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The Gazette of India

EXTRAORDINARY

PART II—Section 3—Sub-Section (i)

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

No. 300] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1978/ASVINA 24, 1900

Separate paging is given to this Part in order that it may be filed as a separate compilation.

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(e) "competent person" means a person recognised by the Chief Controller to be a competent person on the ground that such person possesses the requisite Quali- fications, oi a person who holds a certificate bi competency for the job in respect of which com- petency is required from an institution recognised by the Chief Controller in this behalf ;

(f) "compressed gas" means any permanent gas, Hqueflable gas or gas dissolved in liquid, under pressure or gas mixture, which in a closed pressure vessel exercises a pressure either exceeding 1.5 atmos- pheres (gauge) at 15"C or a pressure exceeding 2 atmospheres (gauge) at 50°C or both and includes Hydrogen Fluoride;

(g) "Controller of Explosives" includes the Deputy Chief Controller of Explosives, Deputy Controller of Ex- plosives and Assistant Controller of Explosives;

(h) "corrosion" means all forms of wastage, and includes oxidation, scaling, mechanical abrasion and erosion;

(i) "design" includes drawings, calculations, specifications, models and all o'her details necessary for the comp- J'otc description of the pressure vessel and its const- ruction;

(j) "design pressure" means the pressure used in the design calculations of a vessel for the purpose of determining the minimum thickness of the various component parts of the vessel;

(k) "district authority" means—

Li) in towns having a Commissioner of Police, the Commissioner or a Deputy Commissioner of Police; and

MINISTRY OF INDUSTRY

(Deportment of Industrial Development)

New Delhi, the 16th October, 1978

G-S.R. 498(E).—The following draft of the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules 1978. which the Central Government proposes to make exorcise of the powers conferred by sections 5 and 7 of the Indian Explosives Act, 1884 (4 of 1884), read with the notification of the Government of India No. M. 1272(1) dated the 28th September, 1938 is hereby published as required under section 18 of the said Act for the information of persons likely to be aifected thereby; and notice is hereby given that the said draft wffl bo taken into consideration after expiry of a period of 30 days from the date this Gazette Notification is made available to the Public,

Any objections or suggestions which may be received from any person in respect of the said draft before the date so specified will bo taken into consideration by the Centra] Government.

(ii) in any other place, the District Magistrae;

(I) "filling density" means (he ratio of weight of liqueflable gas allowed In a pressure vessel to the weight of water that the vessel withhold atl5°C;

(m) "flammability range" means the difference between the minimum and maximum percentage by volume of the gas in mixture with air that forms a flamable mixation at atmospheric pressure and ambient tempe- rature;

Cn) "flammable compressed gas" means gas 13 per cent or less of which when mixed with air form a flamable mixture or whose flamable range with air is greater than 12 per cent;

(o) "gas-free" in relation to a pressure vessel means the concentration of flammable or toxic gases or both in such pressure vessel is within the safe limits spe- cified for persons to enter and carry out not work in such vessels;

DRAFT RULES

Static and MobUe Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 1978

(p) "Inspector" means a person acceptable to the licens- ing authority for the purpose of inspecting vessels in accordance with the approved design and specifi- cation or code;

CHAPTER I

PRELIMINARY

1. Short title and commencement.—(1) These rules may be called the Static And Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unflred) Rules, 1978.

(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publi- cation In the Official Gazette.

2. Definitions.—In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires :—

(a) "Act" means the Indian Explosives Act, 1884 (4 of

1884);

(b) "Approved" means a drawing design, specification or

code approved by the Chief Controller;

(c) "capacity" means the volume of water, in litres,

pressure vessel will hold at 15°C;

(d) "Chief Controller" means the Chief Controller of Ex-

plosives;

(q) "installation" means any place which has been speci- ally prepared for the storage of compressed gas in pressure vessels;

(r) "liqueflable gas" means any gas that may be liquefied by pressure above 0°C, but will be completely vapour- ised when in equilibrium with normal atmospheric pressure (760 mm Hg) at 30°C;

(s) "permanent gas" means a gas whose critical tem- perature is lower than 10°C;

(t) "pressure vessel" means any metal vessel or container of whatever shape which is subjected to internal pres- sure and whose water capacity exceeds one thousand litres and includes inter connecting parts and com- ponents thereof upto the first point of connection to the connected piping and filings, but does not include vessels or containers wherein steam or other vapour JS, or are intended to be, oenerated, or water or other liquid la, or is intended to be, heated by the application of fire, or the products of combus- tion or by electrical means, heat exchangers •

evaporators, air-receivers steam-type digestors, steam- type sterilizers, autoclaves, reactor, calorifiers and pressure piping components, such as scpartors or strainers;

(u) "Safety relief device" means an automatic pressure relieving device actuated by the pressure upstream of the valve and characterised by fully opened pop action, intended to prevent the rupture of a pressure vessel under certain conditions of exposure;

(v) "source of ignition" means naked lights, fires exposed incandescent materials, electric welding arcs, lamps, other than those specially approved for use in flammable atmosphere, or a spark or flame produced by any means;

(w) '"transport" means the transport of a pressure vessel filled with any compressed gas from one place to another;

(x) "vehicle" means a mechanically propelled cairuige designed to transport by land compressed gas in a pressure vessel mounted thereon, and shall not in- clude a rail wagon;

(y) "vessel" means a pressure vessel,

3. General exemptions.—Nothing in ihese rules shall apply

to pressure vessels which form pan of a processing plant.

4. Restriction on filling and manufacture.—(1) No person shall fill any compressed gas in any vessel or transport any vessel lilted with any compressed gas unless such vessel has been manufactured to a type and standard or code duly ap- proved by the Chief Controller.

(2) Any person seeking approval for the manufacture of pressure vessels to a type and standard or code approved by the Chief Controller under sub-rule (1) shall subnet to the Chief Controller the particulars set forth in Appendix I.

5. Restriction on delivery and despatch.—(1) No person shall deliver or despatch any compressed gas filled la a pressure vessel to any person other than the holder of a storage licence issued under these rules or to a port authority or a railway administration.

(2) No compressed gas delivered or despatched under sub-rule (1) shall exceed the quantity which the person to whom it is deliveied or despatched is authorised to stoiw under the licence held by him.

6. Repair to pressure vessels.—No person shall lepair or cause to repair any pressure vessel used for the .storage or transportation of any compressed gas:

Provided that nothing in this mle shall apply to the replace- ment of any of the fitments of the pressure vessel which does not involve any heating.

7. Purging of pressure vessels used for flammable gases .

(1) Before using any new pressure vessel or before the refilling of any existing vessel which has been made gas-free, air contained therein shall be purged by an inert gas or by the gas for which the vessel is to be used.

(2) If the vessel is purged by means of a flammable gas, the flammable mixture so formed shall be vented from the vessel only after taking adequate precau- tions to prevent its ignition.

8. Prohibition of employment of children and intoxicated

persons :

No person under the age of sixteen years or is in a state of intoxication shall be employed on the loading, unloading or transport of any compressed gas, or in any premises licensed under these rules.

9. Prohibition of smoking, fires, lights, etc:

No peison shall smoke and no matches, fires, lights oi articles or substances capable of causing ignition of any flam- mable gas shall be allowed, at any time in proximity to a place where any compressed gas is s'ored, handled or trans- ported in a pressure vessel.

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10. Special precautions against accidents :

(1) no person shall commit or attempt to commit any act which may tend to cause a fire or explosion in or about any place where any compressed gas is stored handled or transported in a pressure vessel.

(2) All emply pressure vessels which had contained any flammable or toxic gases, shall, except when they arc opened for the purpose of filling or cleaning, or for rendering them gas free, be kept securely closed until they have been cleaned or freed of the gas, as the case may be.

(3) Every person storing compressed gas in a pressure vessel, and every person in charge of, or engaged in the storage, handling and transport of such gas in pressure vessels, shall at all time^—

(i) comply with, the provisions of these rules and the conditions of any licence issued thereunder ;

(ii) observe all precautions for the prevention of accident

by fire or explosion; and

(iii) prevent any person fiom committing any act re-

ferred to in sub-rule (1).

11, Payment of fees :—

All fees payable under these rules shall be paid through uosscd demand draft drawn on any nationalised bank in favour of the Accounts Officer, Pay and Accounts Office, De- partment of Explosives, Nagpur and in cases where the amount payable does not exceed Rs. 100. the payment may be made by cash, money order, postal order or cheque drawn on a local bank.

CHAPTER II

CONSTRUCTION AND FITMENTS OF PRESSURE

VESSELS

12. Design code :

(1) Pressuie vessels shall be designed, constructed and tested in accordance with Indian Standard 2825 : 1969 or such other standard or code approved by the Chief Controller.

(2) A test and inspection certificate issued by the manu- facturer of the vessel duly countersigned by an Ins- pector that the vessel meets with the requirements of the standard or code referred to in sub-rule (1) shalr be furnished to the Chief Controller.

13. Design pressure ;

The design pressure of a vessel shall not be lew than.—

(a) the vapour pressure of the gas in the vessel at 55°C if the vessel is meant for the storage of liqucflable gas.

(b) the maximum piessure of the gas in the vessel at 15°C, if the vessel is meant for the storage of a per- manent gas.

14. Filling capacity and filling pressure :

(1) The maximum quantity of a liquefiable gas filled into any vessel shall be limited to the filling density of the gas and shall be such that the vessel shall not be liquid full at 55°C as a result of the expression of its contents.

(2) No vessel shall be filled with any permanent gas In

excess of its design pressure.

15. Markings on pressure vessels,—Every vessel shall have a metal plate permanently fixed to the vessel showing the following particulars and they shall be visible from the ground level, namely—

(i) Manufacturer's name and identification marks;

(ii) The standard or code to which the vessel is construct-

ed;

(iii) Official stamp of the Inspector;

(iv) Design pressure;

(vj Date of initial hydro static test and the subsequent

test ;

(vi) Hydro-static test pressure in Kg/Crn^;

(viij Water capacity in litres;

(vmj Gas capacity, if filled witn liquehablc gas; and

(ix) Name or chemical symbol ol the gas lor which the

vessel is to DC used.

16. Painting of. vessels.—Vessels shall be adequately paint- ed externally to prevent corrosion and shall have a reflect- ing surface.

17. Fittings ;

(1) General ;

(i) Bach pressure vessel shall be provided with at least one ot each of the following tittinss ull ol which should be suitable for use with the gas at pressures not lesi. than the design pressure ot the vessels to which they are htted uncl for temperatures appropriate to the characteristics of the gas and operating conditions, namely :•—

—Pressure relief valve connected to the vapour

space;

—Drains;

—Contents gauge or maximum level indicator;

—Pressure gauge connected to the vapour space;

—Means of measuring the temperature of the con-

tents of the vessel.

(ii) Vessel connections.—Connections of pressure vessels shall be designed and attached to the vessel in accordance with the standard or code referred to in rule 12.

(2) Pressure relief :

(i) Every pressure vessels shall be provided with one or more pressure relieving devices in aocordance with the provisions of the standard or code re- ferred to in rule 12;

(ii) The relief valves shall be spring loaded and shall be set-to-discharge and reach full How con- ditions ai required by the standard or code re- ftrred to in rule 12;

(iii) Weight loaded relief valves shall not be permitted;

(iv) The relief valves shall so designed that they Cannot be inadvertently loaded beyond the set pressure;

(v) The design of the valves shall be such that the breakage of any part will not obstruct free dis- charge of tho liquid under pressure;

(vi) Safety relief valves on any vessel shall be set to start-to-discharge at a pressure not in excess of 110 per cent of the design pressure of the vessel and shall have a total relieving capacity sufficient to prevent the maximum pressure in the vessel of more than 120 per cent of the design pressure;

fvii) Each safety relief valve shall be plainly and per- manently market with the pressure in Kg/Cm^ at which it is set to discharge, with the actual rate Of discrage of the device in cubic meters per minute of the gas at 15°C and at atmospheric pre- ssure, and with the manufacturer's name. The rated discharge capacity of the device shall be determined at a pressure of 120 per cent of the design pressure of the vessel.

(viii) Connections} of safety relief devices shall be ot auflicient sire to provide the required rate of dis- charge through the safety relief valves;

(ix) Safety relief valves shall be so arranged that the possibility of tampering is minimised ; and if the prewure setting or adjustment is external, the safety relief valve shall be provided with suitable means of sealing adjustment;

(X) No shut-off valves shall be installed between the

safety relief valves and the vessel :

Provided that in cases where two or more safety relief valves are fitted on the same vessel, the shut-ott valve may be installed between the safety relief valves and the vessel and in such cases, the arrangement of the shut-off valve or valves shall be so designed as to afford full required capacity flow through at least one of the safety relief valves.

(xi) Safety relief valves shall have direct communica-

tion with the vapour space of the vessel;

(xii) For vessels of over 4,500 litres water capacity, re- lief valves shall be fitted with extended vent pipes adequately supported and having outlets at least 2 metres above the top of the vessel and at least 3.5 metres above the ground level and the vent pipes shall be fitted with loose-fitting rain caps;

(xiii) Relief valves shall be tested fpr correct operation not less than once in a year and" a record of such test shall be maintained,

(3) Shut-off, and emergency shut-off, valves :

(i) All liquid and vapour connections on vessels, except those for relief valves, plugged openings, and those where the connection is not greater than 1,4 mm diameter opening, shal have shut-off vales locat- ed as close to the vessel as practicable.

(ii) All liquid and vapour connections on vessels except those for relief valves and drainage connections of small diameter, shall have an emergency shut- off valve, such as, an excess flow valve, an auto- matically operated valve or a remotely controll- ed valve. The emergency shut-off valve shall be in addition to the shut off valve, referred to in clause (i), unless the emergency shut-off valve is a remotely controlled valve which can be operated from a safe area and shall be of a type which shall not fan :

Provided that no emergency shut-off valves are neces- sary where the connection to a vessel is restricted to not greater than 3 mm diameter for liquid and 8 mm diameter for vapour.

(iii) Where the emergency shut-off valve is of the excess flow type, its closing rato of flow shall be below tho rate wrhich is likely to result from a fracture of the line it is protecting, calculated under the most adverse weather conditions likely to be experienced. Excess-flow valves shall have a rated flow capacity sufficiently above normal flow requirements to prevent valve chatter.

(4) Liquid level gauging device :

(i) A vessel used for liquefiazle gas or dissolved gas shall' be equipped with a liquid level gauging device to afford ready determination of the amout of liquid in the vessel at any time.

(ii) All liquid level indicators shall be suitable for ope-

ration at the design pressure of the vessl.

(iii) Every vessel shall, in addition, be equipped with a fixed maximum level' indicating device depending upon the liquefiable gas or dissolved gas filled in the vessel.

(iv) Gauging devices that require bleeding of the con- tents of the veswl such as a rotary tube, fixed tube and alip tube shall be designed m such a manner that the ame cannot be completely withdraw in normal gauging operations.

rJ5) Pressure Gauge :

Every pressure vessel shall be provided with at least one

pressure gauge,

IK. Periodic testing of pressure vessels in service :

(I) All pressure vessels shall be hydraulically tested by a competent person at a pressure marked on the

vessel at intervals of not more than five years after the date of first test, provided that in the case of vessels contains corrosive or toxic gases, the periodic test shall be done at an interval of two years.

(2) The competent person carrying out the test as re- quired under sub-rule (1) shall issue a certificate of test.

19. Precautions to be observed in carrying out hydraulic

test :

In carrying out the hydraulic test referred to in rule 18,

the following precautions shall be observed, namely—

(i) Before the test is carried out, each pressure vessel shall be thoroughly cleaned and examined external- ly, and as far as practicable, internally also for sur- face defects, corrosion and foreign matter.

(ii) As soon as the test is completed, the vessel shall be thoroughly dried internally and shall be clearly stamped with the marks and figures indicating the person by whom the test has been carried out and the date of test and a record shall be kept of all such tests.

(iii) Any vessel which fails to pass the hydraulic test or which for any other reason is found to be unsafe for use shall be destroyed or rendered unsuitable ;mder intimation to the Chief Controller.

CHAPTER III STORAGE

20. General :

(1) Ml vessels meant for storage of compressed gas hall installed entirely above-trround, that is to wy, no nart of the vessel shall be buried below the Kround level.

(2) Vessels and first stage regulating equipment shall

be located in the open.

(3) Vessels shall not be installed one above the other. (4) Vessels within a group shall be so located that their

longitudinal axes are paralled to each other.

(5) No vessel shall be located within the bunded area of

other flammable liquid storages.

(6) Sufficient space shall be provided between two vessels

to permit fire-fighting operations.

(7) Two or more vessels installed in batteries shall be so installed that the top surface of the vessel's are on the same plane.

(8) Vessels installed with their dished ends facing each other shall have screen walls in between them.

21. Location of pressure vessels.—Each vessel shall be located with respect to the nearest building or group of buildings or line of adjoining property which may be built on and with respect to other pressure vessels in accordance with hte distances specified in the Table below •

TABLE 1

Minimum safety distances for flammable, corrosive and

toxic gases

Water capacity '

SI. No. of vessel (in litres)

Minimum dist- Min. distance anco from buil- between press- ding or buildings ure vessols or group of build- ings or line of adjoining property

upto 2000

5m 10 m

1 Above 2000 and upto

1 m 1 m (i) (ii]

10,000

1.5m i Above 10,000 and upto 15 m

(iii)

20,000

2m Above 20,000 and

20 m

(iv)

2m (v)

upto 40,000 Above 40,000

30 m

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TABLE 2

Minimum safety distances for non-toxic gales.

Water capacity of

vessels (in litres)

SI. No.

Minimum dis- Min. distances tances from buil- between vessels ding or buildings or group of build- ings or line of adjoining property

Upto 2000

1 metre

3 metres

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(>i)

1.5 metre 2 metre

5 metres 10 metres

(iii)

Above 2000 and upto 10,000 Above 10,000 and upto 20,000

Diameter of Above 20,000

15 metres

(iv)

larger vessel

Note 1 : If the aggregate water capacity of a multivessel installation is 40,000 litres or more, the above mini- mum safety distances shall apply to the aggregate storage capacity.

Note 2 : The number of storage vessels in one installa- tion shall not exceed six. In case there are more than one installation, the safety distance between two installations shall be the same as the distance between the vessels and the property line in accor- dance with Table 1,

Note 3 : The distances specified above may be reduced by the Chief Controller in cases where he is of the opinion that additional safety measures have been provided.

22. Foundations for pressure vessels :

(1) General : The materials, principles, methods and details of design and construction of foundations and supports of vessels shall comply with approved specifications, standards or codes.

(2) Ground conditions : A thorough knowledge of the ground condition shall be obtained by the person installing the vessel with particular reference to establishing an allowable bearing pressure, total and differential settlements accepted, risk of floa- tation and possible deterioration of original condi- tions.

(3) Materials :

(i) The choice of materials for construcion shall be determined by the ground conditions, loading and detailed design constructions.

(ii) The materials may be of —

(a) Brick-work masonry ;

(b) re-inforced concrete; or

(c) steel plate, steel pipe or structural steel.

(4) Loading : The greatest combined effect of _ static and imposed loadings shall be used for design as under :

(a) Static Loading : Weight of vessel and its con-

tents ;

(b) Test Loading : if tested by water ;

(c) Wind Loading ;

(d) Operational Loading such as vibration or thermal

(natural and operational).

(5) Settlement : Any particular differential settlement shall be limited to prevent excessive stress in the connected pipe work and vessel shell.

(6) Vessel supports :

(_i) The design of supports for vessels shall follow the standard or code to which the vessel is con- structed.

(ii) The spacing of vessel support shall be decided after close consideration of vesiel-shclf stressing and transmission of the loadings to the ground.

(iii) The design of supports for vessels shall provide flexibility to allow for movement of the vessel as a result of pressure and thermal expansion.

(iv) The vessel shall be secmely anchored or weighted or provided with adequate pier height to avoid fiatation due to flood waters,

(v) In case of structural steel supports, such supports, excluding vessel saddles or supporting feet 45 cm or less in height, shall he encased in fire-resisting materials of adequate thickness.

23, Fencing :

(1) The area where vessel's pumping equipment, loading and unloading facilities and direct fired vapourisers arc provided, shall be enclosed by an industrial type fence at least 2 metres high along (he perimeter of the safety zone.

(2) Every fence shall have at least two means of exit and the gates of such exits shall open outwards and shall not be self-locking.

24, Cleanliness : An area of three metres around the preessure vessel shall be kept free from readily ignitablo materials such as weeds and long diy grass.

25, Earthing :

(1) All vessels used for storage of flammable liqueflable gases shall be electrically connected with the earth in an efficient manner.

(2) Pipelines conveying flammable liquids shall be ade- quately prepared for electrical continuity and con- nected with the earth in an efficient manner,

26, No smoking : A permanent notice with Tetters at least 5 cms in height prohibiting smoking and naked lights shall be fixed to the fence surrounding the area where flamm- able or oxidising gases are stored and the notice shall be visible from outside.

27, Fire protection : Ail vessels used for the storage of flammable compressed gases shall be protected against fire hazards as under :

(i) Pmvision shall be made for an adequate supply of water and fire protection in the storage area according to the local fire service regulations. The application of water may be by hydrants, hoses and mobile equipment, fi\ed monitors or by fixed spray systems which may be automatic. Control of water flow should be possible from outside any danger area.

(ii) Hydrants, wheie provided, shalf be readily accessi- ble at nil times and so spaced as to provide for the protection of all vessels.

(iii) Sufficient length of fire hose shall be provided and be readily available. The outlet of each hose line shat] be equipped with a combination jet and fog nozzle. The hoses should be maintained well and periodically inspected.

(iv) Mobifc equipment, fixed monitors or fixed spray systems shall be designed to discharge water at a rate sufficient tp maintain an adequate film of water over the surface of the vessel and supports under fire conditions.

(v) Consideration shall be given to the provision of mobile or fixed water spray systems giving suitable and effective protection for vehicle loading and. un- loading areas.

(vi) At least two dry chemical powder type fire extin- guishers of 9 kg, capacity each shalf be installed at points of access to the installations.

28, Loading and unloading facilities :

(1) Pumps :

(i) Pumps may be centrifugal or positive displacement

pumps.

(ii) Design, materials and construction of pumps shall be suitable for the type of gas to be handled and they shall be designed for the maximum outlet piessure to which they will be subjected to in operation.

(iii) Positive displacement pumps shall have a by-pass

valve or other suitable protection against over pressure.

(2) Compressor :

(i) The design, material and construction of compressors shall be suitable for the type of gas which they are to handle and they shalf be designed for the maxi- mum outlet pressure to which they will be subjected to in operation.

(ii) Compressors other than multi-stage compressors shall take suction from the vapour space of the vessel's being filled and discharged into the vapour space of the vessels being emptied.

(3) Transfer systems :

(i) Transfer systems shall be so designed that the risk of a gas of a higher vapour pressure being transferred to equipment designed for gas of a lower vapour pressure is minimised.

(ii) There shall be positive means of rapidly shutting off flow, located at a safe distance from the vessel which is being filled or emptied,

(iii) Automatic alarm device to indicate the approach to maximum permissible bight or automatic shut-off

valves shall be used to prevent over-filling.

(4) Hoses :

(i) The hoses for liquid transfer shall be designed to withstand not less than four limes the maximum operating pressure they will carry in service.

(ii) The hoses shall be mechanically and electrically con-

tinuous,

29. Transfer operations :

(1) Before transfer of gas :

(i) Every vehicle shall be carefully examined at the installation to ensure that it complies in all res- pects with the requirements of these rules and shall be completely emptied before it is passed for filling.

(ii) A visuftf check shall be made of the surroundings for unusual or dangerous situations before any filling or discharging procedure is commenced.

(iii) Warning notices, as necessary, shall be displayed.

(iv) The i ecdving vessel shall be checked to ensure that it has sufficient ullage to receive quantity of gas being transferred to it.

(v) The inter-connecting system, that is pipe-work, fittings, valves or hoses, shall be checked to ensure that it is in safe working condition and that only vafves and other fittings required in the transfer operations, or any other operations proceeding simultaneously, are open.

(2) During transfer :

The receiving vessel shall be checked to ensure that it is not being filled above its safe filling capacity or beyond its design pressure.

(3) On completion of transfer :

Before the vehicle is allowed to leave the licensed premises, it shall be weighed over n weigh-bridge to ascertain the quan- tity of the compressed gas filled therein, if the vehicle is filled with a Hquefiable gas.

(4) Vehicle fining :

When filling the vessels on vehicle* with compressed gas, the following procedure shall be complied with in addition to the other requirements, namely :—•

(i) The place where the vehicle is narked shall be properly

levelled.

(li) The vehicle shall be prevented from accidental movement during the transfer operation. The pnrking brake of the vehicle shall be on and the engine shall remain stopped, except when it is necessary to drive the pump. Where necessary, wheel rhock blocks shajl be used.

(Hi) Any driving units or electrical equipment not re- quired and not specifically designed for the transfer operation shair be stopped or isolated.

(iv) The vessel mounted on a vehicle shall be electri- cally bonded to the fixed installation before any flammable liquefied gas transfer operation is carried out.

(v) Before a vehicle is moved, the electrical and the liquid and vapour connections shall be disconnected care being exercised to avoid spillage. Where wheel chock blocks have been used, they shall be re- moved. The vehicle shall be checked to ensure that it is in safe working order and the surrounding areas checked to ensure that any liquefied flammable gas that may have leaked or has to be vented hns safery dispersed.

(5) Attention during operations :

(i) A competent person shall remain in attendance during alJ the operations connected with the transfer and ensure that all the requirements of these rules are complied with.

(ii) If it is necessary to discontinue a vehicle loading operation temporarily, the loading hose shall be disconnected from the vehicle for the period of such discontinuance.

(6) Emergency stoppage of operations : The person In charge of transfer operations shall ensure that transfer ope- rations are stopped in the event of —

(i) any leakage ;

(ii) a fire occurring in the vicinity;

(iii) a severe electrical storm occurring in the vicinity in the case of an operation which involves venting of flammable gas.

30. Electrical apparatus and installations :

(1) No electrical wire shall pass over any storage vessel.

(2) All electrical wires installed within the safety zone or any storage vessel for the storage of flammable compressed gases shall consist of insulated cables of approved type. The cables shall be mechanically continuous throughout and effectively earthed away from the vessels.

(3) For pumps rooms used for pumping flammable com-

pressed gases —

(i) all electrical meters, distribution boards, switches, fuses, plugs and sockets shall be of flame-proof construction complying with the requirements of IS : 2148 : 1968 and the frames shall be effecti- vely earth"d.

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(ii) all electrical fixed lamps shall be enclosed in a well glass flame-proof fitting conforming to IS : 2206 (Part I) 1962.

(4) All electrical portable hand lamps shall be of a

type approved by the Chief Controller.

31. Lighting of storage and operating areas :

Operations shall not be carried out during the night unless adequate artificial lightings of approved type are available and used.

32. Certificate of safety :

A certificate of safety in the proforma giving below and signed by a competent person shall be furnished to the licens- ing authority before any pressure vessel is used for the storage of any compressed gas or whenever any addition or alteration to the installations or foundations for the vessel is carried out.

Profonma of

CERTIFICATE OF SAFETY

T hereby certify that compressed gas installation^—

(Full' name and address of the occupier of the installation)

at ——• __—-— has been constructed in

(village, police station, district, etc.)

accordance with the specification and plans approved by the Chief Controller and the condition of the licence Form—— •—- • and that in my opinion the installa- tion Hnd foundations of the above-ground pressure vessels are of such a nature and all vessels have been so installed and secured as to ensure safety.

Place : Signature of

Date : Competent person

Full Name

Designation and

Q ualifications- —

Full postal address

CHAPTER IV

TRANSPORT

33. Application : The rules in this Chapter shall apply to

the transport of compressed gas by vehicles.

34. Vehicles for transport of compressed gas :

(1) Every vehicle for the transport of compressed gas shair be of a type approved, in writing, by the Chief Controller.

(2) Where approval is sought to a vehicle under sub- rule (1) or to any of its special safety fittings, 12 nos. of detailed drawing drawn to scale and a scrutiny fee of Rs. 50 shall be forwarded to the Chief Controller.

(4) If the Chief Controller, after receipt of the drawing under sub-rule (2) and after making such further inquiries as he deems necessary, is satisfied that the vehicle or the special safety fittings, as the case may be, meets with the requirements laid down In these rules, he shall approve the drawing and return to the applicant one copy thereof duly endorsed.

35. Design :

(1) Every vessel used for the transportation of com- pressed gas shalf be constructed and tested in ac- cordance with the requirements of rule 12 and shall meet with the requirements of sub-rules (2). (3), (4) and (5).

(2) The design stress shall include an allowance to en- able the vessel to withstand shocks normally en-

countered by movements on road, such as accelera- tion and deceleration for a minimum, of 3kg, When the vessel is self-supporting, the vessel design shall provide for carrying the additional stresses normally carried by the chassis frame. Provision shall be made for distributing the localised stresses arising from attachments to the vessel.

(3) Mounting of vessels on the chassis or under-frame shall be done in ouch a manner as to keep the vibrations to the minimum.

(4) All attachments to the vessel shall be protected against accidental damage which may result from collision, overturning or other operational cause.

(5) All vessels shall be designed to withstand the most severe combined stresses to which they may be subjected to by the pressure of the gas, the pump- ing pressures and shock loadings caused by transport conditions.

36. Protection of valves and accessories :

(1) All valves and accessories shall be safeguarded against

accidental damage or interference.

(2) Valves and accessories shall be mounted and protected in such a way that risk of accidental reputure of the branch to which the valve or accessory is connected is minimised.

(3) Valves or accessories situated at the rear of a vehicle shall be protected by the rear cross member of the frame of the vehicle against damage and shall comply with sub-rule (2).

37. Equipment :

(1) Piping, fittings, pumps and meters :

(i) Air pipings, fittings, pumps and meters perma- nently mounted on th" vehicle shall be designed to withstand the most severe combined stresses imposed by the following, namely :—

(a) the maximum vapour pressure of the product

In service; and

(b) the superimposed pumping pressure or the shock loadings caused by road movements.

(ii) The materials used for vessel equipment shall be sufficiently ductile to withstand rough usage and accidental damage. Brittle material such as cast iron shall not be used.

(2) Protection of piping and equipment :

(I) All piping and equipment shall be adequately protected to minimise accidental damage which may be caused by rough usage, collision or over-turning.

(fl) Any equipment or section of piping in which liquid may be trapped shall be protected against excessive pressure caused by thermal expansion of the contents.

(3) Marking of connections : All connections on the vehicle which require manipulation by the operator of the vehicle should be clearly marked to prevent Incorrect operation. The form of thia marking should correspond with the operating procedure laid down for the vehicles

38. Vehicle design considerations :

(1) General :

The vessel shall be securely attached to the chassis of the vehicle in such a manner as to take care of the forward movement of the vessel due to sudden dece- leration of the vehicle.

(2) Design safety requirements—Mechanical :

(i) The engine of the vehicle shall be of an internal com-

bustion type.

(ii) Where the fuel system is gravity-fed, a quick-action cut-off-valve shall be fitted to the fuel feed pipe in an easily accessible and clearly marked position.

(iii) The engine and exhaust system together with all electrical generators, motors, batteries, switch-gears, and fuses shall be efficiently screened from the vessel or the body of the vehicle by a fire-resisting shield or by enclosure within an approved fire-resistinn compartment,

(iv) When the equipments referred to in clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) are mounted forward of the back of the driv- ing cab, the cab can be considered to act as an acceptable shield provided the back, the roof and the floor of the cab are of flre-resisting construction for the full width of the cab, without any openings in the back or roof, and that the back extends down- wards to the top of the chassis.

(v) When the cab construction does not conform to the requirernets mentioned above, a separate fire-resisting shield should be installed extending upwards with- out any openings from the top of the chassis to the top of the vessel.

(vi) In any case, where windows are provided in the shield, they should be fitted in fire-resisting fram- ing with wired glass or other heat-resisting material and shall not be capable of being opened.

(vil) When the equipment referred to in clauses (i), (ii) and (iii) arc mounted to the rear of the back of the cab, it shall be contained wholly within an approved fWresisting compartment.

(viii) In any case where the fuel used to propel a vehicle gives off a flammable vapour at a temperature less than 65 "C. the fuel tank shall not be behind the shield unless the following requirements are com- plied with, namely—

(a) The fuel tank is protected from blows by stout

steel guards or by the frames of the vehicle.

(b) The fill pipe of the fuel tank of the vehicle Is provided with a cover having locking arrange- ment.

(c) The fuel feed apparatus placed In front of the fire-resisting shield is used to lift the contents of the fuel tank.

(ix) Where a transfer pump is driven by the engine of the vehicle, provision shall be made to stop the engine from outside the cab.

(3) Design safety requirements—Electrical :

The following requirements shall be complied with in connection with the electrical and antistatic properties of the vehicle, namely—

(i) The electrical system shall have—

(a) the battery in an easily accessible position,

(b) a readily accessible cut-off switch;

(c) wiring so fixed and protected as to minimise acci-

dental damage or undue wear.

(ii) The vessel shall be electrically continuous with the

chassis.

(iii) The vehicle shall be provided with a bonding point

or bonding cable. .

(iv) Tyres shall be of the "anti-static" type.

(4) Design safety requirements—General :

(i) There shall be a clear space of at least 15 cm. bet- ween the back of the cab and the front of the vessel.

(ii) The rear of the vessel shall be protected by a robust

steel bumper and this bumper shall be—

(a) attached so that collision stresses will be transmitted to the framework of the vehicle or, in the case of an articulated vehicle to the framework coTry- ing the wheels of the vessel ;

(b) situated at least 7.5 cm. to the rear of the rear-

most part of the vessel ;

(c) extended on each side of the vehicle to at leasi

the maximum width of the vessel.

[iii) The maximum weight of the liquefied gas for which the vehicle is designed should not exceed the diffe- rence in weight between the unladen weight of the vehicle and the maximum gross weight permitted for that crass of vehicle tinder the appropriate transport regulations.

39. Marking of vehicles : All vehicles shall be consicuoiisiy marked on the vessel to show the product which is being carried.

40. Fire protection :

(1) Two serviceable fire extinguishers of suitable size ana type shall be provided on each vehicle, one on each side and should be accessible from outside the cab.

(2) A person, whfle In, or attending, any vehicle con- veying flammable gas, shall not snioke or use matches or lighters,

(3) No fire, artificial light or article capable of causing fire or explosion shall be taken on to or carried on any vehicle carrying flammable gas,

41. Operations :

(1) Drivers shall be carefully selected and given ap- propriate training in driving and safe handling of fhe equipment and the compressed gas carried in the vehicle.

(2) When loading or discharging of a vehicle takes place wi.hin the operator's own premises, the driver or some other competent person shall be present throughout the operations.

(3) When discharge is in progress at a customer's pre- mises, the driver shall remain with his vehicle in such a position as to be able to s'op the discharge immediately in an emergency.

(4) Every vehicle shall be constantly attended to by at least one person who shall be familiar with the rules in this Chapter ;

Provided that nothing in this sub-rule shall apply lo vehicles which are left in places previously ap- proved for the purpose by the Chief Controller.

(5) In the event of an over-night stop away from home base, prior arrangements shall be made for the safe parking of the vehicle overnight. In an emergency, a driver may seek the co-operation of the local police in finding suitable parking facilities for his vehicle.

42. Certificate, of safety : A certificate of safely signed by a competent person shall be furnished to the licensing authority before any vehicle is used for th" transportation of any comnres'pci ess to fhe effect that the vehicle meets with Ihe provisions of these rules in this Chanter.

43. Inspection and Maintenance of Vehicles :

(1) A check shall be made on the vehicle to ensure that it is at all times road-worthy, and that it is in a fit condition to fill, transport and discharge its load safely.

(2) Routine examination and maintenance of the vehicle shall be carried out by a competent person at regular intervals,

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4i. Prior approval of specification and plans of premises

proposed to be licensed :

(1) Every person desiring to obtain a licence to store any compressed gas in any pressure vessel shall submit to the Chief Controller—

(i) Specifications and plans drawn to scale in triplicate

clearly indicating—

(u) the manner in which the provisions prescribed in

these rules shall be complied with ;

(b) the premises proposed to be licensed, the area of which shall be distinctly coloured or other- wise marked;

(c) the surrounding area lying within 100 metre of the edge of all facilities which are proposed- to be licensed ;

(d) the position, capacity, materials of construction and ground Hnd elevation views or all vessels, all valves and fittings, filling and discharge pumps and fire-fighting facilities where provided and all other facilities forming part of the premises proposed to be licensed ; and

(iil a scrutiny fee of rupees fifty paid in the manner

prescribed in rule 11.

(2) If the Chief Controller after scrutiny of the specifica- tions and plans und ufter making such inquiries as he deems fit, is satisfied that compressed gas can be stored in the premises proposed to be licensed, he shall return to the applicant one copy each of all the specifications and plans signed by him con- veying his sanction which may be subject to such conditions as he may specify.

46. Licence for transport of compressed gas :

(1) No compressed gas filled in a pressure vessel shall be transported by a vehicle except under and in ac- cordance with the conditions of a licence granted under these rules.

(2) Nothing in this rule shall apply to the transport of compressed gas filled in a pressure vessel by a rail- way administration.

47. Grant of licence : A licence prescribed under these rules shall be granted by the Chief Controller on payment of the fees specified in Schedule T.

48. Application for licence : A person wishing to obtain or renew a licence under these rules shall submit to the CWef Controller

(1) an application—

(a) in Form "I" if the application is in respect of a

licence in Form "III" ; and

(b) in Form 'II' if the application is in respect of a

licence in Form IV.

(2) a certificate of safety under rule 32 or rule 42, as the

case may be.

(3) four copies of the drawings approved by the Chief

Controller under rules 34 and 45.

49. Period for which licences may be granted or renewed ;

CHAPTER V

LICENCES

44. Licence for storage of compressed gas : No person shall store any compressed gas in any pressure vessel ex- cept under and in accordance with the condition* of a licence granted under these rules.

717 GI/78^4

(1) A licence in Form ITI for the storage of a com- pressed gas granted or renewed under these rules shall remain in fore; until tV 31st. r*av of Mftrch of the year upto which the licence is granted or renewed subject to a maximum of three years.

(21 Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (1) the Chief Controller may, if he is satisfied that a licence is required for a specific work which is not

(v) a certificate of safety, if required under rule

32.

54. Renewal of licence :

likely to last upto the 31st day of March of the year upto which the licence is granted or renewed, grant or renew a licence for such period as is necessary.

(1) A licence granted under these rules may bo re-

newed by the Chioi¹ Controller.

(3) A licence In Form IV for the transport of com- pressed gas by a vehicle may be granted for such period as the Chief Controller may deem necessary subject to a maximum period of one year.

50. Particulars of licence :

(2) Every licence granted under these rules, other than a licence in Form "IV", may be renewable for three financial years where there has been no con- travention of the Act 9f these rules framed there- under or of any condition of the licence so re- newed.

56, Suspension and cancellation of licence:

(1) Every licence granted under these rules shall be liable to be suspended or cancelled by an order of the Chief Controller for any contravention of the provisions of the Act or these rules or of any condition contained in such licence Or by order of the Central Government if at any time the continuance of the licence in the hands of the licensee is deemed objectionable :

Provided that—•

(i) before suspending or cancelling a licence under (his rule, the holder of the licence shall be given an opportunity of being heard ;

(ii) the maximum period of suspension shall not

exceed three months ; and

(iii) the suspension of a licence shall not debar the holder of the licence from applying for its renewal in accordance with the provisions of rule 54.

(2) Notwithstanding anything in sub-rule (1), an opportunity of being heard may not be given to the holder of a licence before his licence is suspen- ded or cancelled- in cases—

(0 where the licence is suspended by the Chief Controller an an interim measure for the viola- tion of ihe- provisions of Ihe Act or these rules, or of any condition contained in such licence or jn his opinion such violation is likely to cause imminent danger to the public :

Provided that where a licence is so suspended, the Chief Controller shall give the holder of the licence an opportunity of being heard before the order of suspension is confirmed; or

(ii) where the licence is suspended or cancelled by the Central Government, if that Government considers that in the public interest or in the interest of the security of the State such oppor- tunity should not be given.

(3) The Chief Controller or the Central Government suspending or cancelling a licence under sub-rule (1), shall record its reasons for so doing in writing.

57. Procedure on expiration, suspension or cancellation

of licence :—

A person licensed to store compressed gas shall, on the expiration, suspension or cancellation of his licence, forth- with give notice to the Chief Controller of the nature and quantity of compressed gas in his possession and shall comply with any directions which the Chief Controller may give in regard to its disposal,

58. Appeals :

(1) An appea] shall lie against any order refusing to grant, amend or renew a licence or cancelling or suspending a licence to—

(i) the Central Government, wheTe the order is

passed by the Chief Controller;

(ii) the Chief Controller, if the order is passed by a

Controller.

(2) Every appeal shall be in writing and shall be accompanied by a copy of the order appealed against and shall be presented within sixty days of the order passed, if preferred to the Central Government, and within thirty days if preferred to the Chief Con- troller,

59. Procedure on death or disability of Licensee :

(1) If a licensee dies or becomes insolvent or is men- tally incapable or is otherwise disabled, the person carrying on the business of such licensee shall not be liable to any penalty or confiscation under the

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Act or these rules for exercising the powers granted to the licensee during such time as may reasonably be required to allow him to make an application for a new licence in his own name for the unexpired portion of the original licence in respect of the year in which the licensee dies or becomes insolvent or mentally incapable or is otherwise disabled :

Provided that nothing in this sub-rule shall be deemed to authorise the exercise of any power under this sub-rule by any person after the expiry of the period of the licence.

(2) A fee of rupees five shall be charged for a new licence for the unexpired portion of the original licence granted to any person applying for it under this rule.

60. Loss of licence :

When a licence granted under these rules is lost or acci- dentally destroyed, a duplicate may be granted on the sub- mission of a copy of the plan or plans identical with those attached to the licence and on payment of a fee of rupees ten paid in the manner prescribed in rule 11.

61. Production of licence on demand :

(1) Every person holding or acting under a licence granted under these rules shall produce it, or an authenticated copy of it, at the place to whic*" the licence applies, when called upon to do so bj any of the officers in rule 68,

(2) Copies of any licence may, for the purpose of this rule, be authenticated by the authority which gran- ted the licence—

(a) on payment of a fee of rupees five in the manner prescribed in rule 11 for each authenticated copy ; and

(b) on the submission of a copy or copies of the plans identical with the approved plan or plans attached to the licence.

62. Procedure on reports of infringement :

The District Authority shall inform the Chief Controller of the action taken by him on any reports of infringement of the Act or of these rules which the Chief Controller may make to him.

63. Executive control over authorities :

Every authority, other than the Central Government; act- ing under this Chapter shall perform its duties subject to the control of the Central Government :

Provided that nothing in this rule shall be deemed to affect the powers of executive control of the Chief Controller over the officers subordinate to him.

CHAPTER VI

EXEMPTION

b4. Power to exempt : The Central Government may, on the recommendation of the Chief Controller, in exceptional cases, by order, exempt storage and transportation of any compressed gas in any vessel from all or any of the provisions of these rules, on such conditions, if any, as may be specified in the order.

CHAPTER VII

I ^ . N TS & INJURIES

t>5. Notice o f ^ ^^ : The notice of an accident re- quired to be giver^ ',/b-section (1) of section 8 of the Act shall be given f c, n -

(i) to the the Chici v 5' oiler by express telegram (Tele- graphic Address—v? losivcs, Nagpur) followed with- in twenty-four hours by a letter giving particulars of the occurrence; and

(ii) to the Officer-in-Charge of the nearest police sta- tion by the quickest route. Pending the visit of the Chief Controller, or his representative, or until ins- truction is received from the Chief Controller that

he does not wish any fuither Investigation ci in- quiry to be made, all wreckage and debiis shall be left untouched except in so far as its removal may be necessary foi the rescue 01 persons injured, und recovery for the bodies of any person:, killed by the accident or in the case of railways, for the ics- toration of through communication,

66. Inquiry into accidents :

(1) Whenever a District Magistrate, a Commissioner cit Police or a Magistrate subordinate to a District Magistrate holds an inquiry under sub-section (1) of section 9 of the Act, he shall adjourn such an inquiry unless the Chief Controllei or an officer nominated by him is present to watch the jiroceed- ing or the Magistrate has received written informa- tion from the Chief Controller that the officer does not wish to send a representative.

(2) The Magistrate shall, at least fourteen days before holding the adjourned inquiry, send to the Chief Controller notice in writing of the time and place of holding the adjourned inquiry.

(3) Where an accident has been attended with loss of human life, the Magistrate before the adjournment may take evidence to identify any bodies and may order the internment thereof.

(4) The Chief Controller or his leprcsentative shall be at liberty at any such inquiry to examine any wit- new subject to the order of the Magistrate on points of law.

(5) Where evidence is given at an inquiry at which the Chief Controller or an officer nominated by him is not present, of any neglect as having caused or corf- tributed to the explosion or accident or of any de- fect in or about or in connection with any installa- tion or any vehicle appealing (o the Magistrate or Jury to require a remedy, the Magistrate shall send to the Chief Controller notice in writing of the neg- lect or defect.

67. Inquiry into more serious accidents :

(1) Whenever an inquiry is held under section 9-A ot the Act, the persons holding such inquiry shall hold the same in open court in such manner find under such conditions as they may think most effectual for ascertaining the causes and circumstances of the accident, and enabling them to make the report under this rule :

Provided that where the Central Government so directs, the inquiry may be held in camera.

(2) Persons attending ru> witnesses before the Court under sub-rule (1) shall be allowed fucll expenses as would be allowed to witness attending before " civil court subordinate to the High Court having jurisdiction in the place where the inquiry Js held and in case of any dispute as to the amount to be allowed, the question shall be refenet! to the Iced Magistrate who, on a request made by the Court, shall ascertain and certify the proper amount of such expenses.

(3) All expenses incurred in or about ;in 'nnniry or investigation under this rule shrill be deemed to be part of the expenses of (he Dcpprtrjiarit of E\- plosivcs in carrying the Act intg^UMH

CHAPTER vrfT"

POWERS

68, Powers of inspection, search, seizin e, detention and

removal :

(I) Any of the officer? "specified in the first column of the Table below may exercise the powers mentioned in sub-section (1) of Section 7 of the Act in the areas specified in the corresponding entry In the second column of that Table.

Areai

Officers

The whole of India

1. The Chief Controller, Deputy chief Controller, Controllers, Deputy Controllers and Assistant Controllei s of Explosives.

2

Their respective district. All District Magistrates

3.

Their resiecti\e jui'i'dicticr.s, Allf Mifcittialcs julordi- rate to tlic District Magis- trate.

4.

In the Presidency town or their

suburbs.

The Commissioner of Police and all police officers not below the rank cf an Inspector.

5.

The respective areas over which

their authority extend;-.

AJ1 police efficers not below the rank of a sub- inspector.

Provided that the powers of removal and destine ion under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 7 of the Act shall hot be exercised by any Magis- trate or police officer except under and in accor- dance with the instructions of the Chief Controller, Deputy Chief Controller, Controller or Deputy Controller or Assistant Controller of Explosives.

(2) Every facility shall be afforded to the officers speci- fied in sub-rule (1) to ascertain that these rules are being duly observed.

APPENDIX I

[See rulo 4(2)]

1. Applicants' name and full address

2.' Whether the applicant has manufactured

any unflred pressure vessel. Yes/No

If yes —

(i) Date from which such vessels were

manufactured.

(ii) For whom the pressure vossels were fabricated and their approximate numbeis.

(iii) Details of the pressure vessels manu-

factured.

3. Specifications/Codo proposed to bo adop-

ted for tho manufacture of tho pressure vessels/containers.

4. Organisational set-up with specific re- feronce to qualifications and experience of the personnel engaged in the manufacture! of pressure vessels.

5. Organisational set up of the inspecting personnel engaged by the applicant.

6. Process of manufacture of pressure vessels/containers, beginning with raw material and ending with the finished vessels/containers.

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FORM I

(See rules 48, 53 and 54) 7. Quality control checks /te,ts carried oat at each stago of manufacture of pressure vjssels/cont liners,

Application for the grant/araendmcnt/renewal of a Iicenco

to store compressed gas in pressure vessel or vessels.

Documents lilted overleaf miat be enclosed with tills application ,

8. (i) Details of the equipment installed for che-nical analysis anJ mecha- nical tests.

if it is for the grant of a licence in Form HI,

(li) Details of tamplatcs/gauges provid-

ed to check/test.

The replies to be given in this column.

I. Applicant's name** —• — • (iii) Stops taken to check the accuracy of testing and checking equipment anJ frequency of such checking.

calling • —

9. Equipment available for carrying out

„ Full postal address — • —

n ^-destructive examination such as radio- graphy, Oama ray, ultrasonic tosts, etc.

10. List of machinery provided for manufac-

2. Situition of the premises where compressed gas is to bo turing pressure vessels/containers.

stored,

11. Niins and address of tha wdcpsiubnt ins-

State

~ pecting authority.

District — •

12. Records and certificates of tests :

Town or village

•——

Police Station • — — —— — — Nearest Railway Station -— •— ——

(i) Protbrmi of records for various tests carried out by the inspecting and certifying organisation; and

3. Nature of the compressed gas

proposed to be stored. (Please state whether flammable, corrosive or toxic).

(li) Proforma of test and inspection cer- tificate issued by the lnd;pondcnt inspecting authority.

4. Chemical name of compressed gas proposed to be stored.

SCHEDULE I

5. Quantity of the compressed gas

LICENCES

proposed to be stored.

(See rule 47)

6. Quantity and chemical name of the compressed gas already stored in the premises.

Fee

7. Number of the licence held

.

Purpose for which granted

Authority em- poworcd to grant

Form oflican;3

Arti cb No.

licence

for the premises and the full — name of the holder of the licence _ —— _

1

3

2

4

5

I hereby declaro that the statements mado above have been

1. III

Chief Controller

To storo/compre- S33d gas in an installation.

checked up by me and are true and I undertake to abide by the terms and conditions of the licence which will be granted to^me. Date of application. Signature and designation of the applicant,

**Where the application is made on behalf of a company, the name and address of the Company and the name of the Manager or agent should be given and the application should be signed by him. Every change in the name of the Manager or Agent shall be forthwith intimated to and his specimen signature filled with the licensing authority.

Documents required to be submitted with this application

for a licence inform III

(i) Four copies of specification and plant approved under

rule 45.

(NOT REQUIRED FOR RENEWAL OF A LICENCE

WITHOUT AMENDMENT).

(ii) Licence together with approved plans and specifica-

tions attached thereto.

(NOT REQUIRED FOR THE FIRST GRANT

(a) Where the total water ca- pacity of vessels in an installa- tion docs not exceed 5000 li- tres .. Rs. 1000.00. (b) Where the total water ca- pacity cf vessels in an installa- tion exceeds 5000 litres—Rs. 1000.00 for the first 5000 litres and for every additional 5000 litres or part thereof Rs. 500.00, subject to a maximum of Rs. 5,000.00.

OF A LICENCE),

T

(iii) Requisite amount of fee for the grant or amendment of IV

Chief Controller Rs, 500.00.

a licence paid in the manner specified in rule 11.

To transport coil pressed gas by vsYiclos.

(lv) A certificate of safety, if required under rule 32.

FORM II

[See rules 48 and 53]

FORM m

[See rules 48 and 49]

Licence to store compressed gas in pressure vessel or vessels.

Application Tor the grant/amendment of a licence to transport

compressed gas in a vehicle.

Licence No Fee Rs

Licence is hereby granted to

Documents listed overleaf must be submitted with this

application.

To be filled in and signed by the applicant.

1. Applicant's name and full pos-

tal address

2. Particulars of the vehicle in which compressed gas is proposed to be transported,

(i) Make and model

(ii) Engino number

(iiij Chassis number

valid only for the storage of cubic metres Kgs. In No.

of pressure vessels in the licensed premises described below and shown in the plan No subject to the provision of the Indian Explosives Act, 1884 (IV of 1884) and the rules

made thereunder and to the further conditions of this licence.

The licence shall remain in force upto the 31st day of March

197....

The 197 Chief Controller of

Explosives

Description and location of the licensed premises

(iv) Registered number __

(v) Date upto which the vehicle

is registered

(vi) Name and full postal address of the registered owner.

3. Nature of the compressed gas proposed to be transported (Please state whether flammable, corrosive or toxic).

4. Chemical name of compressed

gas to be transported in the vehicle.

5. Water capacity of the pressure

vessel and net weight of the compressed gas proposed to be transported.

6. Number and date of approval of

the design drawing of the vehi- cle by the Chief Controller

7. Does the vehicle described above

fully conform to the requirements laid down in the rules and " the design drawing * approv- ed by the Chief Controller 7

8. Full postal address of the place

where the vehicle will be normally ' stationed

I/We declare that the particulars given above have been checked up by me/us and are correct. I/We undertake to trans- port compressed gas in the vehicle, particulars of which are given above, in accordance with the provisions of the Explosives Act, 1884 and the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessesls (Unfired) Rules, 1977 frmed thereunder and any other law or rule for the time being in force. I/We understand that any contravention of the said Act and the rules framed thereunder is punishable with imprisonment for ;> term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to three thousand rupees, or with both.

Signature of the Applicant.

Date

Place

The licensed premises, the layout boundaries and other parti- culars of which are shown in the attached approved plan No are situated and consists for storage of — of

(a) Flammable/Corrosive/Toxic Gases

(b) Non-toxic gases

and is situated at

,

(Plot Number) (Name of Street) (Village or

Town) (Police Station) (District).

SPACE FOR ENDORSEMENT OF RENEWALS

Date of Date of expiry

renewal

Signature and office stamp of the licencing authority This licence shall be renewable without any concession in fee for three years in the absence of contraven- tion of the provisions of Indian Explosives Act, 1884 or Static & Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unflred) Rules, 1976 framed thereunder or of the conditions of this licence.

This licence is liable to be cancelled if (he licensed premises are not found conforming to the description and conditions attached hereto and contravention of any of the rules and conditions under which this licence is granted and the holder of this licence is also punishable with imprisonment for the term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to three thousand rupees, or with both.

CONDITIONS

1. The licensed premises shall not be used for any pur- pose other than storage and transfer of compressed gas and purposes directly connected therewith.

Documents required to be submitted with this application.

1. Four copies of drawings approved under rule 34.

2. Safety certificate required under rule 42.

3. Expired licence if the vehicle was previously licensed. 4. Required amount of fee paid in the manner specified in

rule 11.

2. The compressed gas shall be stored only in one or more vessels of capacity cubic metres Kg. and in position shown in the approved plan attached hereto.

V Every vessel shall be outside any buildins and shall be

supported on well designed foundations.

4. The storaRe vessel shall at all times maintain from any other facility, building, boundary, fencing or protected •works Ihe distances specified in Table I and Table IT.

5. A suitable hard stand for parking of the vehicle dur- ing loading/unloading of any compressed gas shall be pro- vided, A minimum safety distance of 9 M. shall be main- tajned between—

(a) the centre of the hard stand and the storage vessel;

(b) the centre of the hard stand and the boundary line

of the installation;

(c) loading/unloading points and storage vessel;

boundary line.

6. There shall be no opening in any vessel other than those necessary for the introduction or removal of the com- pressed gas or for providing other fitments,

7. All fitments of the vessel shall be well maintained.

8. No alteration of the position of the vessel and no re- placement of the vessel shall be affected except with the pre- vious sanction, in writing, of the licensing authority. All alterations so sanctioned under this condition shall be shown on an amended plan to be attached to the licence.

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kept ready at convenient location for Immediate use in the event of any fire.

20. Except for necessary pines and valves and approved electric lights, the space within the licensed premises shall be kept entirely clear and unoccupied,

21. All valves in the premises must be permanently mark- ed in a manner clearly indicating the direction of opening and shutting the valve.

22. Any accident, fire or explosion within the licensed premises which is attended with loss of life or serious in- jury to person or property shall be immediatey reported to the nearest Magistrate or to the Officer-in-Charge of the nearest police station and by telegram to the Chief Controller of Explosives (Telegraphic address—"EXPLOSIVES" Nagpur).

23. Free access to the licensed premises shall be Riven at all reasonable times to any of the officers listed in rule 68, and every facility shall be afforded to such officer for ascertaining that the rules and the conditions of this licence arc duly observed,

FORM IV

[See rules 48 and 49,]

Licence to transport compressed gas in a Vehicle

9. Tf the licensing authority calls upon the holder of a licence by a notice in writing to execute any repairs in the licensed premises which are, in the opinion of such autho- rity, necessary for the safety of the premises, the holder of the licence shall execute the repairs within such period asi may be specified in the notice.

10. Every vessel before being repaired or exhumed shall be made free of compressed gas and thoroughly cleaned. When a vessel is opened for cleaning or repairs, no lamp of any description either ordinary or electric, electric cables or fans and no articles, appliances or equipment capable oj igniting flammable vapours shall be brought near the vessel.

H. No person shall cause to repair either by the use of fire, welding, hot reveling or brazing any vessel vised for the storage of flammable gas unless it has been thoroughly cleaned and gas-freed or otherwise prepared for safely carrying out such hot work and certified, in writing, by a competent person, to have been so prepared. Where the- vessel has been certified as pas-free, the certificate shall be preserved by the licensee for a period of not less than three months and produced to the Chief Controller or a Controller, on demand.

12. No person shall enter any vessel used for the storage ol a toxtc or corrosive gas unless he is adequately protected by means of clothing, gas masks and such other protective equipment.

13. Compressed gas shall enter the vessel through sound

pipes having no leaks at any place.

14. The vessel shall not be filled between the hours of sunset and sunrise, except in the manner and under such other condition or condition's specifically endorsed on the licence by the licensing authority.

15. No artificial light capable of Igniting flammable vapour shall at any time be present within 9 metres of the vehicle and the loading/unloading points during the transfer of the compressed gas and no person engaged in such trans- fer shall smoke.

16. No compressed gas shall he removed from the vessel except by means of transfer facilities marked Jn the plan attached hereto.

17. All electrical equipment such as motors, switches, strata's, etc., used for transfer of flammable compressed gas shall be of flame proof construction conforming to IS • 2148.

18. Every person managing or employed on or Jn con- nection with the licensed premises shall abstain from any act whatsoever which tends to cause fire or explosion and which is not reasonably necessary and, to the best of his ability shall prevent any other person from doing such act,

19. The licensee shall provide for each licensed premises a minimum of two portable foam type or dry chemical type fire extinguishers of 9 Kg. capacity each which shall "be I .icence No

Fee Rs. 500,00

Licence is hereby granted to

to transport compressed gas by the vehicle as described below subject to the provisions of the Ex- plosives Act, 1884 and the rules made thereunder and to the further conditions of this licence.

This licence will remain valid upto the day of

197

Date of issua Chief Controller of Explosives.

DESCRIPTION OF THE VEHICLE

Make and model Engine Number Chassis Number Registration Number Name of the registered owner Chemical name of the compressed gas to be carried in the vehicle

Authorised carrying capacity of the container,

This licence is liable to be cancelled if the licensed vehicle is

not found conforming to the requirements of Chapters II and IV of these rules or for the contravention of any of the rules and conditions under which this licence is granted and the holder of this licence is also punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine which may extend to three thousand rupees, or with both.

**One year from the date of issue,

CONDITIONS

1, The licence or its authenticated copy shall at all times be kept in the licensed vehicle and produced on demand by an officer listed in rule 68.

2, Only responsible persons who are conversant with the? conditions of this licence shall be employed for driving th" licensed vehicle or attending to it.

3, The licensed vehicle shall be constantly attended to by a responsible person and by at least two persons while It is transporting compressed gas :

Provided that the licensed vehicle may, if empty, be lefl unattended in a place approved for the purpose, in writing, by the Chief Controller.

4. The licensed vehicle shall at till times c a r r y-

fa) at least two portable fire extinguishers of capacity not less than 9 Htres nncl suitable for extinguishing chemical fires.

(b) u strong flexible coble for elccfricaj bonding in case of vehicle used for transportation of flammable compressed gas; the cable shall be at least 5 metres Jong and shall have at each end a suitable clamp or clip.

5. The licensed vehicle shall not be loaded or unloaded except m a place which is approved within the premises licensed for the purpose under .these rules by the Chief Controller ;

Provided that the licensed vehicle may be unloaded ai any other place with all chie precautions and Tinder adequato supervision if such unloading is necessitated by an accident or break-down.

6. No vehicle shall discharge any compressed gas dircctlv

into any process vessel.

7. The licensed vehicle shall not be loaded if any of the fitments including vessel becomes leaky, defective or other- wise insecure.

8. Before compressed gas is loaded into or unloaded from

the licensed vehicle-

fa) its engine shall be stopped and the battery shall be

isolated by a proper switch or otherwise;

i(b) its wheels shall be secured by brakes or by scotch-

ing,

fc) its chassis shall be electrically bonded by i cubic with the pipe info or from which it is to be load- ed or unloaded, in case of vehicle used for trans- portation of flammable compressed gas.

(d) the correct filling or discharge pipe connections are

made at both ends;

(c) a responsible person shall be in attendance and re- main so until loading or unloading is over and the vehicle has been sealed.

9. Except when called upon by traffic signals or required by the licensing authority or any other officer entrusted with the job of enforcing the rules, the licensed vehicle shall not stop on any road, congested area or a place which Is no) a place situated within the premises licensed under thesn rules for the loading and unloading of vehicle.

10. No smoking and no fire or artificial light or any article capable of igniting flammable vapour shall be allowed on the licensed vehicle used for the transportation of any flam mable g.is.

11. The licensed vehicle shall not be used for carrying

passengers.

t2. The licensed vehicle shall not be allowed to be re-

paired :

Provided that replacement by any of try fitments of lha pressure vessel may be done without involving any hot work.

13. No alteration in the licensed vehicle or its snfctv fittings shall b' carried out without (he previous sanction in writ- ing of the licensing authority. Such alterations so sanc- tioned shall be endorsed on this licence by an amendment,

14. Every facility shall be given at all reasonable times to any officer listed in rule 68 for ascertaining that the roles and the conditions of this licence nre dmy observed.

15. Any accident fire or explosion occurring in the licens- ed vehicle, which is attended with loss of hunuiri life or serious injury to person or property shall be immediately roported to the nearest Magistrate or to the Offker-in-Charge of the nearest police station having jurisdiction and by tele- gram to the Chief Controller of Explosives (Telegraphic address—"EXPLOSIVES" NAGPUR).

[F. No. 2(4)/7fi-MIJ

N. S. VA1DYANTHAN, Joint Secy.

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