New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 21 - Miscellaneous
Chapter XXIV - The Port Authority Of New York And New Jersey
Subchapter D - Air Terminals
Article 1 - John F. Kennedy International, La Guardia and Newark Airports
Part 1262 - Ground Support Equipment
Fueling Equipment Operations
Required Equipment for Tank Vehicles, Refueling Service Vehicles and Mobile Refueling Stations
Section 1262.70 - General

Universal Citation: 21 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 1262.70

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

(a) Brakes. Every tank and refueling service vehicle shall be equipped with manually controlled holding or parking brakes. All such brakes shall be controlled by the driver of the vehicle and set during fuel transfer or parking. Vehicles equipped with air brake interlocks between brakes and power take-off units shall be fitted with a properly marked emergency brake release located at the front bumper of the vehicle to permit brake release and towing the vehicle in event of an emergency. Vehicles equipped with air brakes shall be fitted with a low pressure alarm buzzer audible under all conditions of operation, located in the driver's cab. Vehicles arranged for bottom loading shall have the brake's system interlocked with the bottom loading valve housing cover so the vehicle brakes are set and the vehicle could not be moved until the bottom loading hose lines are disconnected and the housing cover is latched close.

(b) Propulsion and pumping engine. The propulsion and pumping engine shall be arranged with safeguards to reduce ignition sources to a minimum.

(1) The carburetor shall be fitted with an approved back flash arrestor (baffled and screened air cleaner acceptable).

(2) All wiring shall be adequately insulated, fastened to eliminate chaffing and affixed to terminal connections by tight fitting snap or screw connections with rubber or similar insulating and shielding covers, and molded boots.

(3) Glass or plastic bowls or compartments for carburetors, fuel pumps or filters shall not be used unless the failure of such devices discontinues fuel supply to the engine and will not permit gravity discharge of fuel from the engine fuel supply tank.

(4) Starting motors and generators should be mounted at least two feet above the ground level or be of fully enclosed pattern preventing any fuel spill vapors from being drawn into the starter or generator through ventilating openings.

(c) Engine and exhaust system. The vehicle propulsion and product pumping engine shall be installed under or forward of the cab portion of single units, on the tractor of semi-trailer units or otherwise located in a separate compartment independent of the cargo tank and not subject to flooding or leakage of product from the cargo tank, any pumps or product handling components. The engine compartment must be independent of the cargo tank, fully ventilated and accessible for fire fighting. Engine exhaust systems, including the muffler and the exhaust line shall be separated by at least three inches from the engine fuel system, from all combustible material, and shall not be exposed to accumulations or leakage of grease, oil, gasoline or the product carried. An approved muffler shall be installed and no muffler cutout shall be used. The muffler tail pipe shall be turned down and terminate not less than three feet horizontally from the cargo tank, and from the fuel handling equipment.

(d) Fuel system for propulsion of tank vehicles and refueling service vehicles.

(1) Fuel tanks. The fuel tank used in the system for propulsion of the vehicle shall have a maximum capacity of 45 gallons of fuel, and shall be installed within the frame of the vehicle or otherwise protected against mechanical injury. The tank shall be arranged to vent during filling operations and permit draining without removal from the mountings. Tanks installed within the cab of a vehicle shall be filled and vented from outside of the cab.

(2) Feed system. The fuel for propulsion of the vehicle shall be delivered to the engine by a mechanical or electrical pump. No readily combustible material shall be used in the engine exhaust system. The fuel feed lines shall be impervious to corrosive action of the fuel used, and shall be so arranged that the suction shall be taken from the top of the tank; such feed lines shall have adequate strength for their purpose and shall be well secured against chaffing and vibration. The carburetor shall be equipped with standard air cleaner-backflash arrestor; direct drainage of overflow gasoline shall be provided for. No glass bowls, glass gauges or readily breakable parts are to be used in any part of the fuel feed system, except that a glass bowl may be used on a fuel pump provided it is so constructed and installed that if it breaks, the engine will automatically stop. Starting motors and generators should be mounted at least two feet above the ground level or be of fully enclosed pattern preventing any fuel spill vapors from being drawn into the starter or generator through ventilating openings.

(3)
(i) When refueling service vehicles are self-propelled by means of gasoline or diesel engines, the requirements as enumerated in subdivision (c) of this section shall be complied with, except that the muffler tailpipe shall terminate ahead of the fueling equipment preferably at the front bumper and the exhaust pipe be directed downward toward the ground.

(ii) When refueling vehicles are self-propelled by means of electrical energy, driving motors and electrical controls shall be of explosion-proof design suitable for class I, division I locations as defined in article 500 of the national electric code. Battery compartment shall be fully insulated by nonconductive lining and leads firmly fastened on insulated blocks to prevent short circuits.

(iii) When refueling vehicles are without motive power and are equipped with draw handles, the draw handles shall be hinged and held in the vertical position when not in use by a suitable holding device. The maximum height of the draw handle in the vertical position shall not exceed six feet from the ground level to the highest point.

(e) Filters. All filter system and fuel storage vessels containing 30 gallons or more fuel shall be made of steel and shall have all openings for product transfer arranged to prevent gravity discharge. All other fuel handling rigid plumbing shall be of metal construction.

(f) Tires. All tank and refueling service vehicles shall be equipped with pneumatic tires.

(g) Wiring and lighting. Ignition wiring, both primary and secondary, shall be fully insulated, adequately supported and protected against chaffing. Terminals shall be firmly attached and spark plug attachments shall be further protected by an insulating tight fitting shroud of the molded boot type. Tank or refueling service vehicles shall not be equipped with any artificial lighting other than electric lighting. Lighting circuits shall have overcurrent protection by means of fuses or circuit breakers. Over current protection devices shall not be rated more than 115 percent of the allowable ampacity of the conductor. Where circuits feed motor loads, the overcurrent protection devices shall be capable of carrying the starting current of the motor, but shall not exceed 250 percent of the motor full load current. Wiring of light circuits other than standard factory wiring serving the vehicle engine and front lights shall have sufficient carrying capacity to prevent dangerous heating and sufficient mechanical strength being flame retardant, moisture-heat- and oil- resistant type MTW (Underwriters' Laboratories approved) and constructed for service conditions, and shall be secured, insulated and protected against physical damage by encasing in metallic tubing with all connections made at standard metal outlet boxes or at standard fixtures. Artificial light may be omitted on service vehicles not self-propelled provided the refueling service is fitted with two red reflectors (highway vehicle type) on both sides and both ends approximately 18 inches above the ground level, located to indicate the width and length within six inches of the maximum.

(h) Hose used for product transfer shall be inspected daily and checked for leaks, worn spots, worn gaskets, and fittings. Hose having cuts, nicks, worn or weak spots should be replaced or removed for standard hydrostatic pressure testing. The test pressure should be 150 psi for average usage applied by hand pump on a fully charged, air free hose and maintained for at least five minutes.

(i) Special equipment. Every tank vehicle and refueler service vehicle in addition to regular headlights and tail lights as indicated in the sections on non-fueling equipment, sections 1262.75 -1262.81 infra, shall be fitted with a warning stop light actuated when the brakes are applied, directional signal lights both front and rear, under driver control to signal turning of the vehicle. Tank vehicles equipped with operating decks or superstructures shall be fitted with clearance lights on each corner of the deck or superstructure, amber in color, to indicate the height, width and length of the vehicle, visible from all directions.

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