If the containers are unmodified, they provide an unventilated and potentially pressurized environment that may increase the risk of an explosion.There have been incidents of shipping containers exploding in B.C., resulting in worker injuries.Firefighters, first responders, and workers in close proximity to shipping containers are at risk of injury should a fire or explosion occur.As an employer, you need to know if there is the potential for the risk identified in this advisory to be present in your workplace.

The BC Fire Code also places additional duties on the employer regarding the control of risks relating to the storage and handling of flammable substances. Flammable Liquids Bulk Storage: Guidelines for British Columbia’s Provincial Industrial Railways Guidelines Respecting the Design, Location, Construction, Operation and Maintenance of Stationary Bulk Storage Facilities for Flammable Liquids SHORT TITLE 1. %%EOF 0000005563 00000 n 64 0 obj <>stream 0000001056 00000 n 4.3.1.5.

0000017165 00000 n Shaded provisions are not in force. "approved storage cabinet" means a flammable liquids storage cabinet which bears a UL or ULC approval label for this purpose or which otherwise meets the requirements of subsection 4.2.10 of the BC Fire Code; "approved storage room" means a room for container storage which meets the requirements of section 4.2.9 of the BC Fire Code; 0000031273 00000 n 0000005045 00000 n You can access the following resources on worksafebc.com: Hazard Alert: Firefighter killed in explosion involving flammable liquids Corrosion Protection 1)Aboveground storage tanks and their integral fittings that are subject to corrosion shall be protected by any 0000003741 00000 n 0000004462 00000 n

STORE in approved flammable storage cabinet, fridge or freezers, according to the fire code and as recommended by the manufacturer.

It’s your responsibility to regularly inspect your workplace, and to ensure that your safety procedures and practices control the risk.The following information highlights some of the sections of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation and Guidelines that are most relevant to this risk.Section 5.26 of the OHS Regulation requires that a designated storage area for a hazardous substance must be designed for safe containment of the substance and provided adequate ventilation and lighting.The BC Fire Code also places additional duties on the employer regarding the control of risks relating to the storage and handling of flammable substances.You can access the following resources on worksafebc.com: Notes : See coming into force provision and notes, where applicable. 0000025412 00000 n These Guidelines may be cited as the Flammable Liquids Bulk Storage Guidelines. 0000003854 00000 n SECURE cylinders to a wall or rack in an upright position. 0000074534 00000 n

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INTERNATIONAL BUILDING AND FIRE CODE FOR STORAGE AND HANDLING OF FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS Table 3. Operating Pressure 1)The normal operating pressure of a storage tank shall not exceed its design pressure. <<3728AC0AF582D444B13515161A7A8D63>]/Prev 237640>> In some cases, they are used for storing flammable or combustible materials.

Flammable liquid tanks located inside of buildings, except in one-story buildings designed and protected for flammable liquid storage, shall be provided with an automatic-closing heat-actuated valve on each withdrawal connection below the liquid level, except for connections used for emergency disposal, to prevent continued flow in the event of fire in the vicinity of the tank. 0000010145 00000 n Part 4 – Flammable and Combustible Liquids Division B:Acceptable Solutions British Columbia Fire Code 2018 4.3.1.4. 0000006681 00000 n 0 0000002055 00000 n PROTECT cylinder bottoms from corrosion by keeping area dry. 0000060133 00000 n 0000003086 00000 n The BC Fire Code (BCFC) is a provincial regulation containing technical requirements for the construction, use or demolition of buildings and facilities and the design, construction and use of specific elements of facilities related to certain fire hazards, and protection measures for the current or intended use of buildings. If the container is exposed to a heat source, these vapours may ignite and cause a fire or explosion that may injure workers.Shipping containers are increasingly being used as storage sheds on land. 0000021930 00000 n

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0000011024 00000 n 0000010529 00000 n Previous Versions. If you are storing flammable liquids in storage tanks, or if storage is your principal activity, consult the Ontario Fire Code, Part 4, for applicable requirements. xref