Fire and explosion precautions at premises handling flammable gases, liquids and dusts. Guide to applicable standards and regulations
BS 5908-2:2012
Document Status
Current
Supplement
British Standards Extra Supplement
Series
BS
Abstract
Provides guidance for relevant legislation and standards covering onshore industrial premises handling flammable gases, liquids or dusts.
History
Supersedes PD 6686:2006. First published as PD 6686, March 2006. First published as BS 5908-2, December 2012. Confirmed May 2017.
ISBN
9780580778773
Subjects
- Special subject areas
- Explosions
- Fire
Publisher History
With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.
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