02-658-14 Me. Code R. § 8

Current through 2024-50, December 11, 2024
Section 658-14-8 - Self-Service Dispensing Stations

All installations of self-service dispensers at dispensing stations must comply with the following requirements in addition to the requirements of 14.7:

14.8.1Operating Instructions

Operating instructions must be conspicuously posted in the dispensing area.

14.8.2View of Operator

The dispensing area must be in clear view of the operator on duty at all times.

14.8.3Communications

The operator must be able to communicate with persons in the dispensing area at all times.

14.8.4Warning Signs

Warning signs incorporating the following or equivalent wording must be conspicuously posted in the dispensing area:

1. "The filling of portable propane and natural gas containers is prohibited;"
2. "No Smoking;"
3. "Stop Motor and Extinguish All Pilots - Extinguish all pilots and gas ignition systems. All appliances must be in the "off' position;" and
4. "Remove All Occupants from Vehicles Containing Propane Appliances."
14.8.5Emergency Breakaway Device

The dispensing station must have an emergency breakaway device under the dispensing unit that will retain the product on both sides of the breakaway point, or other devices affording equivalent protection.

14.8.6Thermally Activated Shut-off

The dispensing station must have a thermally operated shutoff designed to shut off all transfer operations in case of a fire.

14.8.7Listing

Motor fuel dispensing devices for compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and liquefied petroleum gas must be listed.

14.8.8Hose Assemblies

Listed hose assemblies must be used to dispense fuel. Hose length at automotive service stations must not exceed eighteen (18) feet (5.5 meters).

14.8.9Code Compliance Required: LP, LNG, CNG Dispensers

Dispensing devices for liquefied petroleum gas (LP), liquefied natural gas (LNG) or compressed natural gas (CNG) must meet all requirements of the appropriate Sections of NFPA 58 for LP, and NFPA 52 for LNG and CNG dispensers. When a LP, LNG or CNG dispenser is located at a facility where other fuels are dispensed, it also meet the requirements of NFPA 30A.

02-658 C.M.R. ch. 14, § 8