to use fire extinguishers. A method of communicating with the fire department shall be provided for the attendant. 1$. Contact the State Fire Marshal Division for requirements that may apply to situations such as: • Dispensing at a bulk plant, marina or . Dispensing of LPG, CNG, etc. resod . Dispensing from tank vehicles • Dispensing inside a building Unsupervised dispensing • Dispensing into containers 19. Pages 4, 5, and 6 of this ir�formatioz� sheet contain additional requirements specific to the type of above ground tank installation used for dispensing.