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    AS 1940-1993

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    The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids

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    Superseded date:  24-06-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1993

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    Provides requirements for the planning, design, construction, and safe operation of all installations in which flammable or combustible liquids are stored or handled. In separate sections it deals with minor storage, package storage and handling, storage in tanks, fuel dispensing, piping and tank auxiliaries, operations and fire protection facilities. Appendices deal with tank venting, combustion characteristics, fire exposure protection, gas-freeing precautions and principles, and power station and grid transformers.

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    This Standard sets out requirements for the design, construction and operation of installations for the storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids in locations that are generally industrial, commercial or rural in nature. It includes matters relating to operations and management of emergencies.

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    Committee ME-017
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    Under Revision

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    Under Revision see DR 03221 First published as part of AS CB5-1942.Redated 1950.Second edition 1957.Third edition 1969.Revised and redesignated in part as AS 1940-1976.Second edition 1982.Third edition 1988.Fourth edition 1993. First published as part of AS CB5-1942. Redated 1950. Second edition 1957. Third edition 1969. Revised and redesignated in part as AS 1940-1976. Second edition 1982. Third edition 1988. Fourth edition 1993.

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