- Announcement
of Computerized Fire Alarm Transmission System (CFATS)
Contract
- Licensing
and Registration of various licensed /registered premises
- Registered
Fire Service Installation Contractor
-
Fire Service Installation
- How
to maintain the Fire Service Installations in good working
order
- The
Role of Fire Services Department at the Railway Development
- Fire
Safety Ambassador Scheme
- Licensing
Office
- Dangerous
Goods Licensing
- Dangerous
Goods Licence Application
-
Dangerous Goods Vehicle
-
New Project Division
- Investigation
and Research Section (I&R)
- Ventilation
Division
- How
to request a fire safety talk
- Electric
Locking Devices
- Safe
Use of Essential Oils
- Refuge
Floor
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| Announcement
of Computerized Fire Alarm Transmission System (CFATS)
Contract |
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Provision
of Service, Maintenance and Operation of The Computerized
Fire Alarm Transmission System (CFATS) (Tender Ref.:
FSD/PT/CFATS/1) |
Announcement
Date
16/01/2007
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| Licensing
and Registration of various licensed /registered premises
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All
required documents for compliance with Polyurethane (PU)
foam requirements have been submitted, why are these requirements
still accorded as ‘outstanding’? |
Ans: |
For
full compliance with PU foam requirements, the following
documents should be submitted and ready for verification:
(i) Test Certificate
(ii) Supplier Invoice
(iii) Manufacturer’s undertaking/invoice and/or
(iv) Labels for PU foam items
The
test certificate should be authenticated by the company’s
stamp of the manufacturer/supplier. The testing laboratory
issuing the certificate should be accredited for tests in
accordance with BS7176:1995 (medium hazard)/BS7177: 1996(medium
hazard).
An
invoice from the supplier indicating that foam slab/fabric/mattress
complying with BS 7176: 1995 (medium hazard)/BS 7177: 1996(medium
hazard) has been sold to the manufacturer for the fabrication
of the upholstered furniture/mattress.
An
undertaking/invoice from the manufacturer stamped with the
company’s chop concerned to confirm the supply origin of
the foam slab/fabric/mattress for the upholstered furniture/mattress
manufacturing.
The
mattress and furniture items should bear labels indicating
that the items have met the specified standards.
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For
relocation, addition and/or deletion of sprinkler heads/hose
reels, the relevant Certificate of Fire Service Installations
and Equipment (FS 251) has been submitted for vetting, why
is the requirement concerned still accorded as ‘outstanding’? |
Ans: |
To
comply with the requirement for fire service installation
in connection with relocation, addition and/or deletion
of sprinkler heads/hose reels, an FS251 should also be accompanied
with a certificate FSI/314A or FSI/314B as appropriate duly
completed by the Fire Service Installation Contractor responsible
for the works. The production of certificate FSI/314A or
FSI/314B is to certify that the alteration/addition works
to the fire service installation are carried out in accordance
with the required standards.
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For
the requirement on emergency lighting, the relevant Certificate
of Fire Service Installations and Equipment (FS251) has
been submitted, why is the requirement still accorded as
‘outstanding’? |
Ans: |
FS
251 regarding the self-contained battery type emergency
lighting unit should be issued by a Registered Class II
FSI Contractor in which the manufacturer, brand name, model
/ type as well as the number of units installed is mentioned;
and
The
product catalogue containing the information regarding
the performance of the unit, e.g. re-charging period,
model no., input voltage, lighting duration, etc. should
be submitted. In case that product catalogue is not available,
a certificate issued by either an FSD recognized testing
organization or a local university laboratory having the
capability to prove the performance of the light may be
accepted.
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| What
kind of batteries can be installed without the provision of
a separate battery room in a cinema? |
Ans: |
In
accordance with para. 8.4 of Part XI, FSD Circular Letter
No. 4/96, batteries shall be installed in a separate battery
room unless the battery is an enclosed type which conforms
to British Standard 6133 with capacity not exceeding 400
ampere-hours or the battery is valve regulated sealed
type cells and conforms to BS 6290:Part 4.
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| Registered
Fire Service Installation Contractor
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What
should the registered fire service installation contractor
(FSIC) do when its registered address has changed? |
Ans: |
The
registered FSIC should notify FSD of its new registered
address in both English and Chinese in writing within 14
days of its change of registered address and the effective
date of such change. The registered FSI should also submit
the updated officially certified true copies of its Business
Registration Certificate and the application form for registration
under the Business Registration Regulations. Both of which
are obtainable from Business Registration Section of the
Inland Revenue Department.
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What
should the registered FSIC do if its workshop address has
changed? |
Ans:
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The
registered FSIC should notify FSD of its change of workshop
address and the new workshop address in writing within 14
days of the effective date of such change. Documentary evidence
(e.g. purchase / lease agreement) to prove its right of
use of the new workshop should also be submitted.
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In
case the qualified person of the registered FSIC in classes
1 and / or 2 has left, what should the FSIC do? |
Ans: |
The
FSIC should notify FSD of the termination of its qualified
person within 14 days of such termination. If the FSIC is
registered by virtue of the qualifications of that qualified
person, the FSIC should also notify FSD of the replacement
of such qualified person. In the letter, FSIC should confirm
whether the proposed qualified person is a full-time employee,
the commencement date of his / her full-time employment
and whether he/she is at the same time employed by another
registered contractor. The following should also be sent
to FSD for processing:
(a)
Photocopy of the proposed qualified person's HKID Card;
and
(b)
Photocopy of the proposed qualified person's qualifications.
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How
does fire service installations contractor be classified? |
Ans: |
There
are three classes of registered fire service installation
contractors –
(a)
Class 1
they are fit to install, maintain, repair and inspect any
fire service installation or equipment (other than portable
equipment) which contains an electrical circuit or other
apparatus for the detection and warning, by alarm or otherwise,
of smoke or fire.
(b)
Class 2
they are fit to install, maintain, repair and inspect any
fire service installation or equipment (other than portable
equipment) which contains pipes and fittings designed or
adapted to carry water or some other fire extinguishing
medium; or any type of electrical apparatus other than those
specified in Class 1.
(c)
Class 3
they are fit to install, maintain, repair and inspect portable
equipment.
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How
can the owner of the fire service installations and equipment
get the information of the list of registered FSICs in Classes
1, 2 & 3? |
Ans: |
The
information is available for inspection at fire stations,
ambulance depots and any offices of the Fire Services Department.
The lists of the registered FSICs in Classes 1, 2 &
3 are available at the following web pages:
http://www.hkfsd.gov.hk/home/eng/cert.html
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Fire Service Installation |
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What
is the general fire service installation requirement for
Electrical and Mechanical Plant Room in a building? |
Ans: |
In
general, only Portable Fire Extinguishers are required for
an E & M plant room in building/premises where the Fire
Hydrant/ Hose Reel or Sprinkler System have already been
provided.
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Where
can I get the information regarding the suitability and
maintenance of portable fire extinguishers? |
Ans: |
You
may obtain sub-information from a pamphlet called “Fire
Protection Notice no.11, Notes on Fire Extinguishers (Suitability
and Maintenance)”, issued by Fire Service Department. The
Notice is also available at the following web pages:
http://www.hkfsd.gov.hk/home/eng/safety.html
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What
is the general requirement for the installation of sprinkler
for typical Commercial, Industrial and Composite buildings/
premises? |
Ans: |
In
accordance with FSD Circular Letter 2/94, the specified
standard for Automatic Sprinkler Installations within meaning
of Section 16(1) (b) (ii) of the Buildings Ordinance shall
comply fully with LPC Rules for Automatic Sprinkler Installation
(BS 5306 :part 2) with effect from 1 April 1995.
Some of basic information for sprinkler spacing arrangement
described in BS 5306: Part 2 (section 5. part 26) is as
follows:
- Normal
coverage area for one sprinkler to be 12㎡.
-
Clear spacing should be maintained below sprinkler not
less than 500mm.
- Sprinkler
should be provided to any ceiling/ floor void over 800mm.
- Distance
between one sprinkler and adjacent sprinkler should
not closer than 2m.
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Under
what condition is the submission of FS 501 required for
Fire Service Installation Acceptance Inspection? |
Ans: |
Submission
of FS 501 for Fire Service Installation Acceptance Inspection
is normally required for the following buildings:
-
Alteration and addition works over 50% of the subject
building volume
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Addition works affecting the existing building 'Envelope'.
- Occupation
permit required by Building Department.
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What
submission is required for of the minor alteration and addition
works of FSI systems? |
Ans: |
If
the work does not involve change of FSI layout or location
of the fixed equipment, submission of a Certificate of Registered
FSI (F.S. 251) to the owner with copy to the Director of
Fie Services will be sufficient.
If the works involves change of FSI layout or location of
fixed equipment, a Certificate of Compliance, i.e. FSI/314A
together with two copies of as-built FSI layout plans should
be submitted to the Director of Fire Services in addition
to the copy of F.S. 251 as described above.
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What
are the processing procedures for Fire Service Installation
Acceptance Inspection? |
Ans: |
On receipt of the FSI 501 "Application for Inspection
and Testing of FSI", an entry will be made in the FSI
Inspection Registers (FSI).
Inspection Officers of FSI Division will carry out FSI inspections
and test. Based on a "first come first served"
principle, inspection shall be carried out within 14 working
days upon receipt of FSI 501 by FSD.
The issuance of FS 172 or FSI acceptance memo/ letter are
depended upon correct completion of Fire Service Installations
in the premises together with satisfactory inspection and
testing results.
Please refer to the flow
chart for Fire Service Installation Acceptance Inspection.
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| How
to maintain the Fire Service Installations in good
working order |
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What
to do if sprinkler heads are obstructed by Unauthorized
Building Works (UBW)? |
Ans: |
If
an Unauthorized Building Works such as cockloft/partition
is erected in premises, which obstructs sprinkler installation,
for reason of fire safety, an additional layer of sprinkler
heads should be provided. However, should the Buildings
Department order the demolition of the UBW at a subsequent
date then the sprinkler system must be reinstated to its
original state and layout.
These
involved alteration work to sprinkler installation should
be undertaken by a Registered Fire Service Installation
Contractor who shall issue to the person on whose instruction
the work was undertaken a certificate and forward a copy
thereof to the Director of Fire Services within fourteen
days after completion of the work.
The list of Registered Fire Service Installation Contractor
is available at the following sources:
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What
should I do upon receipt of a Fire Hazard Abatement Notice? |
Ans: |
Please
note that this Notice, referring to a fire hazard is served
on you, being the owner/tenant/occupier/person in charge
of the premises.
It does not mean that you are the person whose act or default
or sufferance caused the hazard. That person cannot readily
be found.
The law states that where the person whose act, default
or sufferance caused the fire hazard cannot readily be found,
the Notice may be served on the owner/tenant/occupier/person
in charge of the premises where the hazard exists and this
is why the Notice is being served on you.
This Notice is a legal document and you are advised that
failure to comply with the contents of the Notice within
the time specified, may result in further action, including
prosecution in a court of law.
It is in your own interests to abate this hazard to avoid
danger to life or property which can arise in the event
of a fire.
The list of Registered Fire Service Installation Contractors
is available at the following sources :
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Is
it required by law to maintain the fire service installations
in efficient working order? |
Ans: |
According
to Fire Service (Installations and Equipment) Regulation
8, (a) the owners of any fire service installations or equipment
which is installed in any premises shall keep such fire
service installations or equipment in efficient working
order at all times; (b) have such fire service installation
or equipment inspected by a registered contractor at least
once in every 12 months. Therefore, occupant should clarify
and confirm with the owner or Incorporated Owners of the
building that the building’s fire service installations
are properly maintained and with valid certificate(s) issued
by a registered fire service installation contractor.
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Under
what circumstances the operation of sprinkler system or
other Fire Service Installations will be obstructed? |
Ans: |
Very
often, the operation of sprinkler system or other fire service
installations are obstructed by internal decorations, such
as, false ceiling or storage rack etc. So, whilst carrying
out decoration to the premises, attention should be made
not to cause any obstruction to the fire service installations
or equipment provided in the premises.
- Sprinkler System
Sprinkler system is one of the major fire service installations
provided in the premises. The sprinkler head is activated
upon sensing the rated temperature and water is then
discharged automatically to extinguish a fire. The effective
coverage of a single sprinkler head is limited. As such,
sprinkler heads are distributed in a predetermined pattern.
Any obstruction to sprinkler heads will reduce the designed
effectiveness of the sprinkler system and thus constitutes
a fire hazard. The following irregularities are commonly
observed after refurbishment/decoration of the premises
originally protected by a sprinkler system:
- False ceiling
blocks the sprinkler heads and thus affects their
sensibility and water pattern discharged in case
of fire. Rectification method is either by removing
the whole false ceiling, or installing / extending
the sprinkler heads below the false ceiling,
- Partition
may reduce the coverage of adjacent sprinkler heads.
Rectification method can be made either by removing
/ rearranging the partition, or relocating / adding
sprinkler heads.
- Ventilation
air duct may also affect the coverage of sprinkler
heads. Rectification method can be made either by
removing / rearranging the air duct, or relocating
/ adding sprinkler heads.
- Obstruction
by goods/obstacles:-
Generally speaking, a 0.5m clearance below the sprinkler
heads should be kept free from any goods/obstacles.
- Other Fire Service
Installations or Equipment
Apart from sprinkler system, other fire service installations
e.g. fire alarm, hose reel system, heat/smoke detectors,
extinguishers, etc. shall also not be obstructed by
obstacles and should be properly maintained for ready
use in case of fire.
If alteration to fire service installation is involved,
it must be carried out by a Registered Fire Service
Installation Contractor, who shall issue to the person
on whose instruction the work was undertaken a certificate
and forward a copy thereof to the Director of Fire Services
within fourteen days after completion of works. The
list of Registered Fire Service Installation Contractors
is available at:
- Government
Gazette
- Local fire
stations or other Fire Services Department offices
- District Offices
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| The
Role of Fire Services Department at the Railway Development |
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When
was the Railway Development Strategy Division set up? |
Ans: |
This
Division was set up in April, 2001.
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Is
this Division responsible for the formulation of Fire Safety
requirements and recommendations of all railway infrastructure
projects in Hong Kong? |
Ans: |
No, we are responsible for scrutinizing consultancy
study reports, vetting of building plans and formulation
of fire safety requirements and recommendations in respect
of the relevant railway infrastructure projects as well
as carrying out acceptance tests on fire service installations
on completion of these projects. We are
responsible for the following railway lines:
(i) Railway Projects
under RDS 2000
- Shatin to Central Link
- Kowloon Southern Link
- Northern Link
- Port Rail Line
- South Island Line
- West Island Line
- Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link
(ii)
Other Railway Projects
- West Rail
- East Rail Extensions - Tai Wai to Ma On Shan
- East Rail Extensions - Hung Hom to Tsim Sha Tsui East
- East Rail Extensions - Sheung Shui to Lok Ma Chau Spur
Line
- Disneyland Resort Line
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Which
Government Department can provide information on railway
projects proposed under the “Railway Development Strategy
2000”? |
Ans: |
Enquiries
can be made direct to Transport and Housing Bureau or by
surfing on the web site of the Bureau provided underneath.
http://www.thb.gov.hk/eng/index.htm
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| Fire
Safety Ambassador Scheme
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What
is the Fire Safety Ambassador Scheme? |
Ans: |
The
Fire Services Department has adopted a series of fire protection
improvement measures and one of them is the implementation
of Fire Safety Ambassador Scheme. Participants of the scheme
are provided with basic fire protection training to enrich
their fire safety knowledge.
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What
is the enrollment qualification of Fire Safety Ambassador? |
Ans: |
Persons
aged 12 or above are welcome to participate in the FSA Scheme.
Interest persons may apply individually or through their
affiliated organizations or call 2170 9630 for enquiries.
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How
to join the Fire Safety Ambassador Scheme? |
| Ans: |
Application
Form for Fire Safety Ambassador Scheme can be obtained at
local Fire Station or downloaded from FSA Web-site at www.fsaclub.org.hk
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Is
there any height restriction for the premises used as child
care centre? |
Ans: |
No part of any centre shall be situated at a height of more
than 24m above ground level. Where children under 2 years
of age are being care for, the height shall not exceed 12m
between ground level and the floor level of the centre.
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Is
it allowed to erect a gate across the staircase at any intermediate
level of a building? |
Ans: |
Since the staircase forms part of the means of escape, occupant
may use or intend to use it to escape to place of safety
in case of fire or other calamity. If a gate is erected
across the staircase, it may cause obstruction to the means
of escape. Therefore, it is not allowed to erect any gate
across staircase at any intermediate level of a building.
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Is
it required to install sprinkler system in food business
premises? |
Ans: |
A sprinkler system shall be provided for any premises area
exceeding 230㎡
or premises in basement with area exceeding 126㎡.
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What
are the general Fire Services requirements for operating
outside seating accommodation (OSA) of food premises? |
Ans: |
Application for OSA should be submitted to FEHD directly
and it will be referred to this Department for processing
on fire safety aspects. Upon initial approval of application,
FS requirements will be formulated for compliance. The following
general FS requirements are listed for reference only and
it may be some slight differences according to individual
application:
- The OSA should
not be situated within 6m from any dangerous goods store
or installation, and within 1.5 metres of any fire hydrant
ground valve and notice plate.
- The OSA should
not cause obstruction any building fire service installation.
- No obstruction
should be caused to any Emergency Vehicular Access (EVA)
or the operation of Fire Services aerial appliance or
equipment. As a general guide, a clear passage of not
less than 6 metres wide with adequate headroom clearance
should be maintained at the EVA outside the OSA at all
times.
- No heating activities
involving naked flame for cooking/food warming is permitted
inside the OSA.
- _____ 9-litre
CO2/water fire extinguisher should be provided at a
conspicuous location for immediate use during emergency.
- The OSA should
not be encroached with permanent structures/fence. If
temporary fence/bollards are to be provided along the
boundary for demarcating the OSA area, they should not
be fixed onto the ground, and are able to be removed
easily during emergency. The practice of inserting supports
of the fence/bollard into holes on the ground or placement
of substantially constructed decorating materials for
the purpose is not allowed.
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| Dangerous
Goods Licensing
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Shall
we need a licence for the storage of dangerous goods and
which Department(s) would be the licensing authority? |
Ans: |
Pursuant to Dangerous
Goods Ordinance, Cap.295, Laws of Hong Kong, storage
of any dangerous goods in excess of the prescribed exempted
quantity shall require a Dangerous Goods licence. The control
of category 1 dangerous goods is under the jurisdiction
of Commissioner
of Mines and the Director of Fire Services is the controlling
authority of categories 2 (other than liquefied petroleum
gas) to 10 dangerous goods.
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Can
I store dangerous goods in non-industrial building? |
Ans: |
Under no circumstances will storage of dangerous goods in
excess of the prescribed exempted quantity be authorized
in residential premises or buildings not specifically designed
for industrial purposes.
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What
are the documents required to support the application for
a dangerous goods licence? |
Ans: |
Application for a dangerous goods licence should be made
to the Director of Fire Services in writing with the following
information: -
a)
the address and location of the proposed store;
b) type & quantity of dangerous goods to be stored;
and
c) 2 sets of plans in scale and all details of the store
should be incorporated into the plans.
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Is
there any height restriction in respect of the location
of a dangerous goods store? |
Ans: |
Dangerous goods store can only be located at a level not
exceeding 30m above ground level.
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What
is the validity period of a dangerous goods license and
shall it be renewed upon expiry? |
Ans: |
Unless specified, all dangerous goods licenses are valid
for 12 months from the date of issue. Application for renewal
of licenses shall be made to the controlling authority upon
expiry.
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| Dangerous
Goods Licence Application
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| How
can I speed up my application for a dangerous goods licence? |
| Ans: |
Every DG licence
application will be processed by officer of the Dangerous
Goods Division under the Licensing and Certification Command.
As required by law, every application shall be accompanied
by a set of information indicating the location of the
proposed store, the intended storage and the details of
the construction of the proposed store. We advise that
an applicant should endeavour in submitting the required
information so that the application can be processed as
smooth as possible.
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| How
can I know that the substance is defined as a dangerous goods? |
| Ans: |
The
Dangerous Goods (Application and Exemption) Regulations
have defined certain known substances as dangerous goods.
The classification of such is also stated in the Regulations.
However, there may be new substances that may not appear
in the Regulations. During law enforcement, unknown substances
may be seized, removed or detained for analysis under
the Dangerous Goods Ordinance with a view to ascertaining
whether such substance falls within the control of the
Ordinance.
In
private business world, it is the duty of individual to
consult the supplier or other adviser as deemed relevant
to obtain advice either on legal perspective or on safety.
Subject to availability of resources, the Fire Services
Department will render assistance to the public for classification
of a substance that is not defined in the Dangerous Goods
(Application and Exemption) Regulations. Normally, the
“Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)” provided by the manufacturer
may be useful in this respect.
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| Do
I need a licence to import dangerous goods? |
| Ans: |
Under the Dangerous
Goods Ordinance, an import licence for Category 2 to Category
10 dangerous goods is not required. Nevertheless, the
import of certain substances is controlled by various
Government departments, for instance the Customs and Excise
Department. You may wish to contact them or browse their
website: http://www.info.gov.hk/customs/eng/major/licence/chemicals_e.html.
In addition, the Ozone Layer Protection Ordinance, Cap
403 requires both import and export licences for scheduled
substances.
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| Is
it necessary to employ certain qualified person to represent
an applicant for licence application? |
| Ans: |
An applicant may
by ownself or employ other person as agent to apply for
DG licence. Applicants are advised to identify suitable
persons according to their budget and technical experience
of contractor/consultant in representing or assisting
them for the application.
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| Will
FSD provide a contractor/consultant list for dangerous goods
licence application? |
| Ans: |
Due to the complexity
in nature, there is no such a list of contractor/consultant
for dangerous goods licence application being maintained
in the Fire Services Department. However, in choosing
qualified fire service installation contractors in complying
the fire service requirement on fire service installation
for DG store, you may wish to make reference to the register
of contractors that is made available for inspection in
every office of this Department or fire station.
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Shall
the conveyance of dangerous goods on land require a licence? |
Ans: |
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Can
dangerous goods in different categories be conveyed together? |
Ans: |
No. Mixed conveyance of dangerous goods in different categories
is not allowed.
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Is
there any requirement in relation to the parking of a dangerous
goods vehicle with dangerous goods being loaded on board? |
Ans: |
In accordance with the dangerous goods vehicle licensing
conditions no. 9, dangerous goods vehicle shall not be left
unattended at any time when carrying or loaded with dangerous
good.
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How
to apply for the 'Licence for the Conveyance of Dangerous
Goods in Category 2/5 by Vehicles'? |
Ans: |
- The
applicant shall submit an application form - 'Application
for Licence for Vehicles Used for the Conveyance of
Category 2 (other than liquefied petroleum gas) and/or
Category 5 Dangerous Goods (DG/TS/337A)' to the
Director of Fire Services, together with a copy of the
identity document of the vehicle owner.
- The applicant
will receive a set of standard requirements, and upon
the completion of which the applicant may arrange with
this Department for a follow-up inspection.
- The
applicant is required to produce the following documents
during the inspection.
-
Certificate of Particulars of Vehicle (T.D. 61(C);
- Vehicle
Registration Documents (T.D. 26);
- Certificate
of Roadworthiness (T.D. 89) or Vehicle Examination
Report and Repair Order (V.E. 24);
- Certificate
of Fire Services Installations and Equipment (F.S.
251); and
- Any
other documents supporting the compliance of the
requirements..
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Where
is the location for the inspection of dangerous goods vehicles
by this Department? |
Ans: |
Inspections of dangerous goods vehicles by this Department
are usually conducted inside Sai Kung Fire Station at '1
Hong Kin Road, Sai Kung'.
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What
is the validity period of a dangerous goods vehicle licence
and shall it be renewed upon expiry? |
Ans: |
Unless specified, all dangerous goods licenses are valid
for 12 months from the date of issue. Application for renewal
of licenses shall be made to the controlling authority upon
expiry.
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What
are the general requirements of Street Fire Hydrants? |
Ans: |
- Street
fire hydrants provided within private developments will
be regarded as
Fire Service Installations (FSI) required under the
provision of Section 16(1)(b) of the Buildings Ordinance,
Cap. 123, Laws of Hong Kong. The street fire hydrant
system shall be subject to the provisions of Section
25, Cap. 95, Laws of Hong Kong, the Fire Service (Installations
and Equipment) Regulations and shall be installed, maintained,
repaired or inspected in accordance with the said Regulations.
- Spacing
between fire hydrants should be 100 metres staggered
on alternative sides of the roadway wherever practicable.
- The
hydrant shall be of an accepted standard pattern and,
when tested in accordance with provision of British
Standards BS 1042 with one 65mm outlet working, shall
be capable of delivering not less than 2,000 litres
per minute (33.3 l/sec.) with a minimum running pressure
of 170 kPa at the outlet.
- The
minimum output at para. 3 above should where possible
be made available from two 65mm outlets of a system
delivering at the same time, i.e. a total output of
not less than 4,000 litres per minute (66.7 l/sec.).
- Where
the minimum standards could not be met, the water supply
may have to be augmented by other means - e.g. sump
tank and pumps. This will depend on the size and nature
of the property to be protected, together with total
available supply.
- All
hydrants should be installed in accordance with the
Water Supplies Department Standard Mainlaying Practice.
- Wherever
possible, there should be at least two street fire hydrants
within the site of the building concerned and they should
be fixed not less than 6 metres from the building they
are intended to protect.
- The
following procedure shall be adopted to identify newly
installed street fire hydrants not yet put in commission
and existing hydrants out of service :-
-
Hydrant body will be painted red or yellow according
to the source of water supply i.e. fresh or salt
water respectively;
- the
100mm outlet of pedestal hydrant will be fitted
with a blue blank cap; or
- the
70mm outlet of swan neck hydrant will be fitted
with a blue blank cap
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What
are the general requirements of Emergency Vehicular Access
(EVA)? |
Ans: |
For areas where
no purpose-built roads are designed, emergency access lanes
of not less than 6m wide must be provided. If there is any
overhead structure, a clear headroom of not less than 4.5m
must be maintained.
The
following figures of the largest fire appliance (50m Turntable
Ladder) should be taken as a standard :-
-
Weight 20 tonnes
- Turning
circle 22 metres
- Length
11.35 metres
- The
designed gradient of a ramp on an access road should
not exceed 1 in 10, especially when it leaves the horizontal
plane, but this may be increased to a maximum of 1 in
6 after leaving the horizontal plane
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How
could we identify the extent of the designated Emergency
Vehicular Access (EVA) in a Development? |
Ans: |
Within a development,
the following signs shall be positioned along the EVA accordingly
with effect from 1January 1997 :-
-
For EVA of driveway design
-
an EVA Layout sign shall be erected at the entrances
of the EVA ;
-
EVA Indication signs shall be positioned at an interval
of not more than 100m along the EVA;
-
“No Parking” signs with standard conforming to the
Road Traffic (Parking on Private Roads) Regulations
and the Code of Practice for Private Roads shall
be erected along the EVA at 50m intervals except
where designated carparks are marked
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