Wood preservation facilities, pentachlorophenol pressure: chapter E, table 11


Table 11. Additional Recommended Design Features for Chemical Storage Areas

(Use in conjunction with Part I, Chapter A - General Recommendations for All Wood Preservatives, Table 11.)

Storage format Design feature Recommendations

Bulk liquids

  • Petroleum oil (CSA O80.201)

Objectives:

  • To provide positive spill prevention features
  • To conform to the National Fire Code of Canada (NFCC), where applicable
  • PCP/oil working solutions
  • Drip return
Location The preferred location for oil tankage (all solutions) is in an exterior centralized tank farm area that is arranged in accordance with the NFCC.

PCP

Solid blocks

Objective: To provide sheltered, secure, fire-protected storage of PCP solids
  All features
  • All feature recommendations for bulk liquids from Chapter A are applicable.
  Location
  • Provide safe, easy access to the mixing area (design so as to contain and facilitate cleanup of PCP dust/chips lost during transit to the mixing area).
  Shelter
  • Provide storage in an enclosed, secure area, segregated from other chemicals (design so as to prevent infiltrating precipitation).
  • Design so as to prevent fire in PCP storage areas (use of non-combustible construction materials is preferred).
Bulk sludges All features
  • All feature recommendations for bulk liquids from Chapter A are applicable.
  Handling
  • Provide transfer equipment for clean, safe sludge handling with minimum worker exposure.

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