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Sec. 14. Bulk storage; keeping or handling in bulk.

The storage, keeping of gasoline or any other highly explosive
liquids in quantities of more than two thousand gallons in any one
container is hereby defined to be "bulk storage".

Within the fire limits of the city as now exist, or as hereafter
changed, the bulk storage of gasoline or other highly explosive
liquids is prohibited and it shall be unlawful for any person to
store, keep or handle the same in bulk within the said fire limits
of the city. The foregoing provisions shall not apply to tank cars
or truck transports in transit but shall apply to the unloading of
tank cars or truck transports within the fire limits, and it shall be
unlawful for any person to place or spot a tank car or truck transport
containing bulk storage as herein defined, within the said fire
limits, for the purpose of loading or unloading. (Code 1932, § 320; Ords. Nov. 21, 1932, Sept. 16, 1940.)