Sentence 4.8.3.1.(2)

  1. OS1
  2. OH5

Objective

OS1 Fire Safety

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To supersede the requirements of Sentence 4.8.3.1.(1) and permit storage tanks to be located in buildings on piers and wharves, if certain conditions are met [the piers or wharves are of solid-fill or noncombustible construction, and the tank installation conforms to Subsections 4.3.13. to 4.3.15.].

This is to limit the probability that:

  • the substructure or deck will fail under normal or fire conditions, which could lead to failure of the storage tank or associated piping, which could lead to the escape of liquid, which could lead to the ignition of vapour from a nearby ignition source, which could lead to harm to persons, and
  • there will be an unwanted release of liquid and vapours from the storage tanks, which could lead to the ignition of the vapour from a nearby ignition source, which could lead to harm to persons.
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