Western Auto Supply Company - Executive Summary |
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This facility complies with NFPA-58 requirements for LP-Gas storage, and it is our policy to adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws. If an emergency were to occur, it is our policy to notify the Gaston County Fire Department and request that they respond to the emergency. This facility is a distribution center. We use propane in the distribution center for operating forklifts. We have 36 Nissan propane operated forklifts and 1 Power Boss sweeper. Our worse case scenario is failure of one 18,000 gallon storage tank when filled to the greatest amount allowed (80% at 60F), resulting in a vapor cloud explosion. Accourding to EPA's look-up tables, the distance to the endpoint is .05 miles. This facility is located in both business and residential areas, there are 8 business and 9 residential homes with a total population of 271. This facility complies with EPA's accident prevention rule and all applicable state and local codes and regulations. The propane system is designed , installed and maintained in accordance with NFPA-58 and state law. We have never had an accident involving propane that caused deaths, injuries, property or environmental damage, evacuations or shelterings in place. In the event of an emergency involving our propane system, it is our policy to notify the Gaston County Fire Department and request that they respond to the emergency. We have discussed this policy with the fire department; members of the fire department have inspected our propane system. We have no plans to improve safety at our facility. |