- What are the exemption quantities
if I am storing different kinds of Petroleum or Flammable Materials?
Mixed storage or keeping of any petroleum and flammable material,
or more than one flammable material, in separate containers or
compartments within any premises shall be exempted from the requirement
of a licence if:
(a)- Where all the substances are solids, their aggregate weight
does not exceed 20kg;
E.g. If you store several kinds of petroleum/flammable materials
of which all are solids, for instance, aluminum powder, calcium
carbide and calcium silicide, you require a storage licence
if the overall quantity of all such solids together exceeds
20kg.
(b)- Where all the substances are liquids, their aggregate
volume does not exceed 40 litres:
E.g. If you store several kinds of petroleum/flammable materials
of which all are liquids, for instance, butanol, chlorobutane
and acetone, you require a storage licence if the overall quantity
of all such liquids together exceeds 40L.
(c)- Where all the substances are gaseous, their aggregate
weight does not exceed 10kg; or
E.g. If you store several kinds of petroleum/flammable materials
of which all are gases, for instance, acetylene, hydrogen and
ethane, you require a storage licence if the overall quantity
of all such gases together exceeds 10kg.
(d)- Where the substances are in mixed states, their aggregate
weight does not exceed 20kg.
E.g. If you store several kinds of petroleum/flammable materials
of which consist of solids, liquids and gases, for instance,
calcium carbide, acetone and acetylene, you require a storage
licence if the overall quantity of all such solids, liquids
and gases together exceeds 20kg.
- Is there any exemption if I am
storing mixtures containing Petroleum or Flammable Materials or
both?
The storage or keeping of any mixture with a flashpoint of
more than 61°C containing any petroleum, any one or more
flammable materials, or both petroleum and any one or more flammable
materials, shall be exempted from the requirement of a licence.
- What are the exemption quantities
for petroleum products to be exempted from application of a storage
licence?
Quantities of Petroleum Not Requiring Storage Licence
(a) - Class 0 petroleum
Purpose
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Quantity
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For private use in a private dwelling house
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Not more than 30 kg in not more than 2 cylinders
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For use in an eating place
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Not more than 30 kg per stall in the eating place (whether
occupied or not), subject to a maximum quantity of not
more than 200 kg to be stored at that eating place
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| For use in a restaurant
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Not more than 200 kg
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| For use in a factory
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Not more than 300 kg per factory
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(b) – Any other class of petroleum that is kept
in air-tight containers
Purpose
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Class I petroleum
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Class II petroleum |
Class III petroleum |
For private use in a private dwelling house or for
use in any business other than in a factory
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Not more than 20 litres
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Not more than 200 litres
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Not more than 200 litres
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For use in a factory
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Not more than 400 litres
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Not more than 1,000 litres
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Not more than 1,500 litres
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What is the exemption quantity for diesel storage at construction
worksite that does not require a Storage licence?
The exemption quantity for diesel storage at construction worksite
that does not require a storage licence is not more than 1,500
litres. This is on condition that only diesel and no other petroleum/flammable
materials are being stored. However, if there is other petroleum/flammable
materials storage, then the exemption quantity will follow that
as stated in Question 1.
- What are the flammable materials
(FM) that are exempted from application for a storage licence?
There are 237 classes of Flammable Materials that are licensable.
Industries may refer to the full list of these classes for the
exemption quantities that are under Second Schedule of the Fire
Safety (Petroleum and Flammable Materials) Exemption Order 2005.
- How do I apply for the petroleum
and flammable materials storage licence for construction worksite
and for industrial premises?
You can access to the e-services section
and click “Apply” under “Petroleum and Flammable
Materials Storage License (Industrial Premises/ Refineries/
Petrol Service Stations/ Educational Institutions/ Construction
Worksites/ Others)” for the on-line application.
- The Fire Safety Certificate (FSC)
is one of the supporting documents that I have to submit for application
of the storage licence. Which FSC is this?
The FSC that has to be submitted for the storage licence is
the one that has been issued by Fire Safety and Shelter Dept
(FSSD), for the plan which has been approved for the storage
of petroleum/flammable materials in the particular premise for
which the licence is being applied.
- Who are to engage the Registered
Inspector (RI) to conduct the inspection for the storage premises?
The owner of the premises will engage the RI.
- Will I need to apply for new
license if I have new additions of petroleum/flammable materials
to my existing license?
No. However, you will need to inform SCDF (Fire Safety &
Shelter Dept) about the new additions of petroleum/flammable
materials to your existing license.
- If I need to add in more licensable
products for my storage licence after submission of online application,
what should I do?
You can inform SCDF by referring to the following Licensing
officers.
- What are the fees for the application
of the storage licence?
The fees for the storage licence depends on the quantity of
petroleum products or flammable materials (FMs) stored in the
premises as well as the types of products, i.e. petroleum, FMs
or both. The schedule of fees are as follows:-
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Per licensed premises
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Storage of solid flammable material in a quantity:
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a) not exceeding 200kg
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$70
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b) exceeding 200kg but not exceeding 5000kg
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$120
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c) for every subsequent 5000kg or part thereof
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$30
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Storage of petroleum or liquid flammable material
in a quantity:
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a) not exceeding 500litres
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$70
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b) exceeding 500L but not exceeding 5000litres
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$120
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c) exceeding 5000L but not exceeding 50000litres
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$240
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d) exceeding 50000L but not exceeding 250000litres
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$600
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e) exceeding 250000L but not exceeding 450000litres
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$1200
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f) for every subsequent 450000litres or part thereof
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$75
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Storage of gaseous flammable material in a
quantity:
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a) not exceeding 50kg
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$70
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b) exceeding 50kg but not exceeding 5000kg
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$120
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c) for every subsequent 5000kg or part thereof
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$30
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What is the sequence for application for a storage licence?
- What are the certification require
for round or cylindrical storage tanks for diesel?
In place of the hydrostatic and radiographic tests, the following
certification by PE (Professional Engineer) will be acceptable:
- Visual inspection of the tank by PE.
- Static leak test by filling the tank to maximum volume with
diesel.
- Visual checks by the PE on the welds and joints .
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What are the certification requirements
for square storage tanks for diesel?
For square tanks for diesel storage, the following certification
by PE (Professional Engineer) is required:
- Design calculations on the tank.
- Hydrostatic and radiographic tests on the tank.
- Can I apply for storage licence
for a premise that I do not own?
Where the applicant for a licence to store or keep any petroleum
or flammable material or both at any premise is not the owner
of the premise, the application shall also be accompanied by
the consent in writing of the owner of the premise or of the
legal personal representative, if the owner is deceased.
- How do I submit the (ERP) Emergency
Response Plan and (CERT) Company Emergency Response Team?
Submission of ERP and CERT for approval is to be made to the
SCDF Operations officer
(Hazmat Branch):
