CHAPTER 221FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS661221.1(101) Scope. This chapter provides the rules of the state fire marshal for safe transportation, storage, handling, and use of flammable or combustible liquids. IFC, 2006 edition, sections 102.1 and 102.2, is adopted by reference. 221.1(1) The flammable or combustible liquids program is part of the aboveground flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks program and is located at the following address:State Fire Marshal DivisionIowa Department of Public SafetyAttn: Aboveground Storage Tank Administration215 East 7th StreetDes Moines, Iowa 50319 221.1(2) The program may be contacted by electronic mail at sfmast@dps.state.ia.us or by the United States Postal Service. 221.1(3) The website for the flammable or combustible liquids program is: dps.iowa.gov/divisions/state-fire-marshal/licensing/above-ground-storage-tanks.Related ARC(s): 5408C661221.2(101) Definitions. The following definitions shall apply to rules 661—221.1(101) through 661—221.8(101). These definitions are adopted in addition to those which appear in the International Fire Code, 2006 edition; NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2003 edition; and NFPA 30A, Code for Motor Fuel Dispensing and Repair Garages, 2003 edition. If a definition adopted in this rule conflicts with a definition included in a code or standard adopted by reference in this chapter, the definition found in this rule shall apply.Be intact and liquid tight on its sides and bottom and at any penetrations; Be compatible with the substance conveyed by the piping; and Allow for visual inspection and monitoring and access to the components in the containment system. Exception: UDC shall not be required for a dispenser which sits directly upon a solid concrete apron. 221.4(4) Temporary storage in disaster emergencies. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary found in this chapter or found in the International Fire Code or NFPA 30A as adopted by reference herein, aboveground flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks may be used to store flammable or combustible liquids in motor fuel dispensing operations, provided that all of the following apply: a. The facility is in an area covered by a disaster emergency proclamation issued by the governor pursuant to Iowa Code section 29C.6 or, if not in such an area, the facility has applied to the state fire marshal and has been approved for storage of flammable or combustible liquids in compliance with this subrule. b. The facility has suffered damage which has rendered the storage tanks normally used by the facility for flammable or combustible liquids inoperable. Storage of flammable or combustible liquids in compliance with this subrule shall continue only for as long as the normal storage tanks are inoperable and in no event for more than 90 days.Exception: In extraordinary circumstances, storage of flammable or combustible liquids in compliance with this subrule may continue for more than 90 days if the facility has sought and received specific written approval from the state fire marshal for such storage. c. The facility has written confirmation from the facility’s insurance provider that insurance coverage will apply while storage of flammable or combustible liquids in compliance with this subrule is occurring. d. Any aboveground flammable or combustible liquid storage tank used pursuant to this subrule shall be rated or listed by an independent testing laboratory for aboveground storage of flammable or combustible liquids. e. Any aboveground flammable or combustible liquid storage tank used pursuant to this subrule shall be of no more than 1,000 gallons capacity. Exception: A storage tank larger than 1,000 gallons capacity may be used pursuant to this subrule if the facility has received specific written approval from the state fire marshal for its use. In reviewing such a request, the state fire marshal shall consider, but is not limited to considering, the following factors: (1) Volume of throughput of the facility. (2) Ability to meet setback requirements appropriate to the size of the tanks used. f. All electrical service proximate to the storage area shall comply with applicable provisions of NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2005 edition. An emergency shutoff control or electrical disconnect shall be installed no less than 20 feet nor more than 100 feet from any fuel-dispensing device at the facility. The control shall be clearly marked “Emergency Shutoff.” g. A 20-pound fire extinguisher with a minimum B:C rating of 40 shall be located no more than 50 feet from the location of any storage tank being used in compliance with this subrule. h. Precautions shall be taken to prevent the ignition of flammable or combustible liquids, including the conspicuous posting of warning signs saying “NO SMOKING” and “NO OPEN FLAME.” i. Aboveground flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks used pursuant to this subrule shall be plumbed into existing dispensers, if practical. If this is impractical, all fueling at the facility shall be by attendant only; no self-service dispensing shall be allowed at the facility. j. Any aboveground flammable or combustible liquid storage tank used in compliance with this subrule shall be located so as to be protected from prospective damage from vehicle collisions and shall be located with due regard to vehicular traffic patterns and the location of property lines and significant buildings, particularly those which are frequently occupied by humans.Related ARC(s): 7977B, 8114B, 9283B, 9620B, 5408C661221.5(101) Aircraft fueling. The International Fire Code, 2006 edition, published by the ICC, sections 1106 through 1106.21.1 and references contained therein, and NFPA 407, Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing, 2007 edition and references contained therein, are adopted by reference as the rules for aircraft fueling facilities. If any provision of the IFC adopted herein conflicts with any provision of NFPA 407, 2007 edition, the IFC provision shall apply.661221.6(101) Helicopter fueling. The International Fire Code, 2006 edition, published by the ICC, sections 1107 through 1107.8 and references contained therein, is adopted by reference as the rules for helicopter fueling facilities.661221.7(101) Fuel-fired appliances. The International Fire Code, 2006 edition, published by the ICC, sections 603 through 603.9 and references contained therein, is adopted by reference as the rules for fuel-fired appliances, except for LP-gas fired appliances, which are subject to the provisions of 661—Chapter 226.661221.8(101) Stationary combustion engines and gas turbines. The International Fire Code, 2006 edition, Chapter 6 and references contained therein, and NFPA 37, “Standard for the Installation and Use of Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines,” 2006 edition, are adopted by reference as the rules governing the installation and use of stationary combustion engines and gas turbines. If any provision of the IFC, 2006 edition, Chapter 6, adopted herein is in conflict with any provision of NFPA 37, 2006 edition, the provision of the IFC shall apply.These rules are intended to implement Iowa Code chapter 101.Related ARC(s): 7977B, 8114B, 9283B, 9620B, 5408C
"Approved by the state fire marshal" means a laboratory which has requested and received recognition by the state fire marshal to test equipment whose use or installation is required by rules of the state fire marshal, including rules in 661—Chapters 200 through 299, inclusive. A laboratory which seeks approval of the state fire marshal shall contact the state fire marshal division and shall provide information required by the state fire marshal. Approval or disapproval shall be granted only by a letter from the state fire marshal to the laboratory making the request, although advance notice of the decision of the state fire marshal regarding whether or not approval is to be granted may be provided by electronic mail.
"Diesel fuel" means a liquid, other than gasoline, which is suitable for use as a fuel in a diesel fuel-powered engine and which meets the applicable standards established in Iowa Code section 214A.2 and rule 21—85.33(214A,208A). A blend of “diesel fuel” which meets these standards and contains 6 percent biodiesel or more is “biodiesel fuel.” Diesel fuel blends which meet these standards and contain less than 6 percent biodiesel are diesel fuel and not biodiesel fuel.
"ICC" means the International Code Council, 5203 Leesburg Pike, Suite 600, Falls Church, VA 22041.
"IFC" means the International Fire Code, published by the ICC. “IFC” will be followed by a year (e.g., IFC, 2006), which indicates the specific edition of the IFC to which reference is made.
"Independent testing laboratory" means a laboratory recognized by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration as a nationally recognized testing laboratory or a laboratory approved by the state fire marshal.
"Listed" means listed or approved by an independent testing laboratory for a specific use. A product shall be considered to be listed if it is of a model which has been listed for the use to which it is being put, whether it was manufactured prior to or after the date on which the listing became effective.
"Mobile air-conditioning system" means mechanical vapor compression equipment which is used to cool the driver or passenger compartment of any motor vehicle.
"NFPA" means the National Fire Protection Association, Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269. References to the form “NFPA xx,” where “xx” is a number, refer to the NFPA standard or pamphlet of the corresponding number.
"SPCC plan" means a spill prevention, control and countermeasure plan, as defined in 40 CFR 112, published January 1, 2007.
"State fire code official" means any employee of the state fire marshal division of the department of public safety, of any local fire department, or of the department of natural resources if the employee is operating under an agreement between the department of public safety and the department of natural resources.
"Under dispenser containment" "UDC" means containment underneath a dispenser that will prevent leaks from the dispenser from reaching soil or groundwater.
Related ARC(s): 9620B, 5408C661221.3(101) Flammable or combustible liquids. The International Fire Code, 2006 edition, published by the ICC, Chapter 34 and references contained therein, and NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, 2003 edition and references contained therein, are adopted by reference as the rules for transportation, storage, handling, and use of flammable or combustible liquids. In any case in which a provision of the IFC conflicts with a provision of NFPA 30, the IFC provision shall apply. Any refinery shall comply with the provisions of this rule and with any applicable provisions of 661—Chapter 201. 221.3(1) The IFC, 2006 edition, is adopted with the following amendments: a. In section 3402.1, amend the following definitions: (1) Delete the definition of combustible liquid and insert in lieu thereof the following:COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID. A liquid having a closed cup flash point at or above 100°F (38°C) and below 200°F (93°C). Combustible liquids shall be subdivided as follows:Class II. Liquids having a closed cup flash point at or above 100°F (38°C) and below 140°F (60°C).Class IIIA. Liquids having a closed cup flash point at or above 140°F (60°C) and below 200°F (93°C).The category of combustible liquids does not include compressed gases or cryogenic fluids. (2) Delete the definition of refinery and insert in lieu thereof the following:REFINERY. A plant in which flammable or combustible liquids are produced on a commercial scale from crude petroleum, natural gasoline or other sources, or in which flammable or combustible liquids are used to produce on a commercial scale fuels intended for use in motor vehicles, whether or not those fuels are flammable or combustible liquids. b. Delete section 3403.1 and insert in lieu thereof the following:3403.1 Electrical. Electrical wiring and equipment shall be installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2005 edition, published by NFPA. c. Add the following new sections:3403.6.12 Each connection to an aboveground tank through which liquid can normally flow shall be provided with an external control valve that is located as close as practical to the shell of the tank. In addition to the control valve or any other normal tank valves, there shall be an emergency internal check valve at each pipe connection to any tank opening below normal liquid level. The emergency internal check valve shall be effectively located inside the tank shell and shall be operable both manually and by an effective heat-activated device that, in case of fire, will automatically close the valve to prevent the flow of liquid from the tank even though the pipelines from the tank are broken. 3403.6.13 Any device dispensing Class I or Class II flammable liquids shall not be constructed or installed less than 100 feet from any existing dwelling unit. d. Delete section 3404.2.8.12 and insert in lieu thereof the following:3404.2.8.12 Liquid removal. Means shall be provided to recover liquid from the vault. Where a pump is used to meet this requirement, the pump shall not be permanently installed in the vault. Electric-powered portable pumps shall be suitable for use in Class I, Division 1 locations, as defined in NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2005 edition. e. Delete section 3404.2.8.17 and insert in lieu thereof the following:3404.2.8.17 Classified area. The interior of a vault containing a tank that stores a Class I liquid shall be designated a Class I, Division 1 location, as defined in NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2005 edition. f. Delete section 3404.2.9.1.1, introductory paragraph, and insert in lieu thereof the following:3404.2.9.1.1 Required foam fire protection systems. Foam fire protection shall be provided at any refinery and for aboveground tanks, other than pressure tanks operating at or above 1 pound per square inch gauge (psig) (6.89 kPa) when such tank, or group of tanks spaced less than 50 feet (15,240 mm) apart measured shell to shell, has a liquid surface area in excess of 1,500 square feet (139 m2), and is in accordance with any of the following: g. Delete section 3404.2.9.1.2.1, introductory paragraph, and insert in lieu thereof the following:3404.2.9.1.2.1 Where foam fire protection is required, it shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 11, 2005 edition, and shall be of a type or types and amount appropriate to suppress fires involving types and amounts of flammable or combustible liquids found on the premises. Where the flammable or combustible liquid contains more than 10 percent alcohol, the foam shall be alcohol-resistant. Fire-fighting foam shall be stored separately from any area in which flammable or combustible liquids are stored and in an area or areas that will be readily accessible to fire fighters responding to a fire at the facility. h. Amend the exception to section 3404.2.9.1.2.1 by adding the following new numbered paragraphs:- The premises are not a refinery.
- The premises do not include bulk storage of flammable or combustible liquids.
- The premises do not contain total storage capacity to store one million gallons or more of flammable or combustible liquids.
"B-blend" means biodiesel blended fuel as defined in Iowa Code section 214A.1 with the blend including between 6 and 20 percent biodiesel, as defined in Iowa Code section 214A.1.Note: For purposes of the rules contained in this chapter and other chapters of rules of the state fire marshal (661—Chapters 200 through 299 inclusive), diesel fuel may contain biodiesel provided that the concentration of biodiesel is less than 6 percent in accordance with rule 21—85.33(214A,208A), which adopts by reference standards for the content of motor fuels established by ASTM International (formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials).
"E-10" means a blend of petroleum and ethanol including no more than 16 percent ethanol intended for use as a motor vehicle fuel.
"E-blend" means a blend of petroleum and ethanol including more than 16 percent ethanol intended for use as a motor vehicle fuel.
"Existing E-blend dispenser" means a dispenser installed on or before October 24, 2010, for use in dispensing E-blend. 2206.7.1.1.2E-blend may be dispensed only if the dispenser is listed by an independent testing laboratory for use with E-blend or E-85.
2206.7.1.1.3B-blend may be dispensed only if (1) and either (2), (3), (4), or (5) apply: (1) Only a dispenser listed by an independent testing laboratory as compatible with diesel fuel shall be used to dispense B-blend. (2) The owner or operator shall visually inspect the dispenser and the dispenser sump daily for leaks and equipment failure and maintain a record of such inspection for at least one year after the inspection. The record shall be located on the premises of the owner or operator and shall be made available to the department of natural resources or the state fire marshal upon request. If a leak is detected, the department of natural resources shall be notified pursuant to Iowa Code section 455B.386. (3) The dispenser’s manufacturer has submitted the dispenser to an independent testing laboratory to be listed as compatible for use with B-blend, and the owner or operator has installed an under-dispenser containment system with electronic monitoring. (4) Information published or provided by the manufacturer of the dispenser is available stating that the dispenser is compatible with B-blend. (5) The owner or operator of the dispenser has in force insurance for environmental liability in a minimum amount of $500,000, which would cover damage resulting from the operation of the dispenser and the owner or operator is able to produce documentation of the insurance coverage upon request from the state fire marshal or the department of natural resources.Note: If option (2), (4), or (5) is used, under-dispenser containment shall be provided if otherwise required by the rules in this chapter, rules of the department of natural resources, or any other applicable provision of law.This subrule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 101.1 and 455G.31. 221.4(3) Add the following new section:2206.7.10 Under dispenser containment (UDC). When installing a new motor fuel dispenser or replacing a motor fuel dispenser, UDC shall be installed whenever any of the following occurs:(1) UDC is required by a rule adopted by the environmental protection commission.Note: See 567—subrule 135.3(9), paragraph “h.”(2) A motor fuel dispenser is installed at a location where there previously was no dispenser; or(3) An existing motor fuel dispenser is removed and replaced with another dispenser. UDC is not required when only the emergency shutoff, shear valves or check valves are replaced.UDC shall: