Rule 120-3-18-.11 - Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids(1) The storage, handling and dispensing of Flammable and Combustible Liquids at racetracks shall be in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Safety Fire Commissioner, Chapter 120-3-11.(2) Special provisions for racetracks having defined pit areas where flammable or combustible liquids are handled, stored, or dispensed to competition vehicles: (a) Storage in each vehicle assigned pit area shall not exceed thirty (30) gallons of fuel in approved containers of not more than three (3) ten-gallon capacity containers, except where the approved organizations sanction and rules provide for a greater quantity, and such variation is made known and approved by the authority having jurisdiction.(b) The allowed pit storage shall be located or protected so as to provide maximum protection from physical damage and accidental overturning of portable fuel containers. "No Smoking or Open Flames" signs shall be prominently posted.(c) Prior to the start of any event, the portable storage containers may be filled and placed in a designated area outside the pit area. Such area shall be secured from unauthorized entry and tampering and shall be designed to prohibit the flow of spilled liquid to any other area. Diking or natural protection is acceptable, but the diked area or natural barriers shall be capable of handling 110% of the maximum total quantity of liquid which will be placed in the area. While containers with fuel are in the area, adequate firefighting equipment and personnel shall be stationed in the immediate vicinity and with primary duty to maintain security of the area. Container openings shall have adequate caps or lids to minimize the escape of vapors. A fully approved safety container is recommended but where sanctioning and organization rules permit, open top, dump type containers with a semi-tight cap or cover may be used.(d) Aboveground tanks for the storage of flammable or combustible liquids shall be installed in accordance with Rules of the Safety Fire Commissioner Chapter 120-3-11. Aboveground tanks shall have a means to prohibit the flow of spilled liquid into any area open to spectators or other areas not directly associated with dispensing of the liquids.(e) Each vehicle-assigned pit area shall have at least one (1) portable Dry Chemical fire extinguisher 20 B.C. available that meets the requirements of 120-3-18-.07(3). Such extinguishers shall be checked by the senior racetrack official or an appointed representative prior to the start of daily events.(f) Each racetrack shall be equipped with sufficient spare portable extinguishers as called for above to provide for one (1) spare for every ten (10) extinguishers in the pit area. Such spares shall not be in the pit area, but shall be located so as to be available to replace expended units as quickly as possible. All spares shall be checked by the senior racetrack official or an appointed representative prior to the start of daily events. Expended extinguishers shall be replaced immediately.(3) Special Provisions for Drag Strips(a) Each Drag Strip shall provide defined areas for storage, handling, and dispensing of flammable and combustible liquids for competition vehicles. Such areas shall be secured from unauthorized entry and tampering and supervised to restrict or control spectators in the immediate area where flammable and combustible liquids are stored, dispensed or handled. "No Smoking or Open Flames" signs shall be prominently posted.(b) Flammable and Combustible Liquids intended for competition vehicles, or any vehicle to be driven on the strip, shall be stored in approved safety containers, except that small quantities of additives may be stored in original containers provided pouring can be done without spilling. All such flammable and combustible liquids shall be kept within the area assigned to the vehicle or other defined area approved by the authority having jurisdiction and shall be located or protected so as to provide maximum protection from physical damage and accidental overturning of portable fuel containers. "No Smoking or Open Flames" signs shall be prominently posted.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 120-3-18-.11
O.C.G.A. § 25-2-4.
Original Rule entitled "Storage and Handling and Use of Liquified Petroleum Gases" adopted. F. Aug. 17, 1970; eff. Jun. 16, 1970, as specified by the Agency.Repealed: New Rule with same title adopted. F. June 3, 1987; eff. June 25, 1987, as specified by the Agency.Amended: F. Dec. 31, 1992; eff. Jan. 20, 1993.Repealed: New Rule entitled "Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids" adopted. F. Jan. 13, 2022; eff. Jan. 1, 2022, as specified by the Agency.