Chapter:	295B	Title:	DANGEROUS GOODS (GENERAL) REGULATIONS	Gazette Number:
Regulation:	125	Heading:	Conditions for grant of licences to store in bulk	Version Date:	30/06/1997

No licence for the storage of any dangerous goods in liquid form shall be granted or renewed by the Authority unless he is satisfied in relation to the installation required that-

(a) the site of the installation and the plan referred to in regulation 124 have been approved by him and the construction of the installation conforms to the plan;
(b) any-
(i) tankage,
(ii) ancillary container,
(iii) pipeline or other plant, or
(iv) filling, dispensing or pumping equipment,
is constructed according to the designs and specifications therefor approved together with such plan;
(c) all electrical equipment is securely insulated and, where necessary, earthed and otherwise installed and fitted to his satisfaction;
(d) the installation is free from traps likely to accumulate inflammable liquid or vapour;
(e) any drainage outlets are so constructed as to prevent the escape of waste oils into any sewer or drain or into the waters of Hong Kong; (L.N. 88 of 1991)
(f) the installation is fenced about or otherwise protected to his satisfaction against access thereto by unauthorized persons;
(g) on every tank or near to every group of tanks there is prominently displayed a notice, in English and Chinese, naming the substance stored therein and prohibiting smoking and the use of naked lights;
(h) the installation is provided with such fire extinguishing equipment as he may, having regard to the nature of the substance to be stored, require; and
(i) the layout of the installation is such as to permit the ready access of mobile fire fighting equipment.