2204.1.4 Dispensing Area Signage

Durable signs shall be conspicuously posted in dispensing areas in motor fuel-dispensing facilities in compliance with the requirements of FC 2204.1.4.1 through 2204.1.4.4.

A sign setting forth dispenser operating instructions shall be posted on every dispenser. Such sign shall also indicate the location of the emergency fuel shutoff switches required by FC2204.1.2.

A warning sign that reads as follows shall be posted on or immediately adjacent to each dispenser:

1. No smoking.
2. Shut off engine.
3. Before fueling, discharge any static electricity by touching a metal surface. Repeat before removing nozzle.
4. If a fire starts, do not remove nozzle—leave the area immediately.
5. It is unlawful and dangerous to dispense fuel into unapproved containers or to fill portable containers in or on a motor vehicle.
6. It is unlawful for anyone other than the certified attendant to fill portable containers.

A sign or marking indicating the type and concentration of alcohol in the motor fuel being dispensed shall be posted on or affixed to each dispenser dispensing alcohol-blended motor fuel.

A sign setting forth emergency procedures that reads as follows shall be posted in the dispensing area, or other location designated in this section:

IN CASE OF FIRE OR SPILL:

USE THE EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTOFF SWITCH
TO STOP THE FLOW OF FUEL

(for flammable fuel dispensers)
ACTIVATE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM
PROTECTING THE DISPENSING AREA.
(SWITCH LOCATION):
(indicate location)

DIRECT VEHICLE OCCUPANTS TO EXIT VEHICLES
AND LEAVE AREA IMMEDIATELY

NOTIFY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT (CALL 911)
(FACILITY ADDRESS)
(indicate address, with cross-street reference).

KEEP ALL PERSONS AWAY FROM THE AREA.