Storage of Dangerous Goods
There are limitations on the quantities of Dangerous Goods which
can be stored in any premise before special precautions must be
taken.
The quantity stored will determine the method of storage and associated
fire protection, prevention and suppression systems required. The
Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations (2000) require
all premises that handle and/or store Dangerous Goods to do so in
a safe manner.
Companies or premises who store dangerous goods are required to
complete an assessment of their business. The results of this assessment
may see the need for a Fire Protection Report, the process for which
is outlined below:
Fire Protection Report (under the Dangerous Goods (Storage and
Handling) Regulations 2000)
- Determine the quantity of dangerous goods on the site. Depending
on the nature of the materials, the quantity may be classified
as;
- Placarding quantity
- Manifest quantity
- Fire Protection quantity
*This is to be completed by reference to Schedule 2 in the
Regulations. You can read the Dangerous Goods Regulations
online
at www.legislation.vic.gov.au.
Your local CFA Regional
Headquarters will also be able to help you get started.
- If the quantity is "placarding" level, you should
contact your local CFA Regional Headquarters to discuss fire protection
and the location of placards.
At "manifest" or "fire protection" levels,
application should be made to CFA State Headquarters for a
Fire
Protection Report.
- Forward and complete in full the following to your Fire Authority:
Application for Fire Services dangerous goods written advice - pdf 100k | Text only version - doc 79k
Note: A fee for inspectiong a site is required. Fee rates are outlined on page 3 of the form.
Which is my Relevant Fire Service?
Responsibility for Fire Protection throughout Victoria is shared
by the Metropolitan Fire & Emergency Services Board (MFB)
and CFA.
Victorian Fire Services
CFA
8 Lakeside Drive
BURWOOD EAST VIC 3151
Ph: (03) 9262 8403
Fax: (03) 9262 8399
Contact form
MFB - Dangerous Goods Department
450 Burnley Street, Richmond VIC 3121
Ph: (03) 9262 8403
Fax: (03) 9262 8399
dangerousgoods@mfb.vic.gov.au
