Los Angeles Municipal Code § 57.5706 Special Operations

Section 5706 of the CFC is hereby adopted in its entirety with the following exceptions, modifications, and additions.

The center of the oil well casing shall not be closer than 200 feet from every loading rack located on a bulk distributing station.

The center of the oil well casing shall not be closer than 200 feet from every tank or vessel containing hazardous materials, except tanks used exclusively for production and shipping in connection with such oil wells.

Operating Unit shall be defined as: All of the contiguous lands lying within any portion of the City in which drilling is permitted, and which lands are included in the terms of the lease, permit or other agreement pursuant to which the well in question is drilled or authorized to be drilled, whether such lands are in one ownership or in different ownerships, and whether such lands are described in said lease, permit or agreement as one parcel or as several parcels. If there are separate units of non-contiguous lands containing at least one net acre included in the terms of such lease, permit, or agreement, each such unit shall be deemed a separate Operating Unit.

Every Operating Unit shall consist of at least one acre of contiguous land. Parcels of land interrupted by a street shall not be deemed to be contiguous. Where a parcel of land consists of less than one net acre and is completely surrounded by streets, and where all other provisions of this article with reference to location of oil wells can be complied with, such parcel of land may be deemed an Operating Unit and one oil well permitted thereon. Only one oil well shall be drilled for each net acre in the Operating Unit.

NOTE: For the purposes of this section, an alley shall not be included in the definition of “Street.”

An approved legible sign bearing the name of the oil well, the operator thereof, and the operator’s emergency telephone number shall be located and maintained on every oil well in a place where it will be fully visible. There shall also be located and maintained on every oil well a sign or plate as may be required by the Chief, showing such registration serial number as may be assigned to the oil well by the Chief.

Oil well cellars shall be provided and comply with Sections 57.5706.3.9.1 through 57.5706.3.9.4.

Oil well cellars shall be provided and shall be constructed of noncombustible material.

When two or more oil wells share a common cellar, such cellar shall be provided with a fire protection system approved by the Chief.

Cellars more than five feet below grade shall be provided with noncombustible stairs or ladders. Distance of travel to a stair or ladder shall not be more than 25 feet. Aisles shall be a minimum of 3 feet in width to all ladders or stairs.

Cellars shall be safeguarded by noncombustible guardrails not less than 30 inches above grade or other adequate barrier approved by the Chief.

No person shall store or accumulate any dry weeds, grass, rubbish, or other combustible materials or any waste, rubbish, or junk whether combustible or not, within a radius of 50 feet from any oil well, derrick or tank, or any building, machinery, or equipment used in the development, production, or storage of petroleum. When any oil well is placed on production, all combustible materials of any kind, except those necessary for the production or operation, shall be removed.

When an extraordinary fire hazard exists in relation to the operation of any oil well or its attendant equipment and appurtenances, all operations incidental to the drilling for, production, treating, or storage of Class I, II, and IIIA liquids shall cease until it is safe to resume such operations. Under such conditions, the Chief may require the removal of Class I, II, and IIIA liquids which constitute such a hazard from any tank or ground depression to a safe location.

At all times when conducting drilling operations at an oil well, there shall be available within 100 feet of such well, not less than two portable fire extinguishers, each having a 20B:C classification in accordance with Section 57.906.

No person owning or having possession or control of any oil well within the City shall maintain or allow to exist thereon any moving parts or machinery-in-use or intended to be used at such oil well, unless such machinery or moving parts are securely enclosed by an adequate noncombustible ventilated type security fence, screen, or housing sufficient to prevent the entry of unauthorized persons. Such security fence or screen shall be not less than 5 feet high, and if equipped with gates, such gates must not be less than 5 feet high and equipped with adequate hardware to prevent the entry of unauthorized persons. A single adequate security fence,

screen, or housing may be used to enclose more than one oil well. Security fences, screens, or housings required by this subsection shall be approved by the Chief.

EXCEPTION: This subsection shall not apply if a competent person is in constant attendance, 24 hours a day, at each oil well.

Where wells are located in an area accessible to vehicular traffic, in addition to a security fence there shall be a collision barrier. The collision barrier shall be constructed of posts spaced a maximum of 4 feet on center and shall be set in concrete or in steel sleeves which are encased in concrete. Such posts shall be at least 5 feet in length, with 2 feet below ground and shall not be less than 4-inch diameter, Schedule 40 iron pipe filled with concrete. Collision barriers shall be located outside the security fence and shall not be less than 10 feet from the center of the oil well casing.

EXCEPTION: The Chief may approve the omission of all or part of both the security fence and collision barrier when, by such omission, the well head and appurtenances will not be exposed to damage from moving vehicles, other heavy objects, or will not be accessible to any unauthorized persons. The terms of any such approval shall be in writing and shall become a condition of the permit authorizing the installation, maintenance, and use of such well head and appurtenances.

Every oil well which has not been operated or which has ceased to produce petroleum or natural gas for a continuous period of 90 days shall be safeguarded in compliance with the provisions of Sections 57.5706.3.15.1 through 57.5706.3.15.3.

All storage of material, whether combustible or not, shall be removed from the oil well site. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to approved tanks, boilers, pumps, piping, valves, or other equipment, machinery, and facilities which are connected together in a fixed position and form the operating equipment and arrangement for normal oil production procedure.

Above-ground tanks, pipe line, oil and gas separators, dehydrating plants, or pump suction pits, and other appurtenant equipment shall be freed of flammable vapors or otherwise rendered safe by a qualified person.

Every such oil well shall be properly equipped with a head fitting and shut-off valve capable of withstanding any pressure, which may develop in the well. The shut-off valve shall be maintained in a closed position and secured against unauthorized tampering. Adequate provision shall be provided to allow the installation of a pressure gauge in connection with vapor space of the well.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. The provisions of this section shall not apply to oil wells which are under regular surveillance or the substantial equivalent thereto, such as by reason of drilling or producing of wells or similar

operational activities on the same premises.

2. For the purpose of this section, any oil well used or intended to be used solely for subsurface injection into the earth of oil field waste, gas or liquid substances shall be deemed to be in operation when

such well is physically connected by means of a suitably employable manifold or piping system, to any oil well or wells or to any other operating equipment wherein the oil well used or intended to be used solely for subsurface injection into the earth of oil field waste, gas or liquid substances is used as an integrated operational part thereof.

Oil well abandonments shall comply with Sections 57.5706.3.16.1 through 57.5706.3.16.4.3.

Any oil well which has not been secured in compliance with the provisions of Section 57.5706.3.15, or which, for a continuous period of one year has not been in operation or has ceased to produce petroleum or natural gas, shall either be abandoned or reactivated within 30 days after notice has been given by the Chief.

Written notice to abandon or restore the oil well to use shall be directed to the owner of the oil well, the permittee, the owner of the premises, or the person having control or possession thereof, and may be given in the manner set forth in Section 11.00 of the Municipal Code.

It shall be unlawful for any permittee or owner, lessee, or trustee or any other person having control or possession of any oil well, to fail, refuse, or neglect to abandon same after notice has been given to such person within the time provided in this section.

For the purpose of abandoning an oil well, the person to whom the notice is directed shall comply with Sections 57.5706.3.16.4.1 through 57.5706.3.16.4.3.

In addition to being plugged in accordance with the laws of the State of California, every such oil well and the space between the surface casing and any water string which is not removed from the well shall be filled with a good grade rotary mud weighing not less than 70 pounds per cubic foot. Filling shall begin at the uppermost sealing plug required by laws or regulations of the State of California and shall be capped with at least 100 lineal feet of cement downward from the floor level of the cellar but not less than 6 feet below grade. Such cement cap shall be inside the casing and the water string and shall be covered at the cellar floor level by a steel plate of the same thickness and with the same inside diameter as the casing. Such plate shall be welded throughout its entire circumference to the casing with at least three welding passes and the Los Angeles Fire Department number of the oil well shall be arc welded on the plate using non-corrosive welding rod. All such welding shall be performed by a certified welder. Cement caps shall be composed of one part cement to not more than two and one-half parts sand and not more than three and one half parts gravel or crushed rock. The derricks, including all derrick parts, shall be dismantled and removed from the premises immediately after the well hole has been plugged and sealed.

EXCEPTION: Neat cement may be used for the surface plug when installed by an approved cementing company.

Every gravity tank, still, retort, blowdown stack, boiler, pump, gas lift, pipe line, and all other appurtenances and machinery used in connection with any such oil well, shall be dismantled and removed from the premises. All foundations and dikes shall be demolished and removed. All pump suction pits, reservoirs, cellars, and catch basins shall be filled with a good grade of earth or sand, and all such premises shall be restored to their natural surface conditions.

The permittee or owner, lessee or trustee, or other person having control of any oil well which is to be abandoned, or the agent designated by such person to perform the abandonment work, shall notify the Chief of the time and place of such abandonment at least 24 hours in advance of the time thereof, provided that when any Saturday and Sunday or legal holiday, severally or collectively, precedes the intended abandonment date, the Chief shall be notified on the last preceding working day the Chief’s office is open for business. No abandonment work required by this article shall be performed except in the presence of the Chief.

Abandoned oil wells under structures or within 10 feet of a structure shall be vented to the atmosphere in a manner approved by the Chief.

Natural gasoline plants and refineries shall be regulated in accordance with Sections 57.5706.3.18.1 through 57.5706.3.18.2.

No permit shall be issued for the erection or construction of or addition to any Refinery or Natural Gasoline Plant unless the location thereof has first been approved in writing by the Chief.

Process units shall be so located that they are accessible from at least one side for the purposes of fire control. Where topographical conditions are such that oil may flow from a processing area into another area so as to constitute a fire hazard, provision shall be made to divert or contain such flow.

Portions of properties where flammable and combustible liquids are received by tank vessels, pipelines, tank cars or tank vehicles and which are stored or blended in bulk for the purpose of distributing such liquids by tank vessels, pipelines, tanks cars, tank vehicles or containers shall be in accordance with Sections 57.5706.4.1 through 57.5706.4.10.8.

A permit, in accordance with Section 57.105.6, shall be required to operate or maintain a Bulk Distributing Station.

10. Oil pipe lines on petroleum wharfs shall be steel or wrought iron pipe of a grade suitable for service, shall be reasonably protected against mechanical injury, and shall be installed, supported, and maintained as necessary to safely withstand the stresses imposed by internal and external loads and by contraction, expansion, vibration, or subsidence.

    11. Pipelines from the pump to the wharf shall be tested annually for tightness at a pressure not less than 150% of the maximum pumping pressure. The Terminal Operator shall certify in writing to the Chief,

    when and at what pressure the pipelines were tested. All piping installed, renewed, or rearranged between shore and petroleum wharfs of timber construction shall be provided with approved means to permit independent movement of the wharf or shore piping without excessive strain on the pipe.

    12. Each cargo hose shall be provided with a means of support which will prevent chafing or kinking during transfer operations. All cargo hose shall be capable of withstanding a pressure equal to the maximum

    working pressure of the system on which it is used. Cargo hose shall be tested at least once each year at a pressure at least as great as the pressure of the relief valve setting (or maximum pump pressure when no relief valve is installed), plus any static heat pressure of the system in which the hose is used, and a record of such tests shall be maintained at the terminal. 13. Pans or buckets shall be placed under all hose couplings when in use. Ends of pipelines on wharf and vessel shall be blind flanged.

Repairs to tank vessels and wharfs during transfer of flammable liquids, combustible liquids, or liquefied petroleum products shall be limited to minor repairs. No repairs shall be undertaken without the specific approval of the tank vessel officer and the Terminal Superintendent.

1. Electrical Repairs – Repairs to electrical equipment may be undertaken, provided all switches controlling the circuits are opened prior to starting the repairs. Open switches must be locked or otherwise

secured in an open position, and must be marked against closure by a proper warning sign.

2. Engine Repairs – Emergency repairs to main engines shall be performed continuously until completion, if possible, so that engines may be operative at the earliest possible time. During such repairs, a tug

boat shall be on standby call to move the vessel in an emergency. The Terminal Superintendent shall notify the Department of the circumstances by telephone as soon as possible prior to the start of repair operations.

3. Hot Work – No emergency repairs involving the use of electrically arcing, heat or flame- producing tools, or similar equipment shall be undertaken on the open deck or in any space within the ship until and unless such space is gas-free, and is kept gas-free. The Department shall be notified of such repairs in advance of the beginning of any work.

The operator of each marine oil terminal located in the Los Angeles Harbor shall certify in writing to the Chief, the name of the Terminal Superintendent designated to be in direct charge of the operation of such marine

terminal.

When the Terminal Superintendent departs from the premises, the Terminal Superintendent shall be relieved by a foreperson or other competent employee, designated to then be in active charge of and responsible for the operation of the marine terminal.

It is the intent of this article that all persons performing duties and coordinating operations therein regulated shall be sufficiently experienced and capable to perform with competence and understanding in the interests of public safety. When any person is incompetent by reason of intoxication, disorderly conduct, obvious inexperience or a language barrier, the Chief shall summarily require operations to be discontinued.

In the event of the refusal of the Master or responsible tank vessel officer to comply with this article, the Terminal Superintendent shall discontinue all transfer operations and notify the Department of the conditions.

Loading or discharging is not to commence until both, the Terminal Superintendent and officer in charge of tank vessel are satisfied that tank vessel is properly moored and all connections are properly made. At all times when a tank vessel is lying at a wharf, it shall have lines of such length and tightness as to prevent a surge of the vessel from placing stress on the hose.

After inspection has been completed by ship’s officer and terminal representative, proper connections have been made, an effective means of communication has been established, and the vessel is in all respects ready, the transfer of cargo shall be started at a low rate. After operating conditions have been checked and found satisfactory, the terminal representative or ship’s officer may be notified to proceed at a safe rate. When pressure is being built up on hose, joints shall be carefully watched for leaks. Pumping pressure shall not exceed allowable pressure on hose.

Transferring of liquefied petroleum gases, flammable liquids, combustible liquids, or products across the deck of another vessel shall not be permitted at any time.

When transferring liquefied petroleum gases, flammable liquids, combustible liquids, or products, all hatch covers shall be closed. Ullage plugs shall only be removed from such tanks as are being loaded or discharged. All such ullage plugs removed shall be replaced with approved flame screen. Such ullage screen covers shall be in place while transferring when not being used to take samples, check tanks, or when topping off. Unless the vessel is gas-free, tank tops and ullage plugs of tank vessels shall be closed while any towboat or other vessel is alongside and shall not be opened until any such towboat or vessel has left the tank and there is no longer any danger of sparks or other sources of ignition therefrom.

When loading products, all ports facing the wharf and cargo decks shall be closed; all offshore ports shall be closed or screened, and all doors shall be kept closed except for necessary passage of personnel.

1. When two or more ships are moored at adjacent berths at a terminal and a hazardous vapor condition develops at any one of these ships, all transfer operations involving all ships shall be stopped and all sources of ignition such as smoking, use of matches, lighters, and open flame (except boiler fires) shall be eliminated on all ships.

2. The Master or responsible officer of any vessel which is transferring ballast, bunkering, standing by or lying at the wharf of any marine oil terminal shall prohibit smoking, the use of matches, open flame devices, and arcing or heat-producing electrical appliances on all open decks of said vessel and no person shall smoke or use any such device or appliance. The Terminal Superintendent shall notify such officer of these requirements.

Before loading or discharging package goods or other dry freight cargo, holds on vessels shall be inspected, and such holds shall be gas-free before handling of freight will be permitted.

Bulk cargo transfer operations shall not be obstructed by equipment stores, freight and other materials not essential to cargo operations being performed. Ship stores or supplies shall not be loaded or discharged while transferring flammable liquids or liquefied petroleum products, except when the Terminal Superintendent and officer in charge of the vessel shall agree that such handling of stores will not obstruct transfer operations nor create a fire hazard.

If unsafe conditions exist, the officer of the tank vessel shall cooperate with the Terminal Superintendent to remove the hazard. If not eliminated, loading or discharging shall be discontinued by the responsible supervisor who has control of the pressure.

Cargo transfer operations shall not be started, or if started shall be discontinued immediately by either the officer of the vessel or the Terminal Superintendent when any of the following conditions come to the Terminal

Superintendent’s attention:

1. During severe electrical storm.

2. If a fire occurs on the wharf, or on tank vessel or in the vicinity.

3. If there is not sufficient competent personnel aboard the vessel or on the wharf to safety handle cargo operations in progress.

4. If it is necessary for any vessel to come along side or pass within an unsafe distance from any tank vessel transferring flammable liquids or liquefied petroleum products, or should any condition develop
which represents a hazard to the tank vessel or terminal facilities.

5. If a spill occurs aboard the vessel or on the wharf; or if cargo hose fails, or leaks at hose joints cannot be stopped by tightening hose connection.

6. If a serious vapor condition develops aboard or around the vessel or wharf due to abnormal dissipation.

7. When ordered to do so by the Chief.

8. If any emergency occurs which, in the opinion of the tank vessel officer or the Terminal Superintendent, constitutes a potential hazard to the ship or facilities.

The duties of the Terminal Superintendent shall be as follows:

1. Prior to the starting of cargo pumps for transferring operations, confer with the tank vessel officer, inspect the wharf and the vessel if necessary, as set forth in Sections 57.5706.4.7.35 and 57.5706.4.7.36.

2. Be responsible to see that not less than two qualified employees are in attendance, one of whom shall be on the wharf, and performing required duties in connection with transfer operations at all times when
such operations are in progress between any tank vessel or terminal. One additional wharf worker shall be provided for each additional ship or tank vessel.

3. Be responsible for the observance of all safety precautions prescribed, and instruct all terminal employees in the proper use of all firefighting equipment provided for the protection of terminal facilities and
tank vessels in connection therewith.

4. Ascertain that signals and placards are displayed as required.

5. Not permit fires or open flame in any location in violation of this article.

6. Cause cargo hose to be properly connected and control valves properly attended.

7. See that the terminal crew is properly stationed and sufficiently instructed to perform transfer operations.

8. See that no cargo is transferred to any tank vessel where, in the Terminal Superintendent’s opinion, a competent ship’s crew is not present or where, in the Terminal Superintendent’s opinion, unsafe
conditions prevail aboard the vessel.

9. See that all tank vessel loading connections are through the vessel’s pipe lines and not through an open hose in a hatch.

10. Before giving approval to start transfer operations, obtain from the Master or responsible tank vessel officer a signed statement that all safety requirements for which the Master is responsible have been
complied with as specified elsewhere in this chapter. The Terminal Superintendent shall review the statement of the tank vessel officer and certify thereon that the Terminal Superintendent has noted the same. This
statement shall be available for inspection by the Chief.

11. Prohibit unauthorized or apparently intoxicated or disorderly persons from entering the dock or wharf or boarding the vessel. When the transfer of petroleum to or from the vessel has been discontinued, and
when the vessel is ready for sea, the Terminal Superintendent shall supervise the movement of any such person to the vessel on which the Terminal Superintendent is assigned, taking such precautions as are
warranted under the circumstances to assure safe conduct.

12. Prohibit operation of automotive equipment within a distance of 100 feet of any tank vessel transferring liquefied petroleum gases, flammable liquids, combustible liquids, or products when tanks have
previously contained flammable liquids, combustible liquids, or products and have not been purged of such vapors, except electrically operated automotive equipment approved for use in hazardous locations. In the
event of a vapor emergency, the Terminal Superintendent shall prohibit entrance of all vehicles except Fire Department equipment to the terminal property and shall prohibit the starting or operation of all vehicles
already parked on the terminal property, except on the Terminal Superintendent’s approval or if the Fire Department is present, on approval of the officer in command.

13. Have on file a correct list of all products being loaded or discharged. Such list shall include the name, flash point, and United States Coast Guard classification of the commodity.

Tank vessels shall not be moored at other than marine oil terminals or other specially designated places, except when gas-free. Whenever practicable, tankships will berth headed out or to seaward.

EXCEPTION: By permission of the Los Angeles Fire Department and concurrence of Harbor Department authority.

A tank vessel officer shall see that all scuppers are effectively plugged before transferring is commenced and that they so remain during the entire time the cargo is being transferred except on tank vessels using water for deck cooling or during rain storms. Pump room sea valves shall be closed and lashed to indicate that they should not be open during all cargo transfer operations.

The Terminal Superintendent shall be responsible for handling wharf valves. A tank vessel officer shall be responsible for handling the ship’s valves.

The officer in charge of the vessel shall be held responsible for ensuring that a sufficient number of qualified persons are provided for the safe handling and transfer of all cargo while loading or discharging.

When a vessel is transferring bulk petroleum products, signals as required by law shall be displayed.

During loading and discharging of tank vessels, a warning placard carrying letters not less than 2 inches high on a contrasting background shall be displayed near the gangway. This placard shall state as follows:

1. WARNING

2. NO OPEN LIGHTS – NO SMOKING

   3. NO VISITORS

At least two placards reading “DANGER – KEEP AWAY” in letters not less than 6 inches in height on a contrasting background shall be located on offshore side of vessel transferring flammable liquids, combustible liquids, products or Class 1 and 2 liquefied petroleum gases, in such a position that placards may be readily seen by approaching craft. Only one such sign shall be required for barges. Such signs shall be furnished by the terminal at which the vessel is moored.

At least one member of the crew of a crewed tank vessel barge shall be on board at all times except when the vessel is gas-free or is moored at a dock or terminal at which guard service is provided, or unless reasonable precautions are taken to prevent unauthorized persons from boarding the barge.

On uncrewed barges, a licensed deck officer or certified tanker worker may be supplied by the Terminal Superintendent.

Safe access between ship and shore shall be provided. Gangway shall be properly rigged and maintained with handrails, adequate illumination, and with a climbing angle not to exceed 40 degrees from horizontal.

Marine oil transfer operations and marine oil terminals shall also be in accordance with C.F.R. Title 33 Parts 151,154,155, and 156, C.F.R. Title 46 Parts 34, 35, and 153, and C.C.R. Title 2 Division 3, Chapter 1, Article 5.

The Terminal Superintendent shall cause the appropriate fire station of the Los Angeles Fire Department to be notified by telephone that the terminal and vessel have complied with all the regulations of the Declaration of Inspection and both are ready to be inspected for commencement of transfer operations. Operations shall not begin without specific permission from the Chief. Prior to starting pumps for transfer operations, the Master or the responsible tank vessel officer and the Terminal Superintendent shall confer together to determine that all requirements have been met for safe transfer operations aboard the vessel and on the terminal premises.

Before beginning any transfer operations, the Master or responsible tank vessel officer shall certify in writing to the Terminal Superintendent, on forms provided by the Chief, that:

1. The tank vessel carries a valid certificate as required by Federal law for tank vessels engaged in transportation of petroleum products;

2. The requirements of this article relating to the operation and maintenance of tank vessels while in the Los Angeles Harbor have been complied with; and

3. The Master or responsible tank vessel officer will, on request, give the Terminal Superintendent the opportunity to satisfy the Terminal Superintendent that the condition of the vessel is as stated in the certification.

Smoking, use of matches, lighters, or open flames and operation of arcing or heat-producing electrical appliances and equipment shall be prohibited when transferring flammable liquids or liquefied petroleum products, except that the Master may permit use of such appliances, boiler fires, galley fires, and smoking in enclosed locations where the same will not constitute a hazard. Smoking on deck shall be prohibited at all times.

Sufficient standpipe outlets shall be located and installed so as to permit not less than two hose streams to protect any point on the wharf when each said outlet is equipped with not more than 350 feet of 1 1/2 inch fire hose. All standpipe outlets and fire hose shall have National Standard threads.

The capacity of the water main supplying the required Class II standpipe outlets shall be capable of supplying sufficient water to support the use of the two outlets simultaneously, each having a discharge satisfactory to the Chief, though not less than a 5/8-inch nozzle tip for the 1 1/2 inch fire hose attached to not less than 100 feet of 1 1/2 inch fire hose. The Chief may permit the use of a nozzle tip 1/8-inch less than specified. Dual purpose, fog and straight stream nozzles in standard sizes may be used when approved by the Chief. Nozzle stream horizontal reach of 50 feet shall be deemed satisfactory for straight stream nozzles.

Any one of the following means of providing approved fire protection equipment may be considered a minimum requirement for the use of marine oil terminal docks or wharfs:

1. Hose cabinets or houses shall be provided at each required Class II standpipe outlet location. Each hose cabinet or house shall be provided with not more than 350 feet of 1 1/2 inch or 2 1/2 inch hose equipped

with a nozzle tip with a minimum bore of 5/8 inch or 1 inch. Except as provided in Section 57.5706.4.10.6, the hose shall be coupled in a continuous line and shall be attached to the outlets at all times for immediate use. Each hose cabinet or house shall be equipped with a hose and a combination hydrant spanner.

2. At all times when tank vessels are at any marine oil terminal wharf, there shall be an approved hose reel equipped with not less than 350 feet of 1 1/2 inch hose, and a 5/8-inch nozzle tip, stationed on the

wharf as near as practical to the stern and bow of the tank vessel.

EXCEPTION: Where Class II standpipe outlets are so spaced, it will only be necessary to provide hose on reels as to permit two hose streams to be brought together at any point on the wharf and

operated simultaneously. Approved hose reels shall be stored in a location approved by the Chief, when such equipment is not in use during operations. Each hose reel shall be equipped with a suitable hose and combination hydrant spanner attached to the female end of hose.

3. Where the protection set forth in Subsections (1) or (2), above, is not in use, each hydrant or Class II standpipe outlet over the full length of the vessel shall have not more than 350 feet of hose connected and ready for use. The hose shall be flaked out on the wharf with nozzle tip attached. Each hydrant so equipped shall be provided with a suitable spanner in place on the hydrant stem.

4. Other equivalent fire protection arrangements approved by the Chief.

A sufficient serviceable fire hose with a suitable nozzle attached to reach all parts of the vessel shall be connected to the fire main on the vessel and made ready for immediate use at all times the vessel is at a wharf. If adequate water pressure is not available on board ship, connections shall be made to shore lines to obtain adequate pressure. All outlets or shore connections shall be provided with approved anti- contamination or backflow preventing devices acceptable to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.

An approved fire protection system shall be provided in every Bulk Distributing Station building in which Class I or II liquids are handled outside of closed systems.

Portable fire extinguishers shall be maintained and distributed at every Bulk Distributing Station as specified in Section 57.906. At least one extinguisher with a minimum classification of 20B:C shall be provided at each loading or unloading facility.

No vehicles containing Class I or II liquids, except railroad cars, shall be propelled backward from any Bulk Distributing Station onto any street.

Flammable and combustible liquids shall not be transferred from any tank vehicle except into aircraft fuel tanks, approved atmospheric tanks, or portable tanks and carboys.

EXCEPTION: Transfer of flammable and combustible liquids from a tank vehicle into fuel tanks of marine craft (for purposes of auxiliary power only), motor vehicles, or motor equipment may be performed under permit from the Department pursuant to Section 57.105.7, provided:

1. The transfer operation is not performed where the public is invited or where there is unusual exposure to life and property.

2. The tank vehicles are approved by the Department.

3. The tank vehicle’s specific function is that of supplying fuel to fuel tanks.

4. The dispensing hose does not exceed 50 feet in length.

5. The dispensing nozzle is an approved automatic closing type.

Dome covers shall be closed and latched while the tank vehicle is in transit.

All hose fittings shall be liquid-tight. When multiple hoses are used, the tank vehicle shall not be stationed on any public street, alley, walk or other public thoroughfare. Multiple hoses are permitted for gravity discharge only.

Tank cars shall be unloaded as soon as possible after their arrival at point of delivery, and shall not be used as storage tanks except by permit as set forth in Section 57.105.7 of Chapter 1. Unless otherwise specified by such permit, no tank car containing Class I, II or IIIA liquids shall be allowed to remain on siding at point of delivery for more than 24 hours while connected for transfer operations. During such transfer operations, a qualified person shall be in constant attendance.

The use of air pressure is prohibited. Dispensing from tank cars into drums or other portable containers is prohibited unless facilities have been approved for such operations. Dispensing from tank cars to tank vehicles shall be done only at approved loading racks.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. When a tank car is disabled through accident or mechanical failure and it is necessary to remove the cargo at other than an approved loading rack, such cargo may be transferred to a tank vehicle.

2. When a tank car to tank vehicle unloading operation is performed under permit from the Chief pursuant to Section 57.105.7 of Chapter 1.

Asphalt tank vehicles and all integral working parts, valves, safety relief devices, burners, pressure tanks, and overflow basins shall be in good working condition and shall be maintained free of excessive asphalt residue.

Overflow protection for asphalt tank vehicles shall be provided in the form of reservoirs or flashing around fill and vent pipes. These shall be designed and maintained so that hot asphalt will not spill onto tires, brakes, burner equipment, or exhaust system.

Piping or tubing used to transfer heated asphalt to the roof or above grade level shall be a minimum of Schedule No. 40 metal pipe or equal. Flexible piping shall only be used adjacent to the pump or kettle and shall not exceed 6 feet in length. All piping shall be firmly supported at intervals of not more than 12 feet.

When asphalt tank vehicles or piping interfere with the use of or access to the public way, barriers shall be provided at a minimum of 25 feet on either side of the operation and shall clearly indicate that the enclosed area is restricted to use by authorized persons only.