> Below is a cache of http://www.mda.mo.gov/wm/pdf/service_station_guide.pdf. It's a snapshot of the page taken as our search engine crawled the Web.
The web site itself may have changed. You can check the current page or check for previous versions at the Internet Archive. Yahoo! is not affiliated with the authors of this page or responsible for its content.
FOREWORD



STATE OF MISSOURI

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE




SERVICE STATION AND BULK PLANT

INFORMATIONAL GUIDE




MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
DIVISION OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
P. O. BOX 630
JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65102
573-751-4278






FOREWORD





This booklet is intended for use as a guide and contains only a summary of the requirements for
attended service stations, unattended service stations including card and key operated systems
and refined fuels bulk storage plants utilized for the sale of products regulated by Chapter 414
RSMo.

The notes sections contained in this booklet are for information and/or definition purposes.

The intent of all information contained in this booklet is to help insure that fuel storage and
dispensing systems are installed and maintained properly and safely. The proper and safe
installation of fuel storage and dispensing systems will help insure the safety of premises and
subsequently the safety of public and property.

Only trained and experienced personnel shall install any
of the systems and system components addressed in this
booklet
(2 CSR 90-30.050 (35)). It is also important that all persons installing,
servicing, or repairing any fuel storage and dispensing system have and utilize all of the
codes adopted by Chapter 414 RSMo. (i.e. Handbook 44, NEC 70, NFPA 30, NFPA 30A)

Note: Products regulated by Chapter 414 RSMo:

Gasoline (Aviation and Auto) - Class IA Flammable
Gasoline- Alcohol Blends - Class IA Flammable
Diesel Fuel ID, 2D and 4D- Class II Combustible
Fuel Oil Nos. 1, 2 , 4 and 5 - Class II Combustible
Fuel Oil No. 6 - Class IIIA Combustible
Kerosene 1K and 2K - Class II Combustible
Aviation Turbine Fuel, Jet A - Class II Combustible
Aviation Turbine Fuel, Jet B - Class IA Flammable
Other Motor Fuels









MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
DIVISION OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
P.O. BOX 630
JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI 65102
PHONE: 573-751-4278

Second Edition
2/2004


REGULATORY AGENCIES

Aboveground Tanks:

Missouri Department of Agriculture

Division of Weights & Measures

P.O. Box 630

Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573)
751-4278



United States Environmental Protection Agency

Region VII Office

901 North 5
th
Street

Kansas City, KS

(913) 551-7003 or (800) 223-0425

Underground Tanks:

Missouri Department of Natural Resources

Hazardous Waste Program

P.O. Box 176

Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573)
751-6822



United States Environmental Protection Agency
Region
VII
Office


901 North 5
th
Street

Kansas City, KS

(913) 551-7003 or (800) 223-0425

REFERENCES
Tank Insurance:
Missouri Petroleum Storage Tank Insurance Fund (PSTIF)

Carol Eighmey, Executive Director

P. O. Box 836
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 522-2352

Fire Codes & National Electrical Code:
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
1 Batterymarch Park
P.O. Box 9101
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
Telephone 1-800-344-3555

National Institute of Standards and Technology Handbook 44:
Superintendent of Documents
U. S. Government Printing Office
Washington, DC
Telephone: (202) 512-1800 Fax: (202) 512-2250


TABLE OF CONTENTS






Full and Self Service Attended Service Stations

Dispensing Device/Dispensing Area........................................................................... 1


Unattended Self Service Station

Dispensing Device/Dispensing Area........................................................................... 8

Storage Tank Design Requirements

Service Stations and Bulk Storage Plants ............................................................... 15

Bulk Plant and Service Station

Installation of Aboveground Tanks......................................................................... 18

Bulk Plant and Service Station

Piping, Valves and Fittings...................................................................................... 24


Appendix A
Emergency
venting
tables

Appendix B

Secondary containment schematics

Appendix C

Secondary containment volume calculations

Appendix D
Electrical
drawings


















FULL AND SELF SERVICE ATTENDED
SERVICE STATIONS

Dispensing (measuring) Devices/Dispensing Area:

1.1
A dispensing device shall be provided for each product dispensed which shall be utilized
for the sale of products regulated by Chapter 414 RSMo. (2 CSR 90-30.080 (1))


Note: Each dispensing device provided must be National Type Evaluation Program
(NTEP) approved and be designed for commercial purposes.

1.2

No person shall install, repair or service any dispensing device without first having
registered with the Department of Agriculture, Petroleum Inspection Program, submitting
documentation of properly designed and calibrated testing equipment and proof of
training and experience to perform such work. Registration may be revoked if such
person does not obtain and maintain testing equipment calibration at least once every two
(2) years and/or installs, repairs or services any dispensing device in violation of Chapter
414, RSMo and/or any rules promulgated thereunder.

1.3
Dispensing devices utilized for Class I liquids shall be listed (i.e. UL). Existing listed or
labeled dispensing devices shall be permitted to be modified provided that the
modifications are Listed by Report by an approved testing laboratory or as otherwise
approved by the authority having jurisdiction. (NFPA 30A 1996, 4-2.2)

1.4
A control shall be provided that will permit the pump to operate only when a dispensing
nozzle is removed from its bracket or normal position with respect to the dispensing
device and the switch on the dispensing device is manually actuated. This control shall
also stop the pump when all dispensing nozzles have been returned to their bracket or the
normal non-dispensing position (NFPA 30A 1996, 4-2.3)

1.5
Dispensing devices shall be mounted and bolted on a concrete island or protected against
collision damage, installed and maintained as recommended by the device manufacturer
and accessible for testing, inspection and maintenance purposes. (NFPA 30A 1996, 4-2.5
& 2 CSR 90-30.080 (17))

1.6
Dispenser wiring shall be installed in explosion proof conduit and components.

(2 CSR 90.30.080 - 1996 NEC, Article 514)


Note: NEC article 514 applies to Class I, Group D locations.

1.7

Dispensing nozzles shall be automatic closing in operation, free of leaks and with a spout
anchor spring in place. (NFPA 30A 1996, 9-1.1 & 2 CSR 90-30.080 (18))

Note: Dispensing nozzles and hoses utilized for use with Class I and Class II products
must have the ability to ground or bond the components of the fuel dispensing
system to the receptacle or fuel tank into which the fuel is being dispensed.
Failure to do so may result in a static electrical discharge that could result in a
fire.

1.8
Nozzles used for dispensing regular leaded gasoline shall have an outside nozzle spout
diameter of .93 inches. (2 CSR 90 - 30.080 (12))


Note: This requirement also applies to device dispensing lead substitute additives. It is
also highly recommended this size nozzle be installed on diesel fuel and kerosene
dispensers.

1.9
Hoses dispensing Class I liquids shall have a breakaway device installed and maintained
in accordance with manufacturers instructions. (NFPA 30A 1996, 4-2.7)


Note: On dispensers/pumps with hose retrieving devices, the breakaway device must be
installed between the hose attachment of the retrieving device and dispensing
nozzle.

1.10 Dispensing hose length shall not exceed 18 feet unless approved by the Division of
Weights and Measures. (NFPA 30A 1996, 4-2.6)

1.11 All dispensing devices supplied by remote pumping systems and/or aboveground storage
tanks shall be equipped with a properly installed fire/impact valve.

(NFPA 30A 1996, 4-3.6 & 2 CSR 90-30.080(17))



Note: It is extremely important that each fire/impact valve be installed with rigid
support and at the proper level under the dispenser (see illustration above).
Failure to do so may prevent the valve from activating or to fail i