SF3840
State Fire Code alcohol-blended fuel equipment compatibility standards
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF3651
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- Establish State Fire Code compatibility standards for equipment used in alcohol-blended fuel dispensing systems containing more than 10% ethanol.
- Create a codified requirement that equipment used with these fuels meets specific third-party certification and compatibility criteria to ensure fire and life safety.
Main Provisions
- For equipment in alcohol-blended fueldispensing systems with more than 10% ethanol, the fire and life safety requirements of the State Fire Code are satisfied if:
- The equipment has an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listing or similar third-party certification for use with alcohol-blended fuels at an ethanol concentration within five percentage points of the ethanol concentration being dispensed; and
- The equipment manufacturer provides written certification of compatibility with the specific ethanol blend being dispensed, in accordance with Minnesota Rules part 7150.0100 subpart 9 item C.
- This requirement applies to the following components of the dispensing system: dispensers, hoses, nozzles, breakaway fittings, swivels, flexible connectors, dispenser emergency shutoff valves, vapor recovery systems, leak detection devices, and pumps.
- If Minnesota Rules part 7150.0100 does not address an issue related to alcohol-blended fueldispensing equipment, any applicable provision of the State Fire Code applies.
Relationship to Existing Law and Safety Standards
- The bill states that nothing in these provisions changes or replaces other fire and life safety requirements of the State Fire Code that relate to electrical classification, emergency shutoff systems, impact protection, or other safety provisions not specifically tied to equipment compatibility certification.
Applicability and Scope
- Codifies standards specifically for equipment used in alcohol-blended fueling systems with ethanol concentrations greater than 10%, integrating them into Minnesota Statutes Chapter 299F.
Notes and Clarifications
- The requirements rely on third-party certification and manufacturer-written certification of compatibility with the exact ethanol blend being dispensed, emphasizing compatibility across the dispensing equipment and the fuel blend.
Relevant Terms alcohol-blended fuel; ethanol concentration; UL listing; third-party certification; written certification of compatibility; Minnesota Rules part 7150.0100 subpart 9 item C; State Fire Code; fire and life safety requirements; equipment compatibility certification; dispensers; hoses; nozzles; breakaway fittings; swivels; flexible connectors; dispenser emergency shutoff valves; vapor recovery systems; leak detection devices; pumps.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 23, 2026 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| February 23, 2026 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Judiciary and Public Safety |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee