Chapter:	295B	Title:	DANGEROUS GOODS (GENERAL) REGULATIONS	Gazette Number:
Regulation:	97	Heading:	Conditions for grant of licence	Version Date:	30/06/1997

No licence shall be granted or renewed by the Authority for the storage in containers of any dangerous goods unless the Authority is satisfied in relation to the store that-

(a) the site of the store and the plan referred to in regulation 96 have been approved by him and the construction of the store conforms with the plan;
(b) the floors, walls, ceiling or roofing, as the case may be, and doors are constructed to his satisfaction of fire resisting materials;
(c) if any part of the store is to be used for the storage of dangerous goods in liquid form, the flooring and walls of such part are surfaced with impervious material and such part of the store is so constructed as to retain-
(i) in the case of spillage of dangerous goods being potable spirits, not less than half the quantity of liquid stored therein; and
(ii) in the case of spillage of dangerous goods not being potable spirits, the total quantity of liquid stored therein; (L.N. 139 of 1984)
(d) the means of ventilation at both high and low levels are to his satisfaction and, where applicable, adequately protected by flame traps;
(e) any electrical equipment or fittings are insulated and installed to his satisfaction;
(f) no opening into any sewer or drain is situated inside the store;
(g) the store is provided with such fire extinguishing appliances as he may require; and
(h) every entrance to the store bears a notice in English and Chinese painted thereon in a conspicuous colour indicating that the store contains dangerous goods and prohibiting smoking or the use of naked lights.