4.8.9.2.(2)

Objective

OS1 Fire Safety

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To supersede the requirements of Sentence 4.8.9.2.(1) and permit the installation of cargo pumps on piers or wharves of combustible construction if certain measures are taken [pumps are located in pump houses conforming to Subsection 4.8.10., and located not less than 3 m from other buildings].

This is to limit the probability that:

  • liquid spillage or leakage will not be contained, which could lead to the spread of liquid outside of the pump house, which could lead to the ignition of vapour from a nearby ignition source, which could lead to harm to persons,
  • a fire involving the pump and immediate area will spread to involve the pump house, which could lead to the spread of fire to other parts of the pier or wharf, which could lead to harm to persons,
  • a fire involving the pump house will spread to adjacent buildings or structures, which could lead to harm to persons in the adjacent building or facility,
  • leakage or spillage from the pump operations will spread liquid to an adjacent property, which could lead to the ignition of vapour from a nearby ignition source, which could lead to harm to persons in the adjacent building or facility, and
  • an ignition source in an adjacent property will ignite vapour from the pump, which could lead to harm to persons in the building.

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