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GUIDE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATIONS OF DOWNSTREAM GAS FACILITIES IN NIGERIA (LPG, CNG, LNG) ISSUED BY
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Applicable to all Oil & Gas Operators GUIDELINES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATIONS OF GAS STORAGE AND UTILISATION FACILITIES IN NIGERIA Code: DPR Guide 0020 - 2020 Revision Date: 1st September 2020 This is a property of the Department of Petroleum Resources. All rights reserved 25 iii. At least two dry chemical powder fire extinguishers less than 9kg each and suitable for gas fires with a test fire rating of at least 21A and 183B as defined in MSA EN 3-7:2004 should be readily available at strategic locations to deal with fires adjacent to the meter/vehicle being filled. iv. Warning/safety signs shall be conspicuously displayed. v. A portable fire extinguisher not less than 9kg and suitable for LNG fires with a test fire rating of at least 21A and 183B as defined in MSA EN 3-7:2004 should be readily available at the dispensing area and other strategic locations to deal with fires. vi. Fire hydrant system and booster pumps shall be made available. 4 MINIMUM HSE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE FACILITY 4.1 Facility Competent Person 1. Facility operations shall be conducted by competent persons that are duly qualified and possess satisfactory training to carry out assigned functions. 2. The Facility shall put in place access control to screen out persons not connected with the operations and ensure that only competent persons who have specific functions are allowed at tank storage and other hazardous areas. 3. All activities and operations in the Facility shall be supervised by a competent personnel/Manager 4.2 Minimum Training for Facility Competent Persons 1. Gas Storage and Utilisation Facility shall be required to provide training to competent/responsible person in the facility covering safe work procedures and emergency actions. 2. Training records and training content shall be maintained for five years and will be made available to the DPR upon request.
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