CHAPTER VII. FIRECHAPTER VII. FIRE\ARTICLE 3. STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS

The provisions of K.A.R. 28-44-12 through 28-44-29, regulating petroleum storage tanks shall govern the installation, operation, leak detection monitoring, and abandonment of petroleum storage tanks.

(Ord. 101-2002; Code 1999, 14-401)

It shall be unlawful for any person or other agent, either as owner, lessee, tenant, or occupant of any filling station, service station or motor fuel storage tank to allow motor fuel to be transferred from the tanks or into the tanks unless the owner, operator, agent or employee personally attends the transfer.

(Ord. 101-2002; Code 1999, 14-402)

All propane tanks that are more than 100 pounds (25 gallons) are prohibited within the corporate limits of the city.  This restriction shall not apply to propane tanks built into or located within recreational vehicles (stand-alone tanks attached by gas line to recreational vehicle do not qualify for the recreational vehicle exception), or propane-powered vehicles and equipment, such as forklifts.  This restriction shall not prevent the sale of propane tanks used in grills, accordance with state and federal law.  This shall not prohibit the use of standard size heating tanks for temporary heating and for the use by construction companies and contractors for temporary installation on a building site.  This temporary installation shall in no case exceed 45 days and must be approved by the City of Gas.  Temporary installation shall not be for residential use.

(Ord. 101-2002; Code 1999, 14-403; Ord. 479-2019; Ord. 482-2019)