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MINUTES -REGULAR MEETING OF THE LA PORTS FIRE CODE REVIEW CON~LCTTEE APRIL 29, 1982 MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE PRESENT: Robert Byars, Paul R. Hickenbottan, David Paulissen, Delbert Walker, Al Fields, Mark Williams, James.Sitton John Dunham representing Joe Sease Steve Gillett representing Jerry Hodge MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE ABSENT: Greg Yakim, Ellis Ebarb, Morris Rose, H. Carlos Smith, Tan Handy, Jack Owen OTHERS PRESENT: D.R. Mc Laughlin PRESIDING: Paul R. Hickenbottan ~~~~~ ~~ 1. CALL IDORDER -Paul R. Hickenbottan called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 2. READING OF THE MIlVCfl'ES -Minutes were read and approved as presented. Motion to approve e minutes as read was made by John Dunham Motion seconded: Steve Gillett Ayes: 9 Nays: 0 3. OLD BUSINESS- Article 16 -Division 6 -Section 16.40 was discussed and approved with changes as .follows: ARTICLE 16: FLAMMABLE AND CONBi USTIBLE LI UIDS DIVISION 6 SERVICE STATIONS SEC. Smo ,open awes, fire extinguishers; portable containers, etc. --T-• .., '~ 5 ~a~ -here malt be no smoking or open flames in the areas use or ling, servicing internal combustion engines, receiving or dispensing of flammable or combustible liquids. "No Smoking-Stop Engine" signs shall be posted. The placement of said signs shall be at each end of the pump island, clearly visible to the person being served, or at the discretion of the Fire Marshal. Letters on such signs shall be not less than two (2) inches in height and three-eights (3/8) inch stroke on contrasting background. The motors of all vehicles being fueled shall be shut off during fueling operations. (b) At least two (2) 10 BC rated portable fire extinguishers in proper working order are to be provided on the premises separated as far as practical, consistent with the layout of she station and approved by the Fire rlarshal. At least one of the aforementioned fire extinguishers must be within seventy-five (75) feet of the pump island. (c) The two (2) aforementioned fire extinguishers provided in accordance with Subsection (b) of this section shall be inspected at least once a year by afire extinguisher company licensed by the State of Texas for servicing of portable fire extinguishers. (d) Dispensing into portable containers. No delivery of any Class I liquids shall be allowed into portable containers unless the container is U.L. rated or Factory Mutual approved for such use and is properly labeled with the word CASOLIl~. (1) All approved portable containers over fifteen (15) gallon capacity shall be secured while being transported in a manner approved by the Fire Marshal.