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Kevin Sheppard		 How to locate diesel fuel dispensing tanks. View All
I'm in the site design phase of a waste facility and need to locate the diesel fuel supply tanks. I'm waiting on a return call from TSSA but i wonder if eng.com can answer my question faster :) How do I locate the tank(s) relative to the building, I assume there is a safe operating distance?
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ASKED BY 		I found this (below) but I wonder if it pertains to just the construction phase or the entire building life cycle...

PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to ensure vehicles, equipment, and vessels are fuelled safely on construction sites, to ensure fuel is stored safely on construction sites, and to protect the environment from spills and the hazards associated with spills.
REFERENCES
The information in this document is based on and in compliance with the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 and the Technical Standards and Safety Authority’s (TSSA) Liquid Fuels Handling Code, 2007.

Main sections covering construction activities Section 6.1.7 of the Liquid Fuels Handling Code, 2007: Dispensing requirements—Mobile Fuelling Section 6.1.7.1 of the Liquid Fuels Handling Code, 2007:
Dispensing shall not take place within:
a) a building;
b) 30 m of a stream, river, lake, canal or natural watercourse;
c) 3 m of a property line;
d) 4.5 m of any opening in a building; or
e) 3 m from any source of ignition.

Section 6.1.7.2 of the Liquid Fuels Handling Code, 2007: The requirements of 6.1.7.1 items (b) to (e) may be modified where the mobile refueller has an approved procedure to prevent a loss or escape of product from:
a) creating a hazard to public health or safety
b) contaminating any fresh water source or waterway
c) interfering with the rights of any person, or
d) entering into a sewer system or underground stream or drainage system.

10 months ago

Source: http://www.csao.org/UploadFiles/Alerts/fuel_handling_procedure.pdf


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