Unattended Self-Service Stations

PURPOSE: This rule establishes requirements for service stations which allow or permit the refueling of motor vehicles with Class I, II, or III liquids by other than owner or employee without the presence of an attendant. PUBLISHER’S NOTE: The secretary of state has determined that the publication of the entire text of the material which is incorporated by reference as a portion of this rule would be unduly cumbersome or expensive. This material as incorporated by reference in this rule shall be maintained by the agency at its headquarters and shall be made available to the public for inspection and copying at no more than the actual cost of reproduction. This note applies only to the reference material. The entire text of the rule is printed here. (1) All unattended self-service stations shall meet the requirements contained in NFPA Manual No. 30 entitled Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 1996 Edition and NFPA No. 30A entitled Automotive and Marine Service Station Code, 1996 Edition which are incorporated herein by reference. Existing unattended self-service stations which are not in strict compliance with the terms of this code may be continued in use, provided these do not constitute a distinct hazard to life or property. When the director determines that continued use will constitute a distinct hazard to life or property, s/he shall notify the owner or operator and specify the reason in writing and shall order correction, discontinuance or removal of same. (2) New construction and new installation or major modifications made to any unattended self-service station shall be in conformance with the provisions of NFPA Manual No. 30 entitled Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 1996 Edition and NFPA Manual No. 30A entitled Automotive and Marine Service Station Code, 1996 Edition. (3) All unattended self-service stations shall meet the requirements contained in 2 CSR 90-30.050. (4) Operating instructions shall be conspicuously posted in the dispensing area and shall include location of emergency controls. (5) Warning signs shall be posted in a conspicuous location in the dispensing area stating: WARNING: a) USER MUST STAY OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE IN VIEW OF FUELING NOZZLE DURING DISPENSING OPERATION. b) IT IS UNLAWFUL AND DANGEROUS TO DISPENSE GASOLINE INTO UNAPPROVED CONTAINERS. c) NO SMOKING. d) STOP ENGINE. (6) Emergency instructions and telephone numbers shall be posted in a conspicuous location in the dispensing area. (7) A telephone or other clearly identified means shall be provided on the site in a conspicuous, easily accessible location to be used to notify proper authorities. (8) Unattended self-service stations shall comply with section 8-5.8 contained in NFPA Manual No. 30A entitled Automotive and Marine Service Station Code, 1996 Edition. (9) Equipment Required for an Unattended Self-Service Station. (A) Dispenser Control Device (Actuators and Monitors) For Use by Customers to Activate Dispensing Equipment. 1. Devices may use keys or cards to activate dispenser and pumps. Coin or currency activated devices may be permitted upon approval by the director after a site safety assessment has been made. 2. Card devices shall use magnetically coded, optically read, or inductive coil cards to be inserted in a device to activate the pump. 3. All dispenser control devices must meet Underwriters’ Laboratory (UL) standards and shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. All wiring shall comply with NFPA Manual No. 70, 1996 Edition. 4. Motors of pumps to dispensing devices shall not have electrical current supplied to them unless and until the dispensing device is activated by the insertion of the card or key device. The electric current to the motors of the pumps shall automatically terminate not more than three (3) minutes after the flow of product has ceased. Electrical current to the pump motors shall be off at all other times. AUTHORITY: section 414.142, RSMo 2016.* Emergency rule filed Dec. 1, 1987, effective Jan. 1, 1988, expired March 1, 1988. Original rule filed Oct. 16, 1987, effective Feb. 11, 1988. Amended: Filed April 2, 1990, effective June 28, 1990. Amended: Filed March 4, 1996, effective Sept. 30, 1996. Amended: Filed April 8, 1999, effective Nov. 30, 1999. Amended: Filed June 27, 2018, effective Jan. 30, 2019. ** *Original authority: 414.142, RSMo 1987, amended 1993, 1995. **Pursuant to Executive Order 21-09, 2 CSR 90-30.070, section (7) and paragraph (9)(A)4. was suspended from March 27, 2020 through December 2, 2021.