A code of practice for the design and construction of static storage facilities, including static tanks, pipelines and pumping systems for storage and transferral of hazardous goods in bulk.

Table of Contents

1.GENERAL

1.1 Introduction
1.2 Definitions
1.3 Limits of this Code
1.4 Legislation
1.5 Approval of Installations
1.6 Welding of Tanks and Pipelines
1.7 Hazard and Operability Studies
1.8 Containment of Spillage,Bunding
1.9 Code and Standard Organisations
1.10 Engineers Certificates
1.11 Repairs to Tanks and Pipelines
1.12 Fire Protection
1.13 Depot Security,Maintenance and Equipment Protection
1.14 Electrical Bonding
1.15 Training of Operators
1.16 Lining of Tanks and Pipelines
1.17 Colour Coding and Labelling

2.STATIC STORAGE TANKS

2.1 General
2.2 Approval Requirements
2.3 Stainless Steel Tanks
2.4 GRP Tanks
2.5 Approved Design Specifications
2.6 Tank Heating
2.7 Testing
2.8 Corrosion Protection
2.9 Tent Venting
2.10 Other Fittings
2.11 Decommissioning Class 3 Tanks
2.12 Recommissioning Used Tanks

3.PIPELINES

3.1 General
3.2 Types of Pipelines
3.3 Design Codes
3.4 Wharf Pipelines
3.5 Testing
3.6 Operations and Maintenance
3.7 Emergency Repair Procedures
3.8 Leak Detection Systems
3.9 Corrosion Protection
3.10 Loading and Unloading Facilities
3.11 Supports

4.EQUIPMENT

4.1 Valves
4.2 Heaters
4.3 Flanges,Fittings and Pipe
4.4 Pumps
4.5 Miscellaneous
4.6 Class Ratings

5.PRESSURISED PIPEWORK AND TANKS

5.1 General
5.2 Tanks
5.3 Valves and Fittings
5.4 Pumps and Compressors
5.5 Pipework and Hoses
5.6 LPG Low Pressure Systems
5.7 Testing
5.8 Decommissioning LPG Tanks

6.HAZARDOUS AREAS AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

6.1 General
6.2 Sources of Ignition
6.3 Electrical Installations within Hazardous Areas
6.4 Hazardous Areas
6.5 Ventilation

APPENDICES

Appendix A Pipeline Test Sheet
Appendix B Static Tank Design Sheet
Appendix C Engineers Certificate
Appendix D Approval of Installation
Appendix E Storage Otherwise than in bulk
Appendix F Recommended Gas Freeing Methods
Appendix G Fire Protection Principles
Appendix H International Flammibility Classifications