The International Fire Code, section 2303.1 is hereby amended by adding additional subsections (6) and (7) to read as follows:

2303.1 Location of dispensing devices.

(6) No dispensing or delivery of flammable or combustible liquids will be permitted within 500 feet of any E, I, or R-4 occupancy. This distance shall be measured from the nearest transfer or delivery point of the fuel to the nearest portion of the building or to the nearest activity area of the use, such as a playground or recreational area. This restriction shall not apply to the normal scheduled delivery of combustible fuel into approved tanks used for heating or the operation of emergency electrical generating equipment, provided such delivery is made in accordance with approved dispensing practices with regard to public safety.

Exceptions:

a. The distance restrictions for the dispensing of flammable or combustible liquids can be eliminated if site grading and run-off control features will maintain a distance of at least 20 feet between any potential fuel release and the E, I, or R-4 occupancy and that the fuel, due to elevation differences, will not be able to pool or congregate in or around any E, I, or R-4 occupancy.

b. The distance restrictions for the delivery of flammable or combustible liquids can be eliminated if the delivery occurs when the E, I, or R-4 occupancy is not in use.

(7) The chief may modify the provision of subsection (6) where there are practical difficulties in carrying out the strict letter of this subsection; provided, that the spirit of this section shall be complied with, public safety secured, and substantial justice done. Where an E, I or R-4 occupancy is located at a grade higher than where motor fuel dispensing occurs a reduction in the 500' restriction may occur as follows:

"SEPARATION OFF-SET CHART"

● 1-FOOT = 400'

● 2-FEET = 300'

● 3-FEET = 200'

● 4-FEET = 100'