1910.106(g)(8): No Ignition Sources at Fueling Areas
There must be no smoking or open flames in areas used for fueling, servicing engine fuel systems, or receiving or dispensing flammable liquids. Clear, readable no smoking signs must be posted within sight of the customer being served, and the motors of all equipment being fueled must be shut off during fueling.
Key takeaways
- 1910.106(g)(8) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 58 times in the last 3 years, in 58 inspections, with $23,535 in current penalties.
- Most citations: IL (29), TN (10), GA (6).
- Related part: 1910.106(g) Service stations (188 citations).
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.106(g)(8) ("Sources of ignition") is one requirement inside 1910.106 Flammable liquids, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(8) Sources of ignition. In addition to the previous restrictions of this paragraph, the following shall apply: There shall be no smoking or open flames in the areas used for fueling, servicing fuel systems for internal combustion engines, receiving or dispensing of flammable liquids. Conspicuous and legible signs prohibiting smoking shall be posted within sight of the customer being served. The motors of all equipment being fueled shall be shut off during the fueling operation. 58 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.106.
Export the list: 58 inspections cited 1910.106(g)(8) in the last 3 years, with employer, location, penalty and date.
Purple Belt, $59/moWhere and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 33 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2026 | 12 |
Top states: IL (29), TN (10), GA (6), VI (4), PR (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| AMSPEC ST. CROIX, LLC | CHRISTIANSTED, VI | $5,992 |
| SEABORNE VIRGIN ISLANDS, INC. | CHRISTIANSTED, VI | $2,833 |
| THE YACHT CLUB, LLC | HUMACAO, PR | $2,489 |
| ST. CROIX MARINE CENTER | CHRISTIANSTED, VI | $1,991 |
| BIBLIA, INC | SAVANNAH, GA | $1,880 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
None exist. OSHA has not published a letter of interpretation for 1910.106(g)(8).
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.106(g) Service stations 188 citations
- 1910.106(g)(3) Dispensing systems 104 citations
- 1910.106(g)(3)(iv) Dispensing units 78 citations
- 1910.106(g)(3)(iii) Emergency power cutoff 25 citations
- 1910.106(g)(9) Fire control 21 citations
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Frequently asked questions
Is smoking allowed near fuel dispensing?
No. There shall be no smoking or open flames in fueling and dispensing areas.
Must engines be off during fueling?
Yes. The motors of all equipment being fueled must be shut off.
Where must no smoking signs go?
Within sight of the customer being served, and they must be conspicuous and legible.
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Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.106 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-11-01
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.