Chapter V — PUBLIC SAFETY AND PROTECTION›Article 7 — FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION (FIRE CODE)
Los Angeles Municipal Code § 57.6106 Dispensing and Overfilling
Los Angeles Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Los Angeles
Cite as: Los Angeles Municipal Code § 57.6106 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Section 6106 of the CFC is hereby adopted in its entirety with the following exceptions, modifications, and additions.
SEC. 57.6106.4. FILLING CYLINDERS OR TANKS.¶
The transferring or dispensing of liquefied flammable gas into any cylinder or tank on the premises where consumed shall be accomplished only by a cargo tank equipped with approved transfer apparatus. The dispensing of liquefied flammable gas into any cylinders or tank by a cargo tank on any premises where not consumed is prohibited.
SEC. 57.6106.5. TRANSFERRING ON PUBLIC THOROUGHFARE.¶
The transferring of liquefied flammable gas from a cylinder, tank, cargo tank or mobile fuel tank to another on any public street, sidewalk, alley, or public way is prohibited, except by Special Permit from the Chief pursuant to Section 57.105.8, or in an accident or emergency, by verbal permission of the Fire Department officer in command at the location.
SEC. 57.6106.6. ATTENDANCE DURING TRANSFER OPERATIONS.¶
The attendant or operator shall remain at the transfer connections continuously while transferring liquefied flammable gas from the time that connections are first made until connections are finally broken. During such period, both ends of the transfer or dispensing hose and the cargo tank vehicle shall be frequently observed by the attendant or operator.
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