New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 19 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND WILDLIFE
Chapter 15 - OIL AND GAS
Part 40 - NEW MEXICO LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS STANDARD
Section 19.15.40.17 - SELF SERVICE LP GAS DISPENSERS

A. Self-service dispensers shall be used to dispense LP gas for motor/mobile fuel only. Only ASME constructed motor/mobile fuel type containers that are permanently secured to a vehicle, that incorporate an 80% stop fill device and ASME constructed stack type containers permanently secured to a vehicle shall be filled. The filling of farm carts, moveable fuel storage tenders and DOT cylinders is prohibited. The filling of hot air balloon fuel cells approved by the federal aviation administration will be allowed.

B. All self-service LP Gas dispensers shall comply with the currently adopted version of NFPA 58, sections: Vehicle fuel dispenser and dispensing stations and installation of vehicle fuel dispensers.

C. The main liquid valve(s) opening and closing devices shall be installed so that the valve(s) are in the closed position when the transfer operation is not in use.

D. Self-service LP Gas dispensers shall be equipped with a device(s) for emergency shutdown of LP gas and power, from a location remote from the dispensing and storage areas. The device(s) shall operate to activate the valve(s) installed so as to shut off the power and gas supply to the dispenser(s). The emergency shutdown device(s) shall be distinctly marked for easy recognition.

E. In the event the self service dispenser is located in an area remote from the storage container, an excess flow, or approved shearing device, shall be installed in the piping where it emerges from the ground under the cabinet and be installed so as to ensure that shearing of the piping will occur on the downstream side of the excess flow or shearing device.

F. All hoses used for transfer operation on self service dispensers shall incorporate an approved breakaway (pull -away) device and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

G. Appropriate step by step operating instructions shall be posted at or on each dispenser, and shall be readily visible to the operator during transfer operations. The instructions shall describe each action necessary to operate the dispenser.