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• ORDINANCE NO./ 7 y -7/ AN ORDINANCE permitting the operation of special self-service gasoline dispensing devices at service stations within the City of Everett, regulating the operation and management of same, and repealing Ordinance No. 3236 (Everett City Code, Chapter 7. 24). WHEREAS, the state of the art of developing special gasoline dispensing devices has advanced to the point where the hazard involved in self-service equipment has been minimized, and WHEREAS, the 1969 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code published by the National Fire Protection Association adopts a position approving the operation of special type dispensers if property regulated, NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1: Approved special dispensing devices incorporating a remote console from which the attendant shall have full control over any and all pumps designated as self-service are permitted at service stations within the City of Everett, provided there is at least one qualified attendant on duty while the station is open to the public. The attendant shall be required to actuate an individual control switch from said control console authorizing dispensing from each self-service pump prior to the delivery of any gasoline. Further, said console shall provide a control device for emergency cutoff of all dispensing should need arise. The attendant's primary function shall be to supervise, observe and control the dispensing of Class I liquids as defined in the City of Everett Fire Prevention Code, while said liquids are being dispensed. It shall be the responsibility of the attendant to prevent the dispensing of Class I liquids into portable containers not in compliance with the City of Everett Fire Prevention Code, control sources of ignition, and to immediately handle accidental spills and fire ext inguishers if needed. Section 2: The attendant or supervisor on duty shall be capable of performing the functions and the responsibilities outlined in this ordinance. Section 3: Emergency and dispensing controls shall be an integral part of any self-service system installed at a location acceptable to the City Fire Marshal, but controls shall not be more than 100 feet from dispensers. Section 4: Instructions for the operation of dispensers shall be conspicuously posted. Section 5: All nozzle valves utilized in a self-service system shall be a listed automatic-closing type without a hold-open latch.