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Codes and Standards

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All fuel system installations must comply with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes. NFPA Codes 30 and 30-A relate to Flammable & Combustible Liquids and Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, respectively. NFPA documents have been generally adopted as law by many of the States.

Depending on the fueling site location, size of the storage tank, whether it is aboveground or underground and your specific state and local regulations, operators will need to be in compliance with:

  • Federal Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (40 CFR, Part 112);
  • State "spill" requirements;
  • Hazardous waste regulations;
  • State and local fire codes;
  • Petroleum product delivery laws; and
  • Possibly other state and local regulations.

Local fire marshals may also need to approve your fueling site design and installation. This approval is generally easiest to obtain if you are using Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certified equipment. UL has developed the certification procedures for evaluating E85 dispensers for listing and listed equipment is expected in 2008. For more information and UL related links, go to the AFDC UL Technology Bulletin.

Hiring a trusted, experienced and certified contractor will ensure that your fueling site meets all required codes and standards.

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