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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Use of certain tanks.--Nothing in this act or any other statute shall prohibit the use of an aboveground storage tank, not in excess of 12,000 gallons capacity, by a bulk plant operator for dispensing Class II motor fuels to members of a key or card club established by the bulk plant operator and located at this plant, provided the installation and its operation meet the requirements of this section and otherwise comply with State Fire Marshal regulations.
(b) Specifications.--The tank shall be located at least:
(1) 50 feet from the nearest important building on the same property;
(2) 50 feet from any fuel dispenser;
(3) 50 feet from the nearest side of any public way; and
(4) 100 feet from any property line that is or might be built upon, including the opposite side of any public way.
(c) Safety matters.--A clearly labeled emergency switch capable of shutting off power to all dispensers in case of an emergency shall be located no less than 20 feet nor more than 100 feet from the dispensers. Operating instructions shall be conspicuously posted in the dispensing area and shall include location of the emergency switch and a requirement that the user must stay in view of the dispensing nozzle during dispensing. Emergency instructions shall be posted and shall include the telephone number for reporting an emergency. A telephone or other approved, clearly identified means to notify the fire department shall be provided on the site.
(d) Definition.--As used in this section, the term “a key or card club membership” shall be construed to mean a nonretail sale consistent with section 305. 1
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 6021.306. Dispensing of Class II motor fuels to certain customers - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-35-ps-health-and-safety/pa-st-sect-35-6021-306/
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