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BSI - BS 5908-1

Fire and explosion precautions at premises handling flammable gases, liquids and dusts - Part 1: Code of practice for precautions against fire and explosion in chemical plants, chemical storage and similar premises

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Organization: BSI
Publication Date: 31 December 2012
Status: active
Page Count: 74
ICS Code (Production in the chemical industry): 71.020
ICS Code (Fire protection): 13.220.20

Document History

BS 5908-1
December 31, 2012
Fire and explosion precautions at premises handling flammable gases, liquids and dusts - Part 1: Code of practice for precautions against fire and explosion in chemical plants, chemical storage and similar premises
A description is not available for this item.

References

This document references:
BS 5908-2 - Fire and explosion precautions at premises handling flammable gases, liquids and dusts - Part 2: Guide to applicable standards and regulations
Published by BSI on December 31, 2012
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
API RP 2021 - Management of Atmospheric Storage Tank Fires
Published by API on May 1, 2001
This recommended practice provides information to assist management and fire suppression personnel to manage the needs associated with safely fighting fires in above ground atmospheric storage tanks....
This document references:
BS EN 14015 - Specification for the design and manufacture of site built, vertical, cylindrical, flat-bottomed, above ground, welded, steel tanks for the storage of liquids at ambient temperature and above
Published by BSI on February 4, 2005
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
BS PD CEN/TR 15281 - Guidance on Inerting for the Prevention of Explosions
Published by BSI on June 30, 2006
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
BS 5306-0 - Fire protection installations and equipment on premises Part 0: Guide for selection, use and application of fixed firefighting systems and other types of fire equipment
Published by BSI on August 31, 2020
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
BS 5839-1 - Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings Part 1: Code of practice for design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of systems in non-domestic premises
Published by BSI on March 31, 2017
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
BS 5908-2 - Fire and explosion precautions at premises handling flammable gases, liquids and dusts - Part 2: Guide to applicable standards and regulations
Published by BSI on December 31, 2012
A description is not available for this item.
This document references:
BS PD CEN/TR 15281 - Guidance on Inerting for the Prevention of Explosions
Published by BSI on June 30, 2006
A description is not available for this item.
This document is referenced by:
SNZ AS/NZS 60079.10.1 - Explosive atmospheres Part 10.1: Classification of areas – Explosive gas atmospheres
Published by SNZ on September 18, 2009
This part of AS/NZS 60079 is concerned with the classification of areas where flammable gas or vapour or mist hazards (see notes 1, 2 and 3) may arise and may then be used as a basis to support the...
This document is referenced by:
SR/16 - Odorant systems for gas transmission and distribution
Published by IGEM on November 1, 2008
This standard covers the safe operation and design of systems designed to add odorant to gas in transmission and distribution networks. This standard covers the safety aspects of handling bulk...
This document is referenced by:
SR/23 - Venting of Natural Gas
Published by IGEM on January 1, 1995
These recommendations cover the safe venting of Natural Gas for vertical vent systems in permanent, temporary or emergency situations. These recommendations cover the conceptual design, operation and...
This document is referenced by:
AS/NZS IEC 60079.10.1 SUPP 1 - Explosive atmospheres – Classification of areas – Explosive gas atmospheres – Commentary
Published by SNZ on June 24, 2022
The objective of this Supplement is to — (a) provide commentary on relevant clauses and annexes of the Standard; (b) provide additional information and examples in appendices to support the...
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