Regulatory Requirements




26 MARCH

NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE

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(b) a class 3.1D hazardous substance that flows into the stationary container system by gravity.

(2) A stationary container system to which this clause applies must have a means of automatically cutting off the flow of the substance from a stationary tank that is part of the stationary container system in the event of a fire near the stationary container system.

(3) The automatic means referred to in subclause (2) must be located as close as practicable to each stationary tank that is part of the stationary container system.

58 Requirements for pipework of stationary container system in area of regular habitation

(1) This clause applies to pipework that is part of a stationary container system to which clause 56 applies.

(2) Pipework to which this clause applies must—
(a) be—
(i) constructed of materials that are fire-resistant; and
(ii) constructed of corrosion-resistant materials that do not react with the hazardous substance, or interact to significantly affect or weaken the pipework, so that the requirements of this schedule cannot be complied with; and
(iii) installed securely; and
(iv) tested to ensure that the pipework does not leak at a pressure that is the greater of—
(A) 350kPa; or
(B) 1.5 times the maximum working pressure of that pipework; or
(b) be constructed, installed, and tested in accordance with a code of practice approved by the Authority under section 79 of the Act that specifies requirements equivalent to the requirements specified in paragraph (a).

(3) For the purposes of subclauses (2)(a)(i) and 2(a)(ii), pipework is constructed of a fire-resistant and corrosion-resistant material if it is constructed from—
(a) solid-drawn steel tubing; or
(b) mild-steel or wrought iron tubing; or
(c) solid-drawn copper tubing.

59 Requirements for heaters to transfer heat to hazardous substance in stationary container system in area of regular habitation

(1) This clause applies to a heater that is—
(a) part of a stationary container system to which clause 56 applies; and
(b) used for the purpose of transferring heat to the hazardous substance contained in the stationary container system so that the substance remains fluid.



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VUW Te Waharoa PDF NZ Gazette 2004, No 35


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🏥 Amendments to Hazardous Substances Regulations (continued from previous page)

🏥 Health & Social Welfare
Regulations, Hazardous Substances, Stationary Container Systems, Safety Standards, Installation Requirements, Fire Safety, Pipework, Heaters