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// CODE SNIPPET

Section 412 (IFGC) Liquefied Petroleum Gas Motorvehicle Fuel-Dispensing Facilities

2012 Virginia Fuel Gas Code > 4 Gas Piping Installations > 412 (IFGC) Liquefied Petroleum Gas Motorvehicle Fuel-Dispensing Facilities
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[F] 412.1 General

Motor fuel-dispensing facilities for LP-gas fuel shall be in accordance with this section and the International Fire Code. The operation of LP-gas motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be regulated by the International Fire Code

[F] 412.2 Storage and Dispensing

Storage vessels and equipment used for the storage or dispensing of LP-gas shall be approved or listed in accordance with Sections 412.3 and 412.4

[F] 412.3 Approved Equipment

Containers; pressure-relief devices, including pressure-relief valves; and pressure regulators and piping used for LP-gas shall be approved.

[F] 412.4 Listed Equipment

Hoses, hose connections, vehicle fuel connections, dispensers, LP-gas pumps and electrical equipment used for LP-gas shall be listed.

[F] 412.5 Attendants

Motor vehicle fueling operations shall be conducted by qualified attendants or in accordance with Section 412.8 by persons trained in the proper handling of LP-gas.

[F] 412.6 Location

In addition to the fuel dispensing requirements of the International Fire Code, the point of transfer for dispensing operations shall be 25 feet (7620 mm) or more from buildings having combustible exterior wall surfaces, buildings having noncombustible exterior wall surfaces that are not part of a 1-hour fire-resistance-rated assembly, buildings having combustible overhangs, lot lines of property that could be built on, public streets, sidewalks and railroads; and at least 10 feet (3048 mm) from driveways and buildings having noncombustible exterior wall surfaces that are part of a fire-resistance-rated assembly having a rating of 1 hour or more.

Exception: The point of transfer for dispensing operations need not be separated from canopies providing weather protection for the dispensing equipment constructed in accordance with the International Building Code.

Liquefied petroleum gas containers shall be located in accordance with the International Fire Code. Liquefied petroleum gas storage and dispensing equipment shall be located outdoors and in accordance with the International Fire Code.

[F] 412.7 Installation of Dispensing Devices and Equipment

The installation and operation of LP-gas dispensing systems shall be in accordance with this section and the International Fire Code. Liquefied petroleum gas dispensers and dispensing stations shall be installed in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and their listing.

[F] 412.7.1 Valves

A manual shutoff valve and an excess flow-control check valve shall be located in the liquid line between the pump and the dispenser inlet where the dispensing device is installed at a remote location and is not part of a complete storage and dispensing unit mounted on a common base.

An excess flow-control check valve or an emergency shutoff valve shall be installed in or on the dispenser at the point at which the dispenser hose is connected to the liquid piping. A differential backpressure valve shall be considered equivalent protection. A listed shutoff valve shall be located at the discharge end of the transfer hose.

[F] 412.7.2 Hoses

Hoses and piping for the dispensing of LP-gas shall be provided with hydrostatic relief valves. The hose length shall not exceed 18 feet (5486 mm). An approved method shall be provided to protect the hose against mechanical damage.

[F] 412.7.3 Vehicle Impact Protection

Vehicle impact protection for LP-gas storage containers, pumps and dispensers shall be provided in accordance with the International Fire Code.

[F] 412.8 Private Fueling of Motor Vehicles

Self-service LP-gas dispensing systems, including key, code and card lock dispensing systems, shall not be open to the public and shall be limited to the filling of permanently mounted fuel containers on LP-gas powered vehicles. In addition to the requirements in the International Fire Code, self-service LP-gas dispensing systems shall be provided with an emergency shutoff switch located within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of, but not less than 20 feet (6096 mm) from, dispensers and the owner of the dispensing facility shall ensure the safe operation of the system and the training of users.

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