Safe distance between laboratories and storage tanks
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Dear colleagues: Our company began construction in 2005, and at that time the GB50160-92 standard was applied, which specified that the distance between the laboratory axis and the tank wall should be 30 meters; the construction on site was also carried out in accordance with this 30-meter fire separation requirement. However, according to the GB50160-2008 standard, the required distance between the laboratory axis and the tank wall is 40 meters. What should we do as the project owners?
Move the lab. 【It is necessary to consult safety experts to determine whether a firewall can be added between the laboratory and the tank wall】
Don’t worry; the central control rooms of early petrochemical plants were all of brick-concrete construction, not the crash-resistant structures in use today. If the fire department or safety authorities raise such concerns, you can simply enhance the safety measures accordingly.
To enhance security measures such as firewalls, it is advisable to consult the regulatory authorities to determine whether they give approval
It meets the requirements of GB50016--1014, so no relocation is necessary