The revised SS 532 : 2016 Code of Practice for the Storage of Flammable
Liquids was launched on 26 Feb 2016 by Singapore Chemical Industry Council (SCIC).
This Standard provides
guidance and best practices for the safety of persons and the prevention of
damage to property when storing or handling flammable liquids. It covers
storage and handling of flammable liquids in installations but does not include
transportation.
In a nutshell, this revision
(from 2007 version) resulted in the exclusion
of the fire safety requirements for laboratories. Changes were made to the
sections on minor storage and safety cabinets, package storage and handling,
storage in tanks, piping and tank auxiliaries, operations and firefighting
facilities. The changes also include new requirements and the provision of more
design options.
Changes in brief :
·
Exclusion
of laboratories (including storage area solely supporting operations of
laboratories) and petrol service stations from the scope of this standard;
·
New
Table 2 Capacity limit vs type of container
(Glass, metal, approved plastic, safety cans);
·
New
Subclause 4.2.2 Maximum Allowable Quantity (MAQ) in
Building. New Table 3 Design limitation
for MAQ for better clarity on MAQ based on classification of materials;
·
Changes
in 4.2.5 Non-sprinkler protected area.
·
Changes
in 4.2.6 Sprinkler protected area to
provide more design options;
·
Change
of Table 4 Groups of packages by quantity and
category, Table 5 Separation distances
for groups to protected place / on-site facility;
·
New
Subclause 7.10.7 Leak detection;
·
New
Subclause 8.2 Pump station to ensure
that fire is compartmentalized to prevent fire spread to a larger surface area;
·
Changes
to 8.3.3 Fuel transfer pipe from outside storage
tank to a service tank inside a building to be applicable for
Category 4 liquids only;
·
Changes
to 9.2.7 Leakage and spillage to ensure
early leak detection;
·
Change
to 9.2.12 Heated storage to include
recommended action to be taken;
·
New
requirements 10.5 Fire pumps to
illustrate good practice;
·
New
requirements 10.6 Hydrant system to
address large flammable liquid storage tank area;
·
New
requirements 10.10 Emergency warning and
communication for fire alarm system and outdoor audible warning
devices.
SCIC is organizing a
workshop on the adoption of this revised standard. Check their website portal
for registration and information.
Details for the workshop:
Date :
23 March 2016 (Wedneday)
Time :
2.00pm
to 5.00pm (Registration
starts at 1.30pm )
