Sentence 4.3.6.2.(1)

  1. OS1
  2. OH5
  3. +

Objective

OS1 Fire Safety

Attribution

[F04,F20-OS1.1]Applies to portion of Code text: “Valves and their connections to a storage tank shall be made of steel …”

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability that the inability of valves or connections to resist stresses, impacts or high temperatures created by a fire exposure will lead to the failure of the valves or connections, which could lead to the escape of liquid from the tank, which could lead to the ignition of vapour, which could lead to a fire or explosion, which could lead to harm to persons.

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