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A. Storage of flammable or combustible liquids in excess of Uniform Fire Code exempt amounts shall not be permitted on docks, without prior approval of the Harbor Master. B. Storage
of flammable and/or combustible liquids on docks in quantities requiring
placarding by DOT shall be stored by designated areas. Exception: Locations approved by the Harbor Master, prior to storage. C. Exempt
amounts of flammable or combustible liquids may be stored on docks if stored in
approved safety cans, flammable liquid cabinets, or in unopened Department of
Transportation (DOT) containers. D. Flammable
liquids or gases and combustible liquids shall not be dispensed in the hold of
ships. Exchanging of fuel cylinders of tanks for equipment shall not be
permitted in the holds of ships. When fueling of lift trucks or other
equipment used in the holds of ships becomes necessary, the lift truck or
equipment shall be lifted out of the ship to the dock and fueling shall be done
on the dock. The fueling area on the dock shall be approved prior to
fueling, by the Harbor Master. Any additional fire safety equipment deemed
necessary by the Harbor Master shall be in place before any fueling or refueling
is started. After fueling or refueling and before the lift truck or
equipment is lifted back into the ship, the equipment shall be started and
checked for leaks in the fuel system. The equipment shall then be shut
down, lifted back into the hold of the ship and then restarted and work
resumed. Except for emergency fueling of cars of 5 gallons or less. E. The transfer of flammable liquids in moorages for water craft is prohibited except at duly authorized fuel docks.
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