Pennsylvania Code
Title 34 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Part I - Department of Labor and Industry
Chapter 14a - STORAGE AND USE OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
Subchapter B - PARTICULAR ESTABLISHMENTS AND USES
SERVICE STATIONS
Section 14a.118 - Marine service stations

(a) Pumps, other than those which are integral with approved dispensing devices, and all tanks supplying class I liquids at marine service stations shall be located on shore, or on a pier of solid-fill type. Approved dispensing devices with or without integral pumps may be located on shore, piers of solid-fill type, open piers, wharves, or floating docks.

(b) Tanks and pumps supplying class II or class III liquids at marine service stations may be located on shore, on a pier of solid-fill type or on open piers, wharves, or floating docks. Tanks which are located other than on shore or on piers of the solid-fill type shall be limited to 660 gallons aggregate capacity. Pumps not a part of the dispensing device shall be located adjacent to the tanks.

(c) Class I liquids shall not be dispensed into the fuel tanks of marine craft except by means of a hose equipped with a self-closing nozzle, and with a valve which shall be held open by manual control while making a delivery.

(d) Class II or class III liquids may be dispensed into the fuel tanks of a marine craft from tank trucks by gravity or power operated pumps through a hose equipped with a self-closing nozzle.

(e) Pipe lines attached to piers, wharves, or floating docks shall be protected against physical damage. A readily accessible valve to shut off the supply from shore shall be provided in each pipe line at or near the approach to the pier, wharf, or floating dock.

(f) Pipe lines to floating docks shall be designed and installed so as to make appropriate provision for changes in water level or tide. Connections from the fixed portion of the installation to the floating unit shall provide necessary product control, flexibility, and protection from physical damage.