1) This Part applies to the storage of combustible
products and dangerous goods, both inside and outside of buildings. (See Appendix A.)
1) Class 7 radioactive materials shall be stored in
conformance with the Nuclear Safety and
Control Act and its Regulations, published by the
CNSC.
1) The storage of Class 1 dangerous goods shall be in conformance with the Explosives Act and its Regulations, published by Natural Resources
Canada.
1) This Part shall not apply to
a)facilities operated by manufacturers or distributors at which Class 2 gases are manufactured, or containers are filled or distributed, provided that storage and handling is in conformance with good engineering practice (see Appendix A), and
b)the storage and dispensing of Class 2.1 flammable gases at fuel-dispensing stations covered in Section 4.6.
2) Except as provided in this Part, the storage
and handling of liquefied petroleum gases and natural
gas shall conform to the British Columbia
Safety Standards Act and pursuant regulations.
1) Classes and divisions of dangerous goods referred to in this Code shall mean their
primary and first subsidiary classification, as defined in Part
II of the “Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Regulations.”
2) Class 9 dangerous goods shall be stored according to the hazard they present based on their
properties as dangerous goods.
3) For the purposes of this Code, Class 3 dangerous goods shall mean flammable liquids and combustible liquids as defined in Subsection 4.1.2.
1) Class 5.1 ammonium nitrate and Class 2 gases shall not
be stored in an area where the ambient air temperature is higher
than 52°C.
2) Dangerous goods shall not be stored in areas where the ambient temperature may cause them to
become unstable or susceptible to undesirable
reactions.
3) Dangerous goods shall be stored in refrigerated areas where such refrigeration is necessary to
stabilize the substances.
1) Dangerous goods shall be stored in packages or containers
a)made of materials that are compatible with the product they contain, and
b)of durable construction and designed to resist damage from normal material handling activities.
2) Where the package or container for a specific type of
dangerous goods is subject to a standard established by a transportation regulatory authority,
such package or container shall conform with the applicable
standard. (See Appendix A.)
1) Cylinders and tanks of Class 2 gases shall be
protected against mechanical damage.
2) Cylinders of Class 2 gases that are in storage shall
be
a)protected against valve damage (see Appendix A), and
b)firmly secured in a position that will not interfere with the operation of the cylinder valve assembly.
3) Cylinders of Class 2 gases shall be transported in
devices designed to provide restraint against movement in any
direction.
4) Except for portable fire extinguishers, cylinders of
Class 2 gases shall not be stored
a)in any exit or corridor providing access to exits,
b)under any fire escape, outside exit stair, passage or ramp, or
c) within 1 m of any exit.
1) Reactive substances shall be stored based on their
properties when classified as dangerous goods according to Part II of the “Transportation of Dangerous Goods
Regulations.”
2) Reactive substances that are unstable and susceptible
to reactions, such as polymerization, or self-accelerating
decomposition initiated by heat, shock, vibration, light or
sound waves, shall be stored in a location and manner that will
prevent the undesired reaction.
3) Reactive substances that may react with water shall be
stored in sealed containers in a dry location.
4) Reactive substances that ignite spontaneously in air
shall be stored in a liquid that is inert to the material, in an
inert atmosphere or in sealed containers.
1) In addition to the information required in Section 2.8., where dangerous goods are stored or handled, the fire safety plan shall include the names, addresses
and telephone numbers of persons to be contacted in case of fire
during non-operating hours.
2) When the dangerous goods referred to in Sentence (1) consist of Class 7 radioactive materials, the fire
safety plan shall also include
a)methods to control a fire emergency and to recover radioactive materials and equipment containing radioactive materials safely and efficiently,
b)the names, addresses and telephone numbers of primary and alternative sources of expert radiation safety advice and assistance, and
c)the location of primary and alternative sources of radiation survey instruments.
1) Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), the designation, use, maintenance and operation of industrial trucks
shall conform to NFPA 505, “Powered
Industrial Trucks Including Type Designations, Areas of Use,
Conversions, Maintenance, and
Operation.”
2) Fuel-fired industrial trucks shall conform to
ULC/ORD-C558, “Internal Combustion Engine-Powered Industrial
Trucks.”
3) Battery-powered industrial trucks shall conform to
ULC/ORD-C583, “Electric Battery Powered Industrial
Trucks.”
1) Fuel-fired industrial trucks shall be stored
a)in detached buildings,
b)in areas separated from the remainder of the storage area by a fire separation having a fire-resistance rating of not less that 1 h, or
c)in areas where the vehicles will not create a fire hazard to the storage area.
2) Except as provided in Sentence (3), fuel-fired industrial trucks shall be refuelled only at
designated locations outside buildings.
3) Fuel-fired industrial trucks that are fuelled by
replaceable propane cylinders are permitted to have their
cylinders replaced indoors provided
a)cylinder replacement is done at a safe location that is at least 7.5 m from ignition sources, open pits and underground entrances,
b)the cylinders' valves are closed,
c)when an automatic quick-closing coupling that closes in both directions when uncoupled is not provided, the engine is operated until the fuel in the system is consumed, and
d)spare propane cylinders are stored in conformance with Section 3.3.5. and the British Columbia Safety Standards Act and pursuant regulations.
4) Each fuel-fired industrial truck shall be equipped
with at least one portable extinguisher having a minimum
rating of 2-A:30-B:C.
1) Battery-charging installations for battery-powered
industrial trucks shall be located
a)at least 1.5 m from combustible materials,
b)when serving more than 2 trucks, in well ventilated areas,
c)in areas where flammable gases or vapours, combustible dusts or combustible fibres are not present in hazardous quantities, and
d)in areas where precautions are taken to prevent ignition sources, such as open flames, sparks or electric arcs.
2) Battery-charging installations for battery-powered
industrial trucks shall be equipped with at least one
portable extinguisher having a minimum rating of
2-A:30-B:C.
1) Only trained and authorized personnel shall be
permitted to
a)operate industrial trucks,
b)replace or refuel propane cylinders for fuel-fired industrial trucks,
c)refuel fuel-fired industrial trucks, or
d)charge batteries for battery-powered industrial trucks.
1) Where wiring or electrical equipment is
located in areas in which flammable gases or vapours,
combustible dusts or combustible fibres are present in quantities sufficient to create a hazard, such wiring
and electrical equipment shall conform to the British
Columbia Safety Standards Act and pursuant regulations,
for hazardous locations. (See A-5.1.2.1.(1) in Appendix A. )