Wood preservation facilities, pentachlorophenol pressure: chapter E, table 11

Table 11. Additional Recommended Design Features for Chemical Storage Areas

Storage format	Design feature	Recommendations
Bulk liquids Petroleum oil (CSA O80.201)	Objectives: To provide positive spill prevention features To conform to the National Fire Code of Canada (NFCC), where applicable
PCP/oil working solutions Drip return	Location	The preferred location for oil tankage (all solutions) is in an exterior centralized tank farm area that is arranged in accordance with the NFCC.
PCP Solid blocks	Objective: To provide sheltered, secure, fire-protected storage of PCP solids
	All features	All feature recommendations for bulk liquids from Chapter A are applicable.
	Location	Provide safe, easy access to the mixing area (design so as to contain and facilitate cleanup of PCP dust/chips lost during transit to the mixing area).
	Shelter	Provide storage in an enclosed, secure area, segregated from other chemicals (design so as to prevent infiltrating precipitation). Design so as to prevent fire in PCP storage areas (use of non-combustible construction materials is preferred).
Bulk sludges	All features	All feature recommendations for bulk liquids from Chapter A are applicable.
	Handling	Provide transfer equipment for clean, safe sludge handling with minimum worker exposure.

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