EXTRACTS FROM PETROLEUM ACT, 1934

• HAC- Zones 0, 1, 2

• Earth resistance values:

  • 4 ohm for electrical systems
  • 10 ohms for non-current carrying metallic parts
  • all joints in pipelines, valves, etc. shall be bonded and the earth resistance between each joint shall be 1 ohm

• Hazardous Areas as per 4th Schedule:

  • -In-line with IS 5571

• Tables 1 & 2 (as per Form XIII)

  • Inter-Distances between tanks (with Classes A, B, C products)
  • Distance between tanks and tankers, offices, motors

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