Proposed amendments to Liquid Fuels Handling Code 2017 - Revision.

Retail mobile fueling is currently happening in the province of Ontario. The current Liquid Fuels Handling Code 2017 (LFHC 2017) does have requirements for this activity. TSSA is currently updating/revising the LFHC 2017 and has reviewed/revised the safety requirements regarding this activity in consultation with the industry stakeholders.

New definition:

Retail Mobile Fueling - the dispensing of fuel from a highway tank to a licensed vehicle or a watercraft that cannot be fueled at a marina.

Amended clause 5.8.1

5.8.1.  Retail mobile fuelling shall comply with Appendix I. Mobile fueling to a boat or the bulk storage tank on a highway tank is prohibited.

Appendix I – Retail Mobile Fueling Requirements (Normative)

I.1 Only highway tanks licensed under O. Reg. 217/01 section 10.2 are permitted for use in retail 

mobile fueling.

I.2 A minimum of a 80-B:C fire extinguisher and a spill kit shall be located on the highway tank.

I.3 Spill kits shall be readily available during fueling operations and they shall contain:

(a) Twenty heavy weight spill pads (hydrophobic 38cm x 45cm)

(b) Two spill socks (hydrophobic 1 m. long)

(c) Five disposable bags to contain contaminated pads/socks

(d) One - 16 kg container of granular absorbent compatible with petroleum products

(e) One drain cover - 1m x 1m (catch basin cover)

(f) Dike putty (to plug holes in tank)

I.4 Nozzles used for dispensing shall be no greater than 25.4mm (1in) in diameter and shall be of 

the automatic shut-off design. The fuel delivery driver shall be in attendance (within arms-reach) 

of the nozzle during fuel transfer.

I.5 Notwithstanding Clause I.4, the dispensing of Class II fuel may be permitted using a non-auto 

shut-off nozzles with a spout greater than 25.4mm (1in) in diameter where:

(a) The fuel level in the tank is visible during the fueling operation at the filling point when 

the fuel nozzle is inserted into the fill opening; and

(b) The fuel delivery driver, or in the case of a watercraft, the person located at the fueling 

position, shall maintain a constant line of sight of the level of the fuel in the fuel tank during 

the fueling operation to prevent a spill.

I.6Hoses through which the product is transferred shall not exceed 61 m (200 ft), and an 

appropriate storing mechanism shall be used to prevent damage to the hose. Hoses shall be protected 

from damage while in use and stored on the storing mechanism when

not in use.

I.7 Highway tanks shall be equipped with a beacon light that shall be in operation during fueling 

operations. The light shall be designed to be readily visible to other people or vehicles entering 

the fueling area.

I.8 Product shall only be transferred by means of pumping. The fuel delivery driver shall have easy 

access to the safety switches/valves and shall shut down the flow of fuel if a hazardous situation 

occurs.

I.9 During fueling, the international no smoking symbol at least 10cm in diameter shall be 

displayed on the front and rear of the dispensing vehicle.

I.10 Dispensing requirements

I.10.1 Dispensing shall not take place within

(a) a building;

(b) 30 m of a stream, river, lake, canal, or natural watercourse;

(c) 3 m of a property line;

(d) 4.5 m of any opening in a building;

(e) 3 m from any source of ignition;

(f) 3 m from any highway as defined in the Highway Traffic Act, except as requested by an emergency 

services provider;

(g) A parking garage/structure; or,

(h) On the roof of any building or structure

I.10.2 The requirements of Clause I. 9.1, items (b) to (d), may be modified where the operator has 

a procedure in compliance with the following to mitigate the escape or loss of product:

(a)The fuel delivery driver dispensing the fuel shall have a spill pad on their person during 

dispensing.

(b) An approved automatic shutoff nozzle shall be used to dispense the fuel.

(c) Class I product (e.g. gasoline) shall not be dispensed at a rate in excess of 38 L/min.

(d) Class II product (e.g. diesel fuel) shall not be dispensed at a rate in excess of 120 L/min.

I.10.3 The operator shall have a spill response procedure, and personnel shall be trained in the 

containment, cleaning up, and reporting of spills in accordance with the requirements of Clause 8.2 

of this code.

I.10.4 When fueling Class I product, the engines of vehicles being fueled shall be shut off prior 

to and during fueling.

I.10.5 Hoses shall not extend under vehicles and shall be positioned in a manner to prevent traffic 

from driving over the dispensing hose.

I.10.6 A cover or barrier shall be used to prevent fuel from entering any storm/sanitary sewer 

openings that are within 3 m of the fuel filling position.

I.11 Highway tanks shall be maintained to ensure the safe operation of the vehicle while 

transporting, loading, and dispensing products.

I.12 Operators shall have a safety and emergency response plan that establishes policies and 

procedures for fire safety, spill prevention and control, personnel training, and compliance with 

other applicable requirements of this code.

I.13 Highway tanks shall be operated only by personnel who are trained in proper fueling procedures 

and the safety and emergency response plan. Training records of fuel delivery drivers shall be 

maintained.

I.14 The following additional requirements shall be followed when fueling a watercraft that cannot 

be fueled at a marina:

(a) Fuel may be dispensed within 30 m of a stream, river, lake, canal, or natural watercourse

(b) Moor the watercraft to a fixed point, dock, buoy, work platform or wharf using mooring lines 

(ropes) so that the watercraft stays secure and allows for safe fueling operations.

(c) The highway tank and the receiving watercraft shall be bonded.

(d) Where possible, the highway tank shall be grounded to an earth stud located at the dock, buoy, 

work platform or wharf.

(e) Where the fill position is located on the deck, scuppers within 3 m of the fill position shall 

be plugged before the transfer of fuel.

(f) In addition to the fuel delivery driver, there shall be at least one other person designated to 

aid in the fuel transfer. One person shall be located in close proximity to the truck’s emergency 

shut off switch who is in constant communication with the other person who shall be located at the 

fueling position. This communication shall be maintained until fueling is complete.

(g) An emergency stop procedure shall be agreed upon between the personnel identified in I.13(e) 

prior to the transfer of fuel.

(h) The fuel transfer shall be initially supplied at low flow rate and monitored for leaks and 

spills until safe fueling is established. Thereafter, the flow rate can be increased to its normal 

setting.

(i) During watercraft fueling operations, the personnel identified in I.13(e) shall check for leaks 

and spills and specifically scan the area adjacent to the fueling operation for possible leaks or 

spills.

(j) During watercraft fueling operations, in addition to the spill response equipment identified in 

I.3, the following spill response equipment shall also be available and in close proximity to the 

fueling area: four – 13 cm x 3 m Floating - Oil-Only -

Sorbent Booms

(k) A minimum 80-B:C fire extinguisher shall be located on the watercraft being fueled close to the 

fueling location.

(l) For dispensing of class I product, no one other than the person identified in I.13(e) shall be 

on board the watercraft during fueling.

(m) If equipped with an engine space blower, no person shall start up a gasoline-powered watercraft 

unless the blower has been operated for a period of not less than four minutes immediately before 

start-up.

(n) The fueling of the watercraft shall be limited to maximum of 90% of the

watercraft’s fuel tank capacity.

I.15 Notify the Director (TSSA) of a spill, leak, or discovery of a petroleum product that has

escaped to the environment or inside a building by phoning 877-682-8772.