Document ID (ISN) | 55243 |
CIS number |
91-281 |
ISBN(s) |
0-11-883908-X |
Year |
1987 |
Convention or series no. |
HSG 34
|
Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
Title |
The storage of LPG at fixed installations |
Bibliographic information |
HMSO Books, P.O. Box 276, London SW8 5DT, United Kingdom, 1987. 37p. Illus. Bibl. Price: GBP 6.00. |
Abstract |
This booklet updates and supersedes HSE Guidance Note CS5 (CIS 82-1228), The storage of LPG at fixed installations, and Safety Series Booklet HS(G) 15, Storage of liquified petroleum gas at factories. Topics covered: legal requirements for LPG storage; properties and hazards of LPG; design and construction of LPG vessels and their location, separation and grouping; certification and marking of vessels; requirements for fittings such as valves, gauges, pumps and compressors, and for piping and associated equipment; design and installation of vaporisers; security of LPG installations and marking and identification of installations and their controls; hazardous area classification for electrical equipment; fire precautions; loading and unloading facilities; commissioning and de-commissioning of LPG vesels; maintenance and operational procedures; employee training. |
Descriptors (primary) |
flammable liquids; United Kingdom; fire protection; storage; liquefied petroleum gas |
Descriptors (secondary) |
piping; data sheet; vaporizers; transfer of liquids; storage tanks; electrical safety; safe distances; choice of location; preventive maintenance; safe working methods; legislation; approval; marking; directive; valves |
Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
Subject(s) |
Fire and explosions
|
Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
|
Browse category(ies) |
Storage and warehousing Fires
|