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1 Scope. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….1
2 Normative references…………………………………………………………….……………….………………..1
3 Definitions…………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………3
4 Planning of bulk depots. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9
5 Design and construction of plant, equipment and buildings. ……………………………………………………………22
6 Operations. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..28
7 Fire precautions and fire control in bulk depots. ……………………………………………………………………………..29
8 Protection and welfare of personnel ……………………………………………………………………………………………….34
9 Maintenance of and extensions to depots. ……………………………………………………………………………………….35
10 Transportation of petroleum products (other than LPG) by road and by rail …………………………………….45
11 Pollution control ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….45
Table 1 ― Minimum shell-to-shell spacing for tanks in the same bund. ……………………………………………….11
Table 2 ― Stable liquids. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….12
Table 3 ― Stable liquids. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….13
Table 4 ― Reference table. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………13
Table 5 ― Class IIIB liquids. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14
Table 6 ― Vapour concentration and worker safety. ………………………………………………………………………….40
Annex B (informative) Design criteria for interceptors (gravity separators) ………………………………………….57
Annex C (informative) Examples of typical work permits. ………………………………………………………………….60
Annex D (informative) Safety distances for LPG facilities. ………………………………………………………………….68
Bibliography………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 69

