General layout issue: Should GB50160 or GB50016 be applied to Class A factories and Class A production facilities?
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I have a general layout question I’d like to ask. For Class A production buildings (with personnel operating inside) and Class A production units (open-frame structures), the fire separation distance between Class A buildings and Class A production units (open-frame structures) is determined in accordance with GB50160 (Petroleum Industry Code) – 4.2.12: 30 meters for process units (Class A) and other process production units (Class A), or 40 meters for other important facility categories (Class I) and process production units. Alternatively, GB50016 (Building Code) 4.2.1 can be applied; the fire separation distance depends on the total capacity of Class A liquid storage tanks in cubic meters, as well as the fire protection rating of the building (Grade I or Grade II), along with the relevant requirements for other buildings in the basement area @*lihuagong @qugd @ylb913 @ZhizheMing @654262293 @DalianHaixinChemical @What name should we choose? @Storage_and_Transport_engineer @rjs999 @hnan @MC0323 @ZDICK888 @LEIVER @HSLJHZ @LEIVER @O.K. @Luli @Reading_Peak @QQAi @TH373637 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 【Haixin Chemical Cup ★ The Spring of Haichuan Chemical Has Arrived】Summary post of the 2017 Scenic Beauty Sharing Event: http://bbs.hcbbs.com/thread-1766484-1-1.html (Source: Haichuan Network) Everyone is welcome to participate in the sharing
According to the table in 4.2.12 of the regulations, calculated based on the process units, the factory building does not constitute a facility of overall importance for the entire plant
If calculated in accordance with the chemical safety regulations, using Table 4.2.12 and the spacing requirements for Class A installations (units) from one another, the distance is 30 meters； According to the building codes, and based on Table 3.4.1 for the spacing between Class A factories, the distance is 12 meters.
Thank you for your willingness to help. Given the current situation, it’s definitely the rule that will be strictly followed
First, determine whether it is a hazardous chemicals construction project: construction projects for the production or storage of hazardous chemicals that are newly established, renovated, or expanded within the territory of the People’s Republic of China, as well as chemical engineering projects that generate hazardous chemicals (including projects related to the construction of long-distance pipelines for transporting hazardous chemicals; these are collectively referred to as construction projects). **Order No. 45 of the State Administration for Work Safety. Now, take a look at this: (15) For construction projects with explosion hazards, their fire separation distances must meet the requirements of GB50160 at a minimum. When **the standard specifications do not specify explicitly, quantitative risk analysis can be employed in accordance with relevant standards to calculate and determine the safety distance between devices or facilities. (Notice on Further Strengthening the Safety Design Management of Hazardous Chemicals Construction Projects, General Administration of Work Safety Document No. San [2013] 76)
Firstly, it depends on the nature of your business; if it is a petrochemical company, then petrochemical regulations apply, while for companies in the fine chemicals sector, construction regulations are generally sufficient. Secondly, which standards do the local fire inspection authorities prefer to refer to?
It depends on the regulations set by the local work safety authorities; in this area, fine chemical industries also need to follow petrochemical regulations
Check whether it involves two key points and one major issue, as well as whether there is a risk of explosion; if so, the petrochemical regulations must be followed. Determine whether there is an upstream or downstream relationship in the production between the two units, and if so, the construction regulations can be applied.
There is no uniform standard for such issues – it must be said that this is a tragedy for China’s chemical industry
How could it be related to Code for Building Design 4.2.1? This area is a tank farm, but the issue actually concerns two units with production functions; one is a production facility operated by humans, while the other is a production unit that operates automatically. In essence, both are intended for production purposes. As stated on the 5th floor, in accordance with Document No. 76, it is necessary to refer to Table 4.2.12 of the Petrochemical Regulations to determine the spacing; for Class A installations, the distance between the outermost axes of such installations should be 30 meters. Of course, there are also some fine chemical projects for which the local fire and safety authorities can determine that the \"Building Code\" applies; in such cases, according to Table 3.4.1 of the Building Code, the distance between exterior walls of Class A factories should be 12 meters. Open-frame structures also come with platforms, and this is accepted in some cases, especially for fine chemical enterprises that are not particularly large. If the \"Petroleum and Chemical Industry Regulations\" must be followed, such projects cannot be carried out.
b] I am currently mainly working on the general layout plans for fine chemicals. The situation is as follows: the fire department usually reviews such layout plans in accordance with building codes; only when they are not in a good mood do they apply petrochemical industry regulations； The security inspection department conducts reviews in strict accordance with the petrochemical regulations, based on Document No. 76. The expert groups generally strive to avoid taking responsibility in order to ensure safety, and thus enforce these petrochemical regulations strictly. In summary, it is best to follow the petrochemical regulations; otherwise, you will be left with no way to defend yourself.