2007-01-31 07:51:56 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
They have them outside sometimes. Look for cabinets as they are not always just hanging out in the open. At the very least, they will be right inside the door of the station.
Emergency Pump Kill swiches and yes, in some applications, overhead suppression systems help supplement fire protection. Most of the stations in Ohio (where I live) are not equipped with the suppression systems. The ones that do have it are the stations at the membership buying clubs like Sam's, Coscos, and BJ's.
Good question as many customers continually ignore many of the safety warnings by the fuel pumps (stay at the refueling point, do not re-enter vehicle while refueling, place portable containters on the ground, and STAY OFF THE CELL PHONE!)
2007-02-01 00:30:27 · answer #1 · answered by todvango 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause if the gas pump is on fire it's a bigger problem then a fire extinguisher can deal with. the pump leads to a huge tank FULL of gas underground that can cause a HUGE explosion...a little extinguisher wouldn't help that one bit at all.
2007-01-31 15:55:59 · answer #2 · answered by smile182 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 reasons:
1. Stations have pump shut off switches to prevent gas from spreading
2. Fire extinguishers would get stolen very quickly
3. There would be no time to use them
2007-01-31 15:58:54 · answer #3 · answered by johnietoth 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Gas stations have a larger fire suppression system installed. Look for the over head nozzles.
2007-02-01 00:10:24 · answer #4 · answered by MarkG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They could switch them off, and run away instead of trying to kill them selfs trying to extinguish the fire,
2007-01-31 16:25:10 · answer #5 · answered by Robin RJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um, because of the big explosion, you probably need something bigger than a fire extinguisher to put it out.
2007-01-31 15:57:10 · answer #6 · answered by bequalming 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋