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Post by SA Hunter on May 9, 2018 0:39:32 GMT 10
South Australia: www.mfs.sa.gov.au/site/community_safety/home_fire_and_life_safety_information_sheets_domestic/hazardous_materials_in_the_home.jspStorage of flammable fuels and solvents
The storage of highly flammable liquids is regulated by The South Australian Dangerous Substances Regulations 2002. In a domestic (unlicensed) situation the storage of highly flammable liquids must not exceed 120 litres and the container sizes must be no greater than 60 litres. This does not include fuel in the fuel tanks of vehicles and equipment. Quantities in excess of this require a licence under the Dangerous Substances Regulations and must be stored in accordance with the requirements of Australian Standard 1940-2004 ‘The Storage and Handling of Flammable and Combustible Liquids’. All flammable liquids must be stored in suitable containers and labelled appropriately. Metal containers are suitable, providing they are of good quality and are well sealed but do not store them on the ground as condensation can cause the metal to rust. The only suitable plastic containers are those specifically manufactured for the purpose of fuel storage and must meet the requirements of Australian Standard 2906 ‘Fuel containers, portable, plastic and metal’. The containers should be stored in a well-ventilated place, clear of electrical equipment and other potential heat and ignition sources. Food and drink containers, or glass containers, must not be used for the storage of fuels. Do not store flammable liquids inside a house or building where people sleep, including in garages which are built under the main roof of the house. |
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Post by SA Hunter on May 9, 2018 0:59:52 GMT 10
Feel free to add regs etc from other states please.
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Post by Joey on May 9, 2018 7:57:25 GMT 10
Here is the limits for Qld. Anything above the quantities in the table are supposed to require a dangerous goods permit  |
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Post by graynomad on May 10, 2018 7:02:23 GMT 10
Anyone know if if diesel is flammable or combustable?
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Post by Joey on May 10, 2018 8:08:45 GMT 10
Petrol, diesel and kerosene are classed as a C1 combustible
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Post by graynomad on May 10, 2018 16:42:59 GMT 10
Petrol, diesel and kerosene are classed as a C1 combustible Thanks. |
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Post by WolfDen on May 10, 2018 18:50:44 GMT 10
I want to get a fuel locker like I see at work and store it outside the house. The amount I store at home is quite small, but will increase when I get a bigger property. Thankfully have access to a lot more close by.
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Post by spinifex on May 10, 2018 19:04:25 GMT 10
Anyone know if if diesel is flammable or combustable? In SA the 2017 Dangerous Substances Regs treat petrol and diesel as different categories within the Class 3 combustible liquids with different storage rules. Here you can have upto 1200L of diesel without a permit. Only 120 of Petrol / LPG. Also, if you're rural you can store more (of either) than residential. If you're a farmer you can store more than rural. Then there may be another layer of rules on top of that with council by-laws. And even more might be in the contractual fine print in your rental agreement. |
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Post by Beno on May 11, 2018 17:25:15 GMT 10
then there is the other "rule" ....i'll store what i want.
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Post by tomatoes on May 11, 2018 18:57:41 GMT 10
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Post by spinifex on May 11, 2018 20:29:17 GMT 10
then there is the other "rule" ....i'll store what i want. A great rule if you don't get caught and/or create a massive fire hazard for yourself and neighbors. The penalty for getting caught with illegal fuel storage is $2500 (from memory). It's much higher if burning fuel from your oversized stash torches your neighbors house in the event of an accident. Not to mention your own insurance will not pay up if you burn your own place to the ground and the investigators find more than 6 charred jerry cans in the wreckage. |
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Post by feralemma on May 13, 2018 12:10:47 GMT 10
Anyone know if if diesel is flammable or combustable? Try to use it to light a fire and you'll find out 😉 it's not highly flammable and doesn't explode like petrol does. Mixed with petrol it makes an ideal fire lighter as it makes the petrol less "explosive". You also don't have to turn your diesel vehicle off when fueling up due to its nature. |
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Post by graynomad on May 13, 2018 12:41:00 GMT 10
Yeah I use it as a fire lighter all the time, and you're right, without a little petrol you can hardly get it to light up. I just didn't know the difference in meaning of the two words in the context of that table above.
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Post by feralemma on May 13, 2018 13:22:28 GMT 10
Yeah I use it as a fire lighter all the time, and you're right, without a little petrol you can hardly get it to light up. I just didn't know the difference in meaning of the two words in the context of that table above. I couldn't get the table to enlarge enough to read it so did wonder why you were asking 😉 |
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Post by spinifex on May 14, 2018 19:57:22 GMT 10
Yeah I use it as a fire lighter all the time, and you're right, without a little petrol you can hardly get it to light up. I just didn't know the difference in meaning of the two words in the context of that table above. Best look up the official definitions in the relevant Act and/or Regulations for your state. How 'we' define/classify something is often not how 'they' define it. Lawmakers often give an impression of being mentally impaired. Definitions of the same thing can even vary between different Acts in the same state. |
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Post by Peter on May 14, 2018 20:31:28 GMT 10
"Lawmakers often give an impression of being mentally impaired." Perfectly said. |
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Post by graynomad on May 14, 2018 20:53:22 GMT 10
Yeah I use it as a fire lighter all the time, and you're right, without a little petrol you can hardly get it to light up. I just didn't know the difference in meaning of the two words in the context of that table above. Best look up the official definitions in the relevant Act and/or Regulations for your state. How 'we' define/classify something is often not how 'they' define it. Lawmakers often give an impression of being mentally impaired. Definitions of the same thing can even vary between different Acts in the same state. I'm in QLD so that table is applicable to me I guess. |
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Post by grumble on May 14, 2018 21:38:35 GMT 10
Anyone know if if diesel is flammable or combustable? Try to use it to light a fire and you'll find out 😉 it's not highly flammable and doesn't explode like petrol does. Mixed with petrol it makes an ideal fire lighter as it makes the petrol less "explosive". You also don't have to turn your diesel vehicle off when fueling up due to its nature. Having worked with diesel in different forms over the years I will say this
Diesel is very much explosive I would even go as for as to say its more explosive than petrol given the right conditions
the key words here is "Right conditions " once diesel hits flash point it goes bang in a very big way and once diesel has boiled off into vapour all I can say is run and run very very fast Many an inexperienced soul has paid a high price for thinking diesel cant or wont explode and failed to purge diesel residue from tanks and drums
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Post by grumble on May 14, 2018 21:44:39 GMT 10
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Post by feralemma on May 18, 2018 10:55:54 GMT 10
Try to use it to light a fire and you'll find out 😉 it's not highly flammable and doesn't explode like petrol does. Mixed with petrol it makes an ideal fire lighter as it makes the petrol less "explosive". You also don't have to turn your diesel vehicle off when fueling up due to its nature. Having worked with diesel in different forms over the years I will say this
Diesel is very much explosive I would even go as for as to say its more explosive than petrol given the right conditions
the key words here is "Right conditions " once diesel hits flash point it goes bang in a very big way and once diesel has boiled off into vapour all I can say is run and run very very fast Many an inexperienced soul has paid a high price for thinking diesel cant or wont explode and failed to purge diesel residue from tanks and drums Â
Is that mainly in cases where people have used an oxy to cut up drums or fuel tanks? |
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