Model code of safe practice Part 15 Area classification code for installations handling flammable fluids wd 4 paws | seis C Pre) 3rd edition Da Seat)HM Libran Vi Toone Contre wii ih AREA CLASSIFICATION CODE FOR INSTALLATIONS HANDLING FLAMMABLE FLUIDS PART 15 OF THE IP MODEL CODE OF SAFE PRACTICE IN THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY July 2005 3" edition Published by Energy Institute, London ‘The Bnergy Instiute is a professional membership body incorporated by Royal Charter 2003 ‘Registered charity number 1097899 GOS 6/7 MoEait. CONTENTS Page Foreword . beseteees ix Key technical changes sees sevice x Acknowledgements. . - ween xt Overview A Introduction .. LI Scope cies 12 Limits ofapplicability <2. .....csc0 13 Application of this Code... 14 Fundamental safety principles . 1s 16 7 1.8 Buoyancy of release ........+- 2 The technique of hazardous area classification .....6.56.054 2A Introduction ......0..5 see 22 Data required forthe assessment : cee 2.3. Application ...... : : 24 Hazardous area classification approaches. 2.5 Apparatus sub-group and temperature class . DA 2.6 ‘The hazardous area classification drawing .... viens u 3. The direct example approach for classification of common facilities in open areas ........e4.2++ 13 31 : B 32 visite 4 33. Road tanker loading ....212.+ 218 3.4 Road tankerunloading ... : :2 3.5 Rail car loading and unloading - Classes I, Hand tt. 2 3.6 s and jetties - Classes I, Hand IIL. + 38 3.7 Drum filing and storage - Classes I, Hand It. 2 3.8 Intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), other transportable containers an caged its oso 4g 3.9. Filling stations and fuet dispensing facilities : : 3.10 Vehicle repair, servicing areas and inspection