National Fire Protection Association NFPA 30A Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages

Question 1

What is the maximum length of hose allowed at an automotive service station for dispensing fuel into vehicles? (NFPA 30A, Section 6.5.1)

Question 2

What type of device is required on all hoses dispensing Class I liquids to prevent spillage
should a vehicle drive away with the dispensing nozzle still in the vehicle fuel tank?
(NFPA 30A, Section 6.5.2)

Question 3

What device must be installed at the base of each individual island-type dispenser
connected to a remote pumping system? (NFPA 30A, Section 6.3.9)
- How must this device be anchored?
- Can a device incorporating a slip-joint feature be used?
- How often must the operation of this device be checked? (6.3.9.1)

Question 4

If a vapor return pipe is located inside a dispenser housing, what must the vapor return
pipe be equipped with to ensure the operation of the emergency shutoff valve? (NFPA
30A, Section 5.7)

Question 5

A power shut-off switch is required to cut power to all dispensing devices in the event of
an emergency (section 6.7). Where should this switch be located at attended self-service
stations? (NFPA 30A, Section 6.7.1)
- Where should it be located at unattended self-service stations? (NFPA 30A,
Section 6.7.2)