Storage requirements for flammable goods
For flammable liquids and gases, there are special requirements for both quantity and storage location. The supporting document (SU FV-0238-26) is intended to assist institutions, departments and similar activities to store flammable goods in a correct and safe manner, in accordance with the requirements of the Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency.
Responsible unit: Property Management Office
Contact: Thomas Markdalen
Introduction
In order to meet the requirements of the Act (SFS 2010:1011) on Flammable and Explosive Goods, Ordinance (SFS 2010:1075) and associated regulations from the Swedish Civil Defence and Resilience Agency, a supporting document has been developed to facilitate the correct storage of flammable goods.
Responsibility
Responsibility for complying with the storage requirements lies with the respective head of department, division or equivalent activity.
Purpose and goal
To prevent, avert, and limit accidents and damage to life, health, the environment, and property that may arise as a result of fire or explosion caused by flammable or explosive goods, and to prevent unauthorised dealings with such goods.
Flammable liquid
Permitted quantity per fire compartment
Note that a fire compartment can cover several rooms.
- A maximum of 50 litres may be stored in ventilated cabinets with spill trays.
- Of these, a maximum of 10 litres may be stored openly in the laboratory.
Storage in a fire-separated area
Applies to cabinets or rooms where only flammable liquids are stored and which are connected to mechanical ventilation.
- Minimum fire class EI30: permitted storage up to and including 1 000 litres.
- Minimum fire class EI60: permitted storage exceeding 1 000 litres.
Flammable gas
Permitted quantity per fire compartment
Note that a fire compartment can cover several rooms
- A maximum of 5 litres may be stored openly in the laboratory.
Storage in a fire-separated area
Applies to cabinets or rooms where only flammable gas is stored and which are connected to mechanical ventilation.
- Minimum fire class EI30: permitted storage up to and including 250 litres.
- Minimum fire class EI60: permitted storage up to and including 1 200 litres.
Unauthorised storage
Flammable goods must not be stored
- near other flammable substances that can form toxic gases in the event of fire, such as halogenated hydrocarbons
- together with toxins or acids/bases
- in the vicinity of flammable material
- in fume cupboards
- in places where there is a risk of spillage, leakage or containers falling.
Flammable liquids, gases or solids must not be stored together.
Co-storage in very small quantities, such as single smaller containers, may be allowed on a case-by-case basis. Full and empty gas cylinders must always be kept separate.