SS 641:2019
Code of practice for fire safety for laboratories using chemicals
OVERVIEW
Sets out requirements and recommendations for the fire safety of laboratories using chemicals. Covers the
safe use, handling, storage and disposal of flammable liquids, compressed and liquefied gases. Also covers
fire safety requirement in terms of laboratory unit design and construction, fire protection, explosion hazard
protection, ventilating system requirements as well as the storage, handling and disposal of flammable
chemicals. Includes toxic and hazardous chemicals due to their potential impact on fires.
Applicable to laboratories located within manufacturing facilities (e.g. petrochemical, pharmaceutical,
gas manufacturing), Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL), research entities, commercial entities and healthcare
sector, laboratory equipment suppliers, fire safety managers, health and safety professionals, facility
managers and consultants (e.g. QP, M&E engineers, fire safety engineers).
COMMENTS
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PRODUCT DETAILS
| Status | Current |
|---|---|
| Edition | 2019 |
| No. of Pages | 50 |
| ICS Classification | 31.100 Electronic tubes 13.220 Protection against fire 91.140.30 Ventilation and air-conditioning systems |
| Committee | Chemical Standards Committee |
| Available for Purchase | Global |
| Adoption | - |