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A R TM T April 10, 2006
Mr. Keng Chao
Texaco
13004 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
RONALD J. FRAZE REMINDER NOTICE
FIRE CHIEF
Re: Guidelines for Unsupervised Dispensing
Gary Hutton,
Senior Deputy Chief Deaf Mr. Chao:
Administration
326-3650
It has come to our attention that many convenience stores who sell gasoline, like
yourselves, are closing late at night. If you are using card readers and leaving
Deputy Chief Dean Clason yOUr fuel pumps On, this is defined in the California Fire Code as: "Unsupervised
Operations/Training Dispensing."
326-3652
Unsupervised dispensing is allowed when the owner or operator provides, and is
Deputy Chief kirk Blair accountable for daily site visits, regular equipment inspection and maintenance,
Fire Safety/I'revention Services including any unauthorized release or spills, posted instructions for safe operation
326-3653 of dispensing equipment, and posted telephone numbers for the owner or
' operator. Signs prohibiting smoking, prohibiting dispensing into unapproved
2101 "H" Street containers and requiring vehicle engines to be stopped during fueling shall be
Bakersfield, CA 93301 conspicuously posted within site of each dispenser.
OFFICE: (661) 326-3941 In addition, a sign shall be posted in a conspicuous location reading:
FAX: (661) 852-2170
In case of spill or release:
RALPH E. HUEY, DIRECTOR 1) Use Emergency Pump shut-off
PREVENTION SERVICES 2) Report the accident
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FIRE SAFETY SERVICES • ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
900 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 210 3) Fire Department Telephone
Bakersfield, CA 93301 4) Facility address
OFFICE: (661) 326-3979
FAX: (661) 852-2171 During the hours of operation; stations having unsupervised dispensing shall be
David Weirather 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
Fire Plans Examiner phone modem to insure off-site monitoring during hours of unsupervised
326-3706 dispensing. During hours of darkness, sufficient lighting must be maintained so
Howard H. Wines, III that all signs associated with fueling operation are conspicuous and readable. A
Hazardous Materials Specialist gallon container of an absorbent material used for spills must be made available
326-3649 to the public during hours of unsupervised dispensing. Afire extinguisher with a
minimum 2A, 26, and 2C rating must be located on dispenser island during hours
of unsupervised dispensing:
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To: Mailing List of Valued Customers
tt Reminder Notice Re: Guidance for Unsupervised Dispensing
April 10, 2006
Page 2
If you are currently having hours of unsupervised dispensing, you must comply with the
above-mentioned requirements. .
Starting April 15, 2006, this office will conduct random checks of all fueling stations within
the city limits for compliance. If you shut your station down after normal business hours
and are not pumping fuel, please disregard this reminder notice.
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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