Discussing the Requirements for Hazardous Chemical Storage Facilities

Hazardous chemicals refer to highly toxic substances with properties such as toxicity, corrosion, explosiveness, flammability, and combustion, posing risks to humans, facilities, and the environment. Here, the editor of Jiangsu Kaibo Storage Co., Ltd. will brief you on the requirements for storage facilities of hazardous chemicals.


Buildings storing hazardous chemicals must not have basements or other underground structures. Their fire resistance rating, number of stories, floor area, safe evacuation, and fire separation distances must comply with national regulations.


The location and design of storage facilities should not only comply with national regulations but also consider the impact on the surrounding environment and residents.


A Brief Overview of Requirements for Hazardous Chemical Storage Facilities


3. Electrical Installations in Storage Facilities


Chemical hazardous material storage buildings and sites should have fire protection electrical equipment that meets the needs of fire protection electricity usage; and comply with the relevant provisions of GBJ16.


(2) In storage areas or buildings for chemical hazardous materials, the transmission and distribution lines, lighting fixtures, emergency lighting, and evacuation signage must all comply with safety requirements.


(3) Buildings storing flammable and explosive hazardous chemicals must be equipped with lightning protection devices.