1.1 This standard ( Part II) lays down the code of practice for LPG bulk storage installations where storage tanks over 450 litres water capacity are used at industrial, commercial and domestic consumers' premises.
1.1.1 This standard is not intended to cover LPG storage installations at:
a) Refineries and cylinder/container filling plants;
b) Storage at industrial or commercial premises involving tanks of individual capacity greater than 130 000 litres water capacity; and
c) LPG-air distribution plants.
1.2 The maximum capacity of an individual tank and group of tanks at industrial, commercial and domestic premises shall be as follows:
Premises Maximum Water Capacity of Maximum Water Capacity
an Individual Tank, in Litres of Group of Tanks, in Litres
a) Industrial 130 000 260 000
b) Commercial 40000 80 000
c) Domestic 20 000 80 000
IS 6044 Pt.2-1972 history
1973IS 6044 Pt.2-1972 Code of Practice for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Storage Facilities Part II Industrial, Commercial and Domestic Bulk Storage Facilities