N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 5707: Section FC 5707: Fleet Fueling Operations*

5707.1 General.

Fleet fueling operations shall be conducted in accordance with this section.

5707.2 Site plan.

A site plan shall be prepared and maintained at each fleet fueling location or other approved location identifying all buildings, structures and property lines; adjoining property uses; proposed fueling locations; and slope, drainage, storm drains and other relevant site conditions. The site plan shall be made available for inspection by any department representative.

5707.3 Scope and duration of fleet fueling operations.

Cargo tanks used to conduct fleet fueling operations shall be used solely for that purpose. Fleet fueling operations shall be conducted during approved hours and the cargo tank shall leave the fleet facility after completing such operations.

5707.4 Location of dispensing at fleet facility.

Fleet fueling may be conducted at a designated location at the fleet facility and/or by proceeding from vehicle to vehicle, as approved by the department. Fleet fueling shall not be conducted at the following locations:

1. On public streets;

2. On fire apparatus access roads;

3. Inside buildings;

4. On the roof level of parking structures or other buildings;

5. Less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from buildings or property lines;

6. Less than 15 feet (4572 mm) from combustible material or waste;

7. Less than 25 feet (7620 mm) from any flammable gas storage area; and

8. Less than 25 feet (7620 mm) from any smoking, open flames or other source of ignition.

9. Less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from overhead powerlines or other aboveground electrical installation, measured from the boundary of the utility easement, or, if there is no easement, from the vertical plane of the installation at its widest point; or

10. Less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from the boundary of any transportation easement, including bridges and tunnels, as measured from the vertical plane of the easement at its widest point.

5707.5 Cargo tank and dispensing equipment.

Fleet fueling shall be conducted from a cargo tank complying with DOTn regulations or other approved vehicle, subject to the following requirements:

1. The capacity of the cargo tank shall not exceed 5,500 gallons (20 818 L), except as otherwise approved by the department.

2. The cargo tank shall be designed for fleet fueling operations, including a fuel limit switch set to a maximum of 50 gallons (189 L).

3. The dispensing hose does not exceed 100 feet (30 480 mm) in length and shall be mounted on a reel.

4. Dispensing hoses and nozzles shall be listed. The dispensing hose shall be provided with a breakaway device designed to prevent release of the combustible liquid on both sides of the breakaway point.

5707.6 Fleet fueling procedures.

Fleet fueling operations shall be conducted in accordance with the following procedures:

1. The cargo tank shall be positioned so as to prevent vehicular traffic from driving over the dispensing hose.

2. The cargo tank shall be secured from movement by setting the cargo tank's brakes and chocking the wheels, and the cargo tank's warning lights shall be activated.

3. The engines of the motor vehicles being fueled shall be shut off.

4. The dispensing nozzle shall be maintained in contact with the motor vehicle fuel tank at all times.

5. The dispensing hose and nozzle shall be placed back on the reel before moving the cargo tank.

6. Signs prohibiting smoking and open flames within 25 feet (7620 mm) of the cargo tank and the motor vehicle being fueled shall be prominently posted on the cargo tank.

7. Nighttime fueling operations shall only be conducted in adequately lighted areas.

8. Cargo tank operators shall have in their possession at all times an approved means of notifying the department of a fire or other emergency.

5707.7 Emergency procedures.

The fleet owner and the provider of fleet fueling services shall comply with the requirements of FC 5707.7.1 through 5707.7.2.

5707.7.1 Emergency response plan.

A written fire safety and emergency response plan that sets forth policies and procedures for compliance with the requirements of this section and other fire safety measures, including spill prevention and control, shall be prepared and maintained by the fleet facility and the provider of fleet fueling services and made available for inspection to any department representative.

5707.7.2 Spill Control.

A catchment basin with a capacity of not less than 5 gallons (19 L) shall be provided under the cargo tank hose nozzle/motor vehicle fuel tank connection during fuel dispensing. Spill absorbing materials, such as absorbent socks, pads or powders, in quantities sufficient to handle at least 200 gallon (757 L) spill, shall be available for immediate use. Where dispensing operations occur within 15 feet (4572 mm) of a storm drain, an approved 

storm drain cover or approved equivalent method shall be used to prevent any fuel spill from reaching the drain. Non-water-absorbent pads, a 10-foot-long (3048 mm) containment boom, an approved container with lid and a nonmetallic shovel shall be provided to mitigate a minimum 5 gallon (19 L) fuel spill.

5707.8 Portable fire extinguisher.

A portable fire extinguisher complying with FC 906 with a minimum rating of 40-B:C shall be provided on the cargo tank with signage clearly indicating its location.