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ICS: 75.160.30
TANZANIA STANDARD
Handling, storage, and distribution of Liquefied Petroleum

Gas (LPG) in domestic, commercial, and industrial
installations — Code of practice — Part 1: Storage and filling
sites for refillable LPG containers of capacity not exceeding
150 L
TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS
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Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) in lieu of the Board of Directors of Tanzania Bureau of
Standards on 2020-01-23.
Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) is the statutory national standards body for Tanzania
established under the Standards Act No. 3 of 1975, which was repealed and replaced by the
Standards Act No. 2 of 2009.
The Mechanical Engineering Divisional Standards Committee, under whose supervision this
Tanzania Standard was prepared, consists of representatives from the following
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National foreword
This Tanzania Standard is identical to EAS 924-1: 2018, Handling, storage, and distribution of
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in domestic, commercial, and industrial installations — Code
of practice — Part 1: Storage and filling sites for refillable LPG containers of capacity not
exceeding 150 L, published by the East African Community (EAC).
Terminology and conventions
Some terminology and certain conventions in the EA Standards are not identical with those
used in Tanzania Standards and attention is drawn to the following:
Wherever the words “East African Standard” appear in this Tanzania

Standard, they should be interpreted as “Tanzania Standard”.

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ICS 75.160.30
EAST AFRICAN STANDARD
Handling, storage, and distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in

domestic, commercial, and industrial installations — Code of practice —
Part 1: Storage and filling sites for refillable LPG containers of capacity
not exceeding 150 l
EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY
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Foreword
Development of the East African Standards has been necessitated by the need for harmonizing requirements
governing quality of products and services in the East African Community. It is envisaged that through
harmonized standardization, trade barriers that are encountered when goods and services are exchanged
within the Community will be removed.
The Community has established an East African Standards Committee (EASC) mandated to develop and
issue East African Standards (EAS). The Committee is composed of representatives of the National
Standards Bodies in Partner States, together with the representatives from the public and private sector
organizations in the community.
East African Standards are developed through Technical Committees that are representative of key
stakeholders including government, academia, consumer groups, private sector and other interested parties.
Draft East African Standards are circulated to stakeholders through the National Standards Bodies in the
Partner States. The comments received are discussed and incorporated before finalization of standards, in
accordance with the Principles and procedures for development of East African Standards.
East African Standards are subject to review, to keep pace with technological advances. Users of the East
African Standards are therefore expected to ensure that they always have the latest versions of the standards
they are implementing.
The committee responsible for this document is Technical Committee EASC/TC 038, Liquefied Petroleum and
Natural Gas Equipment and Accessories.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be subject of patent
rights. EAC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
During the preparation of this Standard, reference was made to the following document:
SANS 10087 – 7, The handling, storage and distribution of liquefied petroleum gas in domestic, commercial
and industrial installations Part 7: Storage and filling sites for refillable liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
containers of capacity not exceeding 9 kg.
Acknowledgement is hereby made for the assistance derived from this source.

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Handling, storage, and distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in

domestic, commercial, and industrial installations — Code of practice
Part 1: Storage and filling sites for refillable LPG containers of capacity
not exceeding 150 l
1 Scope
1.1 This East Africa Standard gives guidelines for the location, installation and operations of storage and
filling sites for refillable liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) containers of capacity not exceeding 150 l.
1.2 It identifies safe methods of filling and storing refillable containers and makes recommendations
towards safe working procedures that cover all aspects of the storage and filling of refillable containers.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 4706, Gas cylinders — Refillable welded steel cylinders — Test pressure 60 bar and below
ISO 10464, Gas cylinders — Refillable welded steel cylinders for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) — Periodic
inspection and testing
ISO 7165, Fire fighting portable fire extinguishers — Performance and construction
IEC 60079-10, Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres — Part 10: Classification of hazardous
areas
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
approved
that which has been authorised by the approving authority
3.2
approving authority
within the scope of the relevant competent authority(ies) in the Partner States
3.3
boundary wall
wall built on the perimeter of a property and placed such that it forms a built-up barrier between that property
and any adjoining property or street front

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3.4
container
a vessel approved for the storage and carriage of LPG and of capacity not exceeding 150 l
3.5
diversion wall
wall erected with the specific purpose of ensuring and maintaining the appropriate safety distances between
the filling site and any drains, doors and windows in buildings, electrical apparatus, among others
3.6
eductor tube type container
container that will, when in the normal upright position and when the container valve is opened, release gas in
the liquid state only
NOTE This definition also covers a container fitted with a dual purpose valve that can release either vapour or liquid
at the will of the user and depending on which outlet of the valve is opened.
3.7
filling area
area that includes a filling site and that is expressly equipped and used for refilling empty or partially empty
gas containers within a radius of 5 m
3.8
filling container
supply container used for refilling gas containers that are either empty or partially empty
3.9
filling equipment
equipment required for refilling containers that are either empty or partially empty
3.10
filing point
point on the filling equipment to which the empty or partially empty container is connected for the purpose of
refilling
3.11
filling site
surface area that has been specifically developed and identified and on which filling equipment and containers
that are to be filled, are mounted
3.12
hydrostatic test pressure
pressure, marked on the container, to which the container is subjected during normal hydrostatic pressure
testing
3.13
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
pure propane, butane or a mixture of the propane and butane
3.14
purpose designed vehicle
vehicle that is purposely designed and constructed to be used in hazardous locations
3.15
qualified operator
person who has received adequate training, documented by the employer, in the filling of LPG containers
3.16
source of ignition
spark, a flame or a hot object produced by any means and capable of igniting LPG-air mixtures
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3.17
storage
temporary holding of gas cylinders in the filling and storage areas
3.18
vapour-withdrawal type container
container that will, when in the normal upright position and when the container valve is opened, release LPG
in the vapour state only
3.19
fire wall
Wall or other barrier of height of at least 1.8 m or top of the stack whichever is higher and with a fire rating of
at least 2 h constructed and placed with the objective of preventing the spread of fire as a result of the
radiation of heat from one place to another
3.20
LPG free cylinder
cylinder that has never been filled with LPG before or that has undergone a process of removing both liquid
and vapour phase of LPG
4 Location, design and control of filling areas
4.1 Approval for the establishment and operation of filling areas that fall within the scope of this standard
should to be obtained from the approving authority. Guidance on the type, installation and operation of filling
equipment should be obtained from the company that supplies the filling equipment or the gas (or both).
4.2 The filling area comprises of the area within 2 m of the perimeter of the filling site. The filling area
should not be inside any fully enclosed building or near any combustible materials and any possible source of
ignition. Windows within 3 m of the boundary of the filling area should be of the non-opening type and should
be glazed with wired glass or any other suitable material. The sill height should be at least 1.2 m above
ground level. The boundary of the filling area should be at least 3 m away from:
a) the boundary of the premises where it is located, except that when a fire wall is provided, the boundary of
the filling area may be against the fire wall, and the safety distance (see Table 1) is measured horizontally
around the fire wall;
b) any vehicle roadway or parking area (including customer collection points),
c) any drain or depression that could convey and release LPG beyond the boundary of the premises; and
d) any pit, any opening to a basement or to underground equipment and any door that can be opened.
NOTE These safety distances are based on the assumption that the filling equipment and the filling procedure
comply with the recommendations of this standard. The approving authority should be consulted in case of doubt.
4.3 Unauthorized persons should not be allowed to enter the filling area.
4.4 The filling area should be located and protected such that the filling equipment is protected against
damage that could be caused by persons or vehicles.
4.5 Where the public or tenants cannot be prevented from entering the premises where the filling area is
situated, the filling area shall be surrounded by a fence (of wire mesh or other approved material) of height at
least 1.8 m that has an outward opening gate that is kept locked when not in use and that has an alternative
means of escape, for emergencies, that can be unlatched from the inside.
4.6 The filling area could have a roof made of non-combustible material to provide weather protection and
to protect the filling equipment from direct sunlight. The roof, when fitted, should be at least 2.5 m above floor
level and designed to allow free movement of air past the filling equipment and the operator.
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4.7 Boundary walls should be of height at least 1.8 m and thickness of at least 200 mm and should comply
with the relevant requirements of Partner States national building codes. .
4.8 Diversion walls (see 3.5) should be of height at least 1.8 m and should comply with the Partner States
national building codes.
4.9 Where climatic conditions necessitate the provision of side sheeting or walling, it should be of a non-
combustible material and adequate ventilation should be provided at ground and eaves level to prevent the
accumulation of gas.
NOTE If side sheeting is used, it is recommended that it terminates at least 150 mm below the eaves and 150 mm
above ground level. Where solid walls other than fire walls or screening walls are used, either the above spacing applies
or airbricks (without vermin proof gauze) spaced not more than 250 mm apart should be provided in all the walls at ground
and eaves level.
4.10 The filling site should be at ground level or comprise a raised platform made of non-combustible
material. The floor should be level, flat and firm, of a non-combustible material, and should not contain pits or
under floor openings.
4.11 Fixed electrical equipment and wiring installed within the filling area should be selected in accordance
with Table 1.
Table 1 — Extent of hazard zones for certain specified sources of release for heavier-than-air
gases or vapours
Installation Extent of classified location (excluding Zone

areas beyond an unpierced wall, a roof or
a solid vapour-tight partition)
Storage vessels Within 5 m (in all directions) of connections 2
other than those covered elsewhere in this
table
Tank vehicle and tank car loading and Within 2 m (in all directions) of connections 1
unloading regularly made or broken for product
transfer
Beyond 2 m from but within 5 m (in all 2
directions) of a point where connections are
regularly made or broken and within the
cylindrical volume between the horizontal
equator of the sphere and ground level as
shown in Figure 1.
NOTE When the extent of a hazardous location

is classified, consideration should be given to
possible variations in the siting of tank cars and
tank vehicles at unloading points and the effect
that these variations of actual siting point could
have on the point of connection.
Gauge vent openings Within 2 m (in all directions) of the point of 1

discharge
directions) of the point of discharge

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Pumps, compressors, gas-air mixers, and

vaporizers (excluding direct fired vaporizers)
a) Indoors without ventilation

Entire room and any adjacent room not 1
separated by a gas-tight partition
Within 5 m of the exterior side of any 2
exterior wall or roof that is not vapour-tight,
or within 5 m or any exterior opening
b) Indoors with adequate ventilation Entire room and any adjacent room not 2
NOTE Ventilation, either natural or mechanical,

is considered adequate when the concentration of
the gas in a gas-air mixture does not exceed 25 %
of the lower limit of flammability under normal
operating conditions.
c) outdoors in open air at or above ground Within 5 m (in all directions) of the 2
level equipment and within the cylindrical volume
between the horizontal equator of the
sphere and ground level as shown in Figure
1
Pits or trenches that contain or are located
beneath gas valves, pumps, compressors,
regulators, and similar equipment
a) without adequate mechanical ventilation Entire pit or trench 1

Within 5 m (in all directions) of a pit or a 2
trench when located outdoors
b) with adequate mechanical ventilation Entire pit or trench 2
Within 5 m (in all directions) of a pit or a 2
trench when located outdoors
Special buildings or rooms for storage of Entire area 2
portable containers
Pipelines and connections that have Within 2 m (in all directions) of the point of 1
operational bleeds, drips, vents or drains discharge
Beyond 2 m from the point of discharge, the 1
delimitations given under each Pumps,
compressors, gas-air mixers, and vaporizers
(excluding direct fired vaporizers)” should be
applied
Containers filling apparatus Within m (in all directions) of the filling point 1
directions) of the filling apparatus

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Note 1 Zone 1 is where explosive gas/ air mixture will probably exist during normal operation
Note 2 Zone 2 is where explosive gas/air mixture unlikely or may exist for only a short period
Note 3 See IEC 60079-10 for more information on classification of zone
4.12 At least two sets of symbolic signs showing smoking prohibited (No Smoking), fire or light (or both)
prohibited or no throughway for pedestrians should be placed at the boundary of the filling area. Each sign
should be of dimensions of at least 250 mm x 250 mm.
4.13 A filling area should be equipped with at least one approved fire extinguisher of the dry chemical type
and of capacity at least 9 kg, provided that the total capacity of the filling containers does not exceed 50 kg of
LPG. An additional fire extinguisher should be provided in cases where the capacity of the filling container
exceeds 50 kg. All fire extinguishers should be installed on the premises and outside the boundary of the
filling area but close to the point of entry to the filling area.
Dry-chemical type fire extinguishers should comply with the requirements of ISO 7165. A water supply
incorporating a fire hose reel and spray type nozzle shall be available on the premises and should be located
outside the filling area.
4.14 The total capacity of full gas containers within the filling area should not exceed 1 500 kg. Any excess
containers shall be removed to a suitable storage area (see 9.2.1).
4.15 During filling operations, vehicles other than purpose designed vehicles should not be operated within 5
m of the filling area.
4.16 Carrying of matches, lighters and other sources of ignition within the filling area is prohibited.
5 Filling equipment
The filling equipment shall be securely mounted on a permanent support constructed of non-combustible
material.
6 Containers
6.1 Approved containers
A container shall not be filled unless it complies with the requirements of ISO 4706 and ISO 10464.
6.2 Defective containers
Containers that appear to be defective in any respect (see 7.2.2) or have valves that do not function correctly
should not be refilled. The defective container should be marked with an approved and durable label indicating
the defect. The filler should advise the customer of all the dangers (posed by a defective container) and
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7 Inspection
7.1 Competence of inspection personnel
7.1.1 Training and experience of operator
7.1.1.1 The personnel carrying out the inspection, filling and handling of containers in accordance with this
standard should have the appropriate technical and practical training for the type of work undertaken, the
proof of which both employer and employee should document and which should cover the following applicable
topics:
a) the properties of LPG;
b) container inspection;
c) container filling procedures;
d) container storage and transportation;
e) emergency action plan; and
f) knowledge of the relevant standards and legal requirements.
7.1.1.2 These trainings should be at least annual and records of such should be properly maintained. In
case of new employees, then they should be appropriately inducted.
7.1.2 Record of training of operator
A record shall be kept on the premises of the training undergone by an operator in terms of 7.1.1. This record
should contain the training course syllabus, the name of the trainer and the name of the trainee.
7.1.3 Authority of operators
No one should inspect, fill or handle a container unless;
a) he/she has been duly trained;
b) his/her training has been recorded; and
c) he/she has been approved to do so in terms of the provisions of this standard.
7.2 Inspection before filling
7.2.1 Container markings
Before any container is filled, it should be inspected to ensure that the markings specified below are clearly
visible and legible:
a) In permanent stamping (stamped on the foot-ring or, when relevant, the valve guard or shroud):
i) the letters “LPG”/Butane/Propane;
ii) the tare mass (TM) and gross mass (GM), in kilograms;
iii) the applicable standard;
iv) the year of manufacture/ the date of last recertification (month/ year);
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v) the test pressure, in kilopascals or bar;
vi) the manufacturer's name and address and/or trade mark if any;
vii) the water capacity, in litres;
viii) the serial number; and
ix) brand name.
b) Printed markings:
i) a warning that the container shall not be placed on stoves or hot plates and shall be used in the
upright position; and
ii) the maximum mass of gas, in kilograms, that the container is allowed to contain.
7.2.2 Damaged containers
7.2.2.1 Before filling, each container should be checked visually for defects. The following are regarded as
defects for this purpose:
a) corrosion/pitting;
b) illegible stamping;
c) fire damage;
d) cutting/gouging;
e) defective fittings;
f) unacceptable modifications;
g) bulging/denting;
h) defective delamination; and
i) presence of arc/torch burns.
7.2.2.2 If any of the defects mentioned in 7.2.2.1 are found, the container shall be labelled to indicate that it
is faulty and treated in accordance with 6.2.
7.2.3 Valve protection
Protruding valves on containers should be protected with permanent, fixed collars or shrouds.
7.2.4 Foot rings
Container foot rings should be in a serviceable condition.
7.2.5 Operation of valves
Check each valve in the way described below to ensure that it is still in good operating condition:
a) ensure that the valve or the valve boss is not tilted;
b) ensure that there are no cracks or flaws in the container neck; and
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c) , ensure that the container has a safety relief valve where applicable, and is not damaged or corroded.
7.2.6 Replacement of components
Replace any faulty component or return the container to its owner with appropriate advice.
7.3 Checking filled LPG containers
After filling, each container should be checked either by weighing, to ensure that it is still within the appropriate
mass tolerance. All containers should be examined for leaks in the fully closed position, either by painting
soapy water over the valve connection on the container or the suspected area and watching for any signs of
bubbling, or by any other acceptable means. If a leak is detected, the faulty container should immediately be
emptied by transferring the liquid contents to another container and by evacuating any remaining LPG
vapours with special vacuum pump or venting any remaining LPG into the atmosphere, as follows:
a) Immediately take the faulty container to the filling area.
b) A responsible qualified person should be in attendance during the whole of the ensuing venting procedure
to ensure that no possible source of ignition is brought into the area and that the speed of venting is
controlled.
c) Take wind direction into consideration and carry out the venting procedure in such a way that any
prevailing wind will tend to dissipate the escaping gas away from any possible source of ignition.
d) Keep water (supplied by means of a fire hose reel) or a dry chemical powder fire extinguisher (of capacity
at least 9 kg) at hand during the venting procedure.
NOTE For the appropriate action in case of a fire (see Clause 10).
e) Open the container valve and allow the gas to escape slowly and to disperse into the air without causing
a hazardous concentration of gas. Keep the container in a vertical position and do not allow liquid to
escape. Avoid inhaling the gas. When the container is empty, close the valve securely, label the container
to indicate that it is faulty and return it to its owner (see 6.2.)
7.4 Details to be put on a container after filling
Each filled container shall bear the following information on a durable label:
a) the brand name;
b) the filled mass; and
c) any other relevant safety information.
8 Filling procedure
8.1 Filling by mass measurement
8.1.1 The total mass of the container after filling shall be equal to the tare mass stamped on the container
plus the mass of LPG that the container is permitted to hold, subject to respective Partner States legislation on
weights and measures.
8.1.2 In cases where automatic mass measurement is not available, operators should ensure that
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8.2 Overfilling
Containers should not be overfilled. If a container has been overfilled, the excess gas should be evacuated or
vented in a safe and effective way in the filling area.
9 Handling and storage of LPG containers
9.1 Handling of LPG containers
9.1.1 Containers should be handled with care and should not be subjected to shock. Care should be taken
to avoid any damage to the container and the valve.
9.1.2 Containers should not be dropped (for example from lorry tailboards), dragged or rolled on their sides
or allowed to skid.
9.1.3 Containers that are too large to be carried should be tilted and rolled on the rims of their foot rings.
9.1.4 Containers that cannot be handled by hand should be transported by hand trolley.
9.1.5 Filled containers should always be handled, transported and used in a secured, upright position.
9.2 Storage of LPG containers
9.2.1 Storage area
The storage area:
a) should be approved by the approving authority,
b) should not be located inside an enclosed building, but in an open, well-ventilated area, and should be
used exclusively for the storage of LPG containers,
c) should be located in such a way to eliminate, exposure of the containers to any excessive rise in
temperature, corrosive substances or vapours, other highly flammable substances, physical damage and
tampering by unauthorized persons,
d) should be kept clean and free from any accumulation of combustible matter, such as paper. Any possible
source of ignition should be removed. An area of at least 3 m in all directions round the perimeter of the
storage area should be kept clear of grass, weeds and other combustible matter.
e) Gangways should be provided and should be wide enough to allow easy access to, and handling of,
individual containers, and
f) may have a roof, provided that it is of fire-resistant construction and that it is at least 2.5 m above floor
level.
9.2.2 Conditions for storage
9.2.2.1 Containers shall be stored in a vertical position
NOTE Cylinders that have never been filled with LPG may be stored in a horizontal position if all safety risks have
been ruled out.
9.2.2.2 Containers:
a) may be stacked as shown in Table 1.

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b) may also be stored on suitable, robust shelves constructed of a non-combustible material,
c) should always be stored at or above ground level and at least 3 m away from openings to, for example,
basements, drains, hollows or depressions, manholes and culverts where vapour might collect,
d) should have adequate ventilation at floor level,
e) should be stored in such a way that they are accessible for inspection at all times and that every
container is readily removable,
f) that are full should be stored separately from containers that are empty, and both should be stored in
clearly demarcated areas,
g) without collars shall be one high (no stacking).
h) that have never been filled with LPG could be stored in horizontal way and could be stacked five high in a
pyramidal way as long as chokes are used.
Table 1 — Stacking recommendations

S/No. Container capacity Level of stacking
a) upto 3 kg (without collar) no stacking

b) 4 kg -6 kg (with collar) four high
c) 7 kg – 15 kg (with collar) two high
d) Above 15 kg no stacking
NOTE The number that goes with high means the number of rows above the base row
9.2.3 Safety requirements
9.2.3.1 The distances between the storage area and the nearest building, the boundary of the premises,
a public thoroughfare or sidewalk, and the line of an adjoining property occupied by a school, church, hospital,
athletics field or other place of public gathering, should be at least the appropriate minimum distances given in
Table 2 (These distances are not applicable where fire walls have been erected; see Figures 1 and 2.)
Table 2 — Minimum separation distances for LPG Storage

Quantity of LPG in containers Minimum separation distance Minimum separation
to boundary building or fixed distance to boundary
kg ignition source from nearest building or fixed source
container (where no fire wall from fire
is provided
m
m
From 15 To 400 1 Nil

above 400 1 000 3 1
Above 1 000 To 4 000 4 1
Above 4 000 To 6 000 5 1.5
Above 6 000 To 12 000 6 2
Above 12 000 To 20 000 7 2.5
Above 20 000 To 30 000 8 3
Above 30 000 To 50 000 9 3.5
Above 50 000 To 60 000 10 4
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Above 60 000 To 100 000 11 4.5

Above 100 000 To 150 000 12 5
Above 150 000 To 250 000 15 6
Above 250 000 20 7
9.2.3.2 The floor of the storage area should be of concrete or other non-combustible, non-static and
impervious material and there should be no spaces underneath it where leaking gas can collect and thus
create a fire hazard.
9.2.3.3 To prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access, the storage area should be enclosed by a
wire mesh fence of height at least 1.8 m with an outward-opening gate that is kept locked when not in use.
The fence supports should be of steel or reinforced concrete. If the floor area exceeds 10 m 2, an additional
escape gate, fitted with a sliding bolt or other similar locking device that can be opened from the inside without
using a key, should be provided.
9.2.3.4 All potentially dangerous activities, such as the use of open flames, welding and cutting
operations, the use of electric grinding tools, and smoking, are prohibited in the storage area, and notices as
described in 4.12 should be permanently displayed.
9.2.3.5 All electrical equipment and wiring in the storage area should be suitable for Zone 2 hazardous
locations.
9.2.3.6 At least one approved fire extinguisher, of the dry chemical type and of capacity at least 9 kg,
should be available in case of fire.
9.2.3.7 Vehicles that are not specifically designed or adapted for operation in flammable atmospheres
should be forbidden from entering a storage area and from approaching to within 3 m of the filling area during
filling.
9.2.3.8 During non-filling periods access need not be restricted.
10 Prevention and control of fires involving LPG
10.1 General
LPG vapours become flammable when mixed with air. Severe fires and explosions can result when such
mixtures ignite. The following information is given as a guide to users of LPG:
a) a liquid leak from an LPG container will generate a very large volume of gas vapour. Liquid leaks are
therefore a much greater source of hazard than vapour leaks;
b) LPG vapours do not disperse easily and, being heavier than air, will flow through ground contours and will
tend to flow along natural paths and fill depressions, ditches and pits. In favourable conditions, flammable
vapours can travel for long distances from the point of release. They might also enter a building and be
contained there, particularly in basements and cellars. Vapour dispersal can be accelerated by water
spray or wind; and
c) small fires involving LPG can usually be readily extinguished by dry chemical type fire extinguishers.
Such extinguishers should be installed at the filling and storage area.
10.2 Leakage of gas
If a leak develops in:

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a) a filling container, both the local fire authority and the supplier should be informed immediately and
remedial action taken; or
b) the supply line, endeavour to close the supply valve on the container and take remedial action.
10.3 Action in emergency
10.3.1 Gas leakage without fire
10.3.1.1 Unless remedial action, such as closing the valve, can be effected on the spot, a leaking
container shall be identified and handled as described in 6.2.
10.3.1.2 Unless there is a danger of flames impinging on other containers, no attempt shall be made to
extinguish a fire before the source of leakage has been determined and it is known that the leakage can be
stopped after the fire has been extinguished. For example, a fire occurring at the outlet of a container valve
can be extinguished by means of a portable extinguisher, provided that the valve is then closed immediately
or the container is promptly removed to a place where gas leakage will not result in a subsequent explosion.
10.3.1.3 Where it is not possible to extinguish the fire and either to stop the leakage or to remove the
leaking container promptly, water spray should be used to keep cool all the containers in the vicinity of the
burning fire.
10.3.2 Containers exposed to fire
10.3.2.1 If a container that does not incorporate a safety relief device is exposed to severe heat radiation,
adequate volumes of water sprayed onto the container will cool the liquid and will, in all probability, prevent
hydraulic rupturing that could result from over-pressurization., An assessment should be made of the risks of
possible rupture since such rupture occurs with explosive force and can endanger life and property over a
considerable area. The impingement of flames, for an unknown period, on containers should be regarded as
an extremely dangerous condition that necessitates immediate evacuation of the area.
NOTE Evacuation distances will depend on the total volume of gas involved. Evacuation distances of up to 600 m
should be considered.
10.3.2.2 Containers not involved in or affected by the fire should be removed to a safe area or,
alternatively, if this is not possible, such containers should be kept cool by spraying them gently with adequate
quantities of water. If containers equipped with relief devices are exposed to a severe fire, care should be
taken to avoid jets of gas that are escaping via these devices, (for example by standing well clear of the
containers), since such jets may extend as far as 10 m.

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Figure 1 — Combined filling area and storage area for LPG containers

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Figure 2 — Filling area for LPG containers (with diversions wall and excluding storage area)

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Bibliography
[1] KS 2024, Plastics piping systems for the supply of gaseous fuels — Polyethylene (PE)
[2] KS 896, Specification for periodic inspection, testing and maintenance of transportable gas containers
(excluding dissolved acetylene containers)
[3] KS 1938-4, The handling, storage and distribution of liquefied petroleum gas in domestic, commercial,
and industrial installations — Code of practice, Part 4: Storage and filling sites for refillable liquefied
petroleum gas (LPG) containers of capacity not exceeding 150 litres

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Handling, storage, and distribution of Liquefied Petroleum

TANZANIA BUREAU OF STANDARDS

Licensed by TBS to ORYX GAS TANZANIA LIMITED

*College of Engineering and Technology (CoET), University of Dar es Salaam

Energy and Water Utilities Regulatory Authority (EWURA)

Tanzania Bureau of Standards

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Terminology and conventions

Wherever the words “East African Standard” appear in this Tanzania

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©TBS 2020 – All rights reserved

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EAST AFRICAN STANDARD

Handling, storage, and distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in

EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY

© EAC 2018 First Edition 2018

© East African Community 2018 — All rights reserved

Licensed by TBS to ORYX GAS TANZANIA LIMITED

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Handling, storage, and distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in

3 Terms and definitions

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4 Location, design and control of filling areas

b) any vehicle roadway or parking area (including customer collection points),

Installation Extent of classified location (excluding Zone

NOTE When the extent of a hazardous location

Gauge vent openings Within 2 m (in all directions) of the point of 1

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Pumps, compressors, gas-air mixers, and

a) Indoors without ventilation

NOTE Ventilation, either natural or mechanical,

a) without adequate mechanical ventilation Entire pit or trench 1

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Note 3 See IEC 60079-10 for more information on classification of zone

6.1 Approved containers

6.2 Defective containers

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7.1 Competence of inspection personnel

7.1.1 Training and experience of operator

a) the properties of LPG;

c) container filling procedures;

d) container storage and transportation;

e) emergency action plan; and

f) knowledge of the relevant standards and legal requirements.

7.1.2 Record of training of operator

7.1.3 Authority of operators

No one should inspect, fill or handle a container unless;

a) he/she has been duly trained;

b) his/her training has been recorded; and

c) he/she has been approved to do so in terms of the provisions of this standard.

7.2 Inspection before filling

7.2.1 Container markings

i) the letters “LPG”/Butane/Propane;

iii) the applicable standard;

v) the test pressure, in kilopascals or bar;

vii) the water capacity, in litres;

viii) the serial number; and

ix) brand name.

7.2.2 Damaged containers

h) defective delamination; and

i) presence of arc/torch burns.

7.2.3 Valve protection

7.2.4 Foot rings