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2404.18 Display of Liquid- And Gas-Fueled Motor Vehicles
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Liquid- and gas-fueled vehicles and equipment may be displayed within a membrane structure in accordance with this section and FC Chapter 3.
Batteries shall be disconnected in an appropriate manner.
Vehicles or equipment shall not be fueled or defueled within the membrane structure.
Fuel in the fuel tank shall not exceed 1 gallon (3.8 L).
Fuel systems shall be inspected for leaks.
Fuel tank openings shall be locked and sealed to prevent the escape of vapors.
The location of vehicles or equipment shall not obstruct means of egress.
When a compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered vehicle is parked inside a membrane structure, all of the following conditions shall be met:
- The quarter-turn shutoff valve or other shutoff valve on the outlet of the CNG or LPG container shall be closed and the engine shall be operated until it stops. Valves shall remain closed while the vehicle is indoors.
- The hot lead of the battery shall be disconnected.
- Dual-fuel vehicles equipped to operate on gasoline and CNG or LPG shall comply with the requirements of this section and FC 2404.18 through 2404.18.3 for gasoline-powered vehicles.
Liquid and gas-fueled vehicles and equipment used for competition or demonstration within a membrane structure shall comply with the requirements of FC2404.18.5.1.
Fuel for vehicles or equipment shall be stored and dispensed in an approved location outside of the membrane structure in accordance with FC 2404.17.2 and 2404.17.3, and FC Chapter 22.
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