Rule 120-3-11-.04 - Self-Service Stations(1) Self-service operations shall be permitted at any service station, including marine self- service fueling stations and aircraft self-service fueling stations, only after a self-service permit has been issued by the State Fire Marshal in accordance with this Rule. A self-service permit shall not exempt the holder thereof from obtaining any other permits or licenses that may be required by other government agencies.(2) Application for a self-service station permit shall be made to the State Fire Marshal on the form prescribed and approved by the Commissioner. Applications for self-service station permits shall be submitted by the person, firm, corporation, or partnership responsible for the day to day operations of the facility. Applications submitted by outside parties shall include documentation that the party is acting on behalf of and with the permission of the permit holder. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 25-2-4.1, each application for a new self-service station permit shall be accompanied by the mandatory permit fee payable to the Safety Fire Commissioner. Plans for any proposed station or major modification of any existing station shall be submitted to the State Fire Marshal with the self-service station permit application. (a) Plans shall be submitted in duplicate and shall include, at a minimum, the following: (1) Scaled site plan (shall include all buildings and property lines)(2) Storage tank location(s)(3) Tank Drawings (shall include all piping connections and appurtenances)(4) Piping and valve layout and arrangements(5) Electrical conduit layout and arrangements(6) Dispenser arrangements and details(7) Corrosion protection (if applicable)(8) Emergency control locations(9) Equipment list and specifications (shall include make and model of equipment)(10) Fire Extinguisher location(s)(11) Other information necessary to show compliance(b) One set of plans shall be retained by the State Fire Marshal and one copy returned to the applicant with approval or disapproval indicated thereon. A copy of the approved plans shall be kept at the installation site during construction for inspection by authorized representatives of the State Fire Marshal or local authority.(c) Construction or the storage tank installation, or associated equipment, shall not commence until the plans have been approved and returned to the applicant.(3) Upon notification of completed construction of a new or modified station, the State Fire Marshal shall direct his authorized representative to inspect the facility. If the authorized representative determines that all requirements for self-service operations contained in this Chapter have been satisfied, to include written certification of tank and pipe leak testing and installation, he may issue a self-service permit.(4) The self-service permit shall be posted by the applicant in a conspicuous location on the premises. The self-service permit is nontransferable and shall expire upon a change of ownership, operator, lessee or lessor of the facility. Any issuance of a new self-service permit to include change of ownership, operator, lessee or lessor, or to replace lost or destroyed permits requires a permit fee pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 25-2-4.1.(5) A self-service permit may be revoked for cause after notice and hearing provided in accordance with Rule 120-3-2-.02 of the Rules of Safety Fire Commissioner; provided, however, that the Commissioner may revoke any self-service permit prior to notice and hearing if he determines upon recommendation of the State Fire Marshal that the situation involves an imminent peril to the public health, safety and welfare and that the situation therefore requires emergency action. An emergency revocation shall contain reasons and findings for the determination, and shall be accompanied by a notice of opportunity for a hearing, which may provide that a hearing will be held, if and only if, the aggrieved person requests a hearing within ten (10) days of receipt of the revocation and notice.(6) The State Fire Marshal and his authorized representatives may conduct inspections of self-service stations to ascertain whether the stations are operating in compliance with this Chapter.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-11-.04
O.C.G.A. §§ 25-2-4, 25-2-16.
Original Rule entitled "Special Provisions" adopted. F. Jan. 29, 1968; eff. Apr. 1, 1968, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Jan. 13, 1971; eff. Jan. 7, 1971, as specified by the Agency.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Self-Service Stations" adopted. F. Nov. 10, 1980; eff. Nov. 30, 1980.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. June 3, 1987; eff. June 25, 1987, as specified by the Agency.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Dec. 3, 1990; eff. Jan. 1, 1991, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Nov. 16, 1992; eff. Dec. 6, 1992.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. June 5, 1997; eff. June 25, 1997.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. July 9, 1998; eff. July 29, 1998.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Dec. 16, 2003; eff. Jan. 5, 2004.Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Mar. 7, 2008; eff. Mar. 27, 2008.Amended: F. Dec. 13, 2019; eff. Jan. 1, 2020, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Aug. 31, 2022; eff. Sep. 1, 2022, as specified by the Agency.