Problems with open drainage ditches in the tank area
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I have a question for all of you experts: Yesterday, the Work Safety Supervision Bureau sent experts for an inspection, and they suggested that grid covers should be installed on the drainage ditches in the oil tank area. Which specification or standard requires the installation of grid covers on such drainage ditches?
GB50351, Code for Design of Fire Dikes in Tank Farm Areas, Clause 3.1.6.5
According to clause 3.1.6 of GB50351, the Code for Design of Fire Dikes in Tank Areas, it is recommended to install covers in order to meet inspection requirements; this is not a mandatory requirement – it’s all thanks to the experts
Yes, just 3 days have passed and it’s still the same expert; he came with another inspection team and suggested that covers should also be installed on the rainwater channels in the area outside our tank storage area. :@
This expert is very concerned about the grid covers, haha
We’re not experts; our words don’t carry weight
The cover plate is used to prevent accidental injuries, while the grating cover plate is intended for inspection purposes. The expert’s opinion is good; one work-related accident or leakage incident is enough to justify purchasing the cover plates multiple times.
What to do if there’s no cover that could cause people to trip?
It is best to design a cover plate to facilitate evacuation by personnel.
The clauses marked with “should” in the standards are to be implemented when conditions permit; it’s not something that can be set up at will or omitted as one pleases. Therefore, there is nothing wrong with what the experts suggested – if you have the necessary conditions, you should implement them to facilitate inspections.