Council grants Chapter 148 licenses for fuel in parking garages at two Revere developments

Revere — The City Council granted Chapter 148 licenses on Feb. 20 for two developments that will house vehicles storing small amounts of gasoline and motor oil within garage parking areas.

For Gibson Point (1 Gibson Way) Austin Smith, fire-protection consultant, told the council that the flammable liquids cited in the application—gasoline and motor oil—are contained in the vehicles on Level 1 of the garage and there is no other storage of flammable liquids in the structure. The council voted by roll call to approve the Chapter 148 license.

A separate Chapter 148 license for a mixed-use development at 646 Ocean Ave likewise passed after council discussion. Councilors noted application differences in the quantity calculations and requested clearer documentation; staff supplied information and the vote passed. Councilors who questioned why these items appear before the council said the fire department reviews and approves conditions but the council must record a Chapter 148 license under state law.

Why it matters: State Chapter 148 licensing governs storage of flammable and combustible liquids; licenses are required when quantities exceed thresholds or when vehicles in garages contain regulated volumes. Approval allows the projects to proceed with covered parking consistent with fire-safety conditions.

What’s next: Developers will proceed with construction/occupancy under fire department conditions and the license terms; the fire department will inspect and enforce safety requirements.

Quotes

"All the flammable combustible liquids that are stored within the structure are solely on Level 1, and within the vehicles themselves is just motor oil and gasoline," consultant Austin Smith said about the Gibson Point application.

Ending: Council approvals were recorded by roll call; staff and applicants will follow the fire department’s conditions for safe operation.