Where must industrial trucks with permanently mounted fuel tanks be refueled?

Industrial trucks with permanently mounted fuel tanks must be refueled outside the building to ensure safety and compliance with regulations. Refueling inside a building can pose significant risks, such as the accumulation of flammable vapors, which may lead to fire or explosion hazards. Ventilation concerns and potential leaks are also critical factors that make indoor refueling unsafe.

Refueling in a designated area, while a safer option than inside a building, is often associated with an outdoor location where proper spacing from structures and ignition sources can be ensured. Therefore, the requirement for outside refueling is reinforced as it allows for proper ventilation and minimizes the risk associated with the handling and potential spillage of flammable materials.

Refueling at a service station is generally applicable for vehicles used on public roads rather than industrial trucks that may operate in controlled environments, where specific safety protocols for industrial settings take precedence. Thus, the best practice is to refuel these trucks outside the building to maintain the highest level of safety.