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Trakhees Regulations PS 29.0 Chemical Laboratories

Status

In force

Issuing Authority

Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation

Effective date

XX.XX.XXXX

Official Link

https://

PCFC-Entity (Business Unit) Name: Trakhees-Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation

Department Name: Civil Engineering Department (CED)

Section Name: Permits Section (Facilities)

Document Reference Number: PCFC-TRK-CED-PS-REG-29

Revision Number: 01

Revision Date: May 2019

Classification: Public

 

29.1 Since all types of acids, alkalis and flammable materials are used in the laboratory, the schedule of finishes shall be selected with consideration to the Chemical Resistance, Mechanical Strength, Scratch Resistance, Non-absorption of materials, Heat Resistance, Ease of cleaning & Decontamination, Life Expectancy, Ease of repair & maintenance and Prevention of static charge. Use of ceramic tiles is recommended as the most suitable material since it meets/withstands all the above requirements.

 

29.2 All electrical machine & lighting equipment/fixtures in the laboratory where there is chance of accumulation of flammable mixtures shall be of intrinsically safe.

 

29.3 An eye wash shower shall be provided in the Chemical laboratory.

 

29.4 All waste from the lab shall be treated as industrial waste and collected/disposed off, as per Trakhe...