New Shoreham |
Code of Ordinances |
Part II. Revised Ordinances Of The Town Of New Shoreham |
Chapter 5. Fire Prevention And Protection |
Article III. Gasoline Storage |
§ 5-42. Limitations
Not more than five barrels in the aggregate of any one or more of the substances stated in section 5-41 shall be stored or kept in any building or place within a thickly settled area or a business section of the town except in a steel tank which shall be located under ground, and the top of such tank which is located in any building shall be below the level of the lowest floor or basement in the building containing the same. All pipes shall be arranged to drain back into the supply tank. If in the opinion of the town council the public safety will be as well or better protected by having the tank other than underground, then it shall be in such other location as may be approved in writing by the town council in the manner aforesaid. Any such approval may be rescinded at any time at the pleasure of the town council.
(Rev. Ords. 1989, § 5-42)