Bonding and Grounding

OSHA Regulation 29CFR1910.106

This pathway eliminates the buildup of static electricity and allows it to safely dissipate into the ground. The Code of Federal Regulations, 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii), and the Uniform Fire Code, UFC Div. VIII, Sec. 79.803(a), state, "Class I liquids shall not be run/dispensed into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected. This means that all containers of Class I liquids (liquids with a flash point lower than 73 degrees Fahrenheit) need to be bonded and grounded during dispensing. This includes non-metallic containers, even though the construction material may not be recognized as conductive (for example, polyethylene). If the containers are not properly bonded and grounded, the resulting static spark could be capable of raising the vapor temperature above the flash point, causing an explosion.

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