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Applicable to all Oil & Gas Operators  
GUIDELINES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LPG REFILLING 
FACILITIES AND RETAILERS’ OUTLETS IN NIGERIA 
Code: DPR Guide 0019 - 2020 
 
Revision Date: 1st September 2020 
 
 
 
This is a property of the Department of Petroleum Resources. All rights reserved  
 
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the pump, attention should be given to ensure correct alignment, and all moving parts 
should be suitably guarded. 
3.5 
Dispensers and Control Equipment 
The Product dispenser shall be securely mounted, prevented from unauthorized access 
and protected against damage.  The Dispensers shall be in the open air, adequately 
ventilated, such that cylinders are easily filled. In cases of containerised skids, additional 
safety measure shall be deployed, to enhance adequate ventilation, and subject to the 
Department’s approval. 
3.6 
Protection against Static Electricity: 
The installation should have electrical continuity, be effectively connected to earth and 
bonded to comply with the requirements of international recognised standards such as 
the Institute of Petroleum's Model Code of Safe Practice, Part 1, Electrical and BS 7671:2001 
or equivalent international standard. All piping, tanks, valves and discharge & dispensing 
equipment must be bonded continuously so that all non-current carrying metal parts have 
the same potential to ground that can potentially result in a catastrophic fire or explosion. 
All dispensing equipment including pumps, hoses and nozzles must be properly rated for 
the intended usage 
3.7 
Cylinder Refilling Shed/Canopy  
The requirements for refilling facility sheds are at minimum the following: 
i. 
Buildings, canopies and other structures at LPG Refilling Facility shall be designed 
and in conformance with the requirements of Building Regulations and Standards.  
ii. 
The refilling sheds including signages shall be constructed of materials that will not 
contribute to any fire occurring within the underside of the canopy area and the 
height shall be such that it does not obstruct appropriate ventilation 
iii. 
Signage and lighting components shall be designed and installed by appropriate 
competent persons and comply with relevant standards.