AI-assisted research summary: The applicant is granted construction approval to build an LPG storage and filling plant, but only if the listed safety and site conditions are met.
3. The applicant is hereby granted a construction approval to construct LPG Storage and Filling Plant on Plot No. 17, Block ‘A’, Mangamba area, Mtwara – Mikindani Municipality in Mtwara Region subject to the following conditions: (a) bulk storage tanks and filling plants shall be constructed in accordance with the applicable international standard which is South African National Standard - SANS 1 Petroleum (Lpg Storage and Filling Plant for Taifa Gas Tanzania Limited) (Construction Approval) GN. NO. 769 (Contd.) 10087-3:2008; (b) the layout of the facility shall meet the minimum safety distances in accordance with the applicable international standard which is South African National Standard - SANS 10087-3:2008; (c) there shall not be any aerial obstruction at the site; (d) the storage tanks and associated pipelines shall be well protected from corrosion; (e) the storage tanks and pumps together with the connecting pipes and fittings must be constructed so as to prevent any leakage; (f) the storage tanks and associated pipelines system shall be pressure tested; (g) the storage tanks and associated pipelines system shall undergo Non – Destructive Tests such as x-ray and ultrasound; (h) the facility should be provided with in applicable is API appropriate accordance international standard which Standard 2510A; fire-fighting the with system (i) there shall be clear and visible safety warning signs throughout the facility which include but not limited to "switch off engine", "switch off mobile phone" and "no smoking; (j) the facility shall be well surfaced with impervious materials and there shall be no deep ditch in the surrounding to avoid LPG settling; (k) the filling plant shall be located in a such manner that it allows manoeuvrability and at least 50ft from the storage tanks; (l) the filling plant shall have a canopy or roof of a non-combustible material to provide weather protection and to protect the filling equipment from direct sunlight. The canopy or roof when fitted shall be at 2 Petroleum (Lpg Storage and Filling Plant for Taifa Gas Tanzania Limited) (Construction Approval) GN. NO. 769 (Contd.) least 2.5 meters above floor level and so designed as to allow free movement of air past the filling equipment and operators; (m) the facility shall be free from weeds, open drains, depressions etc. Weed killers which constitute fire hazard shall not be used to remove weeds at installation points; and (n) the facility shall be well fenced with property boundary with at least two exits. Expiry of construction approval