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RIO BRAVO CHEVRON
~~ 6201 LAKE MING
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RONALD J. FRAZE
FIRE CHIEF
Gary Hutton,
Senior Deputy Chief
Administration
326-3650
Deputy Chief Dean Clason
OperationsJTraining
326-3652
Deputy Chief Kirk Blair
Fire Safety/Prevention Services
May 12, 2006
Mr. Tai Young Park
Rio Bravo Market
6201 Lake Ming Road
Bakersfield, CA 93306
NOtICE OF VIOLATION
& SCHE[~ULE FOR COMPLIANCE
Dear Mr. Park:
326-3653 On April 10, 2006, this office sent you a "Reminder Notice" with regard to
guidelines for unsupervised dispensing. The letter further stated that starting
2101 "H" Street April 15, 2006 this office would conduct random checks of fueling stations within
Bakersfield, CA 93301 city limits for compliance.
OFFICE: (661) 326-3941
FAX: (661) 852-2170
On Thursday, May 11, 2006; at approximately 9:00 p.m., 1 visited your faci{ity as it
was closing. I spoke with your son and asked him if his pumps were still on; he
informed me that they were:
RALPH E. HUEY, DIRECTOR
PREVENTION SERVICES There were no canopy lights on, no fire extinguisher(s) on fuel-island, no signs in
F.RES~~,.SER,,,~ES.E„~RONME~r,~SER~~ES case of an emergency, and ho absorbent material. This is in violation of Section
900 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 210 5201.6.3 of the California Fire Code (2001 Edition).
Bakersfield, CA 93301
OFFICE: (661) 326-3979 "Unsupervised dispensing is allowed when the owner or operator
FAX: (661) 852-2171 provides, and is accountable for daily site visits, regular
David Weirather equipment inspection and maintenance, including any
Fire Plans Examiner unauthorized release or spills, posted instructions for safe
326-3706 operation of dispensing equipment, and posted telephone
numbers for the owner or operator. Signs prohibiting smoking,
Howard H. Wines, III prohibiting dispensing into unapproved containers and requiring
Hazardous Materials Specialist vehicle engines to be stopped during fueling shall be
326-3649 conspicuously posted within site of each dispenser."
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To: Mailing List of Valued Customers
~S ,,. Reminder Notice Re: Guidance for Unsupervised Dispensing
April 10, 2006 _
Page 2 of 2
To: Mr. Tai Young Park @ Rio Bravo Market, 6201 Lake Ming Road, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Re: Notice of Violation & Schedule for Compliance
May 12, 2006
Page 2
In addition, a sign shall be posted in a conspicuous location reading:
In case of spill or release:
1) Use Emergency Pump shut-off
2) Report the accident
3) Fire Department Telephone
4) Facility address
During the hours of operation, stations having unsupervised dispensing shall be provided
with a fire alarm transmitting device. A telephone not requiring a coin to operate is
acceptable. The fuel leak detection system must have a remote or phone modem to insure
off-site monitoring during hours of unsupervised dispensing. During hours of darkness,
sufficient lighting must be maintained so that all signs associated with fueling operation are
conspicuous and readable. A gallon container of an absorbent material used for spills must
be made available to the public during hours o~ unsupervised dispensing. Afire
extinguisher with a minimum 2A, 20-BC, and 2~ rating must be located on dispenser-island
during hours of unsupervised dispensing.
Therefore, prior to June 12, 2006 you will meet the requirements set forth in Section
5201.6.3 for unsupervised dispensing. Failure to comply may result in revocation of your
Permit to Operate.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to call me at 661-326-3190.
Sincerely,
Ralph E. Huey,
Director of Prevention Services
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