New Zealand Gazette – 2004 – No. 35

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✨ Hazardous Substances Regulations



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(as the case may be) is between any 2 successive capacities (an intermediate capacity) specified in
relation to that capacity or quantity, the separation distance must be calculated in accordance with
subclause (2).

(2) The separation distance that applies to an intermediate capacity is the distance that is proportional to
the difference in capacity or quantity, as the case may be.

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Distance not to extend beyond boundary unless agreed

A separation distance from an area of high intensity land use calculated under Part 2 or Part 3 must not
be calculated beyond the boundary of the property at which the relevant hazardous substance is
present unless the person in charge of any property beyond that boundary agrees that the separation
distance may be calculated to include the property of which the person is in charge.

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Reduction of separation distance in certain circumstances

(1) Subject to subclause (2), the Authority may, on application by the person in charge of a place at which
a hazardous substance is located, reduce the separation distance required in respect of a hazardous
substance under Part 2 or Part 3.

(2) The Authority may reduce the separation distance by up to 50% if—

(a) in the case of a hazardous substance contained in an above ground stationary tank, the tank is
designed and constructed in accordance with SWRI 95-03; or

(b) there is an intervening wall, and—

(i) the distance is measured in the horizontal plane around the end of any intervening wall
by the most direct line to—

    (A) the area of high intensity land use; or

    (B) the area of low intensity land use; or

    (C) the boundary of the controlled zone; and

(ii)    the wall—

    (A) has a fire resistance rating of 240/240/240 minutes; and

    (B) is vapour-tight; and

    (C) is of sufficient size to protect the area of high intensity land use or area of low
    intensity land use (whichever is applicable) from a hazardous substance fire.

(3) When considering an application under subclause (1), the Authority must take into account—

(i) the quantity and location of the relevant hazardous substance, and any other hazardous
substance located at that place; and

(ii)    the capacity of any fire fighting facilities at that place; and

(iii)   the fire-resistance rating of any structure (for example, walls, floors, ceilings, and

doors) that contain the hazardous substance; and



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🌾 Separation of building holding package containing class 3.1 hazardous substance from boundary of controlled zone (continued from previous page)

🌾 Primary Industries & Resources
Hazardous Substances, Class 3.1A, Class 3.1B, Class 3.1C, Controlled Zone, Building Separation, Storage Requirements, High Intensity Land Use, Low Intensity Land Use, Distance Calculations