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We have just done a survey of an industrial yard ,that requires an EICR.Can anyone clarify if an industrial diesel pump classifies as a hazardous area installation,or a petrolium installation.Any advice is much appreciated ,thanks.
 
if there is a remote possibility that there may be any petroleum about such as reclaimed or as an additive then treat it as a petroleum installation but if it is simply tanker delivers and they fill up the vehicles then imo non hazardous as diesel vapour will not combust on its own, lots of ip equiptment needed though as its a messy business
 
first of all you need to see a data sheet for any liquids used to see if the are classed as hazardous. inside of the diesel storage vessel will prob be zone 0.
 
first of all you need to see a data sheet for any liquids used to see if the are classed as hazardous. inside of the diesel storage vessel will prob be zone 0.
Thanks is there another set of regs for petrolium installations ?
 
sorry to bore but in my opinion diesel is not a haz chem - exert from the HSE website

[h=3]How should I store diesel and what quantity am I allowed?[/h]There are no specific legal requirements on how to store diesel or the quantity allowed either in workplaces or domestic premises. It is not, from a health and safety point of view, a particularly hazardous substance within the meaning of the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 - its vapour flash point is too high. This means that its vapour will not ignite at normal room temperatures.
That said, there are some general issues you'll need to take into account:

  • no 'hotwork' should be performed on the vessel unless it is emptied and purged of any remaining vapour.
  • the drum should be positioned away from any source of direct heat.
  • the drum should be located in an area where there is no risk of collision with vehicles, fork-lift trucks etc. (diesel splashing onto a hot engine will probably ignite).
  • leaks and spills should be contained to the vicinity of the drum and mopped up quickly, to lessen the risk of slipping.
  • refilling and dispensing activities need to take account of manual handling issues etc.
While diesel is not a particularly dangerous substance from a health and safety point of view, it is an environmental hazard, with considerable clean-up costs if it should leak into a drain, watercourse or the soil. You may, therefore, wish to contact the Environment Agency for further information .
 

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