Regulatory Framework:-
✅Petroleum Rules, 2002 – governs storage/handling of petroleum products.
✅Gas Cylinder Rules, 2016 – regulates filling, transport, and use of compressed gas cylinders.
✅Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016 – covers bulk storage of gases in static & mobile pressure vessels.
Licensing & Compliance:-
✅Warehouses storing petroleum, gas, or hazardous chemicals may need Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation licenses.
✅Licensing depends on type, quantity & risk category of stored substances.
✅Applications require site plans, safety measures & regulatory clearances.
Safety & Best Practices:-
✅Maintain fire-fighting systems, safe distances & ventilation as per rules.
✅Conduct regular testing & inspections of tanks, vessels, and cylinders.
✅Train staff, enforce no-smoking / hazard zones, and keep records updated.
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