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§ 163. Automatic Dispensers Used for Motor Fuel A. Automatic dispensers shall be permitted when a liquefied petroleum gas dealer enters into a contractual arrangement with a purchaser under a gas card-lock or other item or device to unlock or operate dispensing equipment for motor fuel when all requirements of this Section are met. B. Automatic Dispensing Prohibited. The use of self service, coin operated, credit card or any other pump-activating automatic fuel dispensing device is prohibited at any retail station for use by the general public. The filling of ICC or DOT cylinders is prohibited. C. A sketch must be submitted to the Office of the Director detailing within 150 feet of the dispenser and the fuel storage container. This sketch must include distances to buildings, roads, streets, property lines, railways, other flammables and the details of the dispensing unit and be approved before installation. After installation and before use the installation must be inspected and the sketch finalized by the Office of the Director. D. Installations of Automatic Dispenser 1. Hose length shall not exceed 18 feet. 2. Dispensing device shall be located 10 feet from any dispensing device for Class 1 liquids. 3. All piping shall be schedule 80 and all pipe fittings shall be forged steel having a minimum design pressure of 2,000 psi. 4. An excess flow valve shall be installed in the liquid and vapor piping in such a manner that displacement of the dispenser will result in the shearing of such piping on the downstream side of the excess flow valve. 5. Automatic dispensing system shall incorporate an Emergency Shut-off Valve (ESV) upstream from the pump, installed in accordance with its manufacturer's instructions. 6. The transfer hose downstream from the meter shall incorporate a pull-away device. 7. Each automatic dispensing system shall include a switch which requires the operator's constant manual activation to maintain a fuel flow. Overriding of such switch is prohibited. 8. Step-by-step operating instructions and fire emergency telephone numbers shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the immediate vicinity of the automatic dispenser. 9. Immediate vicinity of automatic dispenser shall be well lit during all hours of darkness. 10. A dealer who installs an automatic dispenser shall provide contractual purchaser with written instructions to operate dispenser. The contractual purchaser shall be cautioned to study and preserve such instructions and procedures, and to educate all those with access under his contract to the automatic dispenser in the proper operating procedure. AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:1846. HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Commission, LR 20:1402 (December 1994), amended LR 24:467 (March 1998). |
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