Circular No. 32/2020/TT-BCT establishes National Technical Regulations on Safety for LPG Storage Tanks, setting forth technical requirements and safety standards for LPG storage tanks to ensure energy security and protect the environment.
Scope of application
Organizations and individuals operating in the production, installation, operation, and management of LPG storage tanks
Key points
- The Ministry of Industry and Trade issues National Technical Regulations on Safety for LPG Storage Tanks (Article 1).
- These regulations apply to all types of LPG storage tanks within the territory of Vietnam, including those located in areas with special geographical conditions (Point a, Clause 2, Article 3).
- Storage tanks must comply with requirements regarding design, manufacturing materials, production processes, and quality inspection before being put into use (Clause 4, Article 5).
- Organizations are responsible for monitoring, regular maintenance, and updating information on the safety status of LPG storage tanks (Article 10).
- This circular takes effect from June 1, 2021 (Article 2).
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Enhance the management of quality and safety of LPG storage tanks to reduce fire and explosion risks.
- It may cause difficulties for small businesses that cannot meet new technical requirements.
- Ensure national energy security through efficient use of liquefied gas resources.
- Create initial financial burdens for businesses when complying with new regulations.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When does the National Technical Regulation on Safety for LPG Storage Tanks take effect?
This circular takes effect from June 1, 2021.
To which entities does the National Technical Regulation on Safety for LPG Storage Tanks apply?
Applies to organizations and individuals operating in the production, installation, operation, and management of LPG storage tanks.
Which department is responsible for issuing the National Technical Regulation on Safety for LPG Storage Tanks?
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued this circular.
Full text
CIRCULAR
Issuing National Technical Regulations onsafety of liquefied petroleum gas storage tanks
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Pursuant to Decree No. 98/2017/NĐ-CP dated August 18, 2017, of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Industry and Trade;
Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;
Pursuant to the Law on Product Quality and Commodities dated November 21, 2007;
Pursuant to Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations, and Decree No. 78/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 16, 2018 of the Government amending Decree No. 127/2007/NĐ-CP dated August 1, 2007 of the Government detailing the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations;
Pursuant to Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Product Quality, and Decree No. 74/2018/NĐ-CP dated May 15, 2018 amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 132/2008/NĐ-CP dated December 31, 2008 of the Government detailing implementation of certain provisions of the Law on Product Quality;
Pursuant to Decree No. 87/2018/NĐ-CP dated June 15, 2018 of the Government on gas business;
Pursuant to Decree No. 13/2011/NĐ-CP dated February 11, 2011 of the Government on safety of oil and gas facilities on land, and Decree No. 25/2019/NĐ-CP dated March 7, 2019 of the Government amending and supplementing certain articles of Decree No. 13/2011/NĐ-CP dated February 11, 2011 of the Government on safety of oil and gas facilities on land;
At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Safety Technology and Industrial Environment;
The Minister of Industry and Trade issues this Circular on the issuance of National Technical Regulations on safety of liquefied petroleum gas storage tanks.
Article 1These National Technical Regulations on safety of liquefied petroleum gas storage tanks are promulgated together with this Circular.
Code: QCVN 02:2020/BCT
Article 2. This Circular and these National Technical Regulations on safety of liquefied petroleum gas storage tanks shall take effect from June 1, 2021.
Article 3. The Director of the Ministry's Office, the Director of the Department of Safety and Environmental Technology, the Director of the Science and Technology Department, the Directors of Provincial Departments of Industry and Trade under central cities, heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals are responsible for implementing this Circular./.
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