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PETROLEUM AND LP GAS CYLINDER STORAGE INSPECTION GUIDELINES Last Updated 29/10/2014

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Petroleum and LP Gas Cylinder storage

Inspection Guidelines

This guideline is designed to assist regulatory officers in Pacific Island Countries to monitor

and inspect sites that store, handle and retail flammable and combustible liquids as well as

LP Gas cylinders. These guidelines have been drafted with reference to AS 1940:2004 which

is the Australian Standard for the storage and handling of flammable and combustible

liquids and Australian/New Zealand Standards AS/NZS 1596:2014 for the storage and

handling of LP (Liquefied Petroleum) gas cylinders.

Proposed retail storage sites can be assessed and recommendations can be made using the

guidelines. Furthermore sites that are already in operation can be periodically checked by

officers whereby compliance or a non-compliance notice can be issued to site operators

based on the assessment of the site against the guidelines. Based on the severity of non-

compliance the site operator may be given time to rectify all required actions of the

inspection.

These guidelines will be part of a broader regional industry code of practice that will be

developed by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community. Part A of the guideline is used for

assessment of sites that store and handle flammable and combustible liquids (gasoline,

kerosene and diesel) while part B is used for assessment of sites that store and handle LP

gas cylinders.

Table of Contents 1. SITE OWNER/OPERATOR DETAILS................................................................................................... 3

A. Applicant details.......................................................................................................................... 3

B. Site details ................................................................................................................................... 3

C. Details of proposed/ existing storage facilities ........................................................................... 3

D. Supplier details ............................................................................................................................ 3

2. PART A – STORAGE, HANDLING AND RETAIL OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS ........ 4

A. Minor storage (AS1940:2004 -Section 2) .................................................................................... 4

B. Requirements of minor storage .................................................................................................. 5

Figure 1 Service station component ............................................................................................... 6

Figure 2 Service station layout according to NSW environment protection authority .................. 7

C. General requirements for assessing storage facilities ................................................................ 7

D. Separation distance .................................................................................................................... 9

E. Separation distance from package stores to protected areas (AS1940:2004-Table 4.1) ........... 9

F. Separation distance from package stores of flammable liquids to public places and ignition

sources (AS1940:2004-Table 4.2) ..................................................................................................... 10


G. Separation Distances for Tanks to Security Fences and On-site Protected Places (AS1940:2004

- Table 5.3) ........................................................................................................................................ 11

H. Separation Distance for tanks to protected places (AS1940:2004-Table 5.4) .......................... 11

I. Package storage and handling areas (AS1940:2004-Section 4) ................................................ 12

i. Separation distance .............................................................................................................. 12

ii. Requirements of Package stores........................................................................................... 12

J. Storage tanks (AS 1940:2004- Section 5) .................................................................................. 14

K. Fuel dispensing requirements (AS1940:2004 - Section 7) ........................................................ 14

L. Signage (AS1940:2004 Clauses 7.2.5 and 3.8.2) ....................................................................... 15

M. Operational records & procedures (AS1940:2004 Clause 7.6) ................................................. 16

N. Operational and personnel safety (AS1940:2004-Section 9) .................................................... 17

O. Emergency management (AS1940:2004-Section10) ................................................................ 18

P. Fire protection (AS1940:2004-Section 11) ................................................................................ 18

Q. Waste storage and disposal (AS1940:2004-Section 12) ........................................................... 19

3. PART B -STORAGE AND HANDLING OF LP GAS ............................................................................. 20

A. Minor storage and usage (AS/NZS 1596:2014-Section 2) ......................................................... 20

B. Maximum quantities for minor storage and usage (AS/NZS 1596:2014 Table 2.1) ................. 20

C. Minor storage and usage of LP gas (AS/NZS 1596:2008 Clause 2.3) ........................................ 20

D. Requirements for exchange facilities for portable cylinders .................................................... 21

E. Separation distance .................................................................................................................. 23

F. Emergency planning and management - Appendix k ............................................................... 23

G. Location of cages for exchange cylinders ................................................................................. 25

i. Hazardous zone elevation ..................................................................................................... 25

ii. LP gas cylinder required clearance distances ....................................................................... 25

4. INSPECTION FORMS ...................................................................................................................... 26

i. Inspection form for existing sites .......................................................................................... 26

ii. Inspection form for proposed new sites ............................................................................... 28

Reference: ............................................................................................................................................. 31


1. SITE OWNER/OPERATOR DETAILS

A. Applicant details

B. Site details COMPANY/ SERVICE STATION NAME:

LOCATION OF SERVICE STATION:

C. Details of proposed/ existing storage facilities TYPE OF PETROLEUM PRODUCT SOLD AT THE SITE.

Yes No

Description of Storage: Underground storage tank - UST Aboveground storage tank - AST Overhead tanks –OH/T Drums Cylinders (LPG)

Detail number of storage units and volume per unit)

Maximum Quantity (kL/Kg/g)

GASOLINE (UNLEADED)

KEROSENE

GASOIL (DIESEL)

LPG

LUBRICANTS

OTHER (SPECIFY)

D. Supplier details

Supplier Details Name of primary (main) supplier Name of any secondary supplier fuel and/or LPG

Site Owner/ Operator

Address of Site Owner/Operator

Name of nominated operator

Does the operator have necessary qualification to run the service station? Note: Qualifications required: Evidence of knowledge in HSSE procedures and standards, basic fire training, emergency response procedures, waste management, inventory control and service station housekeeping. (Copies of training certificates to be attached with application)

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2. PART A – STORAGE, HANDLING AND RETAIL OF FLAMMABLE

AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS

A. Minor storage (AS1940:2004 -Section 2) This section applies to storage of flammable or combustible liquids in quantities which does not

exceed requirements of the following table, hence classified as minor storage:

Location Flammable Liquids Combustible Liquids

Requirements of Table 2.1 met

Comments

1PG I or PG II PG III

2C1, C2 Yes

No Not applicable

Residential building or any type

Within a residence 5L 25L 50L

In a garage attached to residential with a 60/60/60 Fire Resistance Level separating wall

25L 50L 100L

Shed or a garage separated by 1m from residence

100L 250L 500L

Schools

Schools 5L per 50meter square of floor space

10L per 50 m

2of floor

space

500L per 50 m

2of floor space

Shops

Shops Should not exceed 20L capacity

Should not exceed 20L capacity

Not more than 2000L in 500m

2

area

Service station

Indoors (Inside) 500L total in drums. Drums kept in sales area should not be opened and should not exceed 20L capacity

Total of 1250L either in tanks or packages.

3000L

Outdoors (Outside) Additional 1000L in drums/containers can be kept outdoors

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Open Land

Outdoors above ground

5000L 5000L 10,000L

Underground tanks 5000L 5000L 10,000L

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n/a


Construction sites 2500L 5000L 10,000L

Notes:

B. Requirements of minor storage Requirements of minor storage Yes

No

Comments

1. Concentrated storage (more than the required volume stated in table 2.1) of liquids in one area should be avoided to lower risks of fire.

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2. Storage area should be well ventilated. □

3. Build-up of flammable vapours should be avoided. □

4. Service station staff that handle fuel are aware of the dangers of fuel.

Note: Questions can be asked to check their knowledge. □

5. Storage areas should be secured so that unauthorised people do not enter.

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6. Packages (drums and containers) should not be placed in areas where it will hinder movement of people during emergencies.

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7. Drums/containers containing flammable liquids should not be opened or decanted in areas which are potential ignition sources.

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8. Drums/containers should be kept closed all times. □

9. Other dangerous goods should be kept apart so that possibility of reaction is minimized.

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10. All spills and leakage should be cleaned and waste should be disposed according to local

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1PG – Packing Group; one of the three hazard groups are assigned in the Australian Dangerous Goods code in decreasing

order of hazard. PG I denotes high danger PG II denotes medium danger PG III denotes low danger

2C – Combustible liquids are not classified as dangerous goods but are designated as either C1 or C2 combustible liquids.

A C1 combustible liquid has a flashpoint between 60.5°C to 150 °C. A C2 combustible liquid has flashpoint exceeding 150°C. This information can be obtained by reviewing the chemical and physical properties of a material safety data sheet (MSDS).

Classifications Unleaded Petrol (gasoline) – PG II Kerosene – PG III Diesel (gasoil) -- CI

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regulations.

11. Spills and leaks should not reach ignition sources. □

12. A simple spill kit should be available at the site. □

13. One portable fire extinguisher is available and accessible in front of the minor storage area.

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14. Sign of an adequate size bearing words:

“DANGER - FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - NO SMOKING - KEEP FIRE AWAY”

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15. Signage should be displayed in areas & service stations where flammable liquids are decanted /transferred.

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16. Owner of the site is responsible to ensure that the tank used to store flammable or combustible liquids has met requirements of Australian Standards 1692.

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17. Owner of the site ensures all tanks are inspected and maintained regularly.

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18. Owner has records of tank maintenance. □

Figure 1 Service station component


Figure 2 Service station layout according to NSW environment protection authority

C. General requirements for assessing storage facilities Factors to consider when assessing all the facilities on a site used for storing or handling flammable

or combustible liquids:

General requirements

Yes No

Comments

General Design and Construction Requirements: 1. Site is located in an area away from

residential dwellings, churches and schools.

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2. Site meets requirements of fire fighting □

3. Site has safe access to and way out from all working conditions. □

4. Ignition sources are avoided. □

5. Spill control measures are in place to avoid contamination of soil and groundwater.

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6. Site has emergency provisions to manage an emergency. □

7. Electrical equipment and installations meet requirements of industry standards.

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8. Site has sufficient lighting to provide safe working conditions and markings and signage are clearly visible.

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9. Storage of other dangerous goods together with flammable and combustible liquids should be restricted.

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Security, Signs and Notices Requirements: 10. Entrance of storage area should

display the following signs: DANGER – NO SMOKING, NO NAKED FLAMES

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11. Entrance of the site should display the following signs:

i) A sign listing the emergency

contact names, titles and phone numbers.

ii) A layout diagram showing locations of installed fire hydrants, fire hoses, fire extinguishers and the “emergency stop switch”.

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Other Requirements: 12. Food items are stored separately from

petroleum products. □

13. Fuel is not stored or dispensed in open buckets, jugs and containers. □

14. Lubricants and engine oil is stored in proper containers (NOT juice or liquor bottles).

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15. There is no rubbish lying around the site. □

16. Vehicle owners switch engine off while fuelling their vehicles □

17. Site has a proper canopy/roof. □

18. Site has proper storm water (rainwater) drains. □

19. The floor of the site is a clean, hard surface and there are no visible spill stains

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20. A concrete bunding unit should be available to contain spills and leakages.

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21. Site is well ventilated to avoid vapour build-up. □

22. Site is connected to an interceptor (oily water separator) to reduce contamination of ground water.

23. Packages (drums) on pallets should not be stacked more than 3m high. □

24. All Packages (drums) should be clearly labelled. □


25. Gas cylinders should be separated by at least 5m from diesel, petrol and kerosene storage.

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D. Separation distance

Separation distance Requirements General Clauses 4.3 and 5.7 AS1940

Clause 4.3 Location and Separation Distances

Clause 4.3.1 Separation distances for package stores

Clause 4.3.2 Protection of elevated protected places

Clause 4.3.3 Location of internal package stores

Clause 5.7 Separation of above-ground tanks

Clause 5.7.1 Application (Tank spacing requirements apply to both outdoor and indoor locations)

Clause 5.7.2 Separation distance from tank to protected places, security fences or to on-site protected places.

Clause 5.7.3 Distance between vertical tanks for flammable liquids

Clause 5.7.4 Distance between vertical tanks for combustible liquids

Clause 5.7.5 Cluster of tanks

Clause 5.7.6 Horizontal tanks

Clause 5.7.7 Storage of Mixed Products

Separation to property boundary AS1940 -Table 4.2 or Table 5.3

Separation to protected places to adjoining properties

AS1940 -Table 4.1 of Table 5.4

Adjacent occupancies storing flammable and combustible liquids

Clause 3.2.5.3 - Separation Distance specified in Table 4.1 or Table 5.4.

E. Separation distance from package stores to protected areas

(AS1940:2004-Table 4.1)

Separation distance from package stores to protected areas

Yes No

Comments

Maximum capacity of any tanks, m3,

, kL Minimum Distance (m)

Flammable liquids Combustible liquids 3PG I, PG II PG III 4C1 C2

0.1 0.5 2.5 5 Unrestricted

1 4 10 20 3

2 8 20 40 4

4 16 40 80 5

7 28 70 140 6

10 40 100 200 7

14 56 140 280 8

20 80 200 400 9

26 104 260 520 10

34 136 340 680 11

42 168 420 840 12

52 208 520 1040 13

64 256 640 1280 14

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Steps to use the table: Step 1: Determine whether tanks are for Flammable Liquid or Combustible Liquid Step 2: If Flammable liquid then determine which PG, If Combustible liquid determine which C Step 3: Look at the stored volume to get the minimum separation distance required for storage tanks from protected areas. 1Protected areas include the following: Residential dwelling Place of worship (Church, temple, Mosque) Public building (Community Halls) Schools Hospital Theatre Factory, warehouse, shop or building where people work

2On-site protected place – a building where people are employed within the property boundary, including

Offices Warehouses Manufacturing or processing areas Amenities

3PG – Packing Group; one of the three hazard groups assigned in the Australian Dangerous Goods code in decreasing

order of hazard. PG I denotes high danger PG II denotes medium danger PG III denotes low danger

4C – Combustible liquids are not classified as dangerous goods but are designated as either C1 or C2 combustible liquids.

A C1 combustible liquid has a flashpoint between 60.5°C to 150 °C. A C2 combustible liquid has flashpoint exceeding 150°C. This information can be obtained by reviewing the chemical and physical properties of a material safety data sheet (MSDS).

F. Separation distance from package stores of flammable liquids to

public places and ignition sources (AS1940:2004-Table 4.2)

Separation from Public places to: Minimum Distance

(meters)

Storage area for closed packages of flammable liquids 3

Area where packages of flammable liquids are opened. 8

77 308 770 ≥ 1540 15

170 680 1700 20

310 1240 ≥3100 25

500 2000 30

750 ≥3000 35

1100 40

1500 45

≥ 2000 50


G. Separation Distances for Tanks to Security Fences and On-site

Protected Places (AS1940:2004 - Table 5.3)

Separation required from tank to:

Minimum distance m

Flammable Liquid Combustible liquid

C1 C2

Fill points†, Platforms or package storage

Diameter of the tank or 15m, which ever less, but not less than 6m

Diameter of the tank or 7.5m, whichever is less, but at least 3m

Unrestricted determined by the compound.

Office buildings, warehouses, manufacturing and processing areas, workshops or amenities blocks on the same premises

Distance required by table 5.4 but need not exceed 15m

Distance required by table 5.4 but need not exceed 7.5m

Security Fence‡ Diameter of the tank or 15m, whichever is less, but not less than 6m or the distance obtained from table 5.4 whichever is lesser

Diameter of the tank or 7.5m whichever is less, but at least 3m

Note: † Points for filling packages, drums or tank vehicles and not the fill point into the storage.

‡ For distance to boundaries refer clause 3.2.5.2

H. Separation Distance for tanks to protected places (AS1940:2004-

Table 5.4) Maximum capacity of any tank (kL) Minimum

Distance (m)

Flammable liquids Combustible liquids

PG I, PG II PG III CI C2

0.25 0.5 2.5 5 Unrestricted

1 4 10 20 3

2 8 20 40 4

4 16 40 80 5

7 28 70 140 6

10 40 100 200 7

14 56 140 280 8

20 80 200 400 9

26 104 260 520 10

34 136 340 680 11

42 168 420 840 12

52 208 520 1040 13

64 256 640 1280 14

77 306 770 ≥1540 15

170 680 1700 20

310 1240 ≥3100 25

500 2000 30

750 ≥ 3000 35

1100 40

1500 45

≥ 2000 50


I. Package storage and handling areas (AS1940:2004-Section 4)

i. Separation distance

Package in this context means drums

Separation Distance Requirements AS1940 Reference

Minimum separation distance of package areas to a protected1 place.

AS1940 Table 4.1

Minimum separation distance to any on-site2 protected place.

AS 1940 Table 4.1. However should not exceed as follows: (i) 15m for flammable liquids (ii) 7.5m for C1 liquids; or (iii) 3m for C2 liquids

Minimum distance to any public place. AS 1940 Table 4.2

ii. Requirements of Package stores

Requirements of Package stores *Note: Package stores - stores where flammable and combustible is kept or areas where packages (drums) are filled, decanted and cleaned.

Yes No

Comments

Location:

1. Package store is located in an area which has infrastructure capabilities of firefighting resources and fire brigade.

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Separation Distance:

2. Separation distance should comply with section A. □

General Construction requirements: 3. Store is a fire rated structure and is

constructed using non-combustible materials.

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4. Floor is impermeable and is made up on concrete. □

Construction of attached stores to a building, or on site protected area:

5. Material used for construction of separating walls should have a fire resistance level of 240/240/240.

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6. Floor is of reinforced concrete having a fire resistance level of 180/180/180. □

7. Roof is of material having fire resistance level of 180/180/180. □

Spillage Containment: 8. Spill containment compound (bund)

should be impermeable to retain and enable spillage to be recovered.

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9. Capacity of bund should be at least 100% of the volume of the largest tank.

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10. Drainage of any rainwater and or water from the forecourt should be through an interceptor or separator.

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General Requirements 11. Entrance of storage area should

display the following signs: DANGER – NO SMOKING, NO NAKED FLAMES

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12. Entrance of the site should display the following signs:

iii) A sign listing the emergency

contact names, titles and phone numbers.

iv) A layout diagram showing locations of installed fire hydrants, fire hoses, fire extinguishers and the “emergency stop switch”.

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Other Requirements: 13. Food items are stored separately from

petroleum products. □

14. Fuel is not stored or dispensed in open buckets, jugs and containers. □

15. Lubricants and engine oil is stored in proper containers (NOT juice or liquor bottles).

□

16. There is no rubbish lying around the site. □

17. Vehicle owners switch engine off while fuelling their vehicles □

18. Site has a proper canopy/roof. □

19. Site has proper storm water (rainwater) drains. □

20. The floor of the site is a clean, hard surface and there are no visible spill stains

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21. Site is well ventilated to avoid vapour build-up. □

22. Site is connected to an interceptor (oily water separator) to reduce contamination of ground water.

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23. Packages (drums) on pallets should not be stacked more than 3m high. □

24. All Packages (drums) should be clearly labelled. □

25. Gas cylinders should be separated by at least 5m from diesel, petrol and kerosene storage.

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J. Storage tanks (AS 1940:2004- Section 5) Storage tanks, fill pipes, fill caps and vents

Yes No

Comments

1. All aboveground tanks are have appropriate identification markings and are clearly visible.

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2. For all underground tanks, the fill, dip points and vapour recovery point for each tank should be marked to identify it.

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3. Underground and aboveground storage-tank gauge and fill-caps are kept closed except when filling and gauging.

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4. Vent-pipe openings from both underground and aboveground storage tanks are located at a high level away from potential ignition sources.

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5. The vent discharge point should be located horizontally at least 4m for flammable liquids from any opening.

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6. The vent discharge point should be located horizontally at least 2m for combustible liquids from any opening.

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7. Vents are painted and clearly labelled which fuel the vent is for. □

8. Storage-tank covers fill pipes, caps and fill-box rims or pads is properly labelled and identified.

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9. All above ground pipelines should be colour coded. □

10. All aboveground tanks should have an impermeable bund. □

11. Size (capacity) of the bund is at least the same size (capacity) as the largest aboveground tank.

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K. Fuel dispensing requirements (AS1940:2004 - Section 7)

Requirements Yes No

Comments

1. Emergency power cut off: A switch or circuit breaker that will enable power to be shut off to all dispensing pumps during an emergency is present and is easily accessible.

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2. Prominent Signs with words “STOP ENGINE-NO SMOKING” is placed near or on the dispenser.

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3. Dispenser is located in a manner that allows vehicles to be within the bounds of the service station property during refuelling.

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4. Dispenser hose is at least 4m from the boundary of the service station. □

5. Dispensers for petrol, diesel and kerosene should be located at least 8m away from above ground storage tanks for diesel, kerosene and petrol.

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6. The fuel island has a curb to contain fuel spills. □

7. The fuel island has a proper cover usually a canopy to prevent rainwater falling directly over fuel pumps

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8. Site Operator arranges professional pump calibration periodically to an acceptable standard.

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9. Owner has records of pump calibration. □

10. All fuel nozzles have splash guards. □

11. Smoking or other ignition source is not allowed within 3m of any point where flammable liquid is exposed especially during receiving or dispensing.

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12. Floors of the service station are not washed with flammable liquids. □

13. Children under the age of 15 years are not allowed to operate fuel dispensers.

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14. Dispensers are protected by a guard rail, bollards or other type of barriers. □

L. Signage (AS1940:2004 Clauses 7.2.5 and 3.8.2) Signs Yes

No

Comments

1. Service stations have warning and safety signs displayed at the entrance of the storage area and near the dispensing pumps.

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2. All signs are correctly placed and should be easily readable. □

3. Signs must be clearly legible and letters in the sign should be at least 50mm high.

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Examples of signage:

M.

N. Operational records & procedures (AS1940:2004 Clause 7.6) Service station owners/operators should follow operational procedures and have records.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Yes

No

Comments

Records:

1. Inventory records of fuel received, stored and dispensed are maintained and reconciled by the owner/operator.

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2. Discrepancy in records should be identified as this indicates possible leaks and all storage tanks, dispensing pumps etc. is checked to fix leaks.

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Operational procedures should be in place and should take into account the following:

3. Smoking or any other ignition sources within 3m or any point where flammable liquid is exposed should be prevented when receiving or dispensing.

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4. Vehicle engine while refuelling is switched off. □

5. Overfilling and spillage when storage tanks are being replenished should be prevented.

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6. Fill and dip caps should be maintained in liquid-tight condition. □

7. Procedures are followed when there is a spillage. □

8. Service station forecourt/floor should not be washed with flammable liquids.

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DANGER – NO SMOKING, NO NAKED FLAMES DANGER – COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID

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9. Emergency spill clean-up equipment is readily available for use during spillage.

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10. Persons under the age of 15 years should not be allowed to operate fuel dispensers.

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11. Site should have a record of staff training in the use of emergency equipment (fire extinguishers and spill clean-up equipment).

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Flammable liquids should not be filled from a service station’s fuel dispenser directly into containers unless:

12. The capacity of the container is not more than 25 litres □

13. The container should comply with AS/NZS 2906 or equivalent or is leak proof, metal and can be tightly closed.

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14. Container is placed on the ground while being filled. □

15. Container is not held in hands while being filled. □

16. Container is not in car boot or a back of a utility vehicle while being filled.

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O. Operational and personnel safety (AS1940:2004-Section 9)

Operational and personnel safety requirements

Yes No

Comments

1. Spill equipment is available at the site and staffs are trained in its proper usage.

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2. Safety information should be available to staff (emergency plan, personal protective equipment, material safety data sheets etc.).

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3. Staff working at service station should wear proper clothing especially closed shoes.

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4. Safety glasses should be available at the service station. □

5. Appropriate hand gloves should be worn while cleaning spills. □

6. First Aid kit should be available at the service station. □

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P. Emergency management (AS1940:2004-Section10)

Emergency Management Requirements Yes

No

Comments

1. Service station has a contact list of authorities to contact during emergencies. (Police, Fire, Environment & Energy Dept.)

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2. Service station has an emergency response plan which outlines actions that will be carried by the site operator during an emergency.

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3. A site plan showing exits, emergency assembly points, location of fire extinguishers at site should be displayed clearly.

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4. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all the petroleum products is available at the site.

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5. Service station staffs are trained on emergency procedures and records of training is kept.

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6. Site has absorbent pads to clean spills. □

7. Site has a waste management plan and disposes its wastes properly.

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Q. Fire protection (AS1940:2004-Section 11) The positions of the fire extinguisher are important in order to quickly access fire extinguishers during emergencies.

Fire Protection Requirements Yes No

Comments

1. At least two x 9Kg powder type fire extinguishers is available at the site.

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2. Powder type fire extinguisher should have a rating of at least 2A 60(B) E.

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3. Fire extinguishers are tested and approved by competent authority (e.g. Fire department)

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4. All fire extinguishers have a service tag stating the dates of service.

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5. Instructions on the fire extinguishers is in English and not foreign language.

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6. Fire extinguishers are mounted on service station columns so that it’s easily accessible to people working at the service station.

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7. All fire extinguishers on the site are charged and ready to be used during emergencies.

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8. Site operator and all staff have current and adequate training on how to control a hydrocarbon fire.

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9. Contact details for fire authority are readily accessible for use as necessary.

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R. Waste storage and disposal (AS1940:2004-Section 12) Waste storage and disposal

requirements

Yes

No

Comments

1. Waste oil is collected and stored in a manner that it does not leak. □

2. Solid combustible material needs to be disposed of properly. □

3. All waste should be disposed in accordance with local authority regulations. □

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3. PART B -STORAGE AND HANDLING OF LP GAS *Service stations that stores LP Gas cylinders. This section is developed using AS/NZS

1596:2014“The storage and handling of LP Gas”.

A. Minor storage and usage (AS/NZS 1596:2014-Section 2) Quantities of LP Gas cylinders that does not exceed those given in Table 2.1 is classified as minor

storage. Table 2.1 is used to identify the maximum minor storage capacity:

B. Maximum quantities for minor storage and usage (AS/NZS 1596:2014

Table 2.1) Location Maximum quantity of LP Gas, number of cylinders

and non-refillable containers

Residential properties: —A detached house or single storey attached dwelling

Maximum total (combined indoor and outdoor storage, cylinders not connected): 50 kg Maximum cylinder size 15 kg

Outdoors, including open air, temporary structures (e.g. marquees, tents, booths)

Maximum total quantity: 60 kg Maximum cylinder size: 15 kg

—Outdoor areas of hotels, restaurants, cafes and take-away food shops

Maximum total quantity: 60 kg Maximum cylinder size: 15 kg

—Indoors, within buildings with a roof and three or more walls, e.g. hotels, bars, restaurants, cafes, take-away food shops

10 kg per 10 m2 floor area, up to a maximum total quantity of 30 kg Maximum cylinder size: 15 kg

Shops, offices and laboratories, indoors Maximum total quantity: 30 kg per occupancy Maximum cylinder size: 15 kg

Factories and warehouses, indoors 45 kg per 50 m2 floor area, up to a maximum total quantity of 180 kg per occupancy Maximum cylinder size: 45 kg

C. Minor storage and usage of LP gas (AS/NZS 1596:2008 Clause 2.3) Requirements Yes

No

Comments

1. Total quantity of LP Gas kept (both in storage and connected for use) does not exceed that stated in Table 2.1.

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2. LP Gas users are aware of the hazards and risks of its storage and use.

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3. Cylinders are kept upright in a well-ventilated area away from any flame, heat or other ignition sources.

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4. Cylinders are protected from excessive temperature rise. □

5. Cylinders are kept upright at all times. □

X


6. Cylinders are protected from physical impact. □

7. Cylinders are kept in a location that does not hinder the escape of people during emergency.

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8. Cylinders are stored away from any combustible or waste materials.

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9. Cylinders are stored with all cylinder valves closed when not in use.

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D. Requirements for exchange facilities for portable cylinders Note: Portable exchange LP Gas cylinders shall be kept in a secure cage or cages. This Appendix provides requirements and

recommendations for the location of such cages.

Requirements Yes No

Comments

Location of Site

1. Cage is placed in an area which does not significant trafficable areas unless the cage is protected by bollards or guardrails.

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2. Cage is located in high visible areas and areas cleared of combustibles.

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Restrictions 3. Cage should be located outdoors. □

4. Cage is secure and stable and is well ventilated. □

5. The maximum capacity of any individual cylinder should not exceed 25L/12Kg

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6. The maximum aggregate capacity of cylinders kept per cage or group of cages should not exceed 2500 L/1310Kg.

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7. Where cages are grouped together, their aggregate capacity shall not exceed 2500 L/1310Kg.

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8. There is a minimum distance of 3m between groups of cages. □

Location and Management of Cages 9. Cages should be located outdoors. □

10. Area within 1.5m of the cylinder cage should be kept clear of weeds, rubbish and other combustible materials.

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11. Cages should be clear on at least two sides from any wall, solid display or □

X


other item that could restrict air flow.

12. Cages should be at least 2 m from any structure limiting egress past any cage.

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13. Cages should be at least 3 m from any above-ground tank containing dangerous goods other than LP Gas.

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14. Cages should be at least 5 m from any tank containing LP Gas. □

15. Cages should be at least 1.5 m from any pit, drain, basement, public place or dispenser for any type of fuel.

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16. Cages should be at least 1.5 m horizontally or 0.5 m vertically from any ignition source.

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17. Cages should be at least 1 m from the hose reach of an LP Gas decanting cylinder.

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18. Cages should be at least 1 m from any opening (for e.g. doors). □

Storage of cylinders within the cage 19. Cylinders should be stored and

displayed with their valves on the top. This will ensure that if there is a leak liquid will not be released.

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20. A 2Kg dry chemical extinguisher is the minimum requirement. □

21. Cylinders in the cage should be inspected regularly to ensure they are not damaged or leaking

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22. There should be at least 1 (one) fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 30B located within 30 meters of the cylinder cage.

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23. The cylinder cage should be kept closed at all times. □

24. The outlet valve of every cylinder should be kept closed. □

25. Only LP gas cylinder should be stored in the cylinder cage. □

Safety Considerations

26. Smoking and other sources of ignition should not be allowed within 1.5m of the cylinder cage.

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27. The cylinder cage should not hinder or endanger the means of escape from premises or adjoining premises.

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28. No flammable liquids or corrosive materials are stored within 3m of the cylinder cage.

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29. No electrical apparatus should be installed either in the cylinder cage or within 1.5 meters of the cylinder cage.

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Signs and Labels


30. Every individual cylinder cage shall be provided with signs and notices that are clearly visible and readily distinguishable from any advertising signs attached to the cage.

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31. Signs and notices are prominently displayed on the front of the cylinder cage.

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32. A dangerous goods class label is present. This label should be 250 mm square.

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33. A warning notice, reading FLAMMABLE GAS–NO SMOKING, NO FLAME.NOTE: Symbols may be used.

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E. Separation distance SEPARATION DISTANCE Cylinders stored in the open or within a building shall be located at the distances given in Table 4.1, and the following requirements shall apply

Yes No

Comments

A cylinder shall be at least 1 m horizontally away from an opening into, and should be outside of, any building that is not used solely for storage, filling and/or handling of gas cylinders.

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The distance between any cylinder and -any above-ground LP Gas storage tank or -flammable liquid storage that exceeds 250 L capacity should be at least 3 m.

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Cylinders should not be stored within any compound (bunded area) for flammable liquid storages.

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F. Emergency planning and management - Appendix k EMERGENCY PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

Requirements Yes No

Comments

1. Site has an emergency plan that includes the following:

Emergency services contact details

A site plan showing the location of all LP Gas, and any other dangerous goods

the location of fire extinguishers Details of actions to be taken in

response to identified major incidents (e.g. fire threatening the site, fire involving LP Gas, leak without fire.

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X

X


2. Site has copy of Material Safety Data Sheet for LP Gas □

3. Site operator and all staff have current and adequate training on how to control a LP Gas fire.

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4. Contact details for fire authority are readily accessible for use as necessary

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5. At least one portable powder type fire extinguisher having a rating of at least 2A 60B (E) is available at the site

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G. Location of cages for exchange cylinders

i. Hazardous zone elevation

ii. LP gas cylinder required clearance distances


4. INSPECTION FORMS

i. Inspection form for existing sites

Petrol Service Station Assessment for:

Dated this day of Year:

Signed: Officer/Position:

Next review date:

1. Assessment of site for storage of which

petroleum product?

Petroleum Product:

Flammable and Combustible liquids

LP Gas Cylinders

Other (specify…………………………………)

2. Level of site compliance:

Highly satisfactory - can continue

business. From the date of this

inspection 6 months is given to rectify

problems.

Satisfactory – can continue business.

From the date of this inspection 3

months is given to rectify problems.

Unsatisfactory – final warning or issue

notice to close down immediately.

3. Sections of the guidelines which needs to be

rectified by the site owner/operator.

List sections of guidleines which applicant

needs to comply with:

1. ………………………

2. ………………………

3. ………………………

4. ………………………

5. ………………………

4. Service station does meet requirements of the guidelines.

Service stations that do meet the requirements of the guidelines will be issued a license on the following conditions: a)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… b)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… c)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… d)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………


5. Service station does not meet requirements of the guidelines.

Licence is cancelled / suspended for _____________ (days/months) till site owner/ operator

completes the following actions and a re-inspection can take place and license re-issued:

a)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

b)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

c)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

d)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. Name of site operator/owner ____________________________ is given (day(s)/month(s))

______________to comply with the above conditions.

_________________________ ___________________________

Signature of Inspecting Officer Signature of Service station Operator

Date: / / Date: / /

7. Follow up inspection date: …………………………………………..


ii. Inspection form for proposed new sites

Dated this day of Year:

Signed: Officer/Position:

Applicant to complete as appropriate

1. State whether Sole Applicant /Partnership

2. If a Sole Applicant state first name, surname and address.

If a ‘Partnership’ state the full name of each partner and their respective addresses. If necessary, use, sign and attach (to this form) a separate sheet.

Surname:

First Name:

Address:

Tel No:

E-mail:

3. Address of the petrol filling station/premises for which the Licence is required.

4. If the applicant is not the owner of the site comprising the ‘petrol filling station’, state the name and address of the owner or owners, as the case may be.

Surname:

First Name:

Address:

Tel No:

E-mail:

5. The maximum quantity of petroleum product (diesel, unleaded petrol, kerosene) or LP gas cylinders for which the licence is required and how it is to be stored.

This is the quantity that will be stated on the licence when granted and it will be an offence to exceed this quantity without the prior written consent of the licensing authority.

Litres stored in

underground tank(s)

ULP –

Diesel –

Kerosene –

Litres stored in above

ground tank(s)

ULP –

Diesel –

Kerosene –

Litres stored in

drums

ULP –

Diesel –


Kerosene –

Total quantity in

litres

ULP –

Diesel –

Kerosene –

Total number of LP

Gas cylinders

stored[Kg]

6. Applicants must submit site plans, drawings and particulars of tanks, dispensing pumps, associated equipment and relevant buildings.

Site drawings should comply with local building codes as well as requirements specified under AS1940:2004 and AS/NZS 1596:2014 such as separation distance, fire rating walls etc.

Comments:

7. Predominant land use surrounding the propose site.

Residential

Commercial

Industrial

Special ( Schools/Churches/Community Halls) Comments:

8. Proposed site owner competent to deal with safety issues at the site. Copies of training certificates to be submitted.

Certificates sighted: Yes No

Comments:

9. Approval/Refusal to license new site: Approval

Refusal

Comments:


10. Conditions of license

State:

Approval of license subject to conditions:

……………………………………………………………………..........

………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………..

Refusal of license on the grounds:

………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………


Reference: 1. SAI Global Limited. “AS/NZS 1596:2014 the Storage and handling of LP Gas”. Sydney: NSW

2001, Australia.

2. Standards Australia. “AS1940:2004 the Storage and handling of flammable and combustible

liquids”. Sydney: NSW 2001, Australia.

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