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Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 1242. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“Board.” The Industrial Board of the Commonwealth.

“Combustible liquid.”A liquid having a closed cup flash point at or above 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C).

“Department.” The Department of Labor and Industry of the Commonwealth.

“Flammable liquid.”A liquid having a closed cup flash point below 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C) and having a vapor pressure not exceeding 40 pounds per square inch, absolute (2068 millimeters hg) at 100 degrees F (37.8 degrees C).

“Person.” Any individual, corporation or partnership.

“Retail service station.”A place of business engaging in the sale at retail in this Commonwealth of gasoline, diesel fuel or kerosene.

“Storage tank.”A vessel which:

(1) has a liquid capacity in excess of 30 gallons (113.5 liters);

(2) is intended for fixed installation; and

(3) is not used for processing which shall be deemed to include, but not be limited to, use of tanks to separate crude oil and water prior to and at the point of crude oil custody transfer.

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