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A hazardous chemicals warehouse is a place where such chemicals are stored; in the event of a fire, it can lead to serious accidents, resulting in substantial economic losses and having a significant impact on various aspects of society, with severe consequences. Therefore, it is essential to ensure proper fire safety in hazardous materials warehouses in order to reduce fire hazards. http://p3.itc.cn/images01/20201013/7af06c91b6ff4232aa587738157300ba.png I. During the design and construction of warehouses, it is necessary to follow the current fire protection technical specifications and standards strictly. Depending on the purpose of use of the warehouse, fire alarm systems, automatic fire extinguishing equipment, and indoor and outdoor fire water supply systems should be installed in accordance with these regulations, in order to prevent fires from occurring and to control the spread of disasters from the outset. II. The warehouse shall designate one person among the legal representative and administrative managers as the fire safety officer, who shall take full responsibility for fire safety matters. This officer is responsible for overseeing all aspects of fire safety management in the warehouse, organizing training on fire safety regulations, carrying out fire safety education and skill training for employees to improve their safety awareness, and conducting regular fire safety inspections to eliminate potential fire hazards. III. Warehouse keepers should be familiar with the classification and properties of the items stored, as well as with the knowledge related to storage operations and fire safety regulations. They must know how to operate, use, and maintain fire-fighting equipment. A system of night duty and patrols should be established and strictly enforced; those in charge should conduct thorough inspections and ensure that these measures are properly implemented. IV. The use of open flames is strictly prohibited inside the warehouse. When working with open flames outside the warehouse, a fire permit must be obtained, approved by the person in charge of fire safety, and strict safety measures must be taken. The fire permit should specify the location and time of the work, the person carrying out the work, the person on site to supervise, the approver, as well as the fire safety measures to be implemented. http://p7.itc.cn/images01/20201013/02091585eb1547b18e9963b7adb95aa7.png V. The electrical installation in warehouses must comply with the relevant regulatory requirements; it should be installed, inspected, and maintained by electricians who hold valid certificates. Each warehouse within the storage area should have its own circuit breaker box. When the staff leave the warehouse, they must turn off the power supply ； Electric heaters such as electric stoves and irons, as well as household appliances like televisions, are prohibited from use in the warehouse. Protective covers must be installed on those mechanical devices used for lifting and stacking that may generate sparks. At the same time, the warehouse must install lightning protection devices in accordance with **standard requirements, and conduct regular inspections to ensure they remain in good condition. VI. Warehouses shall be equipped with fire-fighting facilities and equipment in accordance with **relevant fire protection technical specifications. These fire-fighting devices should be placed in easily accessible locations, with no miscellaneous items piled around them. Regular maintenance of the fire-fighting facilities is necessary to ensure they remain in good working condition ； Keep the fire lanes in the reservoir area, as well as the safety exits and evacuation stairs of the warehouses, unobstructed. VII. In high-temperature environments, chemical hazards stored in warehouses, containers holding flammable liquids, oily fibers, waste plastics, *ao acids, an fertilizers, and other such items are at risk of catching fire if ventilation is poor for an extended period of time. The warehouse should have adequate ventilation, and attention should be paid to temperature changes within it; special measures should be taken for particular hazardous chemicals. Hazardous materials warehouses need to focus on ensuring the safety and fire protection related to such materials. Areas should be designated according to the properties of different hazardous substances; the use of open flames is strictly prohibited. Additionally, adequate ventilation measures must be in place in the warehouses to eliminate potential fire hazards.