• I.S. 3216-2:1989

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE BULK STORAGE OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  26-11-2010

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1989

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    Committees
    Foreword
    Scope
    Definitions
    SECTION 1: PROPERTIES AND HAZARDS OF LPG
    SECTION 2: LPG PLANT LOCATION
    2.1 General
    2.2 Storage vessels
    2.3 Pumps
    2.4 Location of dispensers
    SECTION 3: LPG PLANT SPECIFICATION
    3.1 Vessels
    3.2 Vessel fittings
    3.3 Pumping units
    3.4 Pipes, hoses and fittings
    3.5 Dispensing equipment
    SECTION 4: LPG PLANT INSTALLATION
    4.1 Mechanical Integrity
    4.2 Underground and Mounded Vessels
    4.3 Leak Testing
    4.4 Pumping Units
    4.5 Piping
    4.6 Underground Pipes
    4.7 Hydrostatic Relief Valves
    4.8 Valves
    4.9 Dispensing Equipment
    SECTION 5: ELECTRICAL APPARATUS
    5.1 General
    5.2 Area Classification
    5.3 Equipment Classification
    5.4 Wiring and Cables
    5.5 Earthing and Bonding
    5.6 Electrostatic Hazard Precautions
    5.7 Master Switches
    SECTION 6: FIRE PROTECTION, SECURITY AND EMERGENCY
               PROCEDURES
    6.1 General
    6.2 Water Supplies
    6.3 Fire Protection Equipment
    6.4 Security
    6.5 Dispenser
    6.6 Portable Fire Fighting Equipment
    6.7 The Control of LPG Fires
    6.8 Action in an Emergency
    6.9 Skin Contact
    SECTION 7: COMMISSIONING
    7.1 LPG Storage Vessels
    7.2 Pipework, Pumps, Meters and Dispensers
    SECTION 8: OPERATIONS
    8.1 Bulk Transfer Procedures
    8.2 Procedure for Filling of Customer Vehicles
    8.3 Closing the Service Station
    8.4 Training
    SECTION 9: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTENDED SELF-SERVICE
               ON RETAIL PREMISES
    9.1 Definition
    9.2 Dispensing Equipment
    SECTION 10: INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
    APPENDIX 1 Typical Physical Properties of Liquefied Petroleum
               gas
    Appendix 2 Inspection certificate for LPG refuelling facility
               associated with petroleum stores
    REFERENCES

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    Covers design, location, construction, maintenance and operation of LPG refuelling facilities at retail outlets available to the general public for the sale of motor fuels, and at private automotive refuelling facilities.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    I.S. 327:1990 DOMESTIC INSTALLATIONS USING LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES

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    BS 5306-1:1976 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Hydrant systems, hose reels and foam inlets
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    BS 1740-1:1971 Specification for wrought steel pipe fittings (screwed BS 21 R-series thread) Metric units
    BS 4683-2:1971 Specification for electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres The construction and testing of flameproof enclosures of electrical apparatus
    BS 4504-1:1969 Circular flanges for pipes, valves and fittings (PN designated) Ferrous
    BS 476-8:1972 Fire tests on building materials and structures Test methods and criteria for the fire resistance of elements of building construction
    BS 5345-1:1976 Code of practice for the selection, installation and maintenance of electrical apparatus for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (other than mining applications or explosive processing and manufacture) Basic requirements for all Parts of the code
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