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Are there any regulatory requirements regarding the use of explosion-proof cabinets? My current situation is that the hotel needs alcohol and propane gas (in small cylinders). The hotel orders these supplies every three months, and there is no warehouse designated for storing hazardous materials; it is planned to store them in five explosion-proof cabinets. Is this acceptable? Are there any requirements regarding the amount of hazardous chemicals that can be stored in an explosion-proof cabinet? Are there any requirements regarding the location where explosion-proof cabinets should be installed? I hope everyone can share their opinions. Thank you!
This post was last edited by hesonchang214 on 2020-6-29 at 18:30. The floor where the explosion-proof safety cabinet is placed should be level; If multiple explosion-proof safety cabinets are placed together, the distance between each cabinet should be no less than 15 centimeters. The location where the explosion-proof safety cabinet is placed should be far away from sources of fire or other instruments and equipment that generate heat, as well as from splashing chemical liquids or slag. At the lower corner of the left outer wall of the cabinet, there is an electrostatic grounding terminal; once the cabinet is properly installed, an electrostatic grounding wire should be connected to it in order to promptly discharge the static electricity accumulated within the cabinet. The items placed on the cabinet shelves should not exceed the load-bearing capacity of those shelves. If the shelf has multiple layers, when placing items, larger or heavier items should be placed on the lower layers, while smaller or lighter items should be placed on the upper layers. If the explosion-proof safety cabinet is placed in a confined space, or if the location where the cabinet is situated has strict restrictions on the evaporation of flammable liquids, then an exhaust system should be connected to the ventilation openings of the cabinet in order to remove the flammable liquids that accumulate inside as a result of evaporation. At night or in conditions of low light, if it is necessary to place items inside the cabinet or perform other tasks, the surrounding lights should be turned on, or an explosion-proof flashlight should be used for such operations. It is strictly prohibited to light candles, alcohol lamps, or use lighters or any other devices that could cause combustion or explosions near the cabinet. Smoking, throwing lighters or other burning objects carelessly, or discarding such items is strictly prohibited in areas where cabinets are stored. After the door is opened, make sure to lock it; it is strictly prohibited to leave the cabinet door open for long periods to prevent sources of fire from entering the cabinet. Be careful to protect any door locks installed on the cabinet to prevent them from being struck or otherwise damaged. Be sure to take care to protect the cabinet regularly, preventing collisions, scratches, or splashing of corrosive chemical liquids on it, so as to avoid damaging the cabinet or its coating. It is strictly prohibited to store highly corrosive chemicals in explosion-proof safety cabinets. Highly corrosive chemicals must not be stored in the same cabinet as flammable and combustible chemicals; special cabinets designed for highly corrosive chemicals should be purchased for their storage. Any locking mechanism installed on the cabinet must be managed by a designated person; it is strictly prohibited for unauthorized personnel to open it arbitrarily. It is recommended that key managers prepare an extra set of keys in advance, in case the keys get damaged or are lost accidentally. Explosion-proof cabinets are not safe either; when used correctly, they are \"safety cabinets\", but when used incorrectly, they become \"death traps\". All enterprises must pay close attention to this! ! !