Flashpoint of less than 32oC

Small quantities of liquid may be kept in ordinary workrooms which are either safe by position or are of a fire-resistant structure

Every tank, cylinder, store room etc used for storage of LPG to be marked “Highly Flammable -LPG”

All HFLs must be stored in one of the following:

Fixed storage tanks in a safe position

Suitable closed vessels in a safe position in the open air, where necessary being protected against direct sunlight

Suitable closed vessels kept in a store room, either safe by position or of fire-resisting structure

In the case of a workroom where the aggregate quantity does not exceed 50 litres, in suitable closed vessels in a suitably placed cupboard or bin that is a fire-resisting structure

All LPGs to be stored in one of the following ways: Suitable underground reservoirs or in suitable fixed storage

tanks, in a safe position, either underground or in the open air

In suitable movable storage tanks/vessels kept in a safe position in the open air

In pipelines or pumps forming part of an enclosed system

In suitable cylinders kept in safe positions in the open air or, where not reasonably practicable, in a store room constructed of non-combustible material, with adequate ventilation, in a safe position, of fire-resisting structure and solely used for storage of LPG and/or acetylene cylinders

Separate from manufacturing, accommodation, public access, garages & equipment which may produce a fire hazard

At least 2 access points to allow escape

Doors & gates should be shut when not required to allow passage of goods. Locked when not in use

Segregation of different types of good (e.g. packets, drums, cylinders etc.) in different areas

Stacked goods: Keep stacks as small as is practical

Keep stacks away from walls and off floor by using pallets

Stacks should not be close to lights, alarm points, fire-fighting equipment or sprinklers

Stack should not block drains

Housekeeping: Inspect stores regularly

Waste & debris should not be allowed to accumulate for fear of fire

All electrical equipment within the area should be of a standard related to the risk (zoned)

No smoking - the use of the stores for a “quick smoke” is a particular hazard

Heating equipment - no portable heaters

Incoming goods - especially baled materials, should be inspected for incipient fire or smouldering

Any repair or maintenance work carried out in the stores should be supervised. Blow lamps & cutting equipment are a particular hazard

Fire-fighting equipment should be suitable for the risk e.g. fire class, and be properly maintained. All staff should be instructed in its use and other emergency procedures e.g. evacuation, raising alarm and calling fire brigade

Limitation of damage - Should a fire occur, damage will result from the fire itself, from water & from smoke. These causes can be minimised by spacing, to limit spread and allow access between stacks. Keeping water sensitive goods off the floor and keeping drains clear will greatly reduce losses

Compartmented or separated store; up to 4 hour fire resistance

Not located where it could hinder escape in event of fire

Incorporate means to prevent liquid escapes

Located at ground level

All ignition sources (rubbish, vegetation) should be eliminated

Area should be ventilated to the open air

Store and containers should be marked

Stored outside on an impervious surface (concrete)

No container should be stored within 2m of any door, plain glazed window, or escape route

Small containers in work rooms may be stored, provided that:

The total quantity does not exceed 50 litres

When not being used they are kept in a store of non-combustible construction

Safe storage of small quantities of highly flammable

substances in fire-resisting cabinets

Quantities greater than 50 litres should be stored in a properly designated store,

either in the open air (on well ventilated, impervious ground, away from ignition

sources) or in a suitably constructed storeroom

Storage in the workroom

Safety containers with self-closing lids should be used for dispensing and applying small quantities of flammable liquids

Rags & cloths which have been used to mop up or apply flammable liquids should be disposed of in metal containers with well fitting lids and removed from the workplace at the end of each shift or working day

All stores & workrooms must be ventilated to reduce vapour concentrations.

All naked flames & smoking must be prohibited

Tools, spanners and wrenches used for opening drums must be of non-sparking alloy

Zoned electrical equipment

Trained competent staff

High levels of supervision

Fire fighting equipment

Emergency procedures