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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 ProvinceUnited Kingdom
Subject(s) Fire and explosions
Broad subject area(s) Fires, explosions and major hazards
Browse category(ies) Storage and warehousing
Fires