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REGISTERED No. D.(D)—72

The Gazette of India

EXTRAORDINARY

PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (i)

PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY

No. 38] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1981/MAGHA 15, 1902

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

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MINISTRY ">| TNI)!'SIR'S

(Department of Industrial Dofelopnivnt)

NOTIFICATION

New Delhi, ihe 4th Febuiary, 1481

G.S.R. 451E).—Whereas a Jiaft of the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfircd) Rules, was published as rcquirej by section 18 of the Indian Explosives Act, 18S4 (4 of 1884), in pages 929 tt< S52/S of Ibe Gazette of Indi.i F'viia-ordinary. Hart II, Section 3, Sub-section (i), dnted the 16th October 1978, under the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry <>t Industrj (Depaitmcnt of Indusui il Develop- ment) No. G.S.R. 4

And whereas the said Gazette was made available to tne

public on the 28th October 1978;

And whereas objections and suggestion' received from the public on the snid draft rules have been considered by the Central Government ;

Now, therefore, in exercise of ibe powers confeired by sections 5 and 7 of the Indian Explosives Act, 1884 (4 of 1884), the Central Government hereby makes the foilowinc rules namely :—

THF STATIC AND MOBILE P I U ^ U RF VFSSF1 S

fUNFTRED) RULES, 1981

CHAPTER 1

PRELIMINARY

1. Short title and commencement.—(1) These rules ruay be called the Static and Mobile Pi assure Vessels (Unflred) Rules, 1981.

(2) They shrill come into force on the dale of their

publication in the official Gazette.

2. Definition.—In these rules, unless the context otherwise

lequires :—

fa) "Act" means the Indian Kxpla^ivM Act, 1884 (4 of

1884);

(b) "approved" means a diawing, design, specification

or code approved by the Chief Controller ;

fc) 'Chief Ccntroller" means the Chief Controller of

Explosives ;

idj "competent person"' means a person recognised by the Chief Controller to be a competent person ;

(c) "compressed gds" means any permanent jra?. liquefi- able '.Hi or ga> dissolved in liquid, under nreisi'rr or gM mixture, which in a closed picsmre vessel exercises A pressure either exceeding 1.5 atmospheres (gauge) at 15°C or a pressure c\ceedinn 2 atmos- pheres (gauge) at 50°C or h->lh and 'n;!u les Hydrc- gen Fluoride ;

(il "Controller of Explosives" includes the Deputy Chief Controller of F.xplosivcs, Deputy Conttoiler of Kxplosive and Assistant Controller of Explosives;

(a,) "corrosion" means all forms of wastage, and in- cludes oxidation, scalinc. mechanical abrasion and erosion ;

(li) 'design" includes dmwings, calculation, specifications, models, codes and all other dcli'i's ne^cssirv for the complete description of the prc-sure vessel and its construction ;

(i) "design pruwrj.¹'" means the pressuic used in the design calculations of ;i vessel for the purpose of

determining lbs, minimum thickness of the vanous component parts of the vessel ;

(fj '"district authority" means—

(i) in towns havug a Commissioner of Police, the Commissions or a Deputy Commissioner ot Police; and

(11) m any Othci plate, the District Magistrate ;

Ik) 'Tilling density" means ihe ratio of weight of liqucti- ablc gas allowed in a pressure vessel to the weight of water th.d the vessel will hold at 15"C;

(Ij "flammabilily tange" means the differcntc between the minimum and mnximum percentage by voliunc of the gas in mixture with air that loirns lt flammable mix- ture at atmospheric pressure and ambient tempera- ture ;

(m) "flammable compressed gas'¹ means giis 13 per tent or less ot which when mixed with air foinxs a flam- mable mixture or whose flammable range with uit is giealer than 12 pet cent ;

(n) "Foim" menus the 1-oim appended to these uiles ;

(0) "gas free" in relation to a pressure vessel means the concentration of flammable 01 toxic gases or both it such pressure vessel is within the safe limits specified for poisons to enter and carry oiil hot work in such vessels ;

(p) "Inspector" means a person authorised by the licencing authority for the purpose of inspecting vessels in accordance with the approved design and specifica- tion or code ;

fq) 'instulLition' means any plate v\,'iich has been spcxial- ly piepaied foi the stomge yf u>mpiessed gas in pleasure vessels ,

(1) "liiiuefiable gas" means any fias that may be liquefied hy pressure above 0*C, but will be completely vapou- used when m equilibrium with normal atmospheric pressure (760 mm Hg) lit 30'C;

(s) "peimanent gas" means a gns whose ciitic.il tempera-

ture is lower than-10cC ;

(t) ''prcisiiic vessel ' means any closed metal containei of whatever shape, intended for the storage and transport of any compressed gas which is subjected tu Internal pressure and whose water capacity ex- ceeds one thousand litres and includes intei connect- ing patts and components thereof up to the first point of connection to the connected piping and fittings, but does not include containers wherein steam oi orhci vapour is, or is intended to be geneialed, oi water or other liquid is, oi is intended to be, healed by the application of iire, or the products of combus- tion or by electrical means, heat exchanges, evapora- tors, air-receivers, steam-type digestors, steam-type Sterilizers, autoclaves, leactors, caiorificis and prcv sLiie piping components, such as separators

(ii) "safety iclicf device" means an automatic picssuie relieving device jitiuled by the prcssute upstream of the vihe and characterised by fully opened pop action intci-ilcd to prevent th; ruptuie of a p'lb'L're vessel under certain conditions ot exposure ;

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piessurc vessel mounted thereon, and shall not m' elude a vessel forming the barrel of a rail tank wagon ;

(yj 'vessel" means a pressuie vessel;

Iz) 'watei capacity" means capacity in lilies of the pres

sure vc-sel when completely filled with water at 15°C ;

3. Oeueral exemptions.—Nothing in these rules shall apply to \L-ssels which form pint of a processing plant, other than the stoit-ce vessc's connected with the plant.

4. Restiiction on filling and munufaetuic—U) No person shall fill any compicscd gas in any vessel or tiansport any vessel filled with any compressed gas unless such vessel has been manufaetuied in accordance with a type oi standard or code duly approved by the Chief Controller.

(2) Any person seeking approval foi the manufacture of vessels in accotdance with a type or standard or code approved by the Chief Conlrol'er under sub-rule (1), shall submit to the Chief Controller the particular specified in Appendix attached to these mles

H. Restiiction on delivery and despatch.- -(i i No person ^hull deliver or despatch any compressed gag filled in a vessel to iny peison other than the holder of a stoiage licence issu- ed unc cr ihe,e iiile, oi to a port authority or a railway •idininistiuiion

(2 i No compiessed gas dvfliveied or despatched undci sub- julc (1> shall exited ihc qunntily which In? person to whom it is delivered or despatched is authorised to store under the licence held by him.

G. Repjii to picssuie vessels—(1) No person shall ccury out any lepans, additions or alterations to any vessel unless the proposed icpairs. additions or alterations anj then method ot execution have been approved by tho Chief Contioller. Any "uch rcpans, additions or alien (ions ."fjuovcJ by the Chief Controller shall be carried out in the mannei and bj practice-, acceptable under the design code referred to in rule 12 .

Pioiided that nothing in this rule shall apply to the lepiucc- ment of any of the fitments of 'he ''essel which does not in- volve any heating.

(2) Befo.e any jepdirs, additions or alterations are carried out to any vessel, the same shall be completely emptied and purged wnh an inert gas.

(3) Complete recoid of repairs, additions or alterations rc- tetied to in sub-iule (1) shall be maintained and made available to the Chief Controller and his permission shall be obtained before rt-Lommissioning the vessel,

7 Purging 'jf pressure vessels used for flammabU gases,—(1) Bcioic using any new vessel or before the refilling of any casting vessel which has been made gas-free, air contained Ihetcin shall be purged by an Inert gas or by the gas for \\hich 1 he vessel is to be used.

(2) If the vessel is purged b> means of a flammable gas,

the flammable mixture so formed shall be vented from the vessel on!} itflci tal ing adequate precautions to prevent its ignition.

S PiohibiLion of employment ot children and intoxicated pcisons.—No person under the age of eighteen years or who is in a state of intoxication shall be employed for the loading, unloading or transpoit of any vessel containing compressed g'is. or in any premises licensed undei these rules.

purposes of filling or cleaning, or for rendering the gas-free, be. kept securely closed until they have been cleaned or freed of the gas, as the case may be.

C3) Every person storing compressed gas in j vessel ami every person m chaigc of, or engageJ in the storage, handling and transport ot such gas in vessels, shall at all limes—

(i) comply with the provisions of these mles and the con-

ditions of any licence issued thereunder ;

(u) observe all precautions for the prevention of acudeni

by fire or explosion; and

(ill) prevent any person from committing any act referred

in sub-rule (1).

11. Payment of fees.—All fees payable under these rules shall be pakl thiough ciosscd demand draft on any Nationalis- ed bank in favoui of the Accounts Officer, Pay and Accounts Office, Department 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 cbequi drawn on ,i IOCJI bank.

CHAPTER 1J

CONST RUC1ION AND FITMENTS OF PRES9URK VESSELS

12. Design code.-—(1) Vessels shall be deigned, Lonstructcd and tested in accordance with the Indian Standard 2825; as amended iiom time to time, or such other standard or code approved by the Chief Conti oiler.

(2) A test and inspection certificate issued by the manu- facturer of the vessel duly countersigned by an Inspector that the vessel meets with the lequiienionts of the standard or code referred to in sub-iule (1) shall be furnished to the Ch.,1 ^ Controller.

13. Design picssuie.—Ihc design pressure of a vessel shall

not be less than —

(a) the vapour pressure of the gas in the vessel at SJ"C, if the vessol is meant for the storage oi liciueiiablc gases;

Provided that if the v e ^l is insulated, the vapoui pies- suie of the gas in the vessel shall correspond to the maximum temperature that is likely to be attained by the gas in the vessel ;

(bj the developed pleasure of the gas m the vessel at 55^C, if the- vessel is meant for the storage, of a permanent gas.

14. Design of vessels for gases at low tenipctuture.--

(1) Refrigerated vessel*.—

(i) Vessels used for storage of delrigeiated gases shall be designed in accordance with low temperature requirements under the Design Code referred to in sub-rulo (1) of rule 12.

(ii) 'I he (.apacitj of the J ef rigeration system shall be adequate to maintain the gas in the vessel aL a temperature so that its vapour pressuie does not oxceed the design pressure of the vessel and shall also remain below the pressure-setting of the relief valve on the vessel.

(2) Insulated vessels,—

(i) The shell of the vessel and its manhole no/yle shall be insulated with a material approved by the Chief Contiollcr, The cntiie insulation shall be covered with a metal jacket of a thickness not less than 1 mm. nominal and flashed around all openings so as to be weathci-tight.

(ii) The insulation shall be of sufficient thickness so that the thermal conductance a- 15°C (expressed in calories or sq, cm. per hour per degree centigrade temperature differential) does not exceed the limit prescribed by the Chief Controller

15. Pilling capacity and filling pressui \— (I) Ihe maximum quantity of HqudkMe gas filled into any vessel shall be limi- ted to the filling density of the gas and shall be such that th.e vessel shall not be liquid-full due to expansion of the contents with rise of the temperature to 55"C II vessel is uninsulated, or to the highest temperature which the contents .nc likely to icach in service, if the vessel is refrigerated or insulated. This requirement shall be applicable irrespective of the ambient temperature of the product at the time of filling,

(2) No vessel shall bj idled vviih any pcim.iner.l g

excess ot its design piessure.

J6. Mm kings on picssnie vessc's—hve.y vessel shall have a. metal plate permanently fixed to it showing the following particulars which shall be visible from the £iouud level, namely :—

(i) manufactuter's name and identification rnruks ;

(n) the standard or code to which thi vessel is construc-

ted;

(ui) official stamp of the Inipectoi;

(t\) design pressure in Kg/Cm-;

(v) date of initial hydioslatic test ami ilu subsequent test;

(vi) hyrostatic test pressure in Kg/C³;

(vji) water capacity in litres;

(.vjii) gas capacity, if filled with hqueliablc ga-., and

(1\) name or chemical symbol of Ihe gas foj which the

vessel is to be used.

17. Painting of vessels.—Vessel-, shall be adequately painted evternally to prevent corrosion and shall have d reflecting surface.

18, Fittings,—

(1) General :—

(i) Fittings, hach vessel shall be provided with each of the following fittings all of which should be suitable for use with the gas at pressures not less than the design pressuie of the vessel to which they "TC fitted and for temperatures appjopriate to the chaiacteristics of the gas and operating conditions, namely •—

— Picsvure relief valve ^onnectod 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,

(ui Vessel connections.—Connections of vessels shall be designed and attached to the vessel in accordance with the Design code leferrcd to in rule 12.

(2) Pressure relief—

(i) escry vessel bhali be provided wiih two or more pressure relieving devices in accordance with the pro- visions of the Design code refened to in rule 12;

(u) the jelief valves shall be spring loaded and shall be set-to-discharge and reach full flow conditions as icquired by the Design code i of cried to in rule 12;

(in) weight loaded relief valves shall not i,e permitted;

(iv) the relief valves be so designed that they cannot be

inadvertently loaded beyond the set piessure;

M ihe desijjn of the valves shall be such that the buak- auc of any part will not obstiuct free discharge of the liquid under pressure.

(Ml s.ifiMy relief vahes on any vessel shall be set to start-

to-discharge at a pressure not in excoss of 110 per - cent of the design pressure of the vessel and shall have a total relieving capacity sufficient lo prevent the maximum pressure in the vessel of more than 120 per cent of the design pressure:

(.vii) euch safety ielief valve shall be plainly and pcimanen- ily marked with the pressure in Kg/Cm- at which it is set to discharge, with the actual late of dischaige of the device in cubic meters per minute of the gas at 15°C and at atmospheric pressure, and with the manufacturer's name. The rated discharge capacity of the device shall be determined ut a. pressuie of 120 per cuu of the design pressure of the vessel;

(\iiil connections of satety rclitx devices shall be of sufli- cient size to piovide the required rate of discharge through the safety relief valves ;

(ix) safety relief valves shall be so arranged that the possi- bility of tampering is minimised and if the pressure setting or adjustment is external, the safety relief v.ilvc shall be provided with suitable means of sealing adjustment;

(\) each safety relief valve shall be provided with shut-oft' valvo between it and ihe vessel. The arrangement of the shut-off valve installed between the safely relief valve and the vessel shall be so designed as to afford full required capacity How through at least one of the safety relief valves ;

llxi) safety relief valves shall have diiect communication

with the vapour space of the vessel;

(xii) for vessels other than those mounted on the vehicles of over 4500 litres water capacity, relief valves shall be fitted with extended vent pipes adequately sop- ported and having outlets at least 2 meties 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 tain caps;

i\iii) relief valves shall be tested for coriect operation not less than once in u year and a record of such test shall be maintained,

(3) Shut-off and emergency shut-off vui\es .—

(i) all liquid and vapour connections on vessels, except those lor relief valves, plugged openings, and those where the connection is not greater than 1.4 mm dia- meter opening, shall have shut-off valves located 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 un emergency shut-oft valve, such as. an excess flow valve, an automatically operated valve or a remotely controlled valve. The emergency shut-oil valve shall¹ 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 fail :

Piovided that no emergency shut-off valves are neces- saiv vvheic the connection to a vessel is restiicted to not greater than 3 mm diameter for liquid and S? mm diameter for vapour;

liiij where the emergency shut-off valve is of the exceis flow type, its closing rate of How shall be berow the rate which is likely to result from a fracture of the line it is protecting, calculated under the most ad- verse weather conditions likely to be experienced. Excess-flow valves =hall huve a lated flow capacity sufficiently above normal flow requirements to pre- vent vulve chatter.

(A) Liquid level guuging device :—

(ii a vessel used for Hquefiable gas or dissolved gas sh.ill be equipped with a liquid level gauging device to afford leady determination of the amount of liquid in the vessel at any time.

dij all liquid level indicators shall be suitable for operation

at the dfsign pressure of the vessel;

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fiil) every vessel shall, in addition, be equipped with a fixed maximum level indicating device depending upon the liqucfiable gas or dissolved gas filled in the vessel;

(iv| gauging devices that require bleeding of the contents of the vessel such as a rotary tube, fixed tube and slip tube shall be designed in such a manner that the same cannot be completely withdrawn in normal gauging operations.

(5) Piessure gauge.—Every vessel shall be provided with

nt least one pressure gauge.

19, Periodic testing of pressure vessels in service,—(1) All vessels shall be hydrauhcally tested by a competent person at a piessure marked on the vessel at intervals of not more than five years after trie date of fust test, provided that in the case of vessels, containing corrosive or toxic gases, the periodic- test shall be done at an interval of two years.

(2) The competent person canying out the test as required

under sub-rule (1) shall issue a certificate of test.

20. PiecmUions to be observed in canying out hydraulic test—In carrying out the hydraulic test refeired to in rule 19, the following precautions shall be observed, namely :—

(i) before the test is carried out, each pressure vessel shall be thoroughly denned and examined externally, and as far as practicable, internally also for surface de- fects, corrosion and foreign matter. During the pro- cess of cleaning and removal oil sludge, if any, all due precautions shall be taken against fire or ex- plosion, if such sludge is of pyropheric nature or con- tains spontaneously combustible chemicals;

(ii) as soon as the test is completed, the vessel shall be throughly dried internally and shall be clearly stamped with the marks and figuics indicating the person by whom the test has been carried but and the date of test and a record ihall be kept of all such tests ;

(iii) any vessel which fails to pass the hydraulic test or which for any other reason ig found to be unsafe for use shall be Jestioycd or rendered unsuitable under

r HAPTER m

STORAGE

21 Cicnei.il—

(1) All vessels meant foi storage of compressed gas shall be installed entirely above-ground, that is to say, no part of the vessel shall be buried below, the pround level,

(2) Vessels and fi'si ^.'yc regulating equipment shall

be located in the open.

\i) Vessels shall not be installed one above the other.

(4) Vessels within a group shall be so located that there longitudinal axes are parallel to each other. (5) No vessel shall be located within the bonded areu

of petroleum oi other fljmable liquid storages.

(M Sufficient space sh.ill be provided between two

vessels" to rermit flie-fighting operations.

(7) Two or more vessels installed in batteries shall be so installed that the top suifucc of the vessels arc on the same plane.

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

22. Location ot picture vessels.—Uflch veb>c) shall he located with respect to the nearest building or croup of buildings oi line of ruljiiinins piopcrtj vhicli nun be built

on and with respect lo other vessels in accordance with the distances specified in the Tables below •—

Table 1

Mi iiinum s ifdi disun.ee¹> ft'r fl.11r.nv tie, eoirusive

and loxic gases.

Water capacity of •is. vessel (in litres)

SI. No

Minimum dis- tance between picssuic vessels

Minimum dis- tance from building or i;ioup of build- ings or Ifnu of adjoining piopjfly

5 metres

1 me ire Not above 2030

(i)

(ii

1 IT 1 "

10 me' es

) f\hove 2000 nut not above 10,000

) Above 10,000 but not

(in

u'rkivj 20,000

1 5 inetics

1 5 metres

) Above 20,000 but not

Civ

above 40,000

20 mctics

2 mclics

2 meties

10 meties

) \bovc 40,000

Table 2

Mini mini s >letv dis'unces for non-toxic yascs

Water capacity of vessels (in litres)

SI. Nos.

Miivmiim dis- tnr.ces between vessels

Minimum d's- tancr^ from building or group of bui'rf- ing>? or line of adjoining property

Nfoi above 2000

1 met e

1 metres

(i)

(ii)

1 5 metres Above 2000 but not above 10,000

5 metres

(3) Matetijl> :

(il The choice of matetinls for construction sh.ill be detei mined by the aiound conditions, loading ath) detailed design constuictions.

(n) The mateiials may be of —

(a) biiek-woik masoniy;

(b) re-]nforced concielc ; or

(c) itccl plate, iteel pipe oi structuial steel

14) Loading : The greatest combined effect of static ind

imposed Ioiid;ncs sh.ill be uscj for design us under :—

(a) Stutic loading : weight of vessel and its contents;

(b) test loading if tested by water;

fc) wind loading ;

(d) operational loading stieh as \ibialion oi tkcinial

(natural and operational].

(5) Settlement : Any particulai differential settlement •-hall be limited to prevent excessive strew in the connected pipe woik and vessel shell.

16) Vessel suppoiti :

(i) the design of supports for vessels shall follow the s'andaro oi code to which the vessel is constructed ;

(ii) the spacing of vessel support shall be decided after close consideialion of \ essel-yhcll stressing and tiansmission of the loadings to the ground,

(iii) the design of supports for vessels shall provide flexi- bility to allow for movement of the vessel as n result of pressure and thermal expansion ;

(iv) the vessel shall be securely anchored or weighed or provided with adequate pier height to avoid flota- tion due lo flood waters ;

iv) in case of stiuctuial steel supports such supports, excluding \essel saddles or supporting feet 45 cm or less in height, shall be en~ased in fire-resisting materials of adequate thickness.

(Hi)

Above 10,000 but no 1 above 20,000

2 metres

10 meties

\ b r nc 20.000

15 met cs

(iv)

Diamctci <>l larger vessel.

Note I . Jf the aggicgatc water capacity of a multi- vessel nvt.illation is 40,000 litres oi moie, the above minimum safety distances shall apply to the aggregate storage capacity.

Note 2 : The number of storage vessel^ in one inatalla- lion sh/ill not exceed six. In case there are mote than one installation, the safety distance between two installations shall be the same as rl> ili-Lin-'c between the vessels and the property line in accordance with Table 1.

Note 3 • -The distances specified above aie reijuiicd to be measured from the nearest poinl on the peri- phery of the vessel.

Note 4 . The distances specified above may be i educed bv the Chief Controller in cases •where he is ot the opinion that additional '•af^ty measures have Lven provided.

23. Foundations foi pressitie vessels.—(I) General : The materials, piinciples, methods and details of design and construction uf foundations and supports of vessels sn.ill comply with approved specifications standards oi codes

(2) Oiound conditions : A thorough knov.ledg. of the ground condition shall be obtained by the person installing the vessel wiih particular Kferen<-e to establishing an allowable beanu.ii uiessiiii. total uvi diYLremial settlements expected, risk of floatation .inj possible deterioration of original condi- tions

24. fencing-—11) The uio.i wheie vessels pumping equip- ment, loading and unloading facilities and direct fired vapo- risers arc provided, shall be enclosed by an industrial typo fence at least 2 metres high along the perimeter of the safety rone.

(2) Every fence shall have al least two means of exit and the gates of siidi exists shall upon outuaids and shu.l not be self-lockins

25. Cleanliness.—An area of three metres aiounj the vessel shall be kept free from readily jjmitable materials, such as weeds and long diy grass

26. Farthing.—(I) All vessels used for stor.ige of flamnwiMc liqitefiable gases shall be electrically connected with the caitb in ari efficient manner.

(2) Pipelines conveying flammable liquids sh.ill be adc quately prepared tor electrical continuity and connected v\itb the earth in an efficient manner.

27. No smoking—A permanent notice with letters at kast 5 cms in height prohibiting smoking and naked lights shall lu fixed to the fence sunounding the area wheie flam- mable oi oxidising gases aie stoicd and the notice shall be \,sible fiom outside,

28. file piolcction.—All vessels used for the storage of flammable compressed gases shall be protected against the hazards as under :—

(i) mo-\ision shall be mudc for "n adequate supplj of water and file protection in the storage area accorc'- ni£ to the local iiie seivke legulalious. I he app'i- eation of watei may be by hydrants, Jio.es and mobile equipment, IKed monitors or by fixed sprny A .tern., wlinh may be automatic. Control of v.ntM ilov.r "-hould be possible from outside anv danger mcj ;

dU hydrants, where piovkUd, shall br readily accessible ^ at all times and so spaced as lo provide lor the

protection ol" all vessels ,

dii) sufficient length of fire hose shall be provided nnd be icaUily a\ailable. The outlet of each hose line shall be equipped with a combination jet and fog nozzle. The hoses should be maintained well and periodically inspected ;

(i\) niob'le equipment. fi\ed monitors or fixed spray *>stems shall be designed lo discharge water at a rate; sufficient to maintain an adeqmtc film of water \ O'ci Lhc surface of the vessel and suppoih undei

fire conditions ;

(v) consideration 'hall be given i0 the riovision of mobile or lived waler spray systems giving suitable and effective protection for vehicle loading and unloading areas.

i\\) at least two diy chemical powder type lire extin- guishers of 9 kg. capacity each shall be installed nt each point ol access to the installations.

2'>. Loading and unloading facilities,—

111 Pumps •

(i) pumps may be centtifugal or posi ive 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 ihe m"x;imim ouilei piessurc to which they will be subjected to in operation;

I'iii) positive displacement pumps shall have a b>-pass valve or olhcr suitable protection agninst over pressure.

(2) Compressors :

(i) the design, material and construction of compres- sors sh ill be suitable for the type of gas which Ifacy are to handle and they shall be design for the maximum outlet pressure to which they will be subjected lo in operation ;

(ii) compressor"! other than multi-stage compressor! shrill tikf suction from the vapour space of the vessels being filled

<3) Transfer systems :

(i) Uansfci systems shall be so designed thai the risk, of a gas of a hitth^r vapour pressure being transferred to equipment designed for gas of a lower \jpour picture is minimised ;

(ii) there shall be positive means of rapidly shutting

off flaw, located a( a *

dii) automatic alai m device to indicate the approach to maximum permissible height of mitomatic shut-off valves .shall be used to prevent over-

filling.

(4) Hoses •

(i) Ibe hoses for liquid transfer shall be designed to withstand not 1c s than four times the maximum onPrntin^ pressure they will carry in seivice :

lii) the hoses shall lie me'hnnicallv and electrically

continuous.

30, Transfer operations.--! 1) Before tiansfer of gas,—

(i) e^eiv vehicle shall be carefully examined at the installation to crisuic that it complies in all rejects with the requirements of these mi's and shall be completely emptied before it is pissed for filling ;

fii) a v^ual check shall be made of the surroundings foi unusual or clamorous situations bjfoie any fillinc or discharging procedure is commenced;

liii) warning noiices. as necessary, vhnli be displaced :

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(iv) the mcivimr vessel shall be checked to ensure that it has sufficient ullacc to icceive quantity of gas being transferred to it ;

Ivl the inter-connecting syst:m, that h pipework-fittings, valves oi hot.es, shall he checked to ensuic. ihat it is in safe woikim; condition and thai only valves nnd olhcr fittings required in the transfer operations or any othet operations proceeding simultaneously, are open.

(2) Duiing transfer the receiving vessel .shall be checked to ensure that n is not beins filled abu'e its safe filling capauly or bc\ond its design picture,

(3) On completion of transfer heforc the vehicle is allowed to leave the licensed premises it shall be weighed over a wcigh-biidge lo ascertain the quantity of the compressed Cris filled thciein, if the vehicle is filled with a liqefiablc cas.

(4) When filling the vessels on vehicles with compressed gas, the following piocedurc shall be complied with in addi- tion to the other i equipments, namely :—

(i) the place where Ihe vehicle is patted shall be pro-

perly levelled ;

liil Ihe vehicle shall be pievented from accidental move- ment during the tiansfer operation. The parking brake of the vehicle shall be on and Ihc enqine shall remain stopped, except when \\ is necessary to drive the pump. Wheic ncccs=ar\, wheel chock blocks ^h.ill be used ;

I'iii) any driving units or electrical equipment not lcquired and not specifically designed for the transfer opera- tion shall be stopped or isolated ;

(i\) the vessel mounted on a vehicle shall be .electrically hondcil io the fixed installation befoie any flam- mable liquefied qas tiansfer operation is carried out :

f\) bcfoic a vehicle is moved, the elcctiieal and the liquid and vapour connections shall be disconnec- ted care being exercised to avoid spillage. Where wheel chock blocks have been used they shall be icmo\cd. The vehicle shall be checked lo ensure that it is in safe working ouler and the surround- ing areas chccl cd lo ensure that any liquefied flam- mable gjs that may have leaked or has to be rented has solely dispcied.

Ci) Foi keeping attention during operations,—

I') a comretent person ''hall remain in attendance during all Ihe operations connected wilh the transfer and ensure that all the requirements of these rules aie complied with ;

(ii) it it is nccessaiy to discontinue a vehicle loading operation temporarily, Ihe loading hose, shall be disconnected from the \cnicle foi the period of such discontinuance.

(6) The peison in charge of iransfer operations shall ensure that tiansfer operations ate stopped in the event of —

(i) any leakage ;

(ii) a fiie occurring in the vicinity ;

dii) a scveie electrical storm occuiring in the vicinity in the case ol an operation which involves venting of flammable gas.

31. Electrical apparatus and installations.—IT) No electri-

cal wire shall pass oiei Jny storage vessel.

(2i Ml electrical wiics instated within the safety zone O[ Hiiy storafic vessel fm the storape of flammable compn-ssed R.^OG shall consist of. insulated cables of approved type. Tbf -ab'cs "rnll he rnccV-tivoiillv continuous thtonghout and clftclively caitliLd awny nom thj vessels,

(3) 1-or pumps rooms used for pumping flammable com-

pressed gases --

fi) all electrical metres distribution hoaids, twitches fuses plug*, and sockets shall be of (lamc-pioof

construction complying with the requirements of IS : 214R : 1968 and the frames shall bo effectively earthed ;

(ii) all electrical fixed lamps shall be enclosed in i v.ell glass flameproot fining ^nnformltijf to TS • ?J.'fu. (H LIT 1) 1%2

(4) All electric.il ponablc rund lumps sfull be of .i type

approved b> the Chief Coniiollei.

32, Lighting of storage and opciating aieas-—Operations shall not he carried out dining the nighl unless adequate artificial lightings of npptoved type are available and used

33. Cciificflle of safety—A Certificate of safety in the proforma given helow and signed by a competent pcison shall be furnished to Lhe licensing authority before any vessel is used for the stoiage of any compressed gas or whenever any addition or alteration to the insiaihtions or foundations for the vessel is cairied out.

PROFORMA OF

CERTIFICATE OF SAFETY

I hereby certify that compressed gas installation——•—

(Full name and address of the occupier)

at

of lhe installation). (village, police station. —

has been constructed in 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 installation'. an'I foundations of the above-grnund pressure vessels are ol such a. nature and all vessels have been so installed and secured as to ensnic safety,

Place :

Date :

Signature of competent person

Full jiami'

Designation ,ind

Qualifications

Full postal nddrc=s

CHAPTFR IV

stresses normally carried by the chassis frame. Provision shall be made for distributing the localised stresses arising from attachments to the vessels.

Hi Mounting of vessels on the chassis or undeiframe shall be done Hi Mich u manner

(.4) All attachments to the vessel shall he piotectcd against accidental damage which may result from collision, over- turning or other operational cause.

(5) All vessels shall be designed to withstand the most severe combined stiesses to which they may be subjected to by the pressure of the gas, the pumping pressures and shock loading caused by transport conditions.

37, Piotcction 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 protect- ed in such a way that risk of accidental rupture of the branch to which the vnlvc or accessory is connected is minimised.

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

3R. hquipmenr.—(1) Piping, fittings, pumps and melers :

(i) all pipings, fittings, pumps and meters permanently mounted on the vehicle shall be designed to with- stand the most severe combined stiesses imposed by the following, namely : —

(a) the maximum designed pressure of the vessel;

(b) the super imposed pumping pressure of the shock

loading caused by road movements;

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

(2) Protection of piping and equipment :

(i) nil piping and equipment shall be adequately pro- tected to minimise accidental damage which may he caused by rough usage, collision or ovcr-tutning;

TRANSPORT

34. Application.—Th; rules in this Chapter shall apply to

the transport of compressed gas by vehicles,

35. Vehicles for transport of compressed gas.—(I) Even- vehicle for the tiansport of compressed fias shall 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 safetv fittings. 12 numbers of detailed drawing diawn to scale and a scouting fee of rupees fifty shall be forwarded to the Chief Controller.

(3) 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 safely fittings, ns the ca^c may be. meets with' the requirements laid down in these IUICS, he shall approve the drawing and return to the applicant one copy thereof duly endorsed.

36. Design.—(1) Fvery vessel used foi the tiansport.i- lion of compressed gas shall be constructed and tested in accordance with the requirements of rule 12 and shall meet with tbi requirements of sub-rule. (2), H ). (4). and (5) of this rule.

(2) The design SIILSS shall include an allowanace to enable the vessel to withstand shocks normally encountered by movements on road, such as, acceleration and declera- tion for a minimum of 3 p. When the vessel is self-supporting, tfoe vessel design "hall provide for carrying the additional (ii) any equipment or section of piping in which liquid may bo trapped shall be protected against excessive pressure caused by thsrmal expansion of the con- tents.

(3) Marking of connections.—All connections on lhe vehicle which require manipulation by the operator of the vehicle GhouM be clearly marked to prevent tncoirect opera- tion. The torm of this mat king slxnrid correspond with the operating procedure laid down for the vehicle.

39. Vehicle design considerations.—(1) General : The vessel shall be sccutely attached to the chasis of the vehicle in such a manner as to take care of the forward movement of the vessel duc to sudden declaration of the vehicle.

(2) Design safety requirements—Mechanical :

(i) the engine of the vehicle shall be of .in internal

combustion 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 easilv accessible and clearly marked pOiition.

(iii) the engine and exhaust system together with all electrical generators, motors, batteries, switch-fieais, and fuses s-hall be efficiently screened from the vessel or the body of the vehicle by a firc-resivting shield or by enclosure within an approved fire-rcsistiniz compartment;

(iv) when the equipment referred to in clauses (i), (n)

and Ciii) are mounted forward of the back of the driving cab, the cab can bo considered to act as an acceptable shield, provided the back, the rool and

the floor of the cab, nrc of fire-resisting construc- tion for th" full width of the cab, without any open- ings in the hack or roof, and that the back extends downwards to the top of the chasis;

(v) when the cab construction, does not conform to Ihe lcquiiements mentioned above, a separate fire- resisting shield should be installed extending up- waids without any openings fiom the top of the chassis to the top of the vessels ;

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

fvii) when Ihe equipment refeired to in clauses fi), (ii) and (iiO are mounted to the rear of the back of the cab. it shall be contained wholly within an approv- ed fire-resisting compartment;

fviii) in any case where Ihe fuel wed to propel n vehicle gives off a flammable vapour at a temperature le^s than 65°C. the fuel tank shall not be behind the shield unless the following requirements are comp- lied with, namely :—

fa) Ihe fuel tank is protected from blows by stout steel guaids or by the frames of the vehicle;

fb) 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 (he contents of the fuel tank.

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

O) Design safety 1 equipments—Flcctiical :

The following iequipments shall be complied with in connection with the electrical and antistatic properties of the Vehicle, namely :—

(i) The electrical system shall h a v e-

fa) the battery in an easily accessible position ;

fh) a readily accessible cut-off switch of not less than

300 Amps rating;

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

dental damage oi undue vveai.

(ii) The vessel shall be electrically continuous with the

chassis

(iii) The vehicle shall be piovided with a bonding

point or bonding cable.

(iv) Tyers shall he of (he "anti-static" type.

(4) Design safety requirements—Geneial :

(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.

fii) 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 trans- mitted to the frame work of the vehicle or, in the case of an ailiculated vehicle to the frame woik carrying the whcls of the vessel;

(b) situated at lea^t 7.5 em. to tly lear of the rear-

most pai t of the vessel ;

(c) extended on each side of (he vehicle to at least

the maximum •width of the vessel.

(iii) The maximum weight of (hi liquefied gas for which the vehicle is designed should not exceed the diffe- rence in weight between the unladen weight of th: vehicle and the maximum "ross weight permitted for that class of vehicle unilir the appropriate transport reaulations.

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40, Marking of vehicle.—All vehicles shall be conspi- cuously marked on the vessel to show the product which is being carried.

41, Fire protection.—(I) Two serviceable fire extinguishes of suitable size and type shall be provided on each vehicle, one on each side and should be accessible from outside the cab.

(2) A person, while in, or attending, any vehicle conveying

flammable gas, shall not smoke or use matches or lighters.

(3) No fire, artificial light or article capable of causing fire oi explosion shall be taken or canied on any vehicle carry- ing flammable gas.

42, Operations.—(1) Diivers shall be carefully selected and given appropriate training in driving and safe handling of the equipment and the compressed gas canied in the vehicle.

(2) When loading or discharging of a vehicle takes place within the operators own premises, a competent person shall be present throughout the operations.

(3) When dis-chaige is in progress, at a customers premises, Ihe driver shall remain his vehicle in such a position as to be able to stop the discharge immediately in an emer- gency.

(4) Every vehicle shall be constantly attended to by at least one person who is familiar with the mlcs in this C hapter :

Provided that nothing in this sub-rule shall apply to vehic- les which are left in places previously approved for the pur- pose by the Chief Controller.

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

43. Certificate of safety.—A certificate of safety signed by a competent person shall be furnished to the licensing autho- rity before any vehicle is used for the transposition of any compressed gas to the effect that the vehicle meets with the provisions of the i nles in this Chapter.

44. Inspection and Maintenance of Vehicles.'—•( I) 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 bo carried out by a competent person at lejjular inter- vals of not moic than three months.

CHAPTER V

LICENCES

45. Licence for storage of compressed gas.—No person shall store any compressed gas in any vessel except under and in accordance with the conditions of a licence granted under these rules.

46. Prior approval of specification and plans of vessels and

piemises proposed to be licensed :—

(1) Every peison desiring to obtain a licen.-e to store any compressed gas in any vessel shall submit to the Chief Cont- roller—

(i) specifications and p'ans diawn to scile in t.iplicat:;

clearly indicating—

(a) the manner in which the provisions prescribed in

these rules shall be compiled with ;

(b) the premises proposed to be licensed, the area of which shall be distinctly coloured oi otherwise marked ;

(c) the surrounding area lying Within 100 meters of the edge of all facilities which are proposed to be licensed;

(d) the position, capacity, materials of construction and ground and elevation views of all vessels. all valves and fittings, filling and discharge pumps and flrc-flghting facilities where provided and all other facilities forming part of the premises pro- posed to be licensed; and

(ii) a scrutiny fee of rupees one hundred paid in tht

manner specified in rule 11.

(2) If the Chief Controller, after scrutiny of the specifi- cations and plans and after making such inquiries as he deems fit, is satisfied that compressed pas can be stored in the pie- mises proposed to be licensed, he shall leturn to the appli- cant one copy each of all the specifications and plans signed by him conveying his sanction which may be subject to such conditions as he may specify.

47. Licence for transport of compressed gas.—(1) No compressed gas filled in a vessel shall be transported by a vehicle except under and in accordance; with the conditions for a licence granted under these mles.

(2) Nothing in this rules shall apply to the transpoit of compressed gas filled in a vessel by a railway administration

48. Grant of licence.—A licence prescribed under these rules shall be granted by the Chief Controller on payment of the fees specified in the Schedule attached to these rules.

49. Application for licence—\ peison wishing to obtain or renew a licence under these rules shall submit to the Chief Controller—

(1) an application-

Col in Form I, if the application is in respect of A licence

in Form TIT; and

(b) in Form II, if the application Is in respect of J

licence In Form IV;

(2) a certificate of safety under rule 33 or rule 43, as the

case may be;

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

Controller under rules 35 and 46.

50. Period for which licences may be granted or renewed .— (1) A licence in Form III for the storage of a compicssed gas granted or renewed under these rules shall remain in force until the 31st day of March of the year upto wh'ch the licence is granted or renewed subject to a maximum of three years.

(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-rule (1), the Chief Controller may, if he is satisfied that a licence is requir- ed for a specific work which is not likely to last upto the 31st day of March of the year upto which tlw licence is granted or renewed, grant or renew a licence for such period as is necessary.

(3) A licence in Form IV for the transpoit of compressed gas by n vehicle may be granted for such period as the Chief Controller may deem necessary subject to a maximum period of one year.

51. Particulars of licence.—(1) Every licence granted under these rules shall be subject to the conditions specified therein nnd shall contain all the particular which arc contained in the form specified under these rules.

(2) One copy of the plan or plans foi the licrnsed pre- mises, signed in token of approval by the Chief f ontrollcr, shall be attached¹ to the licence which shall lorm pait of such licence and an identical copy shall be filed for record in the Office of the Chief Controllci.

*2. Power of licensing authority to alter conditions.—Not- withstanding anything contained in rule 51, the Chief Cont- roller may omit, niter or add to any of the conditions speci- fied in the Form of a licence.

53. Prior approval necessary for alteration in the licensed premises.—(1) No alteration shall be carried out in the licensed premises until the plan showing such alteratioi*"has been approved in wilting by the Chief Controller.

(2) A peison wishing to cauv out any alteiaiion in the

licensed premises shall submit to the Chief Controller.

(i) three copies of a properly diawn plan of the licensed premises showing in distinct coloui ur colours the proposed alteration and the reasons therefor;

(ii) a scrutiny fee of rupees fifty paid in the mannner

specified in rule 11.

(3) If the Chief Controller, after scrutiny of the plan showing the proposed alteration and after making such en- quiries as he deems fit, is satisfied that the proposed alteration may be carried out, he shall return to the licensee one copy of the plan signed by Mm and conveying his sanction subject to such condition or conditions as he may specify.

(4) The holder of a licence shall apply to the Chief Cont- roller for the amendment of the licence as soon as the sanctioned alteration has been carried out.

54. Amendment of licence.—(1) Any licence granted under

these rules may be amended by the Chief Controller.

(2) The fee for amendment of a licence shall be rupees ten plus the amount, if any, by which the fee that would have been payable if th: licence had originally been issued in the amended Form exceeds the fee originally v>aid for the licence.

(3) A licensee who de°ireti to have his licence amended

shall submit to the Chief Controller-

(i) an application duly filled in and signed in Form I if the licence has been granted to store trhy compressed gas and in Form TI if the licence has been granted for the transport of compressed gas;

(ii) the licence sought to be amended together with the

approved plans attached to it;

(iii) where any alteration in the licensed premises has been carried out, three copies of the properly drawn plan showing the alteration sanctioned under rule 53 by the Chief Controller.

(iv) fee for the amendment of the licence as specified in

sub-rule (2);

(v) a certificate of safety, if required under rule 33.

55. Renewal of licence.—(1)A licence granted under these

rules may be renewad by the Chief Controller.

(2) Every lkcnce granted under these rules, other than a licence in From IV, may be renewable for three financial years where there has been no contravention of the Act or the rules framed thereunder or of any conditions of the licence so renewed.

(3) Where a licence which has been renewed for more than one year is surrendered before its expiry, the renewal fee paid for the unexpired portion of the licence shall be refunded to the licensee, provided that no refund of renewal fee shall be made for any financial year during which the Chief Controller receives the renewed licence for surrender.

(4) Fvery application shall be accompanied by the licence which is to be renewed together with approved plans attached to the licence, and renewal fee paid in the manner specified in rule 11.

(5) Every application for the renewal of a licence shall bo made so as lo reach the licensing authority at least thirty days before the date tin which it expires, and if the application is so made, the licence shall be deemed to be in force until sucli date as the Chief Controller renews the licence or until an intimation that the renewal of the licence is refused has been communicated to the applicant.

(6) Where the renewal of a licence is refused, the fee paid for the renewal shall be refunded to thc license* after deduct- ing therefrom the proportionate fee for the period beginning from the date fiom which the licence was to be renewed upto the date on which renewal thereof is refused.

Cp The same fee shall be charged for the renewal of a

licence for each financial year as for the grant thereof :

Provided that

(i) if the application with accompaniments required under sub-rule (4), is not received within the time specified in sub-rule (5), the licence shall be renewed only on payment of a fee amounting to twice the fee ordinarily .JU> able ;

(ii) if such an application with accompaniments is leceiv- ed by the Chief Controller after the date of expiry but not latei than thirty days from that, the licence may, without prejudice to any other action that may be taken in this behalf, be renewed on payment of twice the fee ordinarily payable.

Provided further that in the case of an application for the renewal of a licence for a period of more than one financial year at a time, the fee prescribed under clause (i) or clause (ii) of the first proviso, if payable, shall be paid only for the first financial year of renewal.

(8) No licence shall be renewed if the application for renewal be received by the Chief Controller after thirty days of the date of its expiry.

56. Refusal of licence.—(1) The Chief Controller refusing to grant, amend renew or transfer a licence, shall record his reasons for such refusal in writing.

(2) A copy of the order containing the reasons for such refusal shall be given to the applicant on payment of a fee of rupees five paid in the manner specified in rule 11.

57. Suspension and cancellation of licence.—(1) Every licence granted under these rules shall be liable to be suspend- ed 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 an 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) beore suspending or cancelling a licence under this 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 ac- cordance with the provisions of rule 55.

(2) Notwithstanding anything in sub-rule (1), an opportu- nity of being heard may not be given to the holder of a licence before his licence is suspended or cancelled in case—

(i) where the licence is suspended by the Chief Control- ler as an interim measure for the violation of the pro- visions of the Act or these rules, or of any condition contained in such licence or in 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 sus- pension 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 opportunity should not be given.

(3) The Chief Controller or the Central Government suspen- ding or cancelling a licence under sub-fule (1). shall record riis or its reasons for so doing in writing.

58. 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

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quantity of compressed gas in his possession and shall comply with any directions which the Chief Controller may give in regard to its disposal.

59. Appeals.—vl) An appeal shall lie with the Central Government against any order passed by the Chief Controller refusing to grant, amend or renew a licence or cancelling or suspending a licence.

(2) Every appeal shall be in writing and shall be ac- companied by a copy of the order appealed against and shall be presented within sixty days of the order passed.

60. Procedure on death or disability of licensee.—(1) If a licensee dies or becomes insolvent or is mentally 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 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 expirv 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.

61. Loss of licence.—When a licence granted under these rules is lost or accidentally distroyed, a duplicate may be granted on the submission 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 specified in rule 1?.

62. Production of licence on demand.—(1) Every person holding or acting undei a licence granted under these rules shall produce it, or an authenticated copy of it, at the place to which the licence applies, when called upon to do so by any of the officers specified in rule 69.

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

(a) on payment of a fee of rupees five in the manner specified 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.

63. 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.

64. Executive control over authorities.—Every authority, other than the Central Government, acting under this Chap- ter 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

65. Powers to exempt.—The Central Government may, on the recommendation of the Chief Controller, in exceptional cases, by order and for reasons to be recorded in writing, 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

CHAPTER VIII

POWERS

ACCOUNTS AND INJURIES

66. Notice of accident.—The notice of an accident requir- ed to be given under sub-section (1) of section 8 of the Act shall be given forthwith—

(i) to the Chief Controller by express telegram (Tele- graphic Address—Explosives, 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 station by the quickest route. Pending the visit of the Chief Controller, or his representative, or until instiuc- tion is received from the Chief Controller that he does not wish any further investigation or inquiry to be made, all wreckage and debris shall be left un- touched except in so far as its removal may be neces- sary for the rescue of persons injured, and recovery for the bodies of any persons killed by the acci- dent or in the case of railways, for the lestoration of through communication.

67. Inquiry into accidents.—(1) Whenever a District Magistrate, a Commissioner of Police or a Magistrate subor- dinate to a District Magistrate holds an inquiry under sub- section (I) of Section 9 of the Act, he shall adjourn such an inquiry unles the Chief Controller or an Officer nominated by him is present to watch the proceedings or the Magistrate has received written information from the Chief Controller that he 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 ad- journed 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 representative shall be at

liberty at any such inquiry to examine any witness, 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 pre- sent, of any neglect as having caused or contributed to the explosion or accident or of any defect in or about or in con- nection with any installation or any vehicle appearing to the Magistrate or Jury to require a remedy, the Magistrate shall send to the Chief Controller notice in writing of the neglect or defect.

68. Inquiry into more serious accidents.—(1) Whenever an inquiry is held under section 9-A of the Act, the pet sons holding such inquiry shall hold the same in open court in such manner and 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 as witnesses before the Court under sub rule shall (1) be allowed such expenses as are paid to witnesses attending before a civil court subordinate to the High Court having jurisdiction in the place where the inquiry is held and in case of any dispute as to the amount to be allowed, the question shall be referred to the local Magis- trate who, on a request being made is to the Court, shall ascertain and certify the proper amount of such expenses.

(3) All expenses incurred in or about in inquiry or in- vestigation under this rule shall be deemed to be part of the expenses of the Department of Explosives in carrying the Act into execution.

69. Powers of inspection, search, seizure, detention and

removal.—

(1) Any of the officers specified in the fii^t column of the Table below may exercise the powers mention- ed 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 :—

O^ceis

Areas

(2)

(1)

1. The Chi;f Contro'lei, Deputy The whole of India.

Chief Corf oilers, Controllers and Deputy Controllers of Explosives and Assistant Controllers of Explosives.

Ail Distric Magistates

Their respective districts.

1.

Their respective jurisdictions Ail Magistrates subordinate to the District Magistrate.

4. The Commissioners of Police Their respective jurisdictions •

5.

The respective areas ore Deputy Commissioners of Police subordinate to the Commissioners of Police.

which their authority extends.

6.

-do-

All police officers not below the lankof a Sub-Inspector.

Provided that the powers of removal and destruction under clause (d) of sub-section (1) of section 7 of the Act shall not be exercised by any Magistrate or police officer except under and in accordance 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

[See rule 4 (2)]

1. Applicant's name and full address.

2. Whether the applicant has manufactured

any unfired pressure vessel.

Yes [No

If yes—

(i) Date from which such vessels were

manufactured.

(ii) For whom the vessels were fabricated

and their approximate numbers.

(iii) Details of the vessels manufactured.

3. Specifications or Code proposed to be

adopted for the manufacture of the vessels or Containers.

4. Organisational set-up with specific reference to qualifications and experience of the per- sonnel engaged in the manufacture of ves- sels.

5. Organisational set-up of the inspecting per-

sonnel engaged by the applicant.

6. Process of manufacture of vessels or con- tainers, beginning with raw material and ending w'th the finished vessels or con- tainers.

7. Quality control checks or tests carried out at each stage of manufacture of vessels or containers.

8. (i) Details of the equipment installed for chemical analysis and mechanical tests.

(ii) Details, of templates or gauges provid-

ed to check or test.

(iii) Steps taken to check the accuracy of testing and checking equipment and frequency of such checking.

9. Equipment available for canying cut non- destructive examination such as radio-gia phy, Gama ray, ultra-sonic tests, etc.

10. List of machinery provided for manufac-

turing vessels or containers.

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' 1. Name and address of the independent

inspecting authority.

12. Records and certificates of tests :—

(i) Proforma of records for various tests carried out by the inspecting and certi- fying organisation; and

(ii) Proforma of test and inspection certifi- cate issued by the independent inspect- ing Authority.

SCHEDULE

(See rule 48)

LICENCE FEE

Authority empowered to grant

Form of licence Purpose for which granted Serial Number

(3)

(2)

(1)

Fee

licence

(5)

(4)

Chief Controller (

To store compressed gas in an 1. Ill

installation.

^a) Where the total water capacity of vessels in an installation does not exceed 5.000 litres, Rs. 1000.00

( b) Where the total water capacity of vessels in an installation exceeds 5000 litres. Rs. 1000.00 for the the first 5000 litres and for every 'additional 1000 litres or part thereof Rs. 500.00, subiect to a maxium of Rs. 10,000.

Rs. 1000.00

Chief Controller

To transport compressed gas by 2. IV

vehicles.

FORM—I

(See rules 49, 54 and 55)

Application for the grant of pmendment or renewal of a

licence to store compressed g?s in vessel or vessels.

DOCUMENTS LISTED OVERLEAF MUST BE ENCLOSED

WITH THIS APPLICATION, IF IT IS FOR THE GRANT OF A LICENCE IN FORM III.

The replies to be given in this column.

1. Applicant's name** -f calling

Full postal address

2. Situation of the premises where comoressed gas is to be

stored. State

Town or Village

Nearest Railway station

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

4. Chemical name of com- pressed gas proposed to be stored.

". Quantity of the comnressed gas proposed to be stored.

6. Quantity and chemical name

of the compressed gas already stored in the pre- mises.

[F. No. 2(4)/76-MI/MCI] R.N. CHOPRA, Addl. Secy.

7. Number of the licence held for the premises and the full name of the holder of the licence.

I hereby declare that the statements made above have been checked up by me and are true and I undertake to abide by the terms and conditions of the licence which will be gran+ed io ne Date of

Application. Signature and designation of the

applicant.

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

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION FOR A LICENCE IN FORM III

(i) Four copies of specification and plans approved under

rule 46.

(NOT REQUIRED FOR RENEWAL OF A LICENCE

WITHOUT 4.MENDMENT).

(ii) Licence together with approved plans cd specifjcet'oiis

attached thereto.

(NOT RE0U1RED FOR THE FIRST GRANT OT- A LICENCE).

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

a licence paid in the manner specified h> rule 11.

(iv) A certificate of safety, if required under rule 33.

FORM II

(See rules 49 nnd 54)

Application for the Rrant or amendment of a licence to transport compressed gas in a vehicle

DOCUMENTS LISTED OVFRLEAF MUST BE

SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPIICATION

To be filled in and signed by the applicant

1. Applicant's name and full

postal address

2. Part't-ulnrs of the \ehicle

in which compiessed gas l¹? proposed to be transported

(i) Make and Model

(u) Engine number

(rii) Chassis number

(IV) Registered number

(v) Dale upto which the

vehicle is rogfstored

(vi) Name and full postal

address of the registered owner

.

T. Name of the compressed gas

proposed to be transported (Piease state whether flammable, corrosive or toxic).

4. Chemical name of com-

pressed 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 • • vehicle by the Chief Controller. — —

7. Does nol (vehicle described

above) fully conform to the requirements laid down In the rules and the design drawing approved by the Chief Controller ?

8. Full postal address of the place where the vehicle will be normally stationed

I/We declare that the paiticulars given above have been checked up by me/us and are correct. I/We undertake to transport compressed gas in the vehicle particulars of which are given above, in accordance with the provisions of the Indian Explosives Act, 1884 and the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 1981 framed thereunder and any other Jaw 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 imprison- ment for a 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...

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS APPLICATION (1) Two copies of drawing approved under rule 35

(2) Safety certificate required under rule 43.

(3) Expired licence, if the vehicle was previously

licensed

(4) Required amount of fee paid in the manner speci-

fied in rule 11

FORM—III

(See rule 49 and 50)

LICENCE TO STORE COMPRESSED GAS IN

PRESSURE VESSEL OR VESSELS

Licence No. Fee Rs

Licence is hereby gianted to

valid only for the storage of cubic metres -Kgs. in No of pressure vessels in the licenseed premises described to below and shown in the plan No subject to the provisions of the Indian Explosives Act, 1884 (4 of 1884) and the rules made thereundei and to the further conditions of this licence

The licence shall icmain in force upto the 31st da} of March

19

The 19 Chief Controller of

Explosives

DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION OF THL

LICENSED PRFMISES

The licensed premises, the layout boundaries and other- paiticulars of which are shown in the attached approved plan

No, me situated and consists of—• for storage of

(a) Flammable/Corrosive/1 oxic Ga ses •

(b) Non-toxic Gases

and situated at—

(Plot number) (Name of Street) (Village or Town) (Police Station) (District).

Space for Endorsement of Renewals

This licence shall be Date of Date of Signature renewable without any renewal expiry and office stamp of concession in fee for the licens- three years in the ing absence of contraven- tion of the provisions authority of the Indian Explosives — Act 1884, or the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 1981 framed there- under or of the condi- tions of the licence

This licence is liable to be cancelled if the- licensed premises are not found conforming to the description and conditions attached hereto and for 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 flue which may extend to three thousand rupees, or with both.

CONDITIONS

1 The licensed premises shall not be used for anj purpose other than storage and transfer of compressed gas and purposes directly connected therewith

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 Littachcd hereto

3. Every vessel shall be outside any building and shall

be* supported on well designed foundations.

4. The storage vessel shall at all times maintain from any other facility, building, boundary, fencing or protected woiks the distances specified in Table I and Table II ot mle 22.

5. A suitable hard stand for parking of the vehicle during loading or unloading of any compressed gas shall be provi- ded. A minimum safety distance of 9 metres shall be main- tained 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 or unloading points and storage vessel or

boundary line.

6. There shall be no opening in any vessel other than those necessary for the introduction or removal of the compressed 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

replacement of the vessel shall be effected except -with the previous 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.

9. If 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 authority, necessary for the safety of the premises, the holder of the licence shall execute the repairs within such period as may be specified in the notice.

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

11. No person shall cause to repair or repair either by the use of fire, welding, hot riveting or brazing any vessel used for the storage of flammable gas unless it has been thoroughly cleaned and gas-freed or otherwise prepared for safety 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 gas-free, the certificate shall to preserved by the licensee for a period of not less than three months and produced to the Chief Controller, on demand.

12. No person shall enter any vessel used for the storage of a toxic or corrosive gas unless he is adequately protected by means of clothing, gas masks and such other protec- tive 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 such manner and under such other condition or conditions as are specifically endor- sed on the licence by the licensing authority.

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

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

17. All electrical equipment such as motors, switches slartcis, etc.. used for transfer of flammable compressed iT- 2148 flameproof construction conforming to

18. Fvery person managing or employed on or in con- nection wilh the licensed premises shall abstain from any

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act whatsoever which tends to cause fire or explosion and which is not reasonable necessary and to the Dcst of his ability, shall prc\c:nt any other peison from doing >uch act.

19. The licensee shall provide for each licensed premises a minimum of two portable foam type or dry chemical type fiie extinguishers of 9 Kg. capacity -jach, which shall be kept ready at convenient location for immediate use in the event of any fire.

20. Except for necessary pipes and vilves 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 marked In a manner clearly indicating the direction of opening and shutting the v:tlve.

22. Any accident, fire or explosion within the licensed premises which is attended v iih loss of life or serious injury to person or property shall be immediately reported to the nearest Magistrate oi to the Officer in-charge of the nearest police station and b> express telegram to the Chief Controller of Explosives (Telegraphic address—."EXPLO- SIVES" Nagpur;.

23. Free uccess to the licensed premises shall be given at all reasonable times to nnv of the officers specified in rule 69 and every facility shall be afforded to such officer for ascertaining that the rules and the conditions of this licence are duly observed.

FORM IV

(See rules 49 and 50)

IICENCE TO TRANSPORT COMPRESSED GAS IN A VEHICLE

Licence No

Fee Rs

Licence is hereby granted to

to transport compressed gas by the vehicle a& described below subject to the provisions of the Indian Explosives Act, 1884 (4 of 1884) and the rules made thereunder and to the further conditions of this licence.

This licence will remain valid¹' upto the

day of 19 .

Chief Controller of Explosives.

Date of Issue :

DESCRIPTION OF THE VEHICLE

Make and Model Engine Number Chassis Number Registration Number

Name of the registered owner

Chemical name of the com- pressed gas to be carried in the vehicle

Authorised caryying capacity of the container

This licence is liable to be cancelled if the licensed vehicle is nol found conforming to the requirements of chapters II and IV of the Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules 1981, or for the contravention of any of the said Rules nnd 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 vears, 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 it all times be kept in the licensed \ehicle and produced on demand by an officer specified in mlo 69,

2. Only responsible persons who die conversant with the conditions of this licence shall be employed for driving the licensed vehicle or unending to it.

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

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

4. The licensed vehicle shall at all times carry —

(a) at least two portable fire extinguishers of capacity not less than 9 litres and suitable for extingushing chemical fires;

lib) a strong flexible cable for electrical bonding in case of vehicle used for transportation of flammable compressed gas ; the cable shall be at least 5 metres long and shall have at each end a suitable clamp or clip,

5, The licensed vehicle shall not he loaded or unloaded except in a place which is approved within the piemises licensed for the purpose under the rules by the Chief Cont- l oiler :

Provided that the licensed vehicle may be unloaded at .my other place with all the precautions and under adequate supervision if such unloading 'a neces- sitated by an accident or break-down.

6, No vehick shall discharge any compressed gas directly,

into any process vessel in operation.

7, I he 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 —

(a) its engine shall be stopped and the battery shall

be isolated by a proper switch or otherwise ;

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

ing.

(c) its chassis, shall be electrically bonded by a cable with the pipe into or from which it is to be loaded or unloaded, in case of vehicle uSed for transporta- tion of mimmnble cenpressed gas ;

(d) the correct filling or discharge pipe connections are

made at both enJs ;

(e) a responsible person shall he in attepdance and remain so until loading or unloading is over and the vehicle has. been sealed.

9. Except when called upon by traffic signals oi lequired 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 not a place situated within the premises licensed under the rules for the loading and unloading of vehicle.

10. No smoking and no fire or artificial light oi any arti- cle capable of igniting flammable vapour shall be allowed on the licensed vehicle used for the transportation of any flam- mable gas.

11. The licensed vehicle shall not be used for carrying pas-

sengers.

12. The licensed ^ilic*G .snall not be allowed to be re-

paired :

Provided that replacen"nt by any of the fitments of the pressure vessel may be dcjieiwithout involving any hot work.

13. No alteration in thR licensed vehicle or its safety fit- tings shall be carried outlwithom previous sanction in wri- ting of the licensing autho^it^. Such alteration so sanctioned shall be endorsed on this (ctmce by an amendment.

14. Every facility shall be given at all reasonable times to any officer specified in rule 69 for ascertaining that the Miles and the conditions of this licence are duly observed.

15. Any accidom liu or explosion occurring in the licensed vehicle, which is attended with loss of human life or serious injury to person or property shall be immediately reported to the nearest Magistrate or to the officer-in-charge of Ihc nearest police station having jurisdiction and by express telegram to the Chief Controller of E\plosives (Telceraphs address "EXPLOSIVES" Nagpur),

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AND PUBLISHED BY THE CONTROLLER OF PtIBLtCATIONS, DFXHI-110054, 1981