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THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY

[pARr II-Scc. ?(i)]

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<y8(E0, dated :hc 16th October

1578,

invitins objections and suggestions from ;tl| persons likely to

be affected thereby, before the expiry of n period of 30 days

Jiom the date on which the Gazette containing the said noti-

fi;.itijn was mada available to the public ;

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

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 PIU^URF 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

the Chief Controller to be a competent person ;

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

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

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

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-10^cC ;

(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 <ir

stiainers;

(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 ;

fv) "source of ignition" means naked bfihL. files, ex-

posed incandescent materials¹, electiic welding

arcs,

lamps, other lharj those specially approved fot use

in flammable atmosphere, oi a spa. k oi flame pio-

duccd by any means •

fw) "'transport" mcuns the 11 .import of u pressure vessel

filled with any compressed gas from one place to

another but does not include movement of the vessel

ftom one pl.ii'f to another in the s.inv pi (.-mists ;

(\1 "vehicle" mcani i\ mechanically

piopellei

cjiiui-zc

designed k> Imispoit riy land Lompresse 1 ya- in a

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.

9 Hiohibition ot smoking, fires, lights, etc.—No person shall

smoke and no matches, fires, lights or articles or substance,

oipable of taiisnin ignition of any flammable gas shall

allowed, it any time m proximity to a place where any com-

pressed gas is stored handled or transported in a vessel.

10 Special piecautions

against accidents.—(1) No

person

shall commit oi attempt to commit any act which may tend

to cause a fire or explosion in or about any pi ice where any

wmprfssed #as is Mined, handled at lriuis;ioili.-d in a vessel

12) VI1 empt} \e«ers whivh bad contained, any flammable

ui tuxiL gases, shall, except when thej are opened foi the

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purposes of filling or cleaning, or for rendering the gas-free,

be. kept securely closed until they have been cleaned

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

that the thermal conductance a- 15°C (expressed in

calories or sq, cm. per hou^r 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<is in

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

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:

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(.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;

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

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

located with respect

to the nearest

building or croup of

buildings oi line of ruljiiinins piopcrtj vhicli nun be built

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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.

SI.

(i)

(ii

(in

Civ

Water capacity of

•is.

vessel (in litres)

Not above 2030

) f\hove 2000 nut not

above 10,000

) Above 10,000 but not

u'rkivj 20,000

) Above 20,000 but not

above 40,000

) \bovc 40,000

Minimum dis-

tance from

building or

i;ioup of build-

ings or Ifnu of

adjoining

piopjfly

5 metres

10 me' es

1 5 inetics

20 mctics

10 meties

Minimum dis-

tance between

picssuic

vessels

1 me ire

1 IT 1 "

1 5 metres

2 mclics

2 meties

Table 2

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

SI.

Nos.

(i)

(ii)

(Hi)

(iv)

Water capacity of

vessels (in litres)

Nfoi above 2000

Above 2000 but not

above 10,000

Above 10,000 but no 1

above 20,000

\brnc 20.000

Minimum d's-

tancr^ from

building or

group of bui'rf-

ing>? or line of

adjoining

property

1 metres

5 metres

10 meties

15 met cs

Miivmiim dis-

tnr.ces between

vessels

1 met e

1 5 metres

2 metres

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

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

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

(3) Matetijl> :

(il The choice of matetinls for construction sh.ill

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

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

\ 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.

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

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

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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

mobile or lived waler spray systems giving suitable

and effective protection for vehicle

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 *<afe

distance

from

Ihf

ves'el which is being filled or emptied ;

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

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

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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)

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

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

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

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

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 <is to keep [hi "vibrations tn the

minimum

(.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;

(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

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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

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-

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:

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 have-

fa) the battery in an easily accessible position ;

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

300 Amps rating;

dental damage oi undue vveai.

(ii) The vessel shall be electrically continuous with the

chassis

(iii) The vehicle

shall

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 ;

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

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 ;

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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.

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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

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

otherwise disabled, the

person

carrying

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.

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LPART II—SEC. 3(i)l

CHAPTER VII

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.

CHAPTER VIII

POWERS

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

(1)

The Chi;f Contro'lei, Deputy

Chief Corf oilers, Controllers

and Deputy Controllers of

Explosives and

Assistant

Controllers of Explosives.

Ail Distric Magistates

Ail Magistrates subordinate

to the District Magistrate.

The Commissioners of Police

Deputy Commissioners

Police subordinate to the

Commissioners of Police.

All police officers not below

the lankof a Sub-Inspector.

Areas

(2)

The whole of India.

Their respective districts.

Their respective jurisdictions

Their respective jurisdictions •

The respective areas

ore

which their

authority

extends.

-do-

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.

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(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.

'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

Serial

Number

(1)

1. Ill

2. IV

Form of licence

(2)

Purpose for which granted

(3)

To store compressed gas in an

installation.

To transport compressed gas by

vehicles.

Authority empowered to grant

licence

(4)

Chief Controller

(

Chief Controller

Fee

(5)

^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

[F. No. 2(4)/76-MI/MCI]

R.N. CHOPRA, Addl. Secy.

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.

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 c d 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.

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THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY

[PART II—SEC. 3 ( I ) ]

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

The

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

concession in fee for

stamp of

three years

in the

the licens-

absence of contraven-

ing

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

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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

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 ;

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

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

18. Fvery person managing or employed on or in con-

nection wilh the licensed premises shall abstain from any

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

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.

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[PARI II—SEC. 3(I)J

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

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.

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