TS 13260

TS 13260 is a TSE standard covering the general rules for workplaces used as petroleum products storage and filling facilities. It brings together structural characteristics, operating practices, personnel considerations and technical equipment so these facilities can be organised and run within a common technical framework.

How the facility and the operating model fit together

Petroleum storage and filling sites handle flammable liquids, so their technical organisation cannot be reduced to the building or the machinery alone. In general technical terms, the layout of the site, the operating procedure, the work environment of personnel and the installed equipment all interact. That is why standards in this area usually focus on the relationship between storage, filling and movement of product, rather than on a single isolated component.

General technical context

From a broader engineering perspective, key issues in petroleum facilities include fire load, static electricity, ventilation, suitability of electrical equipment, control of secondary risks and the use of personal protective equipment by staff. Depending on the site, tanks, piping, filling points, measuring systems and emergency preparedness are all important parts of the overall arrangement. The title and scope of this standard show that it is aimed at common workplace rules for these facilities; however, no detailed numerical limits, test methods or clause-by-clause technical prescriptions should be inferred from this record alone.

• General workplace rules for petroleum products storage and filling facilities
• Structural characteristics, operations and technical equipment are considered together
• Work organisation and personnel conditions are part of the covered framework
• Provides a common basis for orderly and safer facility operation