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The Government Decree On The Safety Requirements Of The Industrial Handling And Storage Of Dangerous Chemicals

Original Language Title: Valtioneuvoston asetus vaarallisten kemikaalien teollisen käsittelyn ja varastoinnin turvallisuusvaatimuksista

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Council Regulation on safety requirements for industrial handling and storage of dangerous chemicals

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In accordance with the decision of the Council of State, the law on the safety of dangerous chemicals and explosives (390/2005) Pursuant to:

Chapter 1

General

ARTICLE 1
Scope

This Regulation lays down rules on the safety of dangerous chemicals and explosives (390/2005) (hereinafter ' the Chemical safety law , the safety requirements for industrial handling and storage of dangerous chemicals.

ARTICLE 2
Scope of application

This Regulation shall not apply to storage or technical use of natural gas or to pipelines and equipment intended for the transmission, distribution or use of natural gas.

However, this Regulation shall apply to the use of natural gas as a raw material in the chemical process, as well as its use as an aid and additional fuel with other comparable gaseous hydrocarbons. This Regulation shall also apply to the manufacture of, and directly related to, biogas under the Council Regulation on the safety of natural gas (1801/2009) Shall be used for technical use and storage.

For technical use and storage of liquid gas, only Chapter 6 of this Regulation shall apply. However, this Regulation shall apply to the manufacture of liquefied petroleum gas and the use of LPG as a raw material in a chemical process, and to its use as an aid and additional fuel with other comparable gaseous hydrocarbons.

This Regulation shall not apply to the handling and storage of hazardous chemicals in distribution stations, in so far as it is expressly provided for.

ARTICLE 3
Definitions

For the purposes of this Regulation:

(1) Warehouse An area or space in which hazardous chemicals are stored;

(2) In the supply warehouse A single area in or out of the building, containing containers containing dangerous chemicals, transportable pressure equipment, barrels, bags, IBC packs referred to in paragraph 10, or other dangerous goods Approved packages with a capacity of not more than three cubic metres;

(3) At the container warehouse An unitary area outside tank containers of more than three cubic metres in volume;

(4) By the tanker group One or more of the groups of one or more canisters in the same or contiguous conurbations; contiguous shall be considered adjacent to the outer space of a maximum distance of three metres, measured from the outer edge of the wall;

(5) container A solid container for the storage of the chemical, a bulk container, a portable container or container;

(6) With a solid container A fixed above-ground or underground reservoir;

(7) With a terrestrial container A container on the ground, in a room or in a protective chamber;

(8) The underground reservoir The container the outer surface of which, with the exception of the treatment gulf, is directly exposed to the ground;

(9) Tank container A container carrying more than 450 litres;

(10) With the IBC package Bulk Container (Intermediate Bulk Container) rigid or flexible packaging with a capacity not exceeding 3 cubic metres and designed for mechanical handling;

(11) On the high level A reservoir which is extracted from the rock, with the bottom, wall and roof of which are rock or concrete;

(12) The plumbing Pipe, plumbing components such as bulkheads, seals, sequins and forks, as well as plumbing equipment such as valves, filters and monitoring and control equipment;

(13) The control room The holding in the establishment from which the installation is controlled and controlled;

(14) With explosive dust, A dust which may constitute an explosive atmosphere in the circumstances in question; (21/05/2015)

(15) A chemical hazardous to health On the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67 /548/EEC and 1999 /45/EC and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (EC) No 1272/2008 ( Clp Regulation ) , the health hazard characteristics of the chemical are classified as a hazardous chemical; (21/05/2015)

16) A chemical hazardous to the environment A chemical which, in accordance with the clp Regulation, is classified as a hazardous chemical due to the environmental hazards of the chemical; (21/05/2015)

(17) Physical hazard (fire and explosives) with a chemical A chemical which, in accordance with the clp Regulation, is classified as a hazardous chemical due to the physical hazards of the chemical and other combustibles with a flash point of not more than 100 ° C; (21/05/2015)

(18) Flammable liquid CLP category 1, 2 or 3 flammable liquids and other liquids with a flash point of not more than 100 ° C; (21/05/2015)

19) Flammable liquid A category 1, 2 or 3 flammable liquid under the clp Regulation; (21/05/2015)

20) Flammable gas Flammable gas in Category 1 or 2 under the clp Regulation; (21/05/2015)

21) Aerosols Category 1 or 2 aerosols in accordance with the clp Regulation. (21/05/2015)

Chapter 2

Investment plant investment

Investment principles
§ 4
General principles

The investment facility in relation to other activities shall take into account:

(1) the impact of possible accidents at the plant in its environment and the development of these accidents;

(2) the potential for protection or exit from the area affected by the accident;

(3) factors affecting the spread and flow of the accident, such as water, sewerage, terrain, soil quality, climatic conditions and buildings;

(4) the systems, methods, technical factors and equipment used in the establishment of the establishment to prevent and limit accidents.

§ 5
Taking account of the risk of accidents in the investment

The investment of a production facility shall take into account the effects of accidents where chemicals from an establishment or in the event of an accident may be involved, such as:

(1) fire within or outside the site of the establishment;

(2) an explosion in the site or outside the site;

(3) the release of the chemical from the fire, the explosion, the ship's ship, the breakdown of the chemical or any other reaction or event outside the site.

When assessing the effects, account shall be taken of all hazard characteristics of the chemical and the consequences of the resulting accidents, as well as the consequences of the explosion of dust from the treatment or storage of chemicals Consequences.

Where an operator is able to demonstrate, on the basis of a risk assessment for a production facility, that an accident type or chain of events is unlikely in the circumstances of the establishment concerned, it is not necessary to take into account: When determining the protection distances from the location of the establishment.

Taking account of the effects of risks in the investment
ARTICLE 6
Taking account of the effects of thermal radiation in investment

The production plant shall be located in relation to the surrounding construction and other sites so that the accident referred to in Article 5 does not give rise to any thermal radiation from the accident referred to in Article 5; That:

(1) its impact on buildings, installations, structures or other fire-spreading objects may ignite;

(2) it may prevent people from taking refuge or leaving from the sphere of influence of thermal radiation in buildings or other places where people can stay;

(3) it may cause burns to people outside the areas where the removal or removal of which can be slow in the event of an accident, such as treatment facilities, accommodation, assembly, business premises, or densely populated areas; Residential areas.

§ 7
Pressure impact assessment in the investment

The production facility shall be located in relation to the surrounding construction and other sites so that the accident referred to in Article 5 does not result in any pressure effects that may result from:

(1) the collapse of buildings or structures, or damage to installations, inventories or other structures of other establishments, to the extent that the accident may be extended;

2) permanent injuries to humans in the area of buildings or other objects normally capable of being human.

When assessing risks, account shall also be taken of the risks arising from the risks and the risks arising from the collapse or failure of structures.

§ 8
Taking into account the health hazard of chemicals in the investment

The production plant shall be located in relation to the surrounding construction and other sites so that the people affected by the accident referred to in Article 5 are able to escape or leave the area. Without causing serious injury to them.

In particular, the investment shall take into account particularly sensitive sites for human and human health, such as medical centres, health centres, shopping centres, schools, crèches, assembly facilities and areas, and residential areas and other sites, In which a large number of people may at the same time have a large number of people who are leaving or where protection can be particularly difficult in the event of an accident.

§ 9
Taking account of the environmental hazard of chemicals in the vicinity of natural sites and recreational areas

The production facility shall be located in relation to the surrounding natural and recreational areas in such a way that the accident referred to in Article 5 may not occur as a result of the accident referred to in Article 5.

(1) damage to the conservation objectives of the area; (1096/1996) Or areas falling within the Natura 2000 network, or in other relevant areas for the conservation of biodiversity;

2) a significant deterioration of the potential for use of recreational land, water courses and other watercourses.

ARTICLE 10
Taking account of groundwater protection in the investment

In or in the vicinity of a groundwater body which is important or otherwise suitable for the investment of the production plant, it is necessary to ensure that, as a result of the accident referred to in Article 5, the plant may not cause: Environmental protection (527/2014) in Article 17 , and that the Council Regulation on hazardous and harmful substances is not accessible to groundwater (1022/2006) in Article 4a Of the substance. (21/05/2015)

In considering the specific, justified grounds referred to in Article 18 (2) of the Chemical Safety Act to place an establishment in the groundwater area, the following shall be taken into account on a case-by-case basis:

(1) the importance of the groundwater area for the water supply;

(2) the nature and extent of the activity of the establishment and the quality and quantity of dangerous chemicals to be processed and stored there;

(3) structural and technical solutions to be implemented at the plant to prevent the diversion of hazardous chemicals into groundwater and other systems for the possibility of human activity leading to a potential groundwater damage; Seek to eliminate;

(4) the nature and the hydrogeological conditions in the area, and the behaviour of chemicals produced, processed and stored in the establishment, and of substances that may arise as a result of the accidents referred to in Article 5; and Effects in the environment;

(5) the need for transport operations in connection with the operation of the establishment and the impact of potential transport damage and accidents on the groundwater in the vicinity.

Environmental protection L 86/2000 Has been repealed by the Environmental Protection L 52/2014 1 September 2014.

ARTICLE 11
Taking account of activities and objects relevant to the activities of the United States

The production facility shall be located in relation to the surrounding construction and other sites so that the accident referred to in Article 5 may not occur as a result of the accident referred to in Article 5.

(1) significant disruption of vital functions, such as main transport corridors, water, waste or energy supply systems, industrial and production facilities or similar activities;

(2) cultural historical value of buildings, structures, parks, sites, etc. (185/1963) Permanent or long-term damage to protected sites.

Stock investment
ARTICLE 12
Stocks of terrestrial stocks

Geographical stocks shall be placed in such a way that all storage tanks, silos, warehouses and similar investments comply with the requirements laid down in Articles 4 to 11. In addition, the investment shall take into account the factors which increase the likelihood of an accident in storage.

The container of the container, the silo, the storage unit and the corresponding distance from the site shall always be at least five metres.

Stocks of solid hazardous chemicals should be placed in such a way that chemicals cannot be spread outside the site of the establishment.

In the protection distance, containers and storage facilities that may be associated with the combustion or degradation of a chemical in the heat shall also take into account the spread of, and the resulting risk of, the presence of harmful flue-gases or degradation products.

ARTICLE 13 (21/05/2015)
Stocks of combustible liquids and flammable gases, aerosols and pyrophoric materials

The protective distances of the combustible liquid or of a container containing a pyrophoric substance and of the unit store in relation to external action shall be determined on the basis of the effects of the thermal radiation resulting from their combustion. For the purposes of protection distances, account shall also be taken of the possibility of overheating of the burning fluid.

The protective distances of the tank containing the liquefied gas tank by chilling out of the external action shall be determined on the basis of the effects of thermal radiation in the tank fire.

Distance between tanks and containers containing flammable gases or aerosols containing flammable gases other than those referred to in paragraph 2 shall be determined from the combustion of the gas cloud resulting from the combustion of the flammable gas cloud The effects of thermal radiation and the pressure effects. The investment of stocks of flammable gases shall also take into account the effects of the explosion that may occur in the container. The placement of flasks and aerosols containing flammable gas shall also take into account their behaviour in the event of fire.

ARTICLE 14 (21/05/2015)
Investment in stocks of organic peroxides and self-active substances and mixtures

The protection distances from the tanks of organic peroxides and itserective substances and mixtures in relation to external activities shall be determined on the basis of the pressure effects generated by the explosion. When determining the protection distances, account shall also be taken of the danger posed by the latter.

§ 15
Investment in stocks of oxidising chemicals

Containers and storage warehouses containing oxidising chemicals must be placed in such a way that, as a result of their leakage, they cannot escape from the area of the production plant the quantities or concentrations that may result from Material ignition.

ARTICLE 16
Investment in stocks of chemicals dangerous to health and the environment

For health and the environment, tanks and articles containing volatile liquids and articles containing easily volatile liquids and similar protective distances from outside activities shall be determined in accordance with the In the light of the health and environmental hazard.

Other stocks of liquid or solid chemicals which are hazardous to health and the environment must be stored in such a way that the chemical is not allowed to spread beyond the site of the leak. The distances should also take into account the flue gases resulting from the breakdown of chemicals and other reactions in fire-fire situations.

Containers containing immediately toxic gas in Category 1, which may result in a major accident, shall be placed in the protective structure or otherwise equipped in such a way that the gas from the container can be obtained Recovered. (21/05/2015)

§ 17
Stocks of stocks of chemicals responsive to water

Containers and storage warehouses containing a chemical that are highly responsive to water or toxic to water with water shall be placed in such a way that, as a result of their leakage, the chemical is not excluded from the plant. The investment shall also take into account the hazard characteristics of the chemicals generated in the possible response.

Investment in pipelines and process equipment
ARTICLE 18
Geographical pipelines

Geographical pipelines shall be located in such a way as to minimise the risks of their potential leakage.

The establishment of terrestrial pipelines shall take into account the personal, environmental and property damage caused by leakages, mechanical or chemical stress on non-pipelines, as well as energy sources which may result in a pipeline Dangerously heating the contents.

The placement of terrestrial pipelines must, in particular, take into account transport routes, electricity lines, other sites containing chemicals and targets which may be subject to thermal radiation in the event of a fire-fire in the pipeline, and the sites or structures, Where the chemical leaking from the plumbing can cause damage.

§ 19
Investment in the filling and unloading of tanks

The location of the container filling and filling shall take into account the volume of the containers at the time of filling or in the discharge of the container.

§ 20
Processing equipment

The protection distances from the process equipment containing hazardous chemicals shall be determined taking into account all the potential for accidents involving chemicals and the process and the consequences of such accidents by: The requirements laid down in Articles 4 to 11 are fulfilled.

Distance may be applied to the principles of stocks laid down in Articles 12 to 17, unless there is a particular risk to the process, such as high pressure or temperature. In the event of a specific risk to the process, the protection distances shall be assessed on a case-by-case basis, on the basis of the impact of the accident-related accidents.

Chapter 3

Investment in the region of production

Investment principles
ARTICLE 21
General principles

The location of equipment, buildings and structures in the site shall take into account the effects of the accidents referred to in Article 5. The design of equipment, buildings and structures shall aim to ensure that the accident does not cause

(1) immediate ignition of unconnected buildings, structures or other materials, or the spread of a fire from the warehouse, process area or equivalent storage, for another process area or equivalent The target;

(2) exposure of staff to thermal radiation, pressure effects or health hazards to such an extent that it prevents the establishment of controlled shut-down or personnel saving; and

(3) the collapse of buildings or structures, or damage to equipment, storage facilities or other structures, to the extent that the result could be the expansion of an accident or the orderly resolution of the installation.

In addition to what is laid down in the Chemical Safety Code, the investment in the sites and activities of the production plant must take into account the following principles:

(1) the separation of stocks and processes;

(2) unconnected sources of ignition are separate from combustible chemicals;

(3) the distinction between unsuitable chemicals;

(4) activities involving a particular risk of explosion shall be separated from other activities;

(5) there are only quantities of hazardous chemicals in production facilities which are justified in terms of operation and safety;

(6) in production facilities and warehouses, there is nothing other than a fire load necessary for the operation;

(7) In the event of an accident, critical control equipment and alarm systems are available;

(8) In the event of an accident, the spread of chemicals on terrestrial or underground routes may be restricted to the smallest possible area;

(9) containers and pipelines shall be placed on the ground unless the product characteristics or technical or safety reasons justify the placing under the ground.

§ 22
Taking account of unsuitable and highly dangerous chemicals in the investment

Chemicals whose reactions with each other may result in combustion, the development of significant heat, the development of combustible or toxic gases or the formation of unstable substances shall be stored and handled in such a way that they do not: Unintentionally can come into contact with each other in normal and normal abnormal situations, such as leaks or fires.

The compatibility review shall also be carried out with the chemicals that are processed or stored, and the construction or other materials contained in the field of fire and pesticides and in the premises.

The following chemicals and chemical groups which may be associated with specific hazards shall be kept separate from other chemicals and chemical groups:

1) combustible liquids, flammable gases and aerosols;

2. Organic peroxides;

3) explosive chemicals;

4) oxygen and other highly oxidising chemicals;

(5) without contact with self-ignition chemicals;

(6) chemicals readily degradable;

(7) other chemicals posing a special hazard due to their toxicity, degradability or reaction.

(21/05/2015)

ARTICLE 23
Investment of dangerous chemicals

In the case of containers of dangerous chemicals, and in the storage of dangerous chemicals, the principles laid down in Articles 21 and 22 must be complied with.

There shall be no more than 30 000 cubic metres of hazardous chemicals in one tank group. In the tank group, containers shall not exceed two lines.

Stock investment in the region of production
§ 24
Stocks of burning liquids

Tanks containing burning liquids, container stores and store warehouses shall be placed at a distance from another warehouse and equipment containing chemicals so that the fire in the event of damage cannot spread to them or the fire The dangerous heating of the chemicals contained in them, and not the hazardous decompression in the container or equipment.

Containers of burning liquids, container warehouses and unit warehouses shall be placed at a distance from the buildings directly related to the buildings or activities located in the site of the establishment, or the combustion of the chemical The resulting thermal radiation may ignite the structures or other combustive materials in them or cause structural collapse.

The protection distances shall be determined on the basis of the effects of the thermal radiation resulting from the combustion of the container and the pieces of goods. In addition, the investment shall take into account the pressures and pressures resulting from the explosions.

ARTICLE 25
Stocks of burning gases

The mutual protection distances between the fuel tank containing the combustible gas and the storage unit, as well as the distance from the site to other destinations in the area of the plant, shall be determined from the combustion of the fuel resulting from the combustion of the container or warehouse and from the combustion Based on thermal radiation and pressure effects.

The flasks and aerosols containing combustible gas are stored separately from other chemicals and so that they do not get hot. The investment shall take into account the behaviour of cylinders and aerosols in a fire.

§ 26
Investment in inventories of explosive chemicals and explosives

The distances between containers and articles containing explosive atmospherics or explosives containing explosives, as well as the distances to other sites in the site of the establishment, are determined on the basis of the pressure effects generated by the explosion.

§ 27
Investment in stocks of oxidising chemicals

The investment of containers and articles containing the oxidising chemical shall take account of the nearby combustible chemicals, buildings and structures of combustible material, areas where there are regular people, Transport arrangements as well as other items and activities where the chemical can cause ignition.

ARTICLE 28
Investment in stocks of dangerous chemicals

The investment of containers and articles containing a chemical containing a dangerous chemical shall take account of sites where people are continuously or repeatedly employed.

§ 29
Stock of stocks of dangerous chemicals for the environment

The placing on the site of containers and articles containing a chemical hazardous to the environment shall take into account items in which the chemical may pose a risk of environmental damage as well as sites and fairways, such as canals, drains or streams which: Through the release of the chemical into a wider area.

Investment in the building
ARTICLE 30
Investment of hazardous chemicals in the building

Equipment, containers, silos and store warehouses containing a dangerous chemical shall be located in a building with the principles laid down in Articles 21 and 22.

The distance between the container and the silo from the wall and the second container and the silo shall be at least one metre.

Hazardous chemicals must be stored in designated sites.

In the basement of production facilities or other underground facilities, hazardous chemicals may only be stored in the event that there is no significant additional risk to storage in the event of an accident.

Investment in equipment and pipelines
ARTICLE 31
Investment of operational sites

Pumps and pumping stations for the transport of chemicals shall be located and, where necessary, protected in such a way that they are available in the event of an accident.

The distance between torches and other similar sources of ignition sources shall be sufficient to ensure that the flame or spark of flame from the flame from the normal or exceptional circumstances, or equivalent, may result in: The ignition or heating of the chemical dangerously.

ARTICLE 32
Plumbing investment

The pipelines shall be pursued in such a way that, in the event of a leak, the content does not come into contact with hot surfaces, electrical equipment or conductors or other sources of ignition and does not pose any other risk.

The pipelines shall not be placed on the foundations of buildings or in the wall structures, with the exception of scanners.

§ 33
Investment in the filling and unloading of tanks

The location of the container filling and filling shall take into account the volume of the containers at the time of filling or in the discharge of the container.

Investment underground
§ 34
Underground tank and pipeline investment

The distance from underground reservoirs and pipelines from other underground reservoirs, pipelines and structures must be such that the use of different structures and repair and maintenance work are possible without damaging other structures. The investment shall take into account the personal, environmental and property damage caused by any pipelines, as well as the damage to other underground structures, as well as the possibilities for collecting leakages.

Underground containers and pipelines shall be located so as not to be subjected to any mechanical stress from the outside so that they may be damaged. This investment must take into account, in particular, transport routes and heavily-operated areas. Cartridges shall not be placed under buildings or transport axes or areas heavily engaged.

The range of the plot of distance measured horizontally in a subterranean container shall be at least 1 metre and the base of the buildings or at least 0,6 metres from the outer edge of the reservoir of the chemical reservoir. Distance from underground lines not included in the container, such as water, sewerage and electrical wiring, with the exception of decoys, shall be at least 2 metres.

The distance between the tube channel or the protective tube from the underground tube, or the corresponding structure, shall be at least 0,6 m.

The air pipe of the underground reservoir should be located in such a way that the vapour from the pipe does not present any risk of personal, environmental or property damage. The investment must take account of the sources of ignition both outside the plant and in the site of the establishment, as well as the doors, windows and vents in buildings.

Chapter 4

Safety requirements

Requirements for buildings and structures
ARTICLE 35
General principles for buildings and structures

In addition to what in the Land Use and Building Act (132/1999) , Article 15 of the Chemical Safety Act, the Rescue (199/2011) And other construction regulations, buildings used for the treatment and storage of dangerous chemicals must comply with the requirements laid down in this Chapter.

The design of buildings and structures shall ensure that:

(1) the selection of structural materials and structures takes into account the hazards arising from chemicals and the resulting requirements, such as resistance to chemical effects and pressure and fire integrity;

2) Access to rescue and control activities shall have unimpeded access to all premises;

(3) minimise the spread of accidents from one state to another;

(4) the spread of chemical leakage from the state of the building to another or soil, or unintentional access to the sewer.

§ 36
Fire department fire department

Processes and storage facilities for chemicals shall be set up as their own fire departments. In addition, the particularly dangerous process stages must be separated from the rest of the process as own-fire departments.

Holdings dealing with chemicals referred to in Article 14, or flammable liquids (category 1-2), flammable gases or aerosols should be separated from their fire departments. (21/05/2015)

ARTICLE 37
Construction pressure relief

If the room is treated with flammable gases, flammable liquids (category 1-2), or chemicals referred to in Article 14, or if there is a risk of explosion in the process, the pressure of the holding should be reduced either through light-structure structures or Pressure relief devices in such a way that the pressure generated by the explosion can come out in a direction that minimises the risk of personal injury. (21/05/2015)

In the storage and handling mode of an explosive chemical located in the building, at least one of the walls of the storeroom shall be the outer wall of the building.

ARTICLE 38 (21/05/2015)
Immediately toxic gas treatment facilities

Holdings of direct processing of toxic gases (category 1-3) must not be directly linked to premises where people work in non-chemical handling or storage.

The doors of the premises shall be automatically closed and outwards open. There shall be no open windows or any other openings for which the gas can spread in the event of an accident.

ARTICLE 39
Internal surfaces

If a flammable liquid, flammable gas or aerosol flammable liquid is treated or stored in the room, the materials of the interior surfaces of the room space and roofs must be at least a collection of Finland's plans for construction under the Land and Construction Act Section A2-s1,d0, in accordance with Part E1, on fire safety in buildings. (21/05/2015)

In addition, the choice of material must take into account the other hazards of chemicals. Where appropriate, surfaces shall be protected from the influence of the chemical on a sustainable surface.

Floor or oxidising chemicals, which are treated or stored, must be non-combustible material.

ARTICLE 40
Air exchange

The treatment and storage of chemicals shall be equipped with such ventilation that the chemical may not pose a risk to health or the risk of combustion of a combustible gas, a burning liquid or a fog of dust or of explosive dust. The ventilation of chemical processing and storage facilities shall be separate from the ventilation of other holdings. The adequacy of ventilation should be monitored.

The measurement of ventilation and the material choices of air conditioning equipment shall take into account the corrosive effects of humidity and chemicals containing chemicals and the physical properties of the chemicals. If heavy vapours, gases, fumes or dust can be formed from dangerous chemicals, the ventilating shall be arranged from the lower part of the room.

The dispersion of gases, vapours, fumes and dusts containing dangerous chemicals should be restricted to the minimum area of the area by means of a target removal, flow-limiting barriers or other technical means.

The volume of air conditioning in the handling and storage of chemicals shall be measured in such a way that the concentration of the burning liquid, the burning gas and the volatile dust in the air does not exceed 25 % of the lower ignition limit.

If people are able to work in the premises, the measurement of ventilation must also take account of safety at work. (2002) Requirements.

In the event of a painting, varnish, lamination, adhesive, adhesive or other surface treatment, printing works or any other equivalent, which releases vapours, combustible gases or dangerous to health in connection with normal activities Chemicals, must have a mechanical ventilation. The ventilation shall be arranged in such a way that there is an underpressure in the space compared to the surrounding facilities. The result air is derived from the outside or from other safe space.

Holdings which directly treat toxic gases (category 1-3) to such an extent that they may be present in a leak-or other situation as a direct health hazard, must be under-pressurised and must have other facilities Separate ventilation for ventilation. (21/05/2015)

ARTICLE 41
Control room

The control room and the systems necessary for steering the process shall be located, constructed and equipped in such a way that the equipment in the control room and the other equipment necessary for steering the process is maintained in the event of an accident and that the staff Can work in the control room as long as the safe dismantling of the process requires. It must be possible to leave the control room safely.

The design of the control structures shall take into account the requirements of the chemicals under consideration for the integrity of the explosive and the durability of the explosive pressure as well as the level of protection for the protection of human health from dangerous chemicals; and The adequacy and reliability of ventilation in the event of an accident.

The control room shall be separated from the ventilation of the handling and storage facilities of chemicals in the same building. The control room must be overpressure compared to adjacent chemical handling and storage facilities if the access of chemicals to the control room can pose a health hazard.

ARTICLE 42
Protective facilities

If the prompt transfer of personnel from the affected area of the accident is not possible, the establishment must have facilities to which the personnel can move and where it can stay until safe exit is possible. The protection facilities must also be available to other persons in the establishment and to the emergency services.

The protective space must be close to the surrounding areas. The ventilation of the compartment shall be separate from the ventilation of the handling and storage facilities of chemicals and the ambient air shall be taken as safe as possible, taking into account foreseeable accident situations.

Requirements for equipment
ARTICLE 43
Basic requirements for equipment planning

The facilities and systems of the production facility and the changes thereto must be designed and chosen in such a way as to prevent accidents as effectively as possible and to minimise the consequences of accidents.

The following principles must be observed in the design:

(1) The containers used for the treatment and storage of chemicals meet the requirements of the Regulation on the industrial handling and storage of dangerous chemicals (2003) Requirements laid down;

(2) respect for the best time and justification for the management of the risks of such activities;

(3) the amount of chemical or energy released in an accident at a time shall be minimised by the choice of equipment sizes and means of production;

(4) the design of facilities, storage facilities and other structures and activities shall take into account the effects of the weather on activities, structures and the characteristics of chemicals;

(5) facilities are designed to be as closed as possible so that the evaporation and leakage of hazardous chemicals are minimised;

(6) equipment that may occur with a sudden pressure increase due to ignition, strong reaction, degradation of the substance or any other reason;

(7) provision for prevention, detection and limitation of consequences;

(8) security critical systems such as the emergency stop system and alarm systems are also operating when the conventional energy system is failed;

(9) the protection of the support and other structures of equipment containing dangerous chemicals, the collapse of which may pose a particular risk in the event of fire, shall be protected in such a way as to withstand the thermal effects of a possible fire;

(10) The foundation of underground reservoirs and pipelines takes account of the rise of groundwater and the effect of the roadie.

ARTICLE 44
Selection of equipment for storage

The containers, silos, containers and packaging used for the storage of dangerous chemicals must be designed for this purpose and their constituent materials should withstand the effects of chemicals.

The container, the IBC package or the railway wagon shall be directly connected to the process for the period of use of the chemical contained in it only if the same level of safety is achieved as in the case of a fixed storage tank.

Solid chemicals must be stored in containers, packaging, containers or silos, or in appropriate storage areas.

ARTICLE 45
The foundation of the container

The basis of the container shall withstand the burdens resulting from the container and its contents.

The basis of the container shall be dimensioned and constructed in such a way that the container and its equipment are not allowed to move for any reason.

The temperature movements of the container and associated equipment shall be taken into account in the design and installation of the container base.

ARTICLE 46
Temporary storage at the site

The temporary storage of hazardous chemicals on the site may be used in accordance with the provisions on the transport of dangerous goods in accordance with the provisions on the transport of dangerous goods and on the container container or ibc.

The container container used for temporary storage and the IBC packaging shall be either diaper dipping or a single-diaper placed in a foundry or safener. However, the plastic IBC should always be bi-dipped. There shall be no contact at the bottom of the IBC pack. In addition, the IBC pack must be retrievable from the top or from the bottom, and it shall be suitable for processing by means of lifting equipment attached to the work machinery under working conditions.

§ 47
Pipelines

In the case of industrial processing and storage facilities for dangerous chemicals, chemical pipelines must be designed and prepared at least in the (1999) , in accordance with the requirements of Class I of the pressure equipment provided for in the provisions adopted.

The connections of tube or pipe fittings embedded in the ground or construction components shall be carried out in a permanent manner. The embedded tube shall be protected from corrosion and, where appropriate, from mechanical damage with a protective tube or a protective arm. The attitude of the country and the movement of the building must be taken into account.

In the case of construction parts, the protective tube must be used and the throughput must be concentrated. In the case of the wall, the tube shall not be branded and the tube shall not be associated with the blister.

If necessary, the tube shall be thermally insulated so that the properties of the substance transferred in the tube are not altered and that the tube is not damaged due to freezing.

ARTICLE 48
Conposition equipment to be installed in the pipeline

If the transfer pump in the pressure tube is fitted with a shut-off valve and the transfer pump is not equipped with a built-in blind-flow valve, an overpressure valve shall be installed in the tube between the pump and the shut-off valve, from which the potentially flowing liquid can Unimpeded in the container or in the transfer pump pipe.

If the shut-off valve or other device may inhibit the expansion of the warming liquid or if the plumbing is equipped with a heater, a plumbing or heater shall be equipped with an overpressure valve through which the expanding liquid is released unimpeded into the container.

ARTICLE 49
Letters

The hoses for the transport of dangerous chemicals must be concise and be able to withstand the effects of chemicals and the pressure, temperature and other burdens associated with the occurrence or disturbance. The hose shall be dimensioned to the pressure of the container or piping, but at least 6 bar pressure resistant. The hose should be protected from mechanical damage and must not come into contact with hot surfaces.

The hose may only be used if its use is justified by vibration, movement or other comparable cause.

§ 50
Control, management and security systems

The processes and activities shall, where appropriate, be equipped with systems where accidents and other dangerous events can be detected in time to limit or prevent dangerous events and the consequences of accidents. May be reduced to a minimum. Such control, management and restraint systems are:

(1) a system of automation in which the process or operation is kept under specified conditions;

(2) an emergency stop system operated by an operating automation system which enables the process to be run down, or by safe suspension of operations, in addition to any automatic emergency stop;

(3) an alarming and overrun system for the overrun of equipment and tanks;

(4) a system for detecting any disturbance associated with the handling or storage of the chemical, or in sufficient time to prevent accidents;

(5) a system for preventing or stopping dangerous reactions or slowing them down, such as emergency cooling, emergency dilution and inert systems;

(6) a safety-automation system, independent from the system of automation, which implements security-critical locks, hedges or similar functions and which can prevent the process from entering a dangerous state or through which the process May be directed to a safe space; the system of automation must be so designed that, in the event of a disruption, the actuators remain or enter a pre-defined safe space; Reliability from the point of view of nature and danger;

(7) a backup energy system capable of maintaining critical safety functions.

The systems and equipment referred to in paragraph 1 shall be designed, placed and, where necessary, protected in such a way that they are available in the event of an accident.

Annual management
ARTICLE 51
Principles for the management of leakage

The areas, structures and installations of the production plant must be designed in such a way that the chemical sites for the treatment, storage, transfer and storage of chemicals can be recovered.

The access of chemicals to the soil, water and non-leak collection shall be prevented.

The pool, the pool and the threshold may be replaced by another leak management system which guarantees the integrity of the same level of fluid retention and operation.

Chemicals that may pose a risk may not be allowed into the same pool or similar accumulation system.

ARTICLE 52
Annual management outdoors

Exterior tanks containing dangerous chemicals should be placed in a safener.

Extracts of articles and container stores and process equipment for liquid chemicals outside shall be placed in a dense, stored chemical on a durable and arresting platform, which is on the doorstep of: Possible leaks can be recovered.

The filling and unloading sites shall be allured in such a way that the volume of the largest or emptying container is collected.

ARTICLE 53
Annual management of the building

The doorways of the storage facilities in the building and the storage facilities of chemicals must be equipped with a threshold not to allow the leakage of liquid chemicals in the premises to spread to other premises. Storage containers shall be placed in separate safeners where appropriate.

ARTICLE 54
Non-proliferation of solid chemicals

Solid hazardous chemicals must be stored in such a way that the chemicals are not spread outside the storage area or place allocated to them.

The chemicals outside must be protected and placed in such a way that they cannot be released into the environment with rainwater or otherwise.

ARTICLE 55
Non-proliferation of gases, vapours, fumes and dust (21/05/2015)

The treatment and storage of chemicals and the filling and unloading of containers shall be carried out in such a way as to minimise the number of gases, vapours, fumes and dusts. Where the release of gases, vapours, fumes or dust may pose a risk to health or the environment, they shall be collected or treated as harmless, by analogy. (21/05/2015)

Chemicals discharged into the pressure of the pressure or from any other emergency landing system in the event of an accident or in the event of an accident shall lead to the recovery container, the purification system or any other non-hazardous location.

The tanks containing gas outside the gas or the environment shall be placed in such a manner and equipped with such structures to limit leakage to the smallest possible area.

ARTICLE 56
Management of leakage from underground reservoirs and high-cost stocks

The underground reservoir must be double-dipping. Leaks which may have access to the space between the walls should be monitored. The container may be unimaic if it is equipped with a similar system for the control of leakages to collect and detect leakages.

Expenses shall be placed in such a way that there is no risk of leakage of the chemical into the groundwater. The mineral resources must only be placed below ground level.

Underground hazardous chemicals pipelines must be placed in a protective tube or protective liner that can be controlled. The protective tube or protective channel may be replaced by a system corresponding to the control of the leak management.

ARTICLE 57
Sewage and abstraction

The drainage of chemical storage sites, filling and emptying, processing and other treatment facilities must be designed and implemented in such a way as to avoid uncontrolled access to waste, extinguishing or rainwater from chemicals. Water, soil and non-sewerage systems designed for this purpose. The outdoor or equivalent rainwater removal should be arranged in a controlled manner.

Processes should be designed in such a way that there is no possibility of a chemical in the emergency water network.

Labelling
ARTICLE 58
Labelling of premises

In the premises of the building where hazardous chemicals are stored or processed industrially, the entry doors shall bear labels indicating the hazard characteristics of the chemicals to be treated at the premises and, where appropriate, necessary Precautions to avoid danger. In the same way, there shall also be significant outdoor processing areas and storage areas and roofs where dangerous chemicals are stored other than in solid containers.

In the case of explosive atmospheres, there shall also be markings which comply with the provisions of the Council Regulation on the prevention of risks to workers from explosive atmospheres (2003) Requirements.

Manufacturing and handling equipment containing dangerous chemicals must be labelled with safe use and maintenance as well as rescue operations.

ARTICLE 59
Labelling of equipment

The solid ground container used for the storage of dangerous chemicals shall be labelled in such a way as to indicate the contents of the container and its danger. The marking may be made in the tank or in its immediate vicinity.

For containers divided into partitions into compartments, the marking shall be entered in each section.

A flat-rate container does not need to be separately labelled if it is placed in a separate room or building with equivalent markings on the doors of the room or building and where no other dangerous Chemicals. In addition, the container is not required to be labelled if it is located in a process area which is separated from other activities of the establishment, dealing mainly with the same hazardous chemical or mixture, and at the borders of the region with entries under this Regulation. However, containers containing other hazardous chemicals in the process must be labelled separately.

ARTICLE 60
Labelling of pipelines

Pipelines containing hazardous chemicals shall be labelled indicating the contents of the tube and the flow direction of the chemical. Where labelling is impossible for technical or other justified reasons, the operator shall, in other ways, ensure that those involved in the use of the installation and in the event of an accident are at their disposal: Information. In addition, the essential valves and connections, as well as the filling and filling sites of dangerous chemicals, are essential for ensuring safe operation.

Transport and access control
ARTICLE 61
Transport arrangements

Transport in the area of production shall be organised in such a way as to avoid any risk to the operation.

The operator shall determine and, where appropriate, indicate the permissible means of transport of chemicals in the area of the establishment. The routes of transport of chemicals should, as far as possible, be distinguished from the routes reserved for passenger transport.

Containers, installations and pipelines containing dangerous chemicals shall be protected, where appropriate, with collision barriers.

The emergency units must have access to the site of the production site, to the dangerous destinations of the accident, and to the point where the extinguishing water takes place at least two different directions.

§ 62
Gold surveillance

The operator shall monitor and, where appropriate, limit access to the site of the establishment and, in particular, to the handling and storage facilities of chemicals, in such a way as to prevent unauthorised access to chemicals or to hazardous substances. And in such a way that the number of persons at risk can be adequately informed in the event of an accident.

Maintenance and maintenance
ARTICLE 63
Maintenance and maintenance

The operator shall draw up plans to ensure that, by means of regular maintenance, inspection, testing or other appropriate methods, it ensures that it is regularly used for the treatment and storage of chemicals, And the operation of pipelines and other structures essential for the safety of buildings and other safety-relevant structures, as well as the operation of the equipment and systems installed to ensure safety.

The plans shall take into account the risk of failure or failure of any installations or systems, the conditions of the operating environment and conditions, the age of the installations or systems and the previous Any information on the condition of installations and systems.

There shall be a record of inspection and testing and of any deficiencies or measures taken.

ARTICLE 64
Guidelines for the handling and storage of chemicals

The use, handling and storage of dangerous chemicals must be used for use and maintenance. The instructions should be drawn up before the start of the operation. The instructions must be available to the service staff. The operator must ensure that the staff has received sufficient training and guidance on dangerous chemicals and establishments and knows the instructions. In addition, the operator must ensure that the operating staff are operating in accordance with the instructions.

Chapter 5

Prevention of explosions

ARTICLE 65
Identification of sources of ignition

The operator shall determine the sources of ignition permanently or otherwise used in the explosive atmospheres, which may cause the explosive mixture to be ignited. When assessing the risk of ignition sources, account shall be taken of the ignition characteristics of the flammable combustible material.

Equipment in explosive atmospheres must meet the requirements of the Regulation on equipment and protection systems for explosive atmospheres (19/1996) And the requirements of the provisions adopted pursuant thereto.

ARTICLE 66
Hot surfaces

The surface temperature of equipment, equipment and structures in explosive atmospheres shall not exceed the temperature in which the explosive mixture may ignite or where the chemical in contact with the surface may ignite or starts to break Dangerously.

When assessing the risk of ignition due to hot surfaces, the heating or heating of equipment should also be taken into account.

If the temperature of the contents of the device or the surface temperature of the device exceeds the ignition temperature of the explosive mixture or the chemical in contact with the surface may ignite or start to be degraded The operator may be placed in a safe condition if a chemical spill or risk of leakage is apparent.

§ 67
Open fire, firework and lightning

In the case of explosives, there is an open fire and no smoking. There must be a ban on the shields in the area.

For welding, the use of sparking equipment and other similar firework in explosive atmosphares shall be permitted only with the permission of the person designated by the operator. The only way to make matches in the houses is to ensure that there is no room for work and that there can be no explosive mixtures in the course of work and sufficient precautions have been taken.

In the case of equipment which continuously or repeatedly has an open fire or a mixture so hot that it can act as a source of ignition as a source of ignition in the event of disruption to the other equipment, the spread of the flame or hot mixture shall be prevented by appropriate equipment.

Containers, piping tanks, piping tanks, pipes and installations for which the risk of lightning is evident due to their design or location should be grounded in case of lightning.

ARTICLE 68
Static electricity and potential equalisation

The processing and storage facilities for burning fluid, combustible gas or explosive dust shall provide for the prevention and elimination of the static electrical charge for the construction and material of the equipment and for safe use; and By means of action.

Inflammable flammable liquid and terrestrial tanks containing flammable gas, plumbing, equipment and machinery must be combined with potential equalisation and maadable if static electricity can pose a risk. (21/05/2015)

When filling or emptying the burning liquid or gas tank, the container, filling or discharge, together with the transport container, shall be combined with each other.

ARTICLE 69
Heating of the chemical in the container

For the heat of the chemical in the storage tank, only water, steam, explosion and fire-free heat transfer fluid or heat resistance may be used. The fire hazard may be used to heat the chemical in the storage tank if it is safe and technically justified. The surface temperature of the heaters used shall be lower than the ignition temperature of the flammable liquid stored in the container, if the heater is partially above the mouth of the tank.

ARTICLE 70
Other sources of ignition

The operator shall ensure that electromagnetic waves, ionising radiation and ultrasonic radiation are not present in an explosive atmosphere to the extent that they can ignite an explosive mixture.

The pressure of the pressure, the compression of the substance, the compression of the substance, and the heating of chemicals and their alloys so that they can lead to the heating and ignition of the explosive mixture, is Prevented by means of equipment design.

Chapter 6

Preparations for accidents

ARTICLE 71
Principles

The operator shall prepare for possible accidents at the production sites, such as related explosions, fires, leakages, malfunctions, damage to equipment and other similar situations as set out in this Chapter Manner.

In the light of the circumstances leading to accidents and the limitation and control of the consequences of accidents, the characteristics of chemicals and the handling and storage conditions must be adequately prepared.

ARTICLE 72
Detection and alerting of dangerous situations

Where appropriate, the production facility shall have systems to detect potential adverse events and conditions in a timely manner and to warn those in the region of adverse events.

At the premises of the production plant and in areas where, in the event of an accident, there is a risk of leakage of such quantities and concentrations of hazardous chemicals, that leakage may result in a fire, explosion or risk to health or the environment, Identify the detectors if the rapid detection of leakages by other means is not possible. Also at sites where access to soil, water or sewerage can be hazardous, there must be leakage detectors if leakage cannot otherwise be detected quickly enough.

Holdings and areas of immediate treatment of toxic gases (category 1-3) to the extent that they can be caused by a leak or, in other circumstances, directly exposed to a health hazard, must be equipped with alarming and dissuasive Systems which have been alerted continuously to a controlled location. (21/05/2015)

For the purpose of detecting and locating the fire, the production facility shall, where appropriate, be fire detectors.

The air shall lead to alerts in such a way that the prevention, restriction and control measures required by the incident can be taken without delay and alerted by people in the danger zone. The air should be alerted both locally and continuously in a controlled location. If necessary, the alarm shall also be directed to the Emergency Response Centre.

In cases where the warning of the population outside the region is necessary for protection and survival, it must be alarms to warn people in the environment with a public hazard. It must be possible to control the alarms from both the plant and the emergency centre.

The production facilities must ensure that there is a rapid notification of any incident or imminent accident at the disposal sites of chemicals.

ARTICLE 73
Deactivation and control capability

The sub-firing and extinguishing capacity of the production facility should be such that, in the event of a fire, effective shutdown is possible and the spread of the fire can be prevented. When the response to the extinguishing and control capability is measured, account should be taken of the possible accidents at the site and the potential for intervention in the site of the establishment. If necessary, the production plant will be equipped with a suitable automatic extinguishing device.

The production plant must have sufficient control equipment for the immediate limitation of the chemical spill, absorption, non-hazardous activities and collection and decontamination of contaminated sites.

Equipment and materials for collecting chemical and chemical leakage should be placed close enough to the items in which they may be needed and are available in the event of an accident.

The removal of hazardous gases from holdings or their neutralisation shall be provided by means of ventilation systems and equipment or systems, where appropriate.

If a chemical spill as a result of a chemical spill can spread a toxic or highly toxic chemical in such a way that it may pose a risk, the plant must be prepared to limit the spread of the chemical or dilute the chemical. If applicable, equipment or systems.

The leakage of ammonia and other toxic gases that are soluble in water shall be equipped with water curtains or other similar systems for the recovery and transmission of the gas Effectively limit.

The selection of the extinguishing and control methods and substances shall take into account the risk to human or environmental safety of extinguishing and pesticides and their accompanying chemicals.

ARTICLE 74
Extinguishing and cooling waters

The quantity of water used for extinguishing, cooling and other control at the production facility shall be measured in such a way that it is sufficient for the production of solid fire and cooling systems, quick paloposts and rescue operations. In the region of the establishment.

The quantity of water off water available in the storage or factory area shall be measured in such a way that it is sufficient to cover the total estimated fire-extinguishing and cooling systems, quick paloposts and rescue operation in the area Needs.

Where necessary, the availability of water extinguishing water shall be ensured. Fireworks and fire-fighting stations shall be located close to the fire-extinguishing points so that they are available in the event of an accident.

ARTICLE 75
Determination, refrigeration and control arrangements for the storage of chemicals

Production facilities having more than 100 cubic metres of combustible liquid or flammable gases on the ground shall be equipped with a fixed fire-water system. (21/05/2015)

A container containing a dangerous chemical of more than 500 cubic metres shall be insulated or protected by fixed or mobile refrigeration equipment if the container is located in the vicinity of a combustible liquid or a combustible gas or other such A fire load whose combustion may result in dangerous heating of the contents of the container, the dangerous increase in pressure in the container, the dangerous reactions of chemicals in the container or the contents of the contents of the container. The insulation or cooling must be sufficiently effective and rapidly available in order to prevent accidents resulting from thermal radiation from the container.

The filling and discharge place for flammable liquids (category 1-2) or flammable gases shall be equipped with a solid foam or water simulator if at the same time two or more tankers are present; or The train car. (21/05/2015)

ARTICLE 76
Specific requirements for storage

In the houses where the fire hazard is apparent, where the rapid extinguishing of the flammable fire is of particular importance or which may be difficult to deactivate, for example due to the height of the holding, an appropriate automatic fire-extinguishing system shall be provided.

Where, where appropriate, the establishment has other functions which are clearly more fire-hazard or small-scale fire and explosion hazards, they shall be equipped with a fixed target protection system if necessary.

Holdings in which the operation of on-board equipment is necessary in exceptional circumstances must be equipped with solid fire extinguishing systems, target forms or other appropriate systems.

ARTICLE 77
Capture of water used for its Tortrain

In the case of fire extinguishing, equipment chilling, dilution or other control of the water used by the production facility, the water shall be managed in such a way that the water cannot damage the soil or the water, and so that it does not: Damage the activities of the waste water treatment plant.

The operator shall arrange for the recovery of the water used in the control of the water if the water is included in soil, water or sewerage or sewage treatment plants in quantities such that such quantities may be adversely affected. The system shall be capable of collecting the largest quantity of water required for the extinguishing, cooling or other control of the largest production space, container or power station. The flexibility scheme may be replaced by another system capable of reliably separating the harmful substances from the corresponding extinguishing water.

The housing system may consist of either fixed or sufficiently rapidly available transferable structures, equipment or installations.

The production plant must have plans and, where appropriate, equipment or methods to deal with contaminated fire water, so that there is no risk.

ARTICLE 78
Smoking removal

Where appropriate, the production facility where hazardous chemicals are handled or stored shall be provided by means of a smoother option.

In addition to the flue-gases, the dimensions of the treatment and storage facilities for the treatment and storage of chemicals shall take into account the gases resulting from the high degradation of chemicals or other reactions.

ARTICLE 79
Emergency showers and eye rinsing points

In cases where there is a risk of chemical contaminants presenting a health hazard, there must be an emergency shower and an eye rinsing device in an easily accessible place.

ARTICLE 80
Protective equipment

The production plant must have sufficient personal protective equipment and other protective equipment to enable the staff to save themselves in situations where a dangerous chemical has been released due to leakage, fire or explosion. Premises or territory.

A sufficient number of suitable personal protective equipment and other protective equipment must be provided for the personnel involved in the rescue operations to enable it to operate in the event of an accident.

Chapter 7

Specific provisions for ammonium nitrate

General provisions
§ 81
Scope

The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the storage of packaged solid ammonium nitrate if the storage lasts at least one day.

Ammonium nitrate Referred to in the Council Regulation on the control and storage of dangerous chemicals (185/2012) Chemicals referred to in points 2 and 3 of Annex I, Part 1, with a nitrogen content of more than 28 % of the ammonium nitrate.

Article 94 applies to aqueous ammonium nitrate solutions, including the raw material (matrix) of emulsion. Article 95 applies to the matrix.

ARTICLE 82
Storage of ammonium nitrate

Ammonium nitrate should be stored in one-storey building so that it is protected from direct sunlight and rain and from other moisture.

In the same condition, no substances may be stored with ammonium nitrate, the ignition of which may cause the spread of the fire in the building or the degradation or melting of the ammonium nitrate.

Ammonium nitrate should be stored in such a way that it does not come into contact with normal or fire-fire conditions with substances that can increase its tendency to explosive decomposition.

ARTICLE 83
Disposal

The enriched packaging and the potentially leaked ammonium nitrate must be immediately discarded if there is reason to suspect that the presence of foreign substances has been mixed with ammonium nitrate.

Packages and ammonium nitrate should be disposed of in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Warming and heating sources
§ 84
Equipment presenting risks of ignition

Electrical, heating and transfer equipment as well as other possible ignition hazards shall be selected and positioned in such a way that they cannot cause ammonium nitrate heating and are not allowed to accumulate in nitrate dust.

Only electrical equipment necessary for storage is allowed in the storage facility. The electrical housing class shall be at least IP 54.

The electrical equipment of the warehouse shall be connected to the voltage without the need for electricity.

ARTICLE 85
Vehicles

Vehicles, including forklift trucks, shall not stay in a storage facility containing ammonium nitrate longer than is necessary for loading or unloading the load.

Storage requirements for storage
ARTICLE 86
Storage building

The building used for the storage of ammonium nitrate shall comply with the requirements of Parts E1 and E2 of the Finnish construction control collection under Article 13 of the Land Use and Construction Act.

Ammonium nitrate shall be stored at least in a building meeting the requirements of category P2 referred to in the provisions referred to in paragraph 1. In the case of premises used for storage of ammonium nitrate in the same building, the building shall comply with the requirements of category P1.

By way of derogation from Articles 1 and 2, ammonium nitrate may also be stored in a different building if, at the same time, safe fire safety is provided by placing a warehouse in sufficient distance from other buildings, structures and fire risks in the storage area. And the prevention of unauthorised access to the warehouse.

Ammonium nitrate may also be stored in a container if it meets the requirements of the container used for the storage of explosives.

ARTICLE 87
Warehouse floor

The floor of a storage facility containing ammonium nitrate shall be concrete or other non-combustible and readily accessible material and shall not contain any recesses, ducts or drains to which the fire arises. The ammonium nitrate could build up.

ARTICLE 88
Warning of heat and flue gases from storage

The stock of ammonium nitrate should be available for the removal of heat and flue-gases from the fire.

ARTICLE 89
Storage lock protection

The storage building shall be protected against the effects of the lightning strike if the amount of ammonium nitrate stored in it is more than 30 tonnes.

Stopping of the warehouse
ARTICLE 90
Principles for the investment of the warehouse

The ammonium nitrate depot shall be positioned in such a way that the possible explosion or decomposition of ammonium nitrate, for example in the event of a fire, does not present a risk to the environment. The investment shall also take into account the fact that a fire in a building or other object in the vicinity of a warehouse may not spread to a warehouse or heat the ammonium nitrate that is stored dangerous.

There's no overlap between the containers.

ARTICLE 91
Distance of the warehouse from outside destinations

The distance from the external buildings of the ammonium nitrate warehouse shall be determined on the basis of the quantity of ammonium nitrate contained in the stock in the warehouse or in the tank. Distance from buildings where persons other than temporarily staying or working people, as well as outdoor assembly areas, shall be at least in accordance with Table 1 of the Annex.

ARTICLE 92
Distance of the warehouse from the general way

The distance from the general traffic route of ammonium nitrate storage shall be at least two-thirds of the distances referred to in Article 91.

ARTICLE 93
Storage in surfaces

Ammonium nitrate in transport containers shall be stored in surfaces. The maximum size of the surface is 100 tonnes.

Pinot must be placed in sufficient distance so that the explosion that started in one pile cannot be transmitted to the other pile.

The surfaces must be at least one metre from the walls and the ceiling. In the case of container storage, the distance requirement is not required.

ARTICLE 94
Water solutions for ammonium nitrate

The distances referred to in Articles 91 and 92 of the distance from the water-solution of ammonium nitrate shall be at least half of the distances provided for in those articles.

ARTICLE 95
Storage of an Emulsion explosive in an exploding site

In the case of an explosion site, a maximum of 5 tonnes of the raw material (matrix) shall be stored in the container. The distance from the site of the container shall be at least five metres. There must be no burning material between the container and the target.

If the volume of storage of the matrix exceeds 5 tonnes, the distance requirements laid down in Article 94 shall be complied with.

In an underground space, the matrix shall be stored in a container or in an aluminium transport container that complies with the construction control collection referred to in Article 86. (21/05/2015)

The underground space must be equipped with fire detectors.

Storage of the ec fertilizer
ARTICLE 96
EC fertiliser storage requirements

The storage of ammonium nitrate, which meets the requirements of the ec fertilizer, may be carried out in accordance with Articles 81-85, 87, 88, 97 and 98, provided that the quantity of ammonium nitrate stored in storage does not exceed 30 tonnes and a storage period not exceeding six months per year.

ARTICLE 97
Ec fertilizer storage facility

Ammonium nitrate, as referred to in Article 96, shall be stored in a single deck, at least in a storage facility meeting the requirements of Section P3 of the order for construction referred to in Article 86, where there is no other Premises used for storage of ammonium nitrate.

The doors of the storage building shall be equipped with a reliable locking and the break-in shall be provided with sufficient support.

ARTICLE 98
Establishment of an ec fertilizer storage facility

The building used for the storage of ammonium nitrate, as referred to in Article 96, shall be situated at a distance of at least 10 m from other buildings and structures as well as the stocks of combustible material, unless they may have commenced The spread of the warehouse has not been blocked by structural means, such as firewall. The fire-hazardous vegetation must be removed within 10 metres of the building.

The distance from residential buildings, the animal enclosures and the general route of storage shall be at least as set out in Table 2 of the Annex.

The distance between two sets of ammonium nitrate warehouses shall be at least 25 metres.

Chapter 8

Miscellareous provisions

ARTICLE 99
Granting of derogations

In an individual case, the Agency may grant an exemption from the provisions laid down in this Regulation in the case of a large-scale industrial handling or storage operator, under the conditions deemed necessary by this Regulation. Compliance will lead to excessive costs or considerable inconvenience and if safety can be achieved in any other way.

In the case of a limited industrial handling or storage operator, the right referred to in paragraph 1 shall be the Civil Protection Authority, except in the sites referred to in Article 23 (2) of the Chemical Safety Act, where that right is In the Safety and Chemicals Agency.

Chapter 9

Entry into force and transitional provisions

ARTICLE 100
Entry into force

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 January 2013.

ARTICLE 101
Transitional provisions

Before the date of entry into force of this Regulation, the establishments which have commenced operations shall comply with the requirements laid down in Articles 58-60, 63, 64, 79 and 80 until 1 January 2014.

The operator shall determine the fulfilment of the requirements laid down in Chapters 2 to 6 of this Regulation, other than those mentioned in paragraph 1, in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation, and shall draw up a plan with its timetable for implementation of the measures or methods Or to achieve equivalent safety levels by other means. The report and plan shall be drawn up by 1 January 2016. The study and the plan shall be dealt with by means of audits or other monitoring visits to the sites.

Annex

DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR AMMONIUM NITRATE STORAGE

Table 1. Distance of ammonium nitrate storage space from outside buildings and outdoors

Ammonium nitrate ( M ) In the largest stack or volume of solution ( M ) In containers, tonnes Range, metres
1 ≤ M < 5 100
5 ≤ M < 10 150
10 ≤ M < 15 200
15 ≤ M < 30 250
30 ≤ M < 50 300
50 ≤ M < 100 350

Table 2. Distance of the storage facility of ammonium nitrate, meeting the requirements of the ec fertilizer, from residential and animal protection and from the public transport corridor

Ammonium nitrate ( M ), tonnes Distance from residential building and animal protection, metres Distance from the public transport corridor,
1 ≤ M < 5 50 35
5 ≤ M < 10 75 50
10 ≤ M < 15 100 75
15 ≤ M < 30 125 90

Entry into force and application of amending acts:

21.05.2015/68:

This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 June 2015.

Directive 2012/18/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (32012L0018); OJ L 197, 24.7.2012, p. 1