Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-20 - FUEL OIL INSPECTION UNIT
Subject 40-20-1 - SUBSTANTIVE REGULATIONS; PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Rule 40-20-1-.10 - Water in Retail Tanks; Dispenser Filters
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(a) It shall be a violation for water and or water phase to be detected, when measured from the bottom through the fill pipe, supply line or detection system of any tank utilized in the storage of oxygenated fuels, aviation gasoline and aviation fuel sold at retail. A stop sale shall be issued when water or water phase exceeds one fourth (1/4) of an inch. It shall be a violation for water to exceed one inch in depth, when measured from the bottom through the fill pipe, supply line or detection system of any tank utilized in the storage of the other regulated products sold at retail. A stop sale shall be issued when water exceeds two inches. For violations the water must be removed from the tank prior to the delivery and subsequent selling of additional product from such storage tank. For stop sales the removal must be done prior to resumption of sales.
(b) Prior to the sale of oxygenated fuels, the storage tanks must be clean and free of water and sedimentation (particulate material). Subsequently, the system must be monitored and kept free of any accumulation of water, water phase and sedimentation.
(c) Retail dispensing equipment shall use a 10 micron or less fuel filter for all products. It is recommended that water sensitive filters or phase separation filters, compatible with the product being dispensed, be used.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 10-1-151, 10-1-155.
