SS 532:2016 Code of practice for the storage of flammable liquids



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)