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Sec. 15. Unloading tank cars.

In addition to the prohibitions and restrictions set forth in section
14, it shall be unlawful to unload a tank car of gasoline or
other flammable liquid which has a flash point below seventy degrees
closed cup tester at any point within the city limits, except
under the following conditions and restrictions:


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(a) The railroad siding on which the tank car is placed for unloading
shall be equipped with facilities for piping liquid directly
from the tank car to the storage tank.

(b) The pump required for this shall be of approved type and
securely installed. If electrically driven, the motor shall be of a
type approved for use in hazardous atmospheres. Remote control
as well as control at the pump shall be provided.

(c) Tank cars shall not be discharged by the use of compressed
air.

(d) Tank cars shall not be unloaded directly into tank trucks.

(e) Before unloading is started, the tank car shall be electrically
grounded in an effective manner. (Id.)