S-2.1, r. 14 - Regulation respecting occupational health and safety in mines

Section 155 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

155. Combustible liquids and grease stored underground shall be kept in a depot

(1)  identified by a sign bearing the words “LIQUIDES COMBUSTIBLES ET GRAISSES” in reflective paint in letters at least 150 mm (5.9 in) high on a contrasting background, affixed to the wall of the depot;

(2)  built of fireproof materials;

(3)  separated from any travelway such that motorized vehicles cannot strike the tank or the pipes connected to it;

(4)  sheltered from any source of heat greater than 50 ºC (122 ºF);

(5)  located outside the zone between a shaft and a fire door;

(6)  at least 10 m (32.8 ft) away from another depot for inflammable or combustible substances or substances that could react with the combustible liquids and grease;

(7)  located at least 60 m (196.9 ft) from a shaft, shaft station, explosives magazine, emergency exit, transformer room or enclosure, lunchroom or refuge station, except if the depot was laid out before 1 April 1993;

(8)  with a self-closing fire door having a fire resistance rating of at least one and a half hours or a device having a similar resistance;

(9)  laid out so that any combustible liquid leak from a tank is contained in a basin having a capacity at least equal to that of the largest tank in the depot;

(10)  provided with pans to be used during a transfer to catch any combustible liquid that may be accidentally spilled;

(11)  provided, where applicable, with a level control device preventing the transfer of diesel fuel from the surface when the tank is full;

(12)  having a smooth, easy-to-clean floor without depressions in which combustible liquid could accumulate;

(13)  ventilated in accordance with subsection 4.4.2 of NFPA 30-1996, Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code; and

(14)  provided with a minimum quantity of 25 kg (55.1 lb) of absorbent.

Subparagraph 6 of the first paragraph does not apply to a diesel fuel depot existing on 9 April 2009.

This section applies to depots storing 101 litres (22.2 gallons) or more of combustible liquids and grease, except subparagraph 8 of the first paragraph which applies only to depots storing 501 litres (110 gallons) or more.

O.C. 213-93, s. 155; O.C. 221-2009, s. 7.