N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 2310: Section FC 2310: Marine Liquid Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities

2310.1 General.

The construction of marine liquid motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be in accordance with the construction codes, including the Building Code, 

and NFPA 30A. The installation, inspection, testing, maintenance and operation of a liquid motor fuel storage and dispensing system at marine liquid motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be in accordance with this chapter governing automotive liquid motor fuel-dispensing facilities, except that full-service marine liquid motor fuel-dispensing facilities do not require a fire extinguishing system for the dispensing area.

2310.1.1 Prohibited facility.

It shall be unlawful to operate a self-service marine liquid motor fuel-dispensing facility.

2310.2 Storage and handling.

The storage and handling of liquid motor fuel at marine liquid motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be in accordance with FC 2310.2.1 through 2310.2.3.

2310.2.1 Class I, II or IIIA liquid storage.

Class I, II or IIIA liquids stored indoors used for marine liquid motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be stored in approved containers. Storage of Class I liquids shall not exceed 10 gallons (38 L).

2310.2.2 Dispensing from portable containers.

No marine vessel or watercraft shall be fueled from a portable container while indoors.

2310.2.3 Heating equipment.

Heating equipment installed in liquid motor fuel storage or dispensing areas shall comply with the requirements of FC 2301.6.

2310.3 Dispensing.

The dispensing of liquid motor fuel at marine liquid motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall comply with the requirements of FC 2310.3.1 through 2310.3.4.

2310.3.1 General.

Unless another use has been approved, piers, docks or wharves at marine liquid motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be used exclusively for the dispensing or transfer of liquid motor fuel to or from marine vessel, watercraft, except that transfer of essential ship stores is allowed.

2310.3.1.1 Flexible metallic piping.

Where there is a need to provide flexibility in piping to allow for motion of a pier or dock, flexible metallic piping of an approved length and design may be installed and used in compliance with NFPA 30A. All flexible metallic piping or other flexible hose connections authorized by this section shall be inspected for proper operation at least once a year by a certificate of license holder. A record of such inspection shall be kept in a bound log book or other approved form of recordkeeping, and maintained on the premises for a minimum of 4 years.

2310.3.2 Supervision.

The dispensing of liquid motor fuel at marine liquid motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be conducted by or under the personal supervision of a certified attendant as set forth in FC 2301.7.

2310.3.3 Hoses and nozzles.

Dispensing of liquid motor fuel into the fuel tanks of marine vessels and watercraft shall be by means of an approved-type hose equipped with a listed automatic-closing nozzle without a latch-open device. Hoses used for dispensing or transferring liquid motor fuel, when not in use, shall be reeled, racked or otherwise protected from mechanical damage.

2310.3.4 Portable containers.

Liquid motor fuel dispensing into portable containers shall be performed in accordance with FC 2304.1.7, except that portable containers that are approved and used as the fuel tank for marine vessels or watercraft may be of a capacity not greater than 5 1/2 gallons (20.8 L).

2310.4 Fueling of marine vehicles at other than approved marine liquid motor fuel-dispensing facilities.

It shall be unlawful to fuel floating marine vessels and watercraft with liquid motor fuel at other than a marine liquid motor fuel-dispensing facility, except fueling of marine vessels and watercraft performed by off-shore fueling vessels approved by the United States Coast Guard.

2310.5 Fire prevention.

Marine liquid motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall comply with the requirements of FC 2310.5.1 through 2310.5.7.

2310.5.1 Housekeeping.

Marine motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner. Accumulations of rubbish or waste oils in excessive amounts are prohibited. Rubbish and other combustible waste shall be regularly removed from the premises and disposed of lawfully.

2310.5.2 Spills.

Spills of liquid motor fuel near or in the water shall be reported immediately to the department and other governmental agencies requiring such reporting.

2310.5.3 Rubbish containers.

Metal containers with tight-fitting or self-closing metal lids shall be provided for the temporary storage of rubbish or other combustible waste.

2310.5.4 Marine vessel and watercraft mooring.

When marine vessels and watercraft are being fueled at a fuel dock, no other marine vessel or watercraft shall be made fast to the marine vessel or watercraft being fueled or to the fuel dock. The dispensing hose shall not cross one marine vessel or watercraft to reach another.

2310.5.5 Sources of ignition.

Any activity or operation involving the use of open flames, arc- or spark-producing devices shall not be performed at marine motor fuel-dispensing facilities or within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of the dispensing facilities, including piers, docks or wharves, except where approved by the commissioner. Dispensing shall not be conducted at such pier, dock or wharf during the course of such emergency repairs.

2310.5.5.1 Smoking.

It shall be unlawful to smoke, use or maintain an open flame within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of fueling operations. "No Smoking" signs complying with the requirements of FC 310 shall be conspicuously posted throughout the premises. Such signs shall have letters of not less than 4 inches (102 mm) in height with a background of contrasting color.

2310.5.6 Preparation of tanks for fueling.

Marine vessel and watercraft owners and operators shall not offer their marine vessel or watercraft for fueling unless the tanks being filled are properly vented to dissipate fumes to the outdoors.

2310.5.7 Warning signs.

Warning signs shall be prominently displayed at the face of each pier, dock or wharf at such elevation as to be clearly visible from the decks of marine vessels and watercraft being fueled. Such signs shall have letters not less than 3 inches (76 mm) in height on a background of contrasting color bearing the following or approved equivalent wording:

WARNING NO SMOKING – STOP ENGINE WHILE FUELING, SHUT OFF ELECTRICITY. DO NOT START ENGINE UNTIL AFTER BELOW DECK SPACES ARE VENTILATED.

2310.6 Fire protection.

Marine liquid motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall comply with the requirements of FC 2310.6.1 through 2310.6.4, and the construction codes, including the Building Code.

2310.6.1 Standpipe hose stations.

Fire hose, when required, shall be provided and enclosed within a cabinet, and hose stations shall be labeled: FIRE HOSE – EMERGENCY USE ONLY.

2310.6.2 Obstruction of fire protection equipment.

Materials shall not be placed or stored on a pier, dock or wharf in such a manner as to obstruct access to firefighting equipment or piping system control valves.

2310.6.3 Access.

Where the pier, dock or wharf is accessible to vehicular traffic, an unobstructed roadway to the shore end of the pier, dock or wharf shall be maintained for access by fire apparatus.

2310.6.4 Portable fire extinguishers.

One portable fire extinguisher in accordance with FC 906 having a minimum rating of 40-B:C shall be provided on the pier, dock or wharf within 25 feet (7620 mm) of the head of the gangway to the pier, dock or wharf. If the certified attendant's office is within 25 feet (7620 mm) of the gangway or is on the pier, dock or wharf, the fire extinguisher may be provided therein.