Issues regarding the control room in Class B factories
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The factory building contains strong oxidizers and toxic substances, but no flammable or explosive materials; can a control room be built in such a building? Upon checking available information, it was found that it should be located outside explosion hazard areas of Category A and Class B A. Can control rooms really be built in factories of Class B like ours? Are there any clear regulations? If it can be built, what are the requirements and specifications?
This post was last edited by bfdlwolf on 2019-3-21 at 11:27. Control room design standard HG/T 20508-2014: 3.2.6 The control room should not be located adjacent to hazardous chemical storage areas. Petrochemical control room design standard SH/T 3006-2012: 4.2.7 The control room should not be placed next to hazardous chemical storage areas.
Can it be located within one factory building as long as it is not adjacent to the warehouse or tank area?
This post was last edited by bfdlwolf on 2019-3-21 at 11:37. SH/T 3006-2012 4.2.1 The location of the control room shall comply with the provisions regarding the layout of control rooms in Section 5.2 of GB 50160-2008. HG/T 20508-2014 3.2.1 2. The central control room should be located in the production management area; therefore, it is basically not feasible to place it within the factory building
According to building codes, there’s no problem, but an explosion-proof wall should be used for separation, along with a separate exit. According to the petrochemical regulations and the criteria for identifying major hazards, it is basically not possible. So, a comprehensive assessment of your company is conducted. However, given the current situation, as long as it is a chemical enterprise, regulatory requirements apply; safety inspections currently require the installation of a central control system. Control rooms and cabinet rooms are not allowed on site, and the requirements are becoming increasingly stringent. It’s best not to set it. I require that everything be moved away from here, and it must also be placed in a non-production area. The cost is quite high
Please refer to the fire protection regulations of the petrochemical industry; there are clear provisions regarding this.
I want to say, how would you feel if you were in such an environment every day? You need to think of your lower-ranked employees; the control room can be built on the periphery, at least away from highly toxic substances
This post was last edited by feng*aosa on 2019-3-22 at 15:53. Toxic and harmful substances, as well as flammable and explosive materials, all belong to hazardous chemicals and should be treated in the same way； Strong oxidizers and highly corrosive substances both fall under the category of explosives ；
Thank you for clarifying. It turns out it was a mistake in my understanding; I always thought that strong oxidizing agents did not qualify as flammable or explosive substances: L
Here, it is placed on one side of the factory building, completely separated by an explosion-proof wall, with a separate exit