Emergency Controls at Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities

Aug. 5, 2014

The emergency controls for attended self-service stations shall be located no more than _____ from motor fuel dispensers.

a) 20 ft
b) 50 ft
c) 75 ft
d) 100 ft

See answer and applicable Code reference

The correct answer is: d) 100 ft

Article 514 applies to motor fuel dispensing facilities, marine/motor fuel dispensing facilities, motor fuel dispensing facilities located inside buildings, and fleet vehicle motor fuel dispensing facilities. As noted in 514.11(B), Emergency controls as specified in 514.11(A) shall be installed at a location acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction, but controls shall not be more than 100 ft from dispensers."

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