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Minimum Requirements for Petroleum Retail Outlets  
    
     
 
 
      
 
   
Published by: Eswatini Standards Authority  
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NATIONAL FOREWORD  
This Eswatini Natio nal Public Review  Draft Standard was prepared by Technical Committee 
SWASA/TC 23 Petroleum Products & Lubricants  in accordance with procedures of the Eswatini 
Standards Authority, in compliance with Annex 3 of the WTO/TBT Agreement.  
  
  
  
  
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0 Introduction  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................  8 
1 Scope  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 9 
2 Normative References  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  9 
3 Terms and Definitions  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  9 
3.1.1  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  9 
3.1.2  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  9 
3.1.3  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  9 
3.1.4  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 10 
3.1.5  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 10 
3.1.6  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 10 
3.1.7  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 10 
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3.1.27  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 14 
3.1.28  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 14 
3.1.29  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 15 
3.2 ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .............  15 
3.3 ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .............  16 
4 Planning of Service Station  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 16 
4.1 Licensing  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................  16 
4.2 Service Station Sitting Planning  ................................ ................................ .....................  17 
4.2.1  Stations should be located within a growth center in urban or rural areas, land 
zoned for commercial/industrial use or be designated specificall y for the purpose in a 
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4.2.3  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 17 
4.2.4  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 17 
4.2.6  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 17 
4.2.7  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 17 
4.2.8  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 17 
4.2.9  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 17 
4.2.10  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 17 
4.2.11 A Fire impact assessment shall be conducted ................................ ............................  17 
4.2.12  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 17 
4.2.13  Urban Stretches  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 18 
4.2.14  Traffic Impact Assessment  ................................ ................................ .....................  18 
4.3 Composition  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................  19 
4.3.1  Forecourt  ................................ ................................ ................................ .................  19 
4.3.2  Tank Farm  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...............  20 
4.3.3  Buildings Specifications  ................................ ................................ .........................  20 
4.3.4  Exits and Entrances  ................................ ................................ ................................ . 20 
4.3.5  Boundaries  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............  20 
4.4 Design Specifications for Service Stations  ................................ ................................ .... 21 
4.4.1  General  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  21 
4.4.2  Design Area Specif ications  ................................ ................................ .....................  21 
4.5 Minimum Requirements for Construction of a Petroleum Retail Outlet  .......................  21 
4.5.1  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 21 
4.5.2  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 21 
4.5.3  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 21 
4.5.4  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 21 
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4.5.11  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 22 
4.5.12  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 22 
4.5.13  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... 22 
4.6 Minimum Requirements of an Operating Petroleum Retail Outlet  ...............................  22 
4.6.1  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 22 
4.6.2  Environmental Protection Measures  ................................ ................................ ............  22 
4.6.3  Canopy  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  23 
4.6.4  Drainage and Oil/Water Separators  ................................ ................................ ........  23 
4.6.5  Spill Containment Kit  ................................ ................................ .............................  23 
4.6.6  Firefighting Protection  ................................ ................................ ............................  23 PRD/ SZNS 0 80:2023  
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4.6.8  Trainings  ................................ ................................ ................................ .................  25 
4.6.9  First Aid Kit  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  25 
4.6.10  Safety and Protection Measures  ................................ ................................ ..............  26 
4.6.11  Vapour Vents  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..........  26 
4.6.12  Electrical Installations of a Service Station  ................................ ............................  27 
4.6.13  Supply of Electricity  ................................ ................................ ...............................  27 
4.6.14  Identification of Tank s ................................ ................................ ............................  27 
4.6.15  Identification of Dispensers  ................................ ................................ ....................  28 
4.6.16  Leaks Detection  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 28 
4.6.17  Safety Signs  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  28 
4.6.18  Road Tanker Stand  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 28 
4.6.19  Surface Drainage  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 28 
4.6.20  In-situ Leak Test  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..... 29 
4.6.21  Overfill Protection  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 29 
4.6.22  Water Detection  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 29 
5 Reporting Incidents  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..............  29 
6 Color Identification of Fire -Fighting Equipment  ................................ ................................ . 29 
7 Safety Representati ve ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  30 
8 Protection and welfare of personnel  ................................ ................................ .....................  30 
9 Contact with Petroleum Products  ................................ ................................ .........................  30 
10 Repairs and Alterations  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........  30 
10.1  Permits  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................  30 
10.2  Equipment  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................  31 
10.3  Pipelines, Pumps and Valves  ................................ ................................ ......................  31 
10.4  Hot Work  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  31 
10.5  Electrical Equipment  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 31 
10.6  Plant  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................  31 
Bibliography  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ . 32 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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All rights reserved   0 Introduction  
This standard  shall be applicable to all premises for the distribution of petroleum products for the 
purpose of selling petroleum products to automotive vehicles.  
Hydrocarbons are volatile under certain conditions and contain or can easily form harmful chemical 
compound s, making them prone to environmental destruction and fire hazards. The siting of service 
stations is therefore paramount not only in facilitating marketing but is also vital in the aspects of 
protection from fire hazards, destruction of environment and di sruption to other operations.  
 
   
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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1 Scope   
1.1 This standard covers the requirement for planning, siting, design and construction of service 
stations for rural and urba n areas, installation and  operation of equipment in service stations for  
handling, storage and dispensing of petroleum products and  their derivatives,  other  than equipment  
used in transportation.  
1.2 This standard act as a minimum guide for petroleum retai l outlets which stores petroleum products 
and contains advice specifically in the operational management, maintenance, designing and 
constructing of the facilities;  
2 Normative References  
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way tha t some or all of their content 
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For 
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) 
applies : 
NIST Handbook 130, Uni form Engine Fuels and Automotive lubricants Regulations.   
3 Terms and Definitions  
In this Standard the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed thereto  below:  
3.1.1   Air Gap  
A minimum of 1 inch (25.4 mm) free air space  provided between the planes  of Division 1 or Division  
2 hazardous  locations and an unclassified area of a dispensing device.  
3.1.2   Basement  
a storey of a building or structure having one -half or more of its height  below ground level and to 
which access for firefighting purposes is und uly restricted.  
3.1.3   Building  
includes occupied buildings where egress within 2 minutes  cannot be  reasonably expected, and 
control buildings that require  presence of personnel for orderly shutdown  of important or  hazardous 
processes, unprotected storage  areas where products  from fire can harm  the community or the 
environment, or buildings  that contain high -value contents or critical  equipment or supplies.  
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All rights reserved   3.1.4   Bulk Plant or Terminal  
that portion of a property where  liquids are received by tank  trucks , tank wagons or pipeline and are  
stored or blended in bulk for the purpose of distributing  such liquids  by tank trucks, tank wagons, 
pipeline, portable tank, or container.  
3.1.5   Closed Container  
a container as herein defined, so sealed  by means of a lid  or other  device that neither liquid nor vapour 
will escape from it at ambient temperature.  
3.1.6   CNG  
Compressed Natural Gas.  
3.1.7   Combustible Liquid means see Clause  3.1.22  
3.1.8   Container  
any vessel of 227 L (60 gal ) or less capacity  used for trans porting  or storing liquids.  
3.1.9   Dispenser, Remote -Control Type  
a dispensing device that  does not contain a  power -operated pump as part of the assembly,  and which 
is intended for connection to a fluid  piping system  containing the power operated pumps at  a remote 
location. Also  commonly identified as a “dispenser.”  
3.1.10   Dispenser, Self -Contained  
a dispensing device that includes  a power operated  pump as part of the assembly. Also commonly  
identified as a “pump” or “suction dispenser.  
3.1.11  Dispensing  Device  
a product consisting of a meter, motor, or  fluid control, and an  area for storing a hose nozzle valve 
with or  without a pump.  
3.1.12   Dispensing Device, Overhead Type  
a dispensing device that  consists of one or more individual units intended for installation in  
conjunction with each other, mounted above a Fuel Dispensing Area  typically within the service 
station canopy structure, and  characterized by the use of an overhead hose reel. This definition  applies 
to an overhead dispenser that uses a ret ractable hose on an  overhead reel.  
3.1.13   Flammable Liquid as defined in Clause  3.1.21  
 
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a motor fuel  dispensing facility at a commercial, industrial, governmental, or  manufacturing property 
where motor  fuels are dispensed into the fuel  tanks of motor vehicles that are used in connection with 
the business  or operation of that property by persons engaged for such business  or operation.  
3.1.15  Fuel Dispensing Area  
area for dispensing of fuel, typical  within the service station canopy structure, and includes the area  
within the pump boundaries within which all dispensing activities are  conducted.  
3.1.16  Fuel Dispensing System  
a complete dispensing system  comprising of Dispensing Device along with its associ ated piping and  
pumping system.  
3.1.17  Gas 
a material that has a vapour pressure greater than 300kPa absolute (41.5 psia)  at 50°C (122°F) or is 
completely gaseous at  20°C (68°F) at a standard pressure of 101.3 kPa  absolute (14.7 psia).  
3.1.18  Housing  
Section of the device that encloses and is  intended to protect operating parts, control mechanisms, or 
other  mechanical or electrical components, the damage of which would  render the device incapable 
of being operated as intended, lead to  tampering, introduce the possibility of escape of liquid, or 
expose  bare live electrical parts.  
3.1.19   IBCs  
Intermediate Bulk Containers.  
3.1.20   Liquid  
any material that has fluidity greater than that of 300  penetration asphalt when tested in accordance 
with ASTM D5,  Standa rd Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials, when  not otherwise 
identified, the term liquid mean s both flammable and  combustible liquids.  
3.1.21   Flammable Liquid  
any liquid that has a closed -cup flash  point below 100°F (37.8°C), as determined b y the test 
procedures  and apparatus set forth in ASTM D 56, ASTM D  93, ASTM D 3278  and ASTM D 3278. 
Flammable liquids are classified as Class I  Liquids as follows:  
 
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All rights reserved   3.1.21.1  Class I Liquid:  
Any liquid that has a closed -up flash point  below 100°F (37.8°C) and a  Reid vapour pressure not  
exceeding 40 psia (2068.6 mm Hg) at 100°F (37.8°C).  Class I Liquids  are further classified as 
follows:  
3.1.21.1.1  Class IA Liquids shall include those liquids that  have flash points below 73°F (22.8°C)  and 
boiling points belo w 100°F (37.8°C);  
3.1.21.1.2  Class IB Liquids shall include those liquids that  have flash points below 73°F (22.8°C) and  
boiling points at or above 100°F (37.8°C);  
3.1.21.1.3  Class IC Liquids shall include those liquids that  have flash points at or above 7 3°F (22.8°C),  
but below 100°F (37.8°C).  
3.1.22  Combustible Liquid  
any liquid that has a closed -cup flash  point at or above 100°F  (37.8°C), as determined by the test  
procedures set forth in ASTM D 56, ASTM D 93, ASTM D  3278 and  ASTM D 3278. Combustible 
liquids are classified as Class II or Class  III as follows:  
3.1.22.1  Class II Liquid:  
Any liquid that has a flash point at or  above 100°F (37.8°C) and below 140°F (60°C)  
3.1.22.2  Class IIIA Liquid:  
Any liquid that has a flash point at or  above 140°F (60°C), but below 200°F (93°C)  
3.1.22.3  Class IIIB Liquid: Any liquid that has a flash point at or  above 200°F (93°C).  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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All rights reserved   Table 1  - Typical Flammable and Combustible Liquids Found at Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities  
Liquid  Flash  
Point  
(°F)  NFPA 30 
Clas s  Boiling  
Point  
(°F)  Min. Ignition Temp.  
in Air (°F)  
    
Antifreeze  230   
IIIB    
300    
—  
Brake fluid  300  IIIB  540  —  
Chassis grease  400  IIIB  >800  >800  
Crankcase drainings  —  IIIB  —  —  
Diesel fuel #1  100  II  —  —  
Diesel fuel # 2  125  II  —  —  
Diesel fuel #4  130  II  —  —  
Gasoline  -40 to -50  IB  100 to 400  ~825  
Gear lubricant  395  IIIB  >800  >800  
Kerosene (fuel oil #1)  100  II  304 to 574  440  
Lithium -moly grease  380  IIIB  >800  >900  
Lubricating oils  300 to  450  IIIB      
Power steering fluid  350  IIIB  >550  —  
Transmission fluid    
 Dexron II  395   
IIIB    
>800    
>800  
 Type F  380  IIIB  >800  >800  
White grease  465  
Windshield washer fluid (methanol/water mixtures)  IIIB   >800  >800  
     100% m ethanol  54  IB  148  725  
     50% methanol/50% water  80  IC  —    
     20% methanol/80% water  118  II  —    
     5% methanol / 95% water  
  206  
  IIIB  
  —    
    
This table is not a part of the requirements of this standard but is included for in formational purposes only.  It lists common 
liquids typically found at motor fuel dispensing facilities and Repair Garages and their relevant fire hazard properties.  
3.1.23  Mobile Fuel Dispensing Facility  
a vehicle, tank truck, or other mobile device from  which a flammable liquid used as motor fuel may 
be dispensed as an act of retail sale into the fuel  tank of a motor vehicle parked on an off -street 
parking facility.    
3.1.24  Marine Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility  
a motor fuel dispensing facility at or ad jacent to shore, a pier, a wharf, or a floating dock where motor 
fuels are dispensed into the fuel tanks of marine craft.   
3.1.25   Motor Fuel Dispensing Facility  
that portion of a property where motor fuels are stored and dispensed from fixed equipment i nto the 
fuel tanks of motor vehicles or marine craft or into containers, including all equipment used in 
connection therewith.   
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All rights reserved   3.1.26   Oily Water Separator  
equipment that separate oil from water. Designed in accordance with API 421  - Monographs on 
Refin ery Environmental Control (Management of Water Discharges ).  
3.1.27   Repair Garages   
3.1.27.1  Major repair Garage  
A Building or portions of a Building where major repairs, such as, engine overhauls, painting, body 
and fender work, and repairs that requir e draining of the motor vehicle fuel tank, are performed on 
motor vehicles, including associated floor space used for offices, parking, or showrooms.  
3.1.27.2  Minor Repair Garage  
A Building or portions of a Building used for lubrication, inspection, and minor automotive 
maintenance work, such as, engine tune -ups, replacement of parts, fluid changes (e.g., oil, 
antifreeze, transmission  fluid, brake fluid, air conditioning refrigerants, etc.), brake system repairs, 
tire rotation, and similar routine mainten ance work, including associated floor space used for 
offices, parking, or showrooms.   
3.1.28  Tanks :   
3.1.28.1  Aboveground Storage Tank  
a horizontal or vertical tank that is intended for fixed installation, without backfill, above or below 
grade, and is u sed within the scope of its approval or listing.   
3.1.28.2  Fire-Resistant Tank  
an Aboveground Storage Tank that provides fire -resistive protection from exposures to a high -
intensity li quid pool fire (See Clause 5 .3).  
3.1.28.3  Standpipe  
a riser portion o f the system piping that delivers the water supply for hose connections, and sprinklers 
on combined systems, vertically from floor to floor.  
3.1.28.4  Portable Tank  
any closed vessel having a liquid capacity over 227 L (60 Gal ) and not intended for fixed i nstallation, 
including IBCs.   
 
 
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All rights reserved   3.1.28.5  Protected Aboveground Tank  
an Aboveground Storage Tank that is in accordance with UL 2085, Standard for Insulated 
Aboveground Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids, or an equivalent test procedure, that 
consists of a primary tank provided with protection from physical damage and fire -resistive protection 
from exposure to a high -intensity liquid pool fire.   
3.1.28.6  Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Tank  
shall comply with the applicable requirements of UL 1316, Standard for Glass  Fiber -Reinforced 
Plastic. Underground Storage Tanks for Petroleum  Products,  Alcohols and Alcohol -Gasoline 
Mixtures.   
3.1.29  Vapour Barrier  
a solid, un -pierced partition located between Division 1 or Division 2 hazardous locations and 
unclassified areas of a Dispensing Device.  The vapour barrier  is intended to reduce the entry of 
flammable gases or vapours into unclassified areas.  
 3.2 In this Standard the following terms of measurements have been used:   
 3.2.1 “C” means Degree Celsiu s.   
 3.2.2 “cm” means Centimetre.   
 3.2.3 “F” means Degree Fahrenheit.   
 3.2.4 “ft” means Feet.   
 3.2.5 “in.” means Inch.   
 3.2.6 “KPa” means Kilopascals.   
 3.2.7 “L” means Litres.   
 3.2.8 “m” means Meter.   
 3.2.9 “mm” means Millimetre.   
3.2.10 “m m Hg” means Millimetres of Mercury.   
3.2.11 “psia” means Pounds per square inch, absolute.   
3.2.12 “psig” means Pounds per square inch, gauge.   
3.2.13 “Gal” means US Gallons.   
 
 
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All rights reserved   3.3 In this Technical Standard the following abbreviations refer to the i nstitutions mentioned there against:   
 3.3.1 “ANSI” refers to the American National Standards Institute.   
 3.3.2 “API” refers to the American Petroleum Institute.   
 3.3.3 “ASME” refers to the American Society for Mechanical Engineers.   
 3.3.4 “ASTM” re fers to the American Society for Testing and Materials.   
 3.3.5 “IEC” refers to the International Electrical Commission.    
 3.3.6 “ISO” refers to the International Standards Organisation.   
 3.3.7 “NACE” refers to the National Association of Corrosion En gineers.   
 3.3.8 “NFPA” refers to the National Fire Protection Association.   
 3.3.9 “STI” refers to the Steel Tank Institute.   
3.3.10 “UL” refers to the Underwriters Laboratories.   
3.3.11 “ULC” refers to the Underwriters Laboratories of Canada.   
3.3.1 2 “Hazardous Area” Locations in which flammable gases or vapours are or may be  present in 
the air in quantities sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures  
4 Planning of Service  Station  
4.1 Licensing   
4.1.1  All filling stations shall  be licensed to op erate according to the national requirements from the 
licensing  authority.  
4.1.2  Any modification or alteration on the existing filling stations shall require approval of the 
licensing authority .  
4.1.3  The following is the  licensing:  
a) An application form obtainable from the licensing authority.  
b) Plans and drawings will be checked for site location, site size, structures and traffic flow.  
c) Business case will be reviewed for business sustainability.  
d) Proof of land ownership or right of use . 
e) Approved environmen tal compliance / categorization.  
 
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All rights reserved   4.2 Service Station Sitting Planning   
4.2.1 Stations should be located within a growth center in urban or rural areas, land zoned for 
commercial/industrial use or be designated specifically for the purpose in a subdivision.  
4.2.2  Stations should be located at a minimum of  100 m from any  public institution such as schools, 
churches, public libraries, auditoriums, hospitals, public playgrounds, etc. However, other small and 
medium commercial activities may be located within the speci fied limits.  
4.2.3  Distance between one petrol station and another  should not be less than 150 m  
4.2.4  The horizontal clearance from the tanks and vent pipes  (from hazardous zones)  of a service 
station to the line conductors of the high and medium voltage power line must be at least 15 meters  
from power lines of 11 KV to 220  KV and 20 meters  from 400 KV lines.  
4.2.5 Area of land to be developed should be sufficient to allow maneuvering of vehicles within its 
cartilage but should not be less than 1100 m2 with a minimum distance of 19 m from centre on the 
primary street.  
4.2.6 Filling Stations will not be allowed in any area where the traffic situation is such that it will 
cause obstructions in entering or leaving a station or on tight curves where visibilit y is not adequate.   
4.2.7 Vehicular access/egress/crossover should be reasonably safe with adequate approach distances  
(100 m)  especially where main roads and intersections are involved.  
4.2.8 Wherever possible, stations should be erected on level rather than sloping site to prevent rolling 
or discarded materials such as cans, drums, etc.  
 4.2.9 When situated  in shopping centers, stations should be located in an isolated area of the 
development as long as planning criteria are met.  
4.2.10  An Environmenta l Impact Assessment shall be conducted .  
4.2.11 A Fire impact assessment shall be conducted  
4.2.12 Exterior design of the building should be compatible with adjacent development and should 
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All rights reserved   4.2.13 Urban Stretches  
a) Intersection with any category of road (irrespective of carriageway width) 1 50m.  
b) Undivided carriageway 300m  
c) Divided carriageway :  
100m if not on same side of carriage way; 300m if on same side of carriage way  
d) Minimum plot si ze of fuel station shall be…… 40m x 40m   
e) Maximum building coverage……. 60%  
f) Minimum landscaping…………….10%  
g) Where the site adjoins the side or rear boundary of a residential lot, a solid fire wall 3 m in height 
should be constructed and maintained along that lot boundary.   
4.2.14  Traffic Impact Assessment  
A service station is a major generator of road traffic congestion and as such presents a high degree of 
traffic on the road section onto which it is sited. This determines the number of stations that can be 
permitte d on any section of the road or high way in any section of the city. The objective is to keep 
traffic to minimum and therefore, the following shall be observed in siting service stations:  
a) service stations shall be sited at distance of not less than 1000  m from each other on the same 
section of the single carriage road, this applies to either side of the dual carriage road;  
b) a service station shall not be located opposite a break or opening in the central verge of dual 
carriage;  
c) a filling station sha ll not be sited too close to an intersection to a traffic island on the main road. 
The minimum distance between an access to a service station and the tangent of a traffic island 
shall be 100 m; 
d) no siting of stations shall be allowed on road curves and bends and shall not be located adjacent to 
residential houses; and  
e) the minimum distance of a property line (Service station) from the centre line of the single carriage 
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All rights reserved   4.3 Composition  
The service station shall compose of such structures, equipment and installations designed and 
constructed in such a way as to make the facility efficient in handling the storage and dispensing of 
petroleum products, with no damage to the environment and able to offer safety and hygiene to 
personnel. A service station layout shall be designed in accordance to existing to this standard and 
composed of but not limited to the following structures:  
a) Forecourt;  
b) Tank farm;  
c) Drainage system;  
d) Office block;  
e) Public sanitary wash rooms;  
f) Canopy;  
g) Gene rator house;  
h) Boundary Fence;  
i) Parking Lots (10% reserved for the handicapped)  
j) Entrances and Exits.  
k) Building Specifications  
4.3.1 Forecourt  
The service station forecourt shall be a non -slippery surface structure, constructed of materials that 
are impermeable to, and cannot react with petroleum products. Preferred materials are but not limited 
to concrete.  
The minimum area of service station forecourt will depend on number of pumps dispenser or 
dispenser islands. Dispenser islands in a forecourt shall be designed a nd laid in such a way to provide 
a driveway of not less than 6 m on either side. Consequently, adjacent dispenser islands shall be 
separated from each other by 6 m.  
The hazardous area around the dispenser islands shall be covered with a canopy extending ou tside a 
minimum of 1.5 m on all sides and raised as to comply with building regulations.  
The slope of the forecourt shall be maintained between 1:50 and a maximum 1:20 in hilly places, 
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All rights reserved   4.3.2 Tank Farm  
4.3.2.1 In the tank farms, tanks shall be installed underground (1m apart) and clearly separated from 
the forecourt  (6m apart ), well protected and maintained.  
4.3.2.2 In intensely developed areas, tank farms can be integrated with in the forecourt subject to 
approval of approving authority after ensuring that sufficient structures have been included in the 
design to prevent the deformation of tanks by various loads.  
4.3.2.3 The tank farm area will depend on the number and size of i nstalled underground tanks 
estimated as per specifications.  
4.3.2.4 The tank farm shall be separated by distance 4m apart from buildings, any tank openings or 
offset filling points shall be on the opposite direction, 6m away from dispensing units.  
4.3.3 Building s Specifications  
Each service station shall include buildings, constructed in conformity with building and construction 
standards and regulations existing at the time, to serve but not limited to functions of office block, 
sanitary wash rooms, canopy, gene rator house and service station store.  
Buildings shall be constructed of inflammable materials and their wiring systems shall conform to 
Electrical Installations and Equipment in Buildings Standard of 2004.  
4.3.4 Exits and Entrances  
The entrances and exits to th e service station shall be of sufficient size and be positioned in such a 
way that drivers are not obstructed from other road users by structures and features within and in the 
neighborhood. In detail, the following shall be considered:  
a) minimum width of th e entrance and exits including the side walk shall be 9.0 m;  
b) maximum angle of intersection of the drive way with the street pavement shall be 90°; 
c) minimum distance of the driveway to any exterior property line shall be 6 m; and  
d) minimum distance between ker bs sites shall be 9 m (width of entrances).  
4.3.5  Boundaries  
In respect to the surroundings environment, appropriate boundary fencing shall be provided for the 
interest of security of the station and the surrounding environment. For a service station in an urba n 
setting, an appropriate wall fence  / fire wall  in brick  / blockwork (bonded by cement  - sand mortar) 
raised at least 1.8 m high  for wall fence and 3m high for fire wall  shall be erected around the station 
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All rights reserved   4.4  Design Specifications for Service Stations  
4.4.1 General  
Plans submitted for approval to the approving authority shall be endorsed by a registered  engineer 
who hereby certifies that such plans comply with the provisions of this standard an d other relevant 
government laws or regulatory requirements  existing at the time.  
4.4.2 Design Area Specifications  
4.4.2.1 Total Service Station Coverage Area 
The total area required will depend on forecourt area, the size and orientation of the building and, 
tank farm area (depending on number and capacity of installed underground tanks). To allow for 
turning of vehicles and to avoid traffic congestion within the station area, the minimum area of a 
service station shall be set as follows : 
a) the minimum size for a filling station shall be 40 m x 40 m; however, in intensely developed areas 
the frontage can be reviewed  after investigation subject to approval of the relevant authority(ies). 
This area excludes area required for other services other than storage and disp ensing petroleum 
products (motor fuel); and  
b) every service station shall  have enough parking space to accommodate vehicles  as required by the 
national building regulations  and provide  at least 10% o f parking lots reserved for handicapped .  
4.5 Minimum Requireme nts for Construction of a Petroleum Retail Outlet  
4.5.1 Underground Storage Tanks shall as a minimum requirement be double -walled of rolled 
carbon steel plates welded together.  
4.5.2 All storage tanks at retail dispensing sites shall be placed undergroun d.  
4.5.3 The tank shall have a protective coating. As a minimum requirement, the tank shall be painted 
with a primer, and then coated with epoxy, coal tar epoxy or similar bituminous coating. Where the 
water table is high, additional protective coating me asures must be undertaken.  
4.5.4 An environmental impact assessment shall be done before construction commencement  of tank 
installations is permitted.  
4.5.5 A site soil analysis should be done to determine the type of soil, density, resistively bearing 
pressure and depth of water table.  
4.5.6 Where aggressive soils have been encouraged and where the water table is high, high -density 
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All rights reserved   4.5.7 Suitable sand shall be used for both bedding and backfilling of s teel tanks.  
4.5.8 Installed tank and pipe work shall be hydrostatically tested.  
4.5.9 Underground Storage Tanks to be located s uch that delivery trucks do not block forecourt 
traffic.  
4.5.10 Underground Storage Tanks location shall  allow trucks to reach all fill pipes using normal 
hose length.  
4.5.11 Underground Storage Tanks location shall  provide a forecourt gradient that allows complete 
drainage of delivery truck compartments.  
4.5.12 Underground Storage Tanks location shall  allow minimum maneuvering o f truck before and 
after delivery including ability to exit in forward direction.  
4.5.13 Placement of U nderground Storage Tanks under canopy sh all be avoided.  
4.6 Minimum Requirements of an Operating Petroleum Retail Outlet  
4.6.1 A petrol filling station sh all have at least:  
a) One (1) underground storage tank for each petroleum product sold at the station with a minimum 
capacity of 9 m3m3 
b) One digital dispensing pump (two -way) for each petroleum product sold at the station.  
c) All dispensing pumps shall be covered   
d) One standby generator  
e) Office  
f) wastewater drainage system with oil/water separators  
g) Firefighting equipment  
4.6.2 Environmental Protection Measures   
4.6.2.1 Environmental impact assessment shall be done before licensing and construction of any 
filling stat ion.  
4.6.2.2 Periodic environmental audits shall be performed regularly on already existing filling 
stations . 
4.6.2.3 Employees and public health  and safety  protection measures must be assured. These must 
include insurance coverage for the staff and third  party.   
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All rights reserved   4.6.2.5 Waste  segregation containers shall  always be clearly labelled with their contents and empty 
oil containers should be stored in separate wast e bin clearly marked.   
4.6.3 Canopy  
4.6.3.1 Canopy shall  have at least a minimum height of five (5) meters , its structures shall be 
constructed of non -combustible materials that conform with Buildings Standard  2004 . 
4.6.3.2 The area under the canopy shall be concrete and the hazardous area demarcated around the 
dispenser islands must be covered with a canopy extending outside a minimum of 1.5 m on all sides 
and raised as to comply with national Buildings Standard  2004 . 
4.6.4 Drainage and Oil/Water Separator s 
4.6.4.1 The forecourt shall be designed with drain channels to capture all wastewater from the 
forecourt, wash bays and service bays.  
4.6.4.2 The wash water shall be directed to a suitably designed three chamber oil /water  separators  to 
separate oil befo re the effluent is permitted to flow in public storm water system.  
4.6.4.3 Drainage system shall be connected to septic tanks or other suitable disposal facilities. 
Contamination with product in such systems is to be avoided.  
4.6.4.4 Effluent going into t he public waterways shall be monitored regularly and records maintained 
to ensure that it does not exceed the required limits.  
4.6.5 Spill Containment Kit 
4.6.5.1 A complete spill containment kit shall be provided in a bin with a tight -fitting lid, with spill 
procedure on how to deal with spillages clearly displayed on it, and must be accessible in case of 
spillages.   
4.6.5.2 Absorbents are basically recommended for containing spillages. Adequate supplies of 
absorbents shall be available at all times.  
4.6.5.3 Only competent personnel shall  use oil spill kits . 
4.6.6 Firefighting Protection  
4.6.6.1 Adequate  water reticulation  system shall be installed to ensure  sufficient water  supply in case 
of fire outbreak s. 
4.6.6.2 An emergency shut -off switch shall be provided at retail site; it shall be situated in a readily 
accessible safe position, remote from the pumps(s), for shutting off the power to a ll pump s in cases 
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All rights reserved   4.6.6.3 When the "emergency stop" is activated, it shall cut all power to the forecourt. Ea ch suction 
pump/dispenser shall have an individual circuit protection with overload and short circuit and 
effective means of isolation.  
4.6.6.4 Fire hose reel shall be installed, maintained , serviced and so located  strategically to cover the 
furthest point of the structure  to prevent spreading of the fire.  
4.6.6.5  Fire hydra nts shall be installed on approval by the fire authority.  This equipment should be 
selected and located to enable fires adjacent to the storage vessel to be extinguished and so prevent 
spreading of the fire. The final system of protection should be acceptable to the local fire authority. 
Access to the installation and to areas around the installation should be provided for the purpose of 
firefighting and the area should be kept clear at all times.   
4.6.6.6 An appropriate inventory of fire extinguishers, at least (1 powdered type 9  kg and 1 CO 2 5 kg 
or 1 powdered type 9  kg per pump stand ), shall be available at the retail site and the extinguishers 
shall be serviced every six months.  
a) All fire-extinguishers shall be protected from the weather.  
b) Dry-chemical powders shall be of a type that complies with SANS 1522 and is compatible with 
the intended application.  
4.6.6.7 Fire alarms shall be provided of such volume and tone that they are clear ly distinguishable 
from background noise to alert personnel within the retail site in case of emergencies. Hand -
cranked or compressed gas units may also be used.  
4.6.6.8 A notice, on which the telephone numbers of the fire service and other emergency servi ces 
are clearly recorded, shall be displayed near every telephone, at the control centre and clearly 
displayed on site.  
4.6.6.9 An emergency assembly point  area sh all be identified and located  strategically within the 
premises  with prominent displayed  signage . 
4.6.6.10 Emergency  assembly point signage shall be clearly displayed at a retail site as part of the 
Emergency plans which shall be prepared to cover foreseeable types of emergencies, which shall 
cover situations that range from a small incident to o ne of disaster proportions where considerable 
assistance from outside organizations is needed.  
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All rights reserved   4.6.7 Installation, Calibration, and Protection of Pumps  
4.6.7.1 The installation of dispensers shall  comply with the manufacturer’s instructions and comply 
with thi s standard on equipment designed for use in petroleum retail outlet.  
4.6.7.2 Dispensers shall  be of digital type, installed under the standard canopy and calibrated by the 
competent authority at least twice a year.  
4.6.7.3 Dispenser pumps shall be verifi ed with an approved measuring instrument and by certified 
personnel  Authorized  by the relevant Authorities.  
4.6.7.4 Dispenser Pumps Stands shall be protected by pump island projecting at least 300 mm from 
the base and of height at least 150 mm above finish ed floor level and with Steel bollards or crash 
barriers to protect them from being damaged by vehicles.  
4.6.7.5 No fuel pumps or other mechanical equipment shall be installed so as to permit refueling  of 
motor vehicles standing in a public street or high way.  
4.6.7.6 The minimum distance required between adjacent dispensers’ islands shall  be at least six (6) 
meters.  
4.6.7.7 After the installation of dispensers, ensure that the dispensers and pumping units, hoses, 
nozzles together with associated valves a re checked for leaks before any service operation.  
4.6.7.8 Hoses shall always be properly h ung and regularly checked for damages or leaks .   
4.6.8 Trainings    
4.6.8.1 Safety , Health and Environmental  trainings shall include  but not limited to  operational  
procedu res, emergency procedures , spillage procedures  and safe working practices, information on 
specific hazards, first aid and fire -fighting, and the proper use of protective equipment. Such trainings 
should be conducted through the accredited institutions.  
4.6.8.2 Periodic refresher trainings shall be maintained.  
4.6.9 First Aid Kit  
4.6.9.1 Industrial First Aid kit shall be provided at retail site which shall be available and accessible 
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4.6.10.1 The following sp ecific safety and protection measures shall be provided for in accordance 
with the OHS  requir ements : 
a) first-aid treatment;  
b) medical assistance;  
c) emergency treatment;  
d) prevention of inhalation of fumes;  
e) protective clothing;  
f) protective footwear;  
g) breathing appara tus; and  
h) safety goggles or eye shields.  
4.6.11  Vapour Vents  
4.6.11.1 Underground Storage Tanks shall be fitted with appropriately sized vapour vents.  
4.6.11.2 Vents shall terminate in open air in such a position that flammable vapours will not 
accumulate or tra vel to unsafe place.  
4.6.11.3 Vent pipes outlets shall be located that they are at least, at 600 mm above adjacent building 
roof level, 3,5 m above ground level, 1,5 m from any door, window, or other opening in a building, 
1,5 m of any electrical and elec tronic equipment or any other source of ignition, 3m from combustible 
material and the site shall be kept free from obstructions and combustible rubbish. Grass  
(landscaping)  shall always be kept sho rt.  
4.6.11.4 The vent pipes shall so terminate that the f umes are exhausted vertically upwards. Discharge 
shall not be vertically downwards. The termination shall be protected by means of a screen. The fact 
that petroleum vapours are heavier than air shall be taken into account, and free rapid dispersion shall 
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All rights reserved   4.6.11.5 The vent outlets shall be located such that the outlets : 
a) are not situated beyond the existing building line boundary on a stand;  
b) allow unrestricted venting to the open air;  
c) are at least;  
i. when aff ixed to a building or structure at 600 mm above adjacent roof level within the 
hazardous zone (1,5 m radius);  
ii. 3,5 m above ground level;  
iii. 1,5 m from any door, window, or other opening in a building or air intake system/point;  
iv. 3 m from any chimney opening, an y hot surface;  
v. are, if possible, within sight of the filling point (under certain circumstances, where the vent 
outlet is not within sight of the filling point, the approving authority may require that an alternative 
warning system/procedure be employed to  guard against the possibility of overfilling), and  
vi. are not installed within 1,5 m of any electrical and electronic equipment or any other source 
of ignition.  
4.6.12  Electrical Installations of a Service Station  
All electrical and electronic installations shall  comply with the requirements of the relevant standard  
and any other health and safety requirements. Any device capable of emitting electro -magnetic waves 
is installed, care shall be taken to ensure that it cannot induce a current or charge which could ign ite 
a flammable material.  The dispenser circuit shall be provided with an isolating circuit breaker for 
disconnection from the source of electrical energy.  
4.6.13  Supply of Electricity  
The service station site shall be supplied with electricity via underground c ables suitably protected 
against mechanical and environmental damage and routed outside the hazardous areas. The back -up 
power supply shall not be located in the vicinity of the hazardous areas.  
4.6.14  Identification of Tanks  
Each tank of a service station shal l be marked with an identifying number to distinguish it from any 
other tank. In the event of multi -compartment tanks, each compartment shall be marked with a 
separate number and type of petroleum product with the following specific color:  
(a) Blue color; for Kerosene;  
(b) Purple color for Diesel; and  
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All rights reserved   4.6.15  Identification of Dispensers  
4.6.15.1 The dispensers’ panels and dispenser pumps shall be clearly marked to indicate the type of 
petroleum products distributed with the followin g colors:  
(a) Blue color; for Kerosene;  
(b) Purple color for Diesel; and  
(c) Green color for Gasoline  
4.6.15.2 The pump price is to be displayed and visible to customers in local currency and the volume 
of product dispensed in liters.  
4.6.16  Leaks Detection  
Any suspected tank or compartment shall be subjected to an ullage test using water or a pressure test 
and any defective storage and dispensing equipment shall be taken out of service; Underground tanks 
and supply pipelines shall be monitored regularly to de tect leaks and an automatic leak detection 
system must be installed.  
4.6.17  Safety Signs  
4.6.17.1 Safety signs shall be conspicuously posted at the individual dispensing area incorporating 
the following wordings: “ NO SMOKING, NO NAKED LIGHTS, SWITCH OFF ENGINE, NO 
CELLPHONES  and DANGEROUS GOODS ". The lettering shall be at least 150mm. The signs shall 
be posted not less than 1.8m and not more than 2m above the ground level.  
4.6.17.2 The signs shall  be of such color, type and sizes that can be read from a distance  of 7,5 m.  
4.6.17.3 Entrances and exits are made of artificially illuminated retro reflective material and readable 
from a distance of 50 m.  
4.6.18  Road Tanker Stand  
The road tanker stands  for delivering petroleum products into storage tanks shall be in the open , away 
from buildings, dispensing activities and emergency escape routes. It shall be large enough to allow 
a road tanker to be positioned wholly within it during delivery.  
4.6.19  Surface Drainage  
Surface drainage of any area surrounding dispensers and road tank er delivery points shall be arranged 
to carry any spills or leaks of petrol, through trapped gullies or by channels, to petrol oil -water 
separators before draining from the service station.  PRD/ SZNS 080:2023  
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All rights reserved   4.6.20  In-situ Leak Test 
A full system pressure leak test at 40 kPa in ac cordance with an approved test method shall be carried 
out on the tank after installation.  
4.6.21  Overfill Protection  
4.6.21.1 Care shall be taken to ensure that the basic indication that an overfill has occurred or is 
imminent, is not the spilling off the produc t out of the dip pipe but a slowing down or stoppage of the 
delivery meter. To achieve this, a backpressure has to develop in the storage tank.  
4.6.21.2 The dip cap shall be able to seal against a hydrostatic pressure of at least the pressure of the 
tank o r that of the delivery head (whichever is the greatest), and shall be securely closed before 
delivery takes place.  
4.6.21.3 The tank shall be fitted with an overfill protector. The critical level shall be such that a space 
remains in the tank to accommodat e the delivery hose volume (the standard 2 % ullage will suffice).  
4.6.22  Water Detection  
4.6.22.1 Water shall be detected by periodically wiping water -finding paste onto the bottom of the 
tank dipstick where a change of color indicating the depth of free water p resent or by an appropriate 
technology subject to approval.  The free water present in any tank shall not exceed 25mm in depth 
when measured with the water -finding paste.  
4.6.22.2 Underground tanks and supply pipelines are monitored regularly to detect leak s.  
4.6.22.3 Any suspected tank or compartment is subject to an ullage test using water or a pressure 
test and any defective storage and dispensing equipment shall be taken out of service . 
5 Reporting Incidents   
Always report major or significant leaks and s pillages incidents to the Regulatory Authority within 
48 hours and clearly provide the following:  
a) The location and date of the incident;  
b) A brief description of the incident, injuries to people or property;  
c) The corrective actions taken, if any.  
6 Color Identification of Fire-Fighting Equipment  
All fire -fighting equipment shall be painted a distinctive red (A11 signal red or A14 poppy red), and 
Notices shall be displayed in accordance with the requirements of DUS 962 and the location of 
equipment that is not  visible shall be clearly indicated.  PRD/ SZNS 0 80:2023  
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All rights reserved   7 Safety Representative  
All selected key employees shall be trained and remain competent to deal with all possible 
emergencies and shall be conversant with the principles of fire -fighting and the operation of the fire - 
fighting equipment provided in their work environment.  
An adequate number of employees shall be trained to stand in for absent trained key employees during 
periods of leave (including absences due to sickness) and on public holidays.  Records shall be kept 
of all training, as required by the OHS requirements . 
8 Protection and welfare of personnel  
It is assumed that, the type of plant and equipment installed, and the methods of operation are fully 
in accordance with the relevant recommendations given in this stan dard, and that familiarity and 
general compliance with ordinances are ensured.  
All accidents and dangerous occurrences shall be reported to the designated person or safety 
representative, who shall arrange for medical attention for the injured and for the elimination of 
unsafe conditions or unsafe actions, or both.  
9 Contact with Petroleum Products  
Contact with petroleum products and the associated dangers require that the following points be 
attended to:  
a) prevention and treatment of contamination;  
b) prevention and treatment of occupational diseases;  
c) prevention of fuel contamination;  
d) correct handling of materials and packages by hand;  
e) accident reports;  
f) good housekeeping;  
g) welfare facilities; and  
h) material safety data sheet.  
10 Repairs and Alterations  
10.1 Permits  
Any major  maintenance of or extensions or major repair work to a petroleum filling station shall be 
carried out after an appropriate permit has been issued as determined by the relevant body.  PRD/ SZNS 080:2023  
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All rights reserved   To ensure safety, construction and repair work shall only be performed if  written permission has been 
granted by the manager or his authorized representative. This will follow but not be limited to the 
following procedure:  
a) lay down clearly defined responsibilities;  
b) adopt specific and explicit rules and regulations;  
c) ensure that instructions and orders given are simple and clear; and  
d) ensure that the cathodic protection system is turned off before the start of any work on pipelines, 
pumps, valves, etc.  
10.2 Equipment  
Repairs or alterations shall not be permitted on any plant or equipme nt while such plant or equipment 
is in use.  When repairs or alterations necessitate the dismantling of essential items of system such as 
valves, pumps and pipelines, a specific notice shall be issued to all concerned.  
10.3 Pipelines, Pumps and Valves  
In the eve nt of a broken connection, no reliance shall be placed on closed valves. Complete drainage 
shall be effected and openings shall be closed properly by means of blank flanges or line blinds. Any 
spillage of product shall be collected and disposed of in an ac ceptable way. When continuity in a 
pipeline is broken, the work area shall be bridged with a heavy electrical jumper cable to reduce the 
risk of sparks from stray or induced currents.  
10.4 Hot Work 
When any hot work is to be carried out in a hazardous area that  contains a petroleum product, a high 
degree of control and supervision shall be maintained.  
NOTE : All petroleum products become flammable when heated to their Flash points.  
10.5 Electrical Equipment  
An accredited person shall certify that the electrical equipm ent has been isolated and locked out safely 
before any repair, adjustment or test is commenced. Warning notices (symbolic signs) shall be hung 
onto or affixed to main switches or circuit -breakers, to prevent accidental switching on while repairs 
are in pro gress. After repairs have been completed, an accredited person shall certify that the 
apparatus is in order, both mechanically and electrically, before it is brought back into use . 
10.6 Plant  
When a mobile plant is temporarily stationed in a hazardous area for maintenance, repair or other 
purposes, care shall be taken to ensure that the plant is of such construction that it is not likely to  
cause a fire by the emission of sparks or flames, or by any other source of ignition.  PRD/ SZNS 0 80:2023  
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