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4.8.11.1.(1)
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ObjectiveOS1 Fire Safety
Attribution
Application
Application 1: 
Supervision by qualified personnel of flammable liquid and combustible liquid transfer operations.
This applies to piers and wharves that have flammable liquid or combustible liquid installations.
Exceptions: 
except:
  • marine fuel dispensing stations, which are covered in Section 4.6., and
  • as stated in Sentences 4.1.1.1.(2) and (3), which apply to unique hazards at process plants, in transportation, for oil burning equipment, on farms and isolated construction projects, and the storage of aerosol products.
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Intent
Intent 1: 
To limit the probability that the escape of liquid will not be minimized in the event of an unwanted release, which could lead to the spread of liquid, which could lead to the ignition of vapour from a nearby ignition source, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 2: 
To limit the probability that the escape of liquid will not be minimized in the event of a fire, which could lead to the spread of fire, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 3: 
To limit the probability that liquid spillage or leakage will occur during transfer operations, which could lead to the ignition of vapour from a nearby ignition source, which could lead to harm to persons.
Intent 4: 
To limit the probability that ignition sources will not be controlled, which could lead to the ignition of vapour, which could lead to harm to persons.
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