§ 7-8. Outside, above-ground bulk storage of flammable liquid prohibited except for limited quantities; blended combustible and flammable liquids considered flammable liquid for purposes of this section.

(a)

The term "flammable liquid" whenever used in this section shall mean the term as defined in the National Fire Protection Association's definition Number 30 entitled, "Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code" as recognized and enforced by the Connecticut Commissioner of Public Safety and State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 29-320 C.G.S. and Sections 29-320-2a and 29-320-3a of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, as of the effective date of this section and as amended from time to time. Bulk storage shall mean any container that has a capacity that exceeds ten (10) gallons. "Fire District No. 1," "Fire District No. 2," and "Outer fire limits" shall have the same meanings as set forth in chapter 5, Buildings and Building Regulations, of this Code.

(b)

The outside, above-ground bulk storage of flammable liquid is prohibited within the city except where the proximity to a public drinking water supply of such storage below-ground could adversely impact said supply. In such cases the above-ground bulk storage of flammable liquid shall be permitted provided such storage meets all the requirements of paragraph (d) below.

(c)

Blended liquids comprised of any flammable liquid shall be deemed a flammable liquid for the purposes of this section.

(d)

The outside, above-ground bulk storage of flammable liquid pursuant to subsection (b) above is permitted in Fire District No. 1, Fire District No. 2 and the outer fire limits for the limited purposes of fueling or refueling construction or maintenance equipment, or vehicles stored or garaged on-premises. The applicant first must obtain from the city a certificate of zoning compliance for the use or proposed use of the premises on which the fueling or refueling of construction or maintenance equipment or vehicles is to occur. A permit for the outside, above-ground bulk storage of flammable liquid shall issue from the city building official and city fire marshal jointly upon the applicant's submission of a site plan and inspection by the aforementioned city officials verifying compliance with the following:

(1)

No individual storage tank's capacity exceeds one thousand (1,000) gallons and the site capacity does not exceed two thousand (2,000) gallons.

(2)

The storage tank(s) meet(s) the UL 2085 Standard for Insulated Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids.

(3)

Each storage tank is supported by a poured concrete stabilization pad at least six (6) inches thick, or the thickness recommended by the tank manufacturer, whichever is greater, with the pad's inside dimensions no less than the exterior dimensions of the tank.

(4)

Any weather protection provided for the storage tank is made totally of noncombustible materials.

(5)

No storage tank is closer than forty (40) feet from any building regardless of whether said building is inhabited.

(6)

A copy of the storage tank(s) manufacturer's recommendations or instructions for installation have been provided to the city fire marshal, and said recommendations or instructions have been followed unless, by following said recommendations or instructions, the installation would not be in compliance with this ordinance or other laws.

(7)

Provisions are provided for the physical protection of the storage tank(s) so as to prevent its (their) exposure to accidental collision or any other reasonably foreseeable hazards arising generally or specifically from the use of the premises.

(8)

Provisions are provided for securing the pumping apparatus and storage tank(s) from unauthorized use or discharge.

(9)

Provisions are provided for locating the storage tank(s) on the premises, and for screening the storage tank(s), so as to minimize the impact of undesirable noise, fumes, and any other activity associated with its (their) use that reasonably can be foreseen to disturb the peaceful enjoyment of neighboring property or disrupt passers-by. The city building official and city fire marshal are authorized, jointly and individually, to order additional screening, vapor recovery systems or other requirements to mitigate any hazard or undesirable effect that interferes with the peaceful enjoyment of neighboring property or disrupts passers-by upon a complaint received for a period one (1) year from the date on which the use of the storage tank(s) is (are) authorized. Said officials, jointly or individually, shall provide the owner with at least thirty (30) days to comply with said additional requirements, which shall append to the permit. Failure to comply with these additional requirements shall render the permit null and void. These provisions shall not limit in any way the authority of the city building official, fire marshal or any other city official to enforce any other applicable law or ordinance.

(Code 1960, § 34-3; Ord. of 10-26-61; Ord. of 1-11-00; Ord. of 2-13-07)