BLD20080001 Propel Biodiesel 7601 LKBW.doc
MEMORANDUM
Date:February 28, 2008
To:Development Services Lead Theresa Umbaugh
From:John Westfall, Fire Marshal (425) 771-0213
Subject:BLD2008001 Propel Biodiesel 7601 Lake Ballinger Way
The Fire Department provides the following comments and corrections in accordance with the 2006
International Fire and Edmonds Community Development Codes:
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1. Clarify address as Lake Ballinger Way vs. 244 St SW.
2. Sheet A-100 Call out closed cup flash point for Propel biodiesel. Biodiesel fuel will be classified
as COMBUSTIBLE IIIB LIQUID minimum. With flash point less than 200 degrees F., call out
combustible liquid classification.
2.1. Where will biodiesel be produced?
2.2. How transported?
3. Sheet A-100 Call out TANK INSTALLATION PERMIT for 6,000 g. underground tank.
Installation comply with IFC Section 3404, IFGC and IBC requirements.
4. Comply with IFC Chapter 22 for specifications for dispensing devices, dispensing operations &
locations, and operational & facility requirements.
5. Sheet AS-101 Clarify angle parking vs. traffic lanes.
6. Dispensing devices must be in clear view of attendant for attended self-service operations.
7. Call out system EMERGENCY DISCONNECT CONTROL location no less than 20’ and no more
than 100’ from dispensing operations.
8. Provide FIRE EXTINGUISHER minimum rated 2A:20B:C collocated with disconnect control and
no more than 75’ from dispensing operations.
9. Provide vehicle impact protection for vehicle dispensers.
10. Call out provisions to prevent spilled liquids from flowing off property (over rockery) e.g. grading
driveways, installing ground sills, or other approved methods.
Cc: Applicant Mr. Ben Pascal, Propel Biodiesel
Assistant Building Official Ann Bullis
City of Edmonds Office of Fire Marshal
Engineering Program Manager Jeanie McConnell
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