EXTRACTS FROM PETROLEUM ACT, 1934
Hazardous Area- Definition
- An are shall be deemed to be an hazardous area, where:
- i) petroleum having FP below 65 deg. C or any other flammable gas or vapour in concentration capable of ignition is likely to be present
- ii) petroleum or any inflammable liquid having FP above 65 deg centigrade is likely to be refined, blended, handled or stored at or above its FP