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Sec. B7-17. Chapter 34 Amendments.

(a) Section 3404.2.7.5.8 of Chapter 34 is modified to read as follows:

3404.2.7.5.8 Overfill Prevention. An approved means or method in accordance with Section 3404.2.9.6.6 shall be provided to prevent the overfill of all Class I, II and IIIA liquid storage tanks. Storage tanks in refineries, bulk plants or terminals regulated by Sections 3406.4 or 3406.7 shall have overfill protection in accordance with API 2350.

(b) Section 3404.2.7.5.9 of Chapter 34 is added to read as follows:

3404.2.7.5.9 Automatic Filling of Tanks. Systems that automatically fill flammable or combustible liquid tanks shall be equipped with overfill protection, approved by the fire code official, that sends an alarm signal to a constantly attended location and immediately stops the filling of the tank. The alarm signal and automatic shutoff shall be tested on an annual basis and records of such testing shall be maintained on-site for a period of five (5) years.

(c) The prohibitions on the storage of flammable or combustible liquids in aboveground tanks referred to in Sections 3404.2.9.5.1 and 3406.2.4.4 apply to all areas within an urban service area unless approved by the Fire Marshal.

(Ord. No. NS-1100.102, § 1, 12-11-07; Ord. No. NS-1100.104, § 3, 8-26-08)

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