APPENDIX 10

PART A

FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PETROLEUM SERVICE

STATION

A person willing to construct or trade, retail petroleum product shall adhere with
the following requirements.

1 SITING OF PETROLEUM SERVICE STATION

1.1 Any site chosen should be sufficiently spacious for it to be designed to

minimize the risks of any unauthorized person to be at or near the filling
stations. (i.e. it must be sited away from normal human traffics and isolated
from other buildings’ entrances and exits).

1.2 Petroleum service stations shall be sited away from any places of public
assembly where there is large number of people, such as town centres,
neighborhood centres, important buildings and key installations.

1.3 The route for tank vehicles leading to petroleum service stations should not pass
through or be near to the kind of places mentioned in clause 1.2.

1.4 Service station shall be stand-alone type and dispensing of petrol shall be
restricted to the ground level only (see Annex A).

1.5 Convenience stores integrated with the petroleum service station is limited to
150 square meters.

1.6 Consultation and approval with regards to new petroleum service station shall
be sought from MFRS.

1.7 Licensing requirements must be in accordance to the Inflammable Liquids and

Substances Regulations 1953

2 STORAGE AND TANK REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Tanks for all classes of petroleum in a Petroleum Service Station shall be
installed underground.

2.2 Tank Requirements

The tank shall be designed, constructed, installed and tested to meet any of the
following or other equivalent standards:
(i) British Standards (BS 2594): Carbon Steel Welded H o r i z o n t a l
Cylindrical Storage Tanks.
(ii) NFPA 30, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code.

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2.3 Underground Tanks and Access Pits
All underground tanks shall be in accordance with the following requirements:
(a) The road surface above the underground tanks shall be of reinforced
concrete of the thickness necessary to support itself and any
superimposed loads, but not less than 150mm.
(b) The depth from the road surface to the top of the tank shall be not less
than 450mm.
(c) Each access pit shall be fitted with a cover that is water tight or raised
above the level of the surrounding ground to prevent the entry of surface
water and of strength sufficient to withstand any superimposed loads.
The strength of such a cover shall not be inferior to those of 5mm low
carbon steel.
2.4 Separation from Property Boundaries and Building Foundations
The distance of the underground tank to any property boundaries and
foundations shall be not less than 2.5m and 1m respectively (see Annex B).
2.5 Corrosion Protection
Any underground tank and its associated piping shall be protected from
corrosion by one or more of the following methods:

(a) Protective coating or wrappings

(b) Cathodic protection
(c) Corrosion-resistant materials of construction

2.6 Venting
Each tank shall incorporate a system to release excess vapour to the atmosphere
from the vapour space above the liquid.
2.7 Vent Capacity

The size of any vent shall be such that pressure or vacuums resulting from
filling, emptying or atmospheric temperature change, will not cause stresses in
excess of the maximum design stress for the tank and shall have a minimum
internal diameter of 25 mm to 50 mm.
2.8 Vent Terminal
(a) The discharge end of a vent shall be protected from the ingress of foreign
material by a protective cage of fitting and shall discharge only
vertically upward in order to disperse vapours.
(b) A vent provision shall be connected to a vapor recovery or collection
system, similarly provided for at the filling mentioned in clause 2.9.

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 2.9 Filling Connection

The filling connection to a storage tank, which is filled from a tank vehicle,
shall incorporate a vapor-tight connection. A cap or cover with lock shall be
provided for the filling point. Means shall be provided to prevent accumulation
or abnormal discharge of vapour during refilling by having a vapor recovery
system.

2.10 Location of Filling Point

The location of the filling point for any storage tank intended to be filled from a
tank vehicle shall comply with the following requirements (see Annex A):

(a) The length of any hose required to connect a tank vehicle to the filling
point shall not exceed 5m

(b) The filling point shall be protected from accidental or physical damage.
Guardrails or any necessary measures shall be installed to prevent
damage by collision.

(c) The filling point for any tank containing a Class A, Class B substances
shall be in open air at least 3.0m from any opening into a building and
boundary. If a distance of 3.0m cannot be complied, a vapour barrier
made of non-combustible material shall be used and shall not be less
than 500mm high above the center of the filling point inlet. The vapor
barrier must be at least 1m from the boundary line. The distance
measured in a horizontal plane around the end of any vapour barrier
must be 3m from the center of the outer most filling point inlet to the
Building and boundary. See Annex B for details.
(d) The edge of the tank vehicle designated parking area for refilling shall be
at least 3m from any opening into any building and boundary.
(e) The filling point for the underground tank shall be located in such a way
that there are no obstructions for the tank vehicle to have a clear access
from the entry to the exit of the service station.
2.11
Piping Design Suitability

The design, fabrication, assembly, test and inspection of piping shall be suitable
for the expected working pressure temperatures and structural stresses and shall
comply with relevant international standard.
2.12
Piping Material Suitability
Any material used in the construction or installation of piping shall be suitable
for the conditions of use, and in particular:

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 (a) It shall be compatible with the particular petroleum or any other
component with which it may be in contact;

(b) It shall be resistant to any heat to which it may be exposed; and

(c) Where subject to corrosion, it shall be sufficiently resistant to ensure an

acceptable life.

2.13 Piping Flexible Tube

Flexible tubing, piping or hose may be used only on condition that:

(a) The use of such tubing is unavoidable because of the need to provide for
movement or to reduce the effect of vibration;

(b) The tubing is of flexibility metallic, metal-reinforced, armored or other

construction suitable for the working pressure, temperature and the
liquid being handled.

2.14 Piping Design and Construction

The following general design consideration shall be taken into account when
designing or installing any piping:

(a) The layout shall take into account of the needs for all operating access
and shall ensure that any access way are not impeded.

(b) Supporting and fixing shall be secure and the piping shall be not unduly
exposed to mechanical damage;
(c) Provision shall be made wherever necessary, for the expansion or
contraction of the piping and its contents;
(d) Any buried piping shall be protected from superimposed loads, ground
settlement etc.
(e) Any necessary electrical bonding and earthing shall be provided.
(f) Piping shall be painted and/or marked in a manner sufficient to permit
ready identification of its contents.
2.15 Pump Drive
Any motor or engine that drives a pump for use with any classes of petroleum
shall be of the type specifically approved for such use.

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 3 FUEL DISPENSING SYSTEM

3.1 Dispensing units at a service station shall be located in the open air where they
will be adequately ventilated. These shall be located such that all parts of the
vehicle being served will be on the premises of the service station and shall be
sited not less than 6m away from any building, public roadway or boundary (see
Annex A).

3.2 A clearly identified and easily accessible switch or circuit breaker (a centralized
Emergency Shut-Off Device) shall be provided at a location remote from the
dispensing devices, including remote pumping systems, to shut off the power to
all dispensing devices in the event of an emergency and shall not be less than
6m or more than 15m from the dispenser. A sign incorporating the wordings
"EMERGENCY CUT-OFF" shall be provided in the vicinity of the cut-off
switch (see Annex B). A similar device shall be provided in close vicinity to the
console area/cashier as stipulated in Clause 6.3.

3.3 Petroleum shall be transferred from underground tanks by means of fixed

pumps designed and equipped to allow control of the flow and prevent leakage
or accidental discharge.
3.4
A control shall be provided such that the pump will operate only when a
dispensing nozzle is removed from its bracket or normal position with respect to
the dispensing unit and the switch on this dispensing unit is manually activated.
This control shall also stop the pump when all nozzles have been returned,
Either to their bracket or to the normal non-dispensing position.
3.5 The dispensing unit and its piping shall be mounted on a concrete island. Each
island shall rise not less than 150mm above the surrounding ground level and
shall extend not less than 300mm on both sides of the dispensing units and at
least 500mm from the dispensing unit to the edge of the base measured
longitudinally (see Annex B).
3.6 Hose length at service station shall not exceed 5m. When not in use hose shall
be secured so as to protect it from damage.
3.7 The nozzle through which fuel is dispensed to a vehicle shall be such that it
automatically closes when the fuel tanks of the vehicles are full.
3.8 Individual dispensing units shall be provided with an emergency shut-off
device.
3.9 A rigidly anchored emergency shutoff valve, incorporating a fusible link or
other thermally activated device, designed to close automatically in the event of
a severe impact or fire exposure shall be properly installed in the supply line at
the base or inlet of each dispenser. The automatic closing feature of this valve
shall be checked at the time of initial installation and at least once a year
thereafter by manually tripping the hold-open linkage.

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4 REMOTE PUMPING SYSTEMS

4.1 This section shall apply to systems where petroleum is transferred from storage
to individual or multiple dispensing units by pumps located elsewhere than at
the dispensing units.

4.2 Pumps shall be designed or equipped so that no part of the system will be
subjected to pressure above its allowable working pressure.
4.3 Pumps installed above grade shall be located not less than 3m from the
boundary or building opening and shall be substantially anchored and protected
against physical damage.

4.4 Pit lid or cover for subsurface pumps or piping manifolds of submersible pumps
shall be in accordance with clause 2.4(c).
5 ATTENDED SELF-SERVICE STATIONS
5.1 All self-service stations shall have at least one attendant on duty while the station is
open to the public. The attendant’s primary function shall be to Supervise,
observe and control the dispensing of petroleum.
5.2 Clear operating instructions shall be conspicuously posted at every dispenser.
5.3 The dispensing area at all times is in clear view from the console area/cashier
(area having control of the emergency shut-off devices for all and individual
dispensing units including remote pumping systems).
5.4 A clear line-of-sight between the dispensing area and the console area/cashier
shall always be maintained.
5.5 The console/cashier operator shall at all times be able to communicate with
persons at the dispensing area. This can be by means of a voice communication
system.
5.6 Sufficient numbers of close circuit cameras are to be installed at the petroleum
service station to cover the forecourt, backcourt, dispensing areas and other
critical areas of the petroleum service station.
5.7 Provisions must be made for bollards and chains to be installed at the exit and
the entrance of the petroleum service station during refilling by the tank vehicle
to cater during high alert situations.
5.8 The setback distance from the edge of the roof of the dispensing area to any
boundary line must be in accordance to the requirements in clause 3.5.3 of the
Fire Code or 3m, which ever greater. (See Annex A).

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6 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & AREA CLASSIFICATION
6.1 All electrical wiring and equipment shall be of a type suitable for the location,
in accordance with NFPA 70, or BS 7671.
7 CAUTION LABELING
7.1 An Emergency Information Panel shall be provided at the filling point.
8 WARNING SIGNS
8.1 Warning signs shall be conspicuously posted at the individual dispensing area
incorporating the following wordings: "WARNING - NO SMOKING, NO
NAKED LIGHTS, and STOP ENGINE". The lettering shall be at least 50mm
high.
8.2 The signs shall be posted not less than 1.8m and not more than 2.5m above the
ground level.

9 HOSE REELS
(a) In addition to fire extinguishers, sufficient hose reels coverage shall be
provided such that the service station usable area is within 6m of a
nozzle attached to a 30m hose.
(b) Hose reels shall comply with the requirements of BS 5306.

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 ANNEX A
TYPICAL PETROLEUM SERVICE STATION

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 ANNEX B

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 PART B

PETROL SERVICE STATION RETAILING AUTOGAS AS FUEL

These guidelines recommend basic safety requirements for the Storage and
dispensing of L.P.G. as Automotive fuel at Petrol Filling Stations and conditions to
be imposed.

These fire safety requirements cover the design, construction and use of L.P.G
storage vessels and ancillary facilities as well as safe operations at such sites.

The use of alternative designs, materials and methods where these provide
equivalent standard of safety may be accepted.

The installation for the storage and dispensing of L.P.G at Petrol Filling Station shall
be approved by the Chief Fire Officer.

1 LAYOUT, LOCATION AND SPACING OF STORAGE VESSELS

1.1 L.P.G storage vessels, pump bays, loading and discharge facilities shall be located
and spaced to ensure: -

(a) That they are sufficiently distanced from fixed sources of ignition.
(b) That they provide access for firefighting and other emergency services.
(c) That spillage from one vessel work area does not flow under any other vessel
or directly to any other important facility / work area.

1.2 L.P.G vessels can be installed aboveground or mounded or below ground.

1.3 Ground beneath aboveground pressure storage vessels and in unfilled below ground
chambers shall be either compacted or concreted and graded to levels so as to ensure
that any spillage has a preferential flow away from the vessel and its connections.

1.4 Pits and depressions other than those which are provided as catchment areas shall be
avoided in and close to the storage area.

1.5 No pressure vessel for L.P.G shall be located within the bunded enclosure of:

(a) a tank containing any flammable liquid

(b) A tank containing liquid oxygen or other hazardous or cryogenic substances.
(c) A tank containing refrigerated L.P.G or L.N.G.
(d) A heated storage tank.
L.P.G vessels shall not be installed under forecourt driveways.
1.6 When damage to L.P.G systems from vehicular traffic is a possibility, precautions to
guard against such damage must be taken. E.g. use of crash barriers.

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1.7 Below ground and mounded storage vessels shall be protected from above loadings
due to vehicular traffic or other cause either by fencing off the area under which the
storage is buried or by the use of reinforced concrete slab adequate to prevent the
weight imposing concentrated direct loads on the vessel.
The vessel manhole cover and other fittings shall be protected against damage and
tampering.
The perimeter of the area under which storage is buried shall be permanently
marked.
1.8 Below ground and mounded storage vessel shall have a minimum cover of 500 mm
1.9 The area which includes storage vessels pumping equipment and loading / unloading
facilities shall be enclosed by a commercial type fence at least 2 metre high unless
otherwise adequately protected. Adequate ventilation shall be provided.
1.10 Aboveground vessels shall not be positioned under power cables. Distances from the
vessel outline should not be less than 1.5 metre for power cables less than 1.0 KV
and 10 metre for cables 1.0 KV above.
1.11 Separation Distances are established to ensure clearance from vessel and / or
potential sources of ignition which, if these fire would pose a risk to the vessel or
the associated equipment.

Separation distances from buildings, boundaries and fixed sources of ignition are
shown in Table 1.

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 Table 1 – Minimum separation distances for vessels up to and including 135cu
metres.

Minimum separation distances (metres)

Aboveground vessels Buried or mounded vessels

From From boundaries;

boundaries;
Property lines,
property lines, Between Between
Vessel Water buildings
buildings, fixed vessels vessels (2)
Capacity in
sources of Fixed sources of
Litres
ignition ignition

With
fire PRV or Vessel
valve shell
wall assembly (1)
(4)

≤ 2500 3.0 1.5 1.0 (3) 3.0 3.0 1.5

>2500 - ≤10000 7.5 4.0 1.0 (3) 4.0 3.0 1.5

>10000-
15.0 N/A 1.5 (3) 7.5 3.0 1.5
≤135000

Where the target is a building or structure, the distance is to be measured to the edge
of the foundation nearest to the vessel.

The distance between adjacent vessels must be sufficient to allow access to the shell
for inspection / maintenance and to facilitate working with earth moving equipment,
erecting scaffolding etc.

¼ of the sum of the diameters of adjacent vessels with a minimum of the distance
indicated.

The separation distance for vessels < 5000 litres water capacity may be reduced to
those indicated if a suitable fire wall is constructed between the vessel and boundary
or occupied buildings etc.

Separation distances between components is shown in Table 2

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Table 2 – Minimum separation distance between facilities handling LPG and
flammable liquids at automotive Retail sites.7

Storage
LPG vessel Motor vehicle
storage LPG LPG
LPG filling
Filling pump dispenser
Vessel connection
Connection

LPG storage
- N/A Note 3 3m 3m
vessel

Storage vessel
Note 1 - Note 2 3m 3m
filing connection

LPG pump Note 2 - Note 3 Note 3

LPG dispenser 3m 3m Note 3 - N/A

Motor vehicle –
LPG filling 3m 3m Note 3 N/A -
connection.

Underground
tank
(flammable 1.5 m
3m 3m 3m 3m
liquid) Note 4
manhole or fill
point

Aboveground
storage
tank/bund
(flammable 6m 6m 6m
6m 6m
liquid) Note 5 Note 5 Note 5
flash point
<65degree
Celsius

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 Vents–
flammable
liquids tanks 3m 3m 3m 3m 3m
horizontal
distance

Forecourt pumps
– flammable 3m 3m Note 3 Note 6 N/A
liquids

1.5 m
Parked motor
with 3m 1.5 m 1.5 m 1.5 m
vehicles fire
wall

Site boundary,
buildings, fixed
Refer to table 1 4.5 m 4.25 m 4.25 m
sources of
ignition

LPG cylinder
8m 8m 8m 8m 8m
storage area

Note 1.
Filling may be by remote fill or via filler valve attached to LPG storage vessel.
Note 2.
Adequate space for safe access to fill connection to be provided
Note 3.
Pump to be protected by location or mechanical means from vehicle accident but not
positioned under the vessel. Adequate space for maintenance to be provided around
dispenser and pump.
Note 4.
The distance of 1.5 m applied to the distance between the LPG vessel and the
underground flammable liquid tank. Any spillage of flammable liquid during filling
of underground tank to be directed away from the LPG vessel.
Note 5.
Any spillage from flammable liquid tanks to be directed away from the LPG vessel
and equipment. Pool fire from flammable liquids spillage shall not result in flame
impingement on the LPG facility.

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 Note 6.
No separation distance is required between LPG dispensers and flame-proof liquid
automotive fuel dispensers. Non-flame – proof equipment must not be located within
the hazard zone associated with LPG dispensers.
2 STORAGE VESSEL

2.1 Vessels shall be designed, constructed, installed, inspected and tested in accordance
with a recognized pressure vessel code as appropriate e.g. BS 5500, ASME section
VIII.

2.2 Each vessel shall be provided with at least one of each the following fittings, all of
which shall be suitable for use with LPG over the vessel’s design range of pressure
and temperature.
(a) Pressure relief system connected directly to the vapour space.
(b) manhole
(c) drain system
(d) Means of determining the liquid level.
(e) Pressure indicator connected to the vapour space.
(f) Temperature indicator for contents.
(g) Maximum level device.

2.3 Connections shall be minimized, particularly those below the maximum liquid level.

2.4 Connections shall be designed and attached to the vessel in accordance with its
design code, e.g. B.S 5500 or ASME section VIII. Connections shall preferably be
welded and flanged but screwed connections smaller than 50 mm to BS 3799 or
equivalent may be used.

2.5 The manhole shall be not less than 0.55 m internal diameter.

2.6 For below ground and mounded vessels, the manholes and connections shall be
extended to suit the depth of cover i.e. to facilitate access to valves.

2.7 Consideration shall be given to providing two independent level gauges in addition
to the maximum level device column type gauge glasses for determining liquid level
are not acceptable.
2.8 The requirements for pressure relief as specified in the vessel’s design code e.g BS
5500, ASME section VIII must be complied with.
(a) Relief valves shall be spring loaded, weight relief valves should not be used.
(b) Relief valves shall be constructed so that the breakage of any part will not
obstruct the free discharge of vapour under pressure.

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2.9 The pressure at which relief valves start to discharge and reach full flow should be in
accordance with the vessel’s design code e.g. BS 5500 or ASME section VIII.

2.10 Every relief valve shall incorporate permanent markings as follows: -

(a) Manufacturer’s identification including name or symbol, catalogue or type
number.
(b) Nominal inlet and outlet size.
(c) Start to discharge pressure.
(d) Certified capacity in defined terms.

2.11 Relief valves, discharging directly to the atmosphere shall be fitted with vent pipes,
adequately supported and have at least 1.5 m above ground level.

2.12 All liquid and vapour connections on vessels with the exception of those for relief
valves, plugged openings, and those where the connection through the tank shell is
not greater than 1.4 mm diameter shall have shut – off valves. These valves shall be
preferably of fire safe type as per B.S 5146, B.S 6683 or equivalent.

2.13 The shut – off valves shall be located as close to the vessel connection as
practicable.

2.14 All liquid and vapour connections other than for relief valves level gauges and
drainage connections which are larger than 3 mm for liquids and 8 mm for vapour
shall have an emergency shut – off valve.

2.15 The maximum quantity of L.P.G which shall be filled into any vessel shall be such
that the vessel will not become liquid full due to expansion of its contents with rise
in temperature, that is the highest level which the contents will reach in operational
service due to whatever cause, must never fill the vessel. The maximum safe filling
level shall not exceed 90% of the vessel.

2.16 Insulation when provided on vessels shall-

(a) Withstand, together with its cladding direct impingement from those streams.
(b) be impervious to the ingress of water vapour and
(c) Be sufficiently robust to ensure that minor mechanical damage will not
destroy its vapour barrier.
2.17 Vessels and their supports should be treated externally to prevent corrosion.

2.18 Belowground or mounded vessels need special consideration for external protection
(e.g. coating, cathodic protection) such protection must be adequate to resist
corrosion from surrounding material.

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2.19 The backfill or covering material which will be in contact with belowground or
mounded vessels shall be clean and free from rocks or similar abrasive material.
The backfill shall be carefully consolidated and the covering of mounded vessels
prevented from migration. The minimum cover provided shall be 500 mm.
2.20 Each pressure vessel shall be conspicuously and permanently marked to include the
following :-
(a) The pressure vessel code to which it is designed and constructed.
(b) The manufacturer’s name and serial number.
(c) The capacity in defined units.
(d) The maximum and minimum safe working pressure.
(e) The minimum safe working pressure.
(f) The date of original test, test pressure and symbol of testing authority and space
for subsequent inspection / test marking.
3 PIPING, VALVES AND FITTINGS
3.1 Piping systems shall conform to the provision of a recognized piping code as
appropriate – E.g. B.S 3351 or its equivalent.

3.2 The usual material for pipe work is seamless carbon steel pipe (e.g. BS 3601 or its
equivalent) with suitable fitting.
3.3 Irrespective of the design code, minimum pipe thickness shall conform to the
schedule thickness specified in BS 1600 or ANSI B 36.10 or its equivalent.
3.4 Joint on piping runs shall preferably be welded joints. Pipe joints of 50 mm nominal
size and larger should be welded of flanged. Joints smaller than 50 mm nominal size
may be screwed.
3.5 When installed underground only welded joints are permitted and the pipe work needs
to be fully protected against corrosion.
3.6 The primary shut off valves shall be of fire - safe type and of steel or nodular iron to
BS 2787 or its equivalent.
3.8 Steel flanges and flanged fittings shall be to BS 1560, or its equivalent standards.
3.9 Steel butt welding fittings, other than flanges shall be to BS 1640 or its equivalent
standards.
3.10 Steel socket welding and screwed fittings and screwed couplings shall be to BS 3799
or its equivalent standard.
3.11 All pipe lines shall have adequate flexibility to accommodate settling of vessels or
other equipments, thermal expansion and contraction or any other stresses which
may occur in the pipe work system.

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3.12 Bends or loops may be used to provide flexibility. Where these methods cannot be
used, suitable expansion joints of the bellow type properly anchored may be used.
Bellows shall be protected against torsional loads.

3.14 Piping should preferably be laid above ground and protected against both physical
damage and corrosion. When piping must be buried it shall be protected against
physical damage from superimposed loads and corrosion.

3.15 Any equipment or section of pipelines in which liquid may be trapped shall be
protected against excessive pressure caused.

3.16 Pipeline insulation shall be in accordance with the requirements of BS 3351 or its
equivalent.

3.17 Hose materials should be suitable for use with the grade and service condition
applicable.

3.18 Hoses shall be designed to withstand a minimum bursting pressure of 4 times the
maximum pressure they will carry in service.

3.19 Hoses shall be examined visually everyday if used continuously, and each time of
use if used intermittently. They shall be replaced when they show signs of
deterioration.

3.20 Hoses shall be tested periodically to their maximum working pressure and for
electrical continuity.

3.21 Support for Vessels and Piping.

The design of the support systems shall follow the requirements of the code to which
the vessel is designed and constructed.
3.22 The spacing of individual supports shall depend on vessel stressing and foundation
loading which should be related to ground conditions.
3.23 The design of support systems shall allow for movement of the vessel as a result of
pressure and thermal effects.
3.24 The storage vessel shall be securely anchored and adequate pier height.

3.25 Vessel skirts shall be provided with both inspection openings and vents to prevent
accumulation of vapour.
3.26 Vessel support shall be designed to prevent or to drain any accumulation of water.

3.27 Pipe supports shall be designed and spaced to suit the pipework configuration, the
anchorage and friction forces involved.
3.28 Supports for aboveground storage and pipe work shall be 2 hours fire resisting.

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4 PUMP, COMPRESSORS AND METERS
4.1 The design, materials and construction of pumps (dispensers) shall be suitable for
L.P.G under foreseen operating conditions.
4.2 Pumps may be placed adjacent to a petrol dispenser and shall be protected against
physical damage.
4.3 When pumps operate in parallel, each pump suction and discharge line shall contain
a block valve designed for at least the maximum pressure the pump can deliver.
4.4 The design materials and construction of compressors shall be suitable for L.P.G
vapour under foreseen operating conditions.
4.5 Liquids lines of suitable size shall be equipped with a high level shut down device, a
level indicator and a drain.
4.6 The design, material and construction of meters and their ancillaries shall be suitable
for L.P.G under foreseen operating conditions.
4.7 Meters shall be protected by filters.

4.8 Transfer systems shall be designed to minimize the risk of operator errors.
Equipment shall be clearly marked.
4.9 If automatic alarm devices are used to indicate approach to maximum permissible
filling level or automatic shut off to prevent overfilling, then they shall be
independent of, and not operated by the primary level gauge on the vessel.
4.10 Emergency shut off valves (automatic or remotely controlled shall be installed on
the pipeline to prevent uncontrolled discharge in case of hose failure.
5 ROAD LOADING / UNLOADING FACILITIES
5.1 The location of road loading / unloading facilities shall be separate from other
traffic. These shall permit easy access and exit without the need of reversing. Kerbs
or other suitable barriers shall be provided to protect product handling facilities.
5.2 Ground beneath loading / unloading facilities shall be either concreted or compacted
and graded to levels to ensure that any spillage has a preferential flow away from the
tanker and vessel.
5.3 Flexible connections articulated pipe connections or hose between the fixed loading /
unloading facilities and the road tanker shall enable connection without undue
strains on the fixed facilities or transport connections. Emergency shut off valves
shall be installed.
5.4 Readily accessible means shall be provided to enable the operator to shut the flow of
L.P.G in an emergency.
5.5 Safety systems shall be provided to prevent road movement disconnecting the filling
hoses or articulated arms.
5.6 Non – combustible materials shall be used in the construction of loading / unloading
structures.

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5.7 Road loading / unloading facilities shall be electrically continuous with the rest of
product system.
6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
6.1 The standard of electrical equipment installation and maintenance at Petrol Filling
Stations shall be equivalent to that specified in “BS 7117 – Fuel Dispenser”.

6.2 Emergency switches connected to the site main emergency shutdown system which
will isolate the supply of L.P.G shall be provided as follows:-
(a) At the control point in sales building.
(b) Incorporated at the site main exterior emergency exits.
(c) In the L.P.G vessel compound adjacent to exits.
6.3 Emergency switches shall be clearly labelled.
7 FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS
7.1 An emergency procedure / plan must be developed to handle emergencies arising
from leakage, fire or any other circumstances which could give rise to such
emergencies. Such a plan shall include necessary liaison with local emergency
response authorities and describe in detail who will do what in an emergency.
7.2 Two 9 kg dry powder fire extinguishers type.
7.3 The application of water to storage vessels may be any one of or a combination of
hydrants, hoses, mobile equipment, fixed monitors as well as fixed water sprays.
7.4 The equipment at 9.3 shall be designed to permit the application of water at a rate
equivalent to 7 litres per minute per square metres of above ground vessel surface
area.
7.5 All aboveground storage shall be provided with fixed sprays system designed to
ensure that a film of cooling water is applied to the whole surface of the vessel.
7.6 Hydrants where provided shall be spaced in such a way to cover the whole facility.
Hydrant installation shall be in accordance with the requirements of BS 750 or its
equivalent.
7.8 Sufficient length of fire hose shall be provided. The outlet of each line shall be
equipped with a jet / fog nozzle.
7.9 Control of water to fixed installations shall be possible from outside the danger area.
7.10 An adequate communication / alarm system shall be provided. The system shall be
regularly tested.
7.11 All firefighting equipment shall be inspected and tested at regular intervals. These
must be maintained in operational order at all material time.
7.12 Readily ignitable material shall not be allowed to accumulate and remain within 6
metres of any above ground vessel.

7.13 Chemicals which are potential source of fire danger shall not be used as weed killers.

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8 WARNING SIGNS / NOTICES
8.1 “HIGHLY FLAMMABLE - LPG” signs in black marking on a yellow background
and “ NO SMOKING” signs in white marking on a red background shall be
displayed on storage vessel or on the compound in block letters of not less than 100
millimeters high.
8.2 Notices shall be displayed at the dispenser as follows-
8.3 Liquefied Petroleum Gas - black marking on a yellow background
Extremely Flammable - black marking on a yellow background
Switch Off Engine - white marking on a blue background
Apply Handbrake - white marking on a blue background
No Smoking – No Naked lights - white marking on a red background
Switch Off Mobile Phones - white marking on a red background
8.4 Notice shall be displayed at emergency Switch as follows-
EMERGENCY
L.P.G. PUMP – SWITCH OFF HERE -black marking on a yellow background
9 OPERATIONS AND TRAINING

9.1 Only the person in charge of the service station shall authorise the use of any L.P.G
dispenser.
9.2 Once authorised the operation of a dispenser shall be via a button on the dispenser
which must be held in during operation of the pump. Releasing the button shall stop
the flow of L.P.G.

9.3 L.P.G tanker delivery shall not be permitted at the same time as a Petrol tanker
delivery.
9.4 All parts of the L.P.G. installation, particularly storage areas and filling / discharge
points shall be kept clean, tidy and free from extraneous material.

9.5 A written emergency procedure shall be provided at the site and all staff fully trained
in the dangers of L.P.G. and what action to take in the event of any emergency.
9.6 Training shall include how to find a vehicle and what to do if:
(a) A customer drives away whilst still connected.
(b) A customer arrives at the unit with a different fill coupling than the nozzle
supplied.
(c) Excess loss of product on disconnection.
(d) The dispenser is run into.
(e) A user receives a cold burn.
(f) There is a problem during the tanker delivery.

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9.7 Plant personnel shall also be trained in the fundamentals of fire – control and first
aid fire - fighting.

9.8 All personnel involved with the handling of L.P.G shall understand the characteristic
of the product be instructed to observe the procedures according to the spheres of
their responsibility for
(a) Purging and filling of systems.
(b) Draining water in service.
(c) Transfer operations.
(d) Filling or discharging.
(e) Emergency stoppage of operations.
All operations shall be carried out ONLY when adequate daylight or artificial light is
available.

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