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Home My WebLink AboutABOVEGROUND TANK Permit to Operate Prevention Services Propane Storage & Exchange System Permit SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OF PERMIT THIS PERMIT IS ISSUED FOR THE FOLLOWING Permit ID: #005-A [] Located at least 10' from doorways or openings In a building frequented by the public, or property line that can De built upon Circle K #8605 []Located at least 20' from any automotlve servlce station fuel cllspemer 5600 Auburn Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306 When exposed to probable vehicular clamage ctue to proximity to alleys, clrlveways, or perking areas, protective crash pests will De requlrecl ] 'NO SMOKING' signs shall pe posted and clearly visible Issued by: Bakersfield Fire Department OFFICE OFPREVENTIONSERVICES Approved by: '~~ I~~~~ 1715 Chester Ave., 3r~ Floor ~ 7-~ ....... F o Bakersfield, CA 93301 Prevention Services ~,/ Voice: (661) 326-3979 FAX: (661) 852-2171 Expiration Date: June 307 2006 Postage i $ Certified Fee Postmark Retum Reclept Fee (Endorsement Required) Here Restricted De'llvery Fee (Endomement Required) To~.l Po~-~,. ~ ci~ K '~'~,'~:~ 5600 Auburn Street o, PO ~, ~; . 06 'ut~;-ai~-'~ Bakersfield, CA 933 Certified~JFlail Provides:. '· A mailj~kcoipt (e~meg) ~ eun~"O0~ uuo.j ed "' A unlqll~bntifler for your mallplec, e · A record of'delivery kept by the Postal Service ~two yea~ Im~_ rtant Remlnder8: · Certified Mall may ONLY be combined with First-Class Maile or Priority Mail~. · Certified Mall is not available for any class Of international mail. · NO INSURANCE COVERAGE IS PROVIDED with Certified Mall. For~ valuables, please consider Insured or Registered Mall, · For an additional fee, a Return Receiptmay be requested to orovlde proof of delivery. To obtain Return Receipt .se..rvlce,.please comp. late an.d attar, h a Ret.u...rn Receipt (PS Form 3811) to the article eno add applicable postage to cover the fee. Endorse mailplece "Return Receipt R. equ.esteq", To r_ec~..lye .a.f.e~..waive. r .fqr a duplic~, te return reoelpt, a USPSe postmar~ on your uenn',po Ma~l receipt Is requlree. · For an additional fee, delivery may be restricted to the addressee or add.ressee's authorized aJ;lgnt, Advise the clerk or mark the mallplece with the enoorsement 'Restdcte(1 Delivery". ~j · lf.a postmark on the Ce. rtifled Mall receipt, is desi.red, plea~.. ~re_sen. t...the..a.rti.~ cie et the post office mr postrn .arki.n.g, ft a postmark on me. c;enmeo Mall receipt is not needed, detach eno anix label with postage ano rnall. IIf/IPORTANT: Save Ibis receipt and presen! il when making an inquiry. Inlerne! access 10 delivery information is not available on mall addressed to AP0c and FP0s. · Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, or on the front if space permits. ~ D. Is delivery 1. Article AcCessed to: If YES, enter delivePJ address below: [] NO Circle K 15600 Auburn Street ' )1 a. Sen~coType .'.- I Bakersfield, CA 93306 ,~1 '~CeffifledMail [] ExpmssMail ]/[ [] Registered [] Return Receipt for Memhandlse ~/I [] Insured Mail [] C.O.D. , J 4. Restricted Delivery? (Extra Fee) [] Yes PS Form 3811, August 2001 Domestic Retum Receipt · 102595-02-M-!540 i UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE First-Class Mail Postage & Fees Paid USPS Permit No. · Sender: Please print your name, address, and ZIP+4 in this box ° Bakersfield Fire Department Prevention Services 1715 Chester Avenue, Suite 300 Bakersfield; GA 93301 D December 12, 2003 CERTIFIED MAIL Circle K 5600 Auburn Street Bakersfield, CA 93306 RE: Propane Exchange Program FIRE CHIEF RON FRA2E Dear Owner/Operator: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 2101 "H"Street The purpose of this letter is to advise you of current code requirements for Bakersfield. CA 93301 propane exchange systems, such as "Blue Rhino" or "Amerigas." This does not VOICE (661) 326-3941 FAX (661)395-1349 apply to large propane tanks, only. propane exchange systems. SUPPRESSION SERVICES 2101 "H' Street Over the past two years this office has noted a dramatic increase in the propane Bakersfield, CA 93301 exchange system in the city of Bakersfield. It has also been noted, with great VOICE (661) 326-3941 FAX(661)395-1349 concern, that many of these installations are a clear violation of the UFC (Uniform Fire Code) and represent a danger to public health and safety. PREVENTION SERVICES FIRE SAFETY SER'~CE$ , EN'dlROHIIENTA[ SERVICES 1715 ChesterAvo. Accordingly, procedures for storage of propane cylinders awaiting use, resale or Bakersfield, CA 93301 VOICE (661)326-3979 exchange, have been adopted through BMC (Bakersfield Municipal Code) and FAX (661) 326-0576 adoption of the 2001 UFC. The procedures are as follows: PUBLIC EDUCATION 1715 Chester Ave. Storage outside of building for propane cylinders (1,000 pounds Bakersfield, CA 93301 VOICE (661)326-3696 or less) awaiting use, re-sale, or part of a cylinder exchange point FAX (661) 326-0576 shall be located at least 10 feet from any doorways or openings in FIRE INVESTIGATION fl building frequented by the public, or property line that can be 1715 CheslorAve. built upon, and 20 feet from any automotive service station fuel Bakersfield, CA 93301 VOICE (661)326-3951 dispenser. (Note distance from doorways increases when FAX (661) 326-0576 cylinders are over 1,000 pounds cumulatively.) TRAINING DIVISION .~on2 VIctorAvo. Cylinders in storage shall be located in a manner which Bakersfield, CA 93308 VOICE (661)399-4697 minimizes exposure to excessive temperature risc, physical FAX (661)399-5763 damage or tampering (Section 8212, California Fire Code, 2001 Edition). When exposed to probable vehicular damage due to proximity to alleys, driveways or parking areas, protective crash posts will be required as follows (Section 8001.11.3 and 8210, California Fire Code, 2001 Edition): 1) Constructed of steel, not less than 4 inches in diameter, and concrete filled. 2) Spaced not more than 4 feet between posts, on center. Letter to To: Owner/Operators of Propane Exchange Systems Re: Propane Exchange Program Dated: December 12, 2003 Page 2 of 2 3) Set not less than 3 feet deep in a concrete footing of' not less than a i5 inch diameter. 4) Set with the top of the posts not less than 3 feet aboveground. 5) Located not less than 5 feet from the cylinder storage a/'~a. Exceptions: Cylinders storage areas located on a sidewalk which is elevated not less than 6 inches above the alley, driveway or parking area, with not less than 10 feet of separation between the curb and the cylinder storage area. "No Smoking" signs shall be posted and clearly visible (Section 8208, California Fire Code, 2001 Edition). Resale and exchange facilities must be under permit to verify compliance.. All existing facilities will be checked and when compliance is confirmed, a permit will be issued. All new propane exchange systems must be permitted prior to installation. You will have 90 days (March 4, 2004) to comply with the procedures outlined. Once compliance has been confirmed, each exchange system will be issued a permit, which will be placed on the exchange system. Sites not conforming to current code, will be "red tagged" and must be taken out of service immediately. You should contact your Blue Rhino representative, Mr. Taylor Noland, or your local Amerigas representative. They are aware of current code requirements. If you do not have a propane exchange system, please disregard this letter. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (661) 326-3190. Sincerely, Steve Underwood Fire Inspector/Petroleum/ Environmental Code Enforcement Officer