Question

what precautions should be taken at lpg godowns and petrol pumps

Answer 1

2.1 All LPG cylinder installations shall be located outdoors and on the ground levels for
all commercial and industrial buildings. Locating LPG cylinders indoor is normally
not permitted, unless otherwise approved by the Commissioner SCDF under special
circumstances (please refer to the fire safety requirements for use/storage of LPG
cylinders within eating outlets are as stated in Annex H).
2.2 Private dwelling house is allowed to have a maximum of 30kg (2 x 15kg cylinders) to
be installed or stored within the dwelling unit for domestic use.
2.3 NFPA 54 and NFPA 58 shall be referred to for requirements not effected or covered
under this Fire Safety Guidelines.
2.4 All LPG cylinders installations in commercial or industrial premises, including their
manifold/piping systems, shall be approved by SCDF. LPG plans submitting for
approval shall include the following items:
a. QP’s endorsements of LPG’s storage and manifold system
b. Location and site plans
c. Schematic diagrams of the LPG supply system showing change-over valve,
vaporizer, regulator, emergency shut-off valve, remote cut-off device, knock-
out pot, pipe entry and all other required safety features
d. Plan and elevation views showing the following details:
• Location, quantity and capacity (in kg) of LPG cylinders

• Locations of ancillary fixtures and fittings, e.g. vaporizer, regulators,
emergency shut-off valve, change-over valves, remote cut-off device,
knock-out pot, pipe entries, etc.
• Housing for the LPG cylinders, e.g. cabinets, fencing, compartment wall,• all openings (doors, air intakes, windows, drains, manholes, etc.) and exits
adjacent to the LPG installation
• Locations of hydrant, access way, access road, car parking area, building
and boundary lines, source of ignition, etc.
• Fire safety provisions, e.g. fire hose reel, fire extinguisher, sprinkler
protection (if any), gas leak detector (if any), etc

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:No one should be allowed to take any burning material to places like petrol station,fire cracker factory,ammunition depots and LPG Godown. There is a lot of combustible material in such places. Even a burning matchstick can cause vapours to burn and cause accidents.