AI-assisted research summary: The applicant is allowed to build a petroleum products retail outlet at the stated site, but only if the listed construction and safety conditions are met.
3. The applicant is hereby granted a construction approval to construct a petroleum products retail outlet at Plot No.1, Block A, Mbekenyera Area, Ruangwa District in Lindi Region subject to the following conditions: (a) the retail station shall be constructed in accordance with the Tanzania Bureau of Standards TZS 1115:2009 and TZS 1079:2009; 1 Petroleum (Mbuyuni Filling Station) (Construction Approval) GN. NO. 455 (Contd.) Cap 340 (b) due care shall be exercised during excavation and installation of underground tanks; (c) the layout of the retail station shall meet the minimum safety distances in accordance with Tanzania Bureau of Standards TZS 1079:2009; (d) the underground tanks and associated pipelines shall be well protected from corrosion and the back filling shall be done properly using non-corrosive materials; (e) the underground storage tanks and pumps together with the connecting pipes and fittings shall be constructed so as to prevent any leakage of fuel; (f) underground storage tanks and dispensing pumps shall be calibrated by the Weights and Measures Agency established under the Weights and Measures Act; (g) the forecourt of the retail station shall be paved with impervious materials at the pump island with a drainage provision connected to oil and water separator; (h) an emergency shut off switch shall be installed in a conspicuous and accessible area; (i) ensuring that there are adequate and clean toilet facilities at all times; (j) clear and visible safety warning signs shall be installed at the entrance, exit and at the dispensing pumps, including "switch off engine", "switch off mobile phone" and "no smoking"; (k) each storage tank shall be fitted with vent pipes with a minimum height of 3.6 metres; (l) each pump shall be protected with crash barriers with the height of one meter above the ground; (m) the offloading manhole shall be constructed in accordance with good petroleum industry practices and the offloading receiving pipes 2 Petroleum (Mbuyuni Filling Station) (Construction Approval) GN. NO. 455 (Contd.) shall be provided with couplings to prevent spillages during offloading; (n) the retail station shall be covered with a canopy covering at least the pump island and in accordance with good constructed petroleum industry practices; and (o) a price board shall be erected in a conspicuous place. Expiry of construction approval