Applicable Standards for Dispensing Flammable or Combustible Liquids.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

December 26, 1974

James T. Knorpp, Area Director
Tulsa Area Office

In answer to your request pertaining to the use of gasoline filled 55-gallon drums transported on a pickup truck and dispensed by means of a hand pump for refueling vehicles or filling 5-gallon tanks from the drums, I submit the following.

Use of double-walled tanks as the only form of protection from collision damage.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

December 31, 2002

Patricia H. Falls
Firstline Safety Management, Inc.
P.O Box 3069
Winchester, VA 22604

Re: Whether use of double-walled tanks meets the requirement in §1926.152(e) that tanks be protected from collision damage

Dear Ms. Falls,

Requirements for storage and handling of gasoline on a construction site.

OSHA requirements are set by statute, standards and regulations. Our interpretation letters explain these requirements and how they apply to particular circumstances, but they cannot create additional employer obligations. This letter constitutes OSHA's interpretation of the requirements discussed. Note that our enforcement guidance may be affected by changes to OSHA rules. Also, from time to time we update our guidance in response to new information. To keep apprised of such developments, you can consult OSHA's website at https://www.osha.gov.

January 29, 2004

Mr. Dennis Vance
Dennis Vance, LLC
711 Low Gap Road
Princeton, WV 24740

Re: 29 CFR 1926.152(a), (f), and (g); §1926.155(a) and (l); and STD 3-4.1A

Dear Mr. Vance: