What is BS 5502-81 - Design and construction of chemical stores about?
BS 5502-81 is a standard that covers the design and construction of chemical stores, enabling the development of an optimal environment for the stability and safety of chemical storage and usability.
BS 5502-81 provides recommendations on siting, construction, environmental and safety aspects concerned with the design of chemical stores on agricultural and horticultural premises.
Note: BS 5502-81 is not applicable for those buildings intended for the storage of chemicals in commercial quantities (excess of 1000L or equivalent in kilograms) or for the storage of veterinary medicines, fertilizers, fuels or other flammable materials and explosives.
Who is BS 5502-81 - Design and construction of chemical stores for?
BS 5502-81 on the design and construction of chemical stores applies to:
- Farm and building associations
- Civil engineers and architects
- Construction companies
- Contractors and surveyors
- Safety inspection services
- Regulatory bodies
- Chemical engineers
Why should you use BS 5502-81 - Design and construction of chemical stores?
Chemical stores are used for the storage of chemicals and these stores are usually isolated from other buildings as they require a special environment and care to ensure safety and prevention of chemical hazards. Chemical stored include pesticides, fungicides, herbicides that are commonly used in agricultural and horticultural applications.
BS 5502-81 provides users guidance on the design and construction of chemical stores, including materials, floors, walls, roofs, doors, and washrooms, enabling the structural integrity and stability of chemical stores.
BS 5502-81 provides users guidance on siting of chemical stores, design, construction, washrooms, environment, services, fire precaution, shelving, handling, small stores, warning signs and safety signs, enabling users to effectively construct optimal environment for the safety and stability of chemicals.
With obedience and compliance to BS 5502-81, users can design and construct chemical stores, enabling risk reduction, prevention of hazards and safety in agricultural applications.