GB50156-92 Small Petrochemical Warehouse and Automobile Fuel Station Design Specification
Introduction
The purpose of this National Standard (GB 50156-92), issued by the State Bureau of Technical Supervision, is to brief the design of small petrochemical warehouses and auto fuel stations. This standard applies to the design of as well as drawings and calculations of small petrochemical warehouses with a capacity of up to 10,000 cubic meters and auto fuel stations with a capacity of up to 20,000 cubic meters.
General Requirements
1. Both the small petrochemical warehouse and the auto fuel station should have a fully sealed design and construction. All tanks, ventilation, lighting and other facilities must meet the required national standards and regulations.
2. The small petrochemical warehouse and the auto fuel station must strictly follow theNationaltechnical specifications for fire safety precautions.
3. The building should be designed to be earthquake-resistant and designed to withstand the impact of explosions and other natural disasters.
4. All pipelines must be welded with high- quality materials, and all steel tubes and jointspieces shall be periodically inspected for corrosion and replaced if necessary.
5. All inflammable materials should be stored in an enclosed area with ventilation systems thatdischarge air to the outside.
6. All piping systems should use new safety material. Any flammable liquids should have theappropriate safety shut off valves.
7. Tanks should have sufficient support to ensure the integrity of the storage system.
8. The planned layout of the tank should make provision for added storage capacity, if necessary.
9. The tanks must be fitted with adequate internal and external gauges.
10. The small petrochemical warehouse should have an internal drainage system and provisions forgasoline, oil, and other leakage.
11. The auto fuel station should have access to fire-fighting facilities and fire alarm systems.
12. All equipment should be operated in a safe and efficient manner and all personnel should be adequately trained to handle all operations.
Construction Requirements
1. The walls of the small petrochemical warehouse should be constructed of reinforced concrete or steel.
2. The roof of the small petrochemical warehouse should be constructed at least 2.0m higher than themaximum ground surface.
3. All roofs must be waterproof and protected from sunlight.
4. The auto fuel station should be constructed at least 20m away from industrial buildings and residential areas.
5. The walls of the auto fuel station should be constructed of reinforced concrete or steel.
6. All windows and doors should be constructed with non-flammable materials.
7. All doors and windows should be equipped with safety locks and alarms.
Conclusion
The design specifications of small petrochemical warehouses and auto fuel stations outlined in this National Standard (GB 50156-92) have been created with safety and efficiency as the prime focus. With these standards in place, small petrochemical warehouses and auto fuel stations can provide a safe and secure environment for the storage and distribution of flammable materials.
