Chapter 15.450
MOBILE REFUELING OPERATIONS
Sections:
15.450.010 Authority and Application
15.450.005 Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to clearly delineate regulations that apply to mobile refueling operations. (Ord. 15-1018 § 1)
15.450.010 Authority and Application
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all mobile refueling operations within the following zones: residential, Park, O/C/MU, commercial and industrial. (Ord. 15-1018 § 1)
15.450.100 General Standards
Mobile refueling shall conform with the following requirements:
A. Business License. The owner of the on-site mobile refueling operation shall obtain and maintain a valid City of SeaTac business license.
B. Fire Department Fuel Dispensing Permit. An annual Fire Department Fuel Dispensing Permit shall be obtained from the SeaTac Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau. A site inspection may be conducted at any time to verify compliance with Fire Department Permit conditions and provisions.
C. Spill Containment Kit. Spill containment kits shall be located on-site and each fuel dispensing vehicle shall have a spill kit that is capable of providing catch basin covers for all catch basins within the site of the refueling operation, absorbent pigs, petroleum diapers, and a disposal container. Spill kit contents shall be approved by the SeaTac Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau.
D. Emergency Response Plan. An approved emergency response plan shall be developed for each refueling site. Such emergency response plan shall be immediately available to the driver/operator of the dispensing vehicle. The drivers/operators of the dispensing vehicles shall be properly trained in the site-specific emergency response plan for each site within the City. The emergency response plan shall be activated by the driver/operator of the dispensing vehicle any time there is a spill of any measurable quantity of combustible liquid. Failure to activate the emergency response plan shall be a citable violation of the Fire Code. The emergency response plan shall be a step-by-step detailed plan as to what the driver/operator should do if there is a spill, leak, fire or other emergency at a mobile refueling site.
E. Vehicles and Equipment. Only approved tank vehicles and dispensing equipment shall be used.
F. Dispensing Fuel. The driving or moving of a fuel dispensing tank vehicle while the dispensing hose is deployed to a motor vehicle or while dispensing motor fuel shall not be allowed and will be cause for immediate revocation of the site refueling privilege and any permits and/or licenses.
G. Water Quality and Spill Control. The project site or property, on which the fueling operation is to occur, shall comply with City requirements for water quality and spill control for high use sites.
H. Proximity to Wetland or Creek. No refueling shall be allowed within one hundred (100) feet of a wetland or creek. Refueling within one hundred (100) feet of a wetland or creek may be approved by the Director and Director of Public Works; provided, that a plan is submitted and approved showing that any fuel that may be spilled cannot reach a wetland or creek. Refueling shall be subject to an approved emergency response plan. Such emergency response plan shall be immediately available to the driver/operator of the dispensing vehicle.
I. Hours of Operation.
1. Commercial and Industrial zones: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2. Residential, Park and O/C/MU zones: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Ord. 15-1018 § 1)