Guidelines On Gas Piping Systems Installations

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G P / S T / No .2 5 /2 0 2 0 . Guidelines On Gas Piping Systems At Launderettes And Similar Installations .

GAS SUPPLY ACT 1993
( Act 501)
GUIDELINES ON GAS PIPING

SYSTEMS AT LAUNDERETTES AND 3
SIMILAR INSTALLATIONS
C O M M I S S I O N
In exercise of the power conferred by Section 37C of the Gas Supply
Act 1993 [Act 501], the Commission issues the following guidelines.
Citation and Commencement
1. These Guidelines may be cited as the Guidelines on Gas Piping
E N E R G Y
Systems at Launderettes and Similar Installations (“Guidelines”)
2. These Guidelines shall come into operation on the date of its
registration.
Purpose of these Guidelines
3. The purpose of these Guidelines is to guide consultants, gas

contractors, launderette franchisors, competent persons and
owners or management companies of premises in the management
and maintenance of gas piping systems and installations in such
premises and to ensure that such piping systems and installations
are in good condition and safe for public use.

Application of these Guidelines
4. These Guidelines will address safety aspects of piping systems, LPG

storage, installations and other equipment used in the operation
and maintenance of gas installations at launderettes and premises
using similar installations.
Amendment and Variation
5. The Commission may at any time modify, vary, review or revoke

C O M M I S S I O N
these Guidelines.
Dated : 11 February 2020

E N E R G Y
Abdul Razib Dawood

Chief Executive Officer
Energy Commission
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E N E R G Y C O M M I S S I O N
Table of Contents 5
1. Objectives 6
2. Scope 6
C O M M I S S I O N
3. Definitions And Interpretation 6
4. LPG Characteristics 8
5. Regulatory Requirements 8
6. Technical Requirements 9
E N E R G Y
7. Typical Layout Diagrams For
Launderettes 13
8. Compliant And
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Non-Compliant Installations
9. Effects Of Contravention Or
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Non-Compliance
10. Contact Information 20


1.0 OBJECTIVES
1.1 These Guidelines are developed by the Commission with the following
objectives:
(a) to ensure that gas installations at launderettes and at premises

using similar installations comply with the requirements stipulated
in the Act and all subsidiary legislations made thereunder and
Malaysian Standards MS 830:2013 and MS 930:2017; and
(b) to mitigate the risks associated with gas installations at launderettes

and at premises using similar installations.
2.0 SCOPE
2.1 These Guidelines shall apply to owners, tenants and operators of gas
installations and at premises using such installations and any of their
personnel or a personnel of their contractors or sub-contractors
working on the installation.
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2.2 These Guidelines may also assist local authorities in carrying out
their duties insofar as it involve gas installations at launderettes
or at premises using similar installations.
2.3 These Guidelines are not intended in any way to circumvent the
application of and obligations or requirements under any other
written law or standards. Parties relying on these Guidelines are
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advised to obtain independent advice on the applicability of the

same to their installations.
3.0 DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

6 3.1 In these guidelines, the following terms shall bear the following
meanings:
“Act” means the Gas Supply Act 1993 [Act 501], as amended, modified
or supplemented from time to time;
“API” means American Petroleum Institute;
“ASTM” means American Standard Testing Material;

“ATI” means an approval to install issued pursuant to Regulation 15
of the Gas Supply Regulations 1997;
“ATO” means an approval to operate issued pursuant to Regulation

16 of the Gas Supply Regulations 1997;
“check valve” means a mechanical valve to allow a one-way flow

of gas;
“Commission” means Suruhanjaya Tenaga;
“Energy Laws” means the Act and all subsidiary legislations made
thereunder, as amended, modified or supplemented from time to
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time;
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“launderette” means a place of business where clothes and linen
can be washed or dried using an electrical equipment for a fee where
the operation of the launderette utilises gas supply either from an
LPG storage in the form of a cylinder or from a person licensed under
section 11 of the Act or both;
“LPG” means liquefied petroleum gas;
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“LPG storage” means a location to store LPG cylinders which are to
be used for operational purposes at or by a launderette or premises
using similar installations;
“Malaysian Standards” means standards issued by the Department

of Standards Malaysia or its successors or assigns;
“mechanical ventilation system” means a ventilation system driven

by air handling units connected to ductwork within a building that
supplies air to and extracts air from interior spaces;
“pigtail” means a rubber hose connecting an LPG cylinder to any

manifold;
“premises” means a building that is used for commercial purposes;
“similar installation” means an installation which obtains its gas

supply from an LPG storage in the form of a cylinder or from a person
licensed under section 11 of the Act or both; and

“Zone 2” means a hazardous area classified as a Zone 2 in accordance
with Malaysian Standards MS 830:2013.
3.2 Subject to paragraph 3.1 and unless expressly indicated to the contrary
or unless the context otherwise requires, terms adopted and used in
these Guidelines shall bear the same meaning as they are defined in
the Energy Laws.
3.3 If there are any conflicts between the provisions of these Guidelines
and of those contained in the Energy Laws, the provisions in the
Energy Laws shall prevail.
4.0 LPG CHARACTERISTICS

The following illustrates typical characteristics of LPG:
Typical LPG Characteristics

i Specific Gravity 0.55@15oC; water =1
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ii Gross Calorific Value, (kcal/Sm3) 28,058

iii Burning Velocity, (m/s) 0.46
iv Upper Flammability Limit, (%) 9.0
v Lower Flammability Limit, (%) 1.8
vi Auto-ignition Temperature, (oC) 410
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vii Theoretical Air Requirement, (m3/m3) 28.81
5.0 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

8 5.1 The installing of any piping system shall be carried out by a person
holding a valid Certificate of Registration as a Gas Contractor.
5.2 The installation work mentioned in paragraph 5.1 shall be carried

out or directly supervised by a competent person working for the
Gas Contractor.
5.3 Prior to the installation of a piping system, the owner of the piping
system shall obtain an ATI.

5.4 Upon completion of the installation, the owner of the piping system
shall obtain an ATO. For installations receiving the supply of gas directly
from a retail licensee, the ATO shall be displayed at a visible and suitable
location within the premises.
5.5 In order to supply gas through the piping system, a licence in accordance
with Section 11 of the Act shall be obtained.
5.6 All licenses obtained pursuant to section 11 of the Act shall be displayed
at a visible and suitable location within the premises.
6.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

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6.1 Installation Requirements
(a) These requirements shall be fulfilled by a Gas Contractor.
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(b) The design of the installation shall follow the requirements
stipulated in the latest Malaysian Standards MS 830 and MS 930
or any modifications or substitutions thereto as directed by the
Commission.
(c) Hoses shall not be used to connect a gas appliance to any LPG
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cylinder. However, an exception is granted to premises utilising
not more than two (2) appliances such as a water heater and
dryer which are manned at all times during operation provided
that:
(i) the number of LPG cylinders used shall not exceed two
(2); and
(ii) only one (1) cylinder may be connected to one (1) appliance.
(d) If the launderette or premises using similar installations is

located in a building containing a continuous row of shop
houses, the LPG storage must not contain more than 12 units
of 50kg LPG cylinders.
(e) Gas detectors approved by the Commission shall be installed

within the vicinity of all gas appliances, taking into account the
operating range of the gas detectors, and in any case shall not
exceed three (3) meters.

(f) All gas detectors shall be connected to a safety alarm located in
an area assigned to be frequented by the public and linked to
an automatic shut-off device.
(g) The design must also follow any further requirements as issued
by the Commission from time to time.
6.2 Piping Requirements
(a) These requirements shall be fulfilled by a Gas Contractor, save

for requirement 6.2(j) which must be fulfilled by the owner of
the piping system.
(b) The material used for any piping shall be of carbon steel
complying with the ASTM A 106 or API 5L Grade B standards.
(c) The piping shall be of a seamless type.
(d) The minimum grade of the pipes shall be Schedule 40 of API 5L

Grade B.
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(e) Any equipment such as valves or regulators connected to the

piping shall not be installed higher than two (2) meters above
the finished floor level.
(f) A pressure gauge shall be installed after each regulator to

indicate the pressure of the gas in the piping system. This
is to enable the determination of whether the pressure is in
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compliance with the maximum operating pressure allowed by

the Commission as stated in the ATO.
(g) Any changes in the direction of the piping shall use standard
gas fittings. The use of non-standard gas fittings or manually
welded parts are strictly prohibited
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(h) Piping shall be adequately supported in order to ensure that it is
securely fixed at the installed position. The support shall be able to
withstand the load of the pipes and any vibrations created during
the transportation of gas.
(i) Hoses used to connect pipes to any appliances such as water

heater or dryer shall not exceed 1.5 meters in length.
(j) All piping shall not be in contact with electrical cables, metal
parts or any substance or material which may create sparks.

(k) All piping systems and installations shall comply with Table 13
in Section 14 of Malaysian Standard MS 830:2013 as amended
or revised from time to time. For reference purposes, the current
applicable Table 13 is attached as Attachment 1 to these Guidelines.
(l) No other items shall be placed on any piping at any time.
6.3 LPG Storage Requirements
These requirements shall be fulfilled by a Gas Contractor and/or the
owner of the piping system, as applicable.
(a) General Storage Requirements
(i) The LPG storage shall not: 11

(aa) be located at the main entrance of the launderette
premises;
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(ab) be located in an area where the safety of the public
might be jeopardized;
(ac) be located at the basement of any building;
(ad) be located under any staircase or ramp;
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(ae) store any unused LPG cylinders;
(af) contain any mechanical ventilation system unless
the ventilation system is a certified explosion-proof
type; and
(ag) be installed with any electrical wiring or
equipment, unless such wiring or equipment is a
certified explosion-proof type and suitable for a
Zone 2 area.
(ii) The LPG storage shall:
(aa) be located at an area with adequate ventilation;
(ab) have adequate leg room for the safe loading and
unloading of LPG cylinders;
(ac) have emergency shut-off valves equipped with pullout
cables installed at appropriate locations where the
pullout cables to activate the shut-off valves shall be
placed in suitable conduits;

(ad) be a Zone 2 area;
(ae) have standard safety signage installed in accordance

with Malaysian Standards MS 830:2013; and
(af) at all times comply with Malaysian Standards

MS 830:2013.
(iii) Pigtails connected to any manifold shall be fitted with a

check valve.
(iv) The space in the opposite direction of the LPG storage

shall be clear from obstruction so as to allow easy access
to the LPG storage.
(v) The public shall not be given access or be able to access

the area within the vicinity of the LPG storage area.
(b) Specific Requirements for LPG Storage Located Within Launderette

Premises
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(i) The LPG storage area shall be protected with a 4-hour

fire-rated wall, in accordance with Malaysian Standards
MS 830:2013.
6.4 Maintenance Requirements
(a) These requirements shall be fulfilled by the owner of the piping

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system.
(b) The piping system or installation shall be maintained in good

condition according to standards prescribed by the Commission,
or, if not prescribed by the Commission, according to acceptable
industry standards.
12 (c) A responsible person shall be assigned to the piping system or
installation who shall conduct regular inspections and ensure
that the piping system or installation is free from any gas
leakage.
(d) The piping system or installation shall be inspected, tested and

certified by a competent person every two (2) years or for such
periods as may be determined by the Commission.
6.5 Other Requirements

(a) These requirements shall be fulfilled by the owner of the piping
system.

(b) All LPG storage cylinders must be those assigned for commercial
use by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs.
The use of LPG storage cylinders for domestic purposes is strictly
prohibited.
(c) Adequate warning and evacuation signs shall be displayed at the

premises to facilitate the public in the event of any emergencies.
(d) “No Smoking” signs shall be placed at appropriate locations within

the premises.
(e) For premises operating on a 24-hour basis, the contact number

of the responsible person and other emergency contact numbers
such as the police, fire department and the like shall be displayed 13
at the area frequented by customers.
7.0 TYPICAL LAYOUT DIAGRAMS FOR LAUNDERETTES
C O M M I S S I O N
7.1 The following is an example of a layout diagram for launderettes where
the LPG storage is located outside and at the back of the launderette
premises1 (“Type A”):
TYPE A - LPG STORAGE PLACED OUTSIDE OF LAUNDERETTE PREMISES
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1 meter gap
BACK ALLEY between LPG
storage and
boundary of
LPG adjacent
building and
any public
BACK accessible
LAUNDERETTE EQUIPMENT
area
PUBLIC
existing wall
ACCESSIBLE
OTHER PREMISES
AREA
FRONT
MAIN ROAD
1 Provided that the owner or occupier of the launderette or premises using similar installations
has obtained all the necessary approvals, permits, etc. to build the LPG storage at the said
location

7.2 The following is an example of a layout diagram for launderettes where
the LPG storage is located within and at the back of the launderette
premises2 (“Type B”):
TYPE B - LPG STORAGE PLACED INSIDE OF LAUNDERETTE PREMISES
BACK ALLEY
BACK LPG
LAUNDERETTE EQUIPMENT
4-hour fire
rated wall
PUBLIC
ACCESSIBLE OTHER PREMISES
AREA
C O M M I S S I O N
FRONT
MAIN ROAD
7.3 For both Type A and Type B layouts:

E N E R G Y
(a) The public accessible area shall be equipped with a safety alarm, in
accordance with paragraph 6.1(f) of these Guidelines;
(b) Gas detectors approved by the Commission shall be installed within

14 the vicinity of all gas appliances, in accordance with paragraph 6.1(e)
of these Guidelines;
(c) The contact number of the responsible person and other emergency
contact numbers and adequate warning and evacuation signs shall
be displayed at public accessible area, in accordance with paragraphs
6.5(c) and 6.5(e) of these Guidelines; and
2 Provided that the owner or occupier of the launderette or premises using similar installations
has obtained all the necessary approvals, permits, etc. to build the LPG storage at the said
location

(d) There shall be a one (1) meter gap between the LPG storage and the
boundary of any adjacent buildings, and between the LPG storage
and any public accessible area inside the launderette or premises
using similar installation.
7.4 In addition, for Type B layout, a 4-hour fire-rated wall shall be installed
in accordance with paragraph 6.3(b)(i) of these Guidelines.
8.0 COMPLIANT AND NON-COMPLIANT

INSTALLATIONS
8.1 Examples of Compliant Installations 15
(a) Example 1
C O M M I S S I O N
E N E R G Y
A. 50kg LPG cylinders for commercial use [paragraph 6.5(b)].

B. Pigtail connecting a 50kg LPG cylinder to the manifold is fitted
with a check valve [paragraph 6.3(a)(iii)].
C. Emergency shut-off valve installed at an appropriate location
and pullout cable placed in a suitable conduit [paragraph
6.3(a)(ii)(ac)].

(b) Example 2
A. Emergency shut-off valve installed at an appropriate location and

pullout cable placed in a suitable conduit [paragraph 6.3(a)(ii)
(ac)].
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B. Pressure gauge installed to indicate the pressure of the gas in

the piping system [paragraph 6.2(f)].
C. Regulator installed not higher than two (2) meters above
finished floor level [paragraph 6.2(e)].
(c) Example 3
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A. Standard safety signage [paragraph 6.3(a)(ii)(ae)].

B. LPG storage containing not more than 12 units of 50kg LPG
cylinders [paragraph 6.1(d)].
C. Emergency shut-off valve installed at an appropriate location and
pullout cable placed in a suitable conduit [paragraph 6.3(a)(ii)
(ac)].

8.2 Examples of Non-Compliant Installations
(a) Example 1
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C O M M I S S I O N
A. 14kg LPG cylinders for domestic use [paragraph 6.5(b)].
B. No emergency shut-off valves installed [paragraph 6.3(a)(ii)(ac)].
C. Pigtail connecting LPG cylinder to the manifold is not fitted with
check valve [paragraph 6.3(a)(iii)].
b) Example 2
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A. Surveillance camera (electrical equipment) not of explosion-proof

type [paragraph 6.3(a)(i)(ag)].
B. LPG storage area not protected with a 4-hour fire-rated wall
[paragraph 6.3(b)(i)].
C. No emergency shut-off valve installed [paragraph 6.3(a)(ii)(ac)].
D. Pigtail connecting LPG cylinder to the manifold not fitted with
check valve [paragraph 6.3(a)(iii)].
E. Unused LPG cylinder stored at LPG storage [paragraph 6.3(a)(i)
(ae)].

(c) Example 3
A. Electrical wiring in contact with piping is not of explosion-proof

type and suitable for a Zone 2 area [paragraph 6.3(a)(i)(ag)].
C O M M I S S I O N
B. Gas detector not installed [paragraph 6.1(e)].
(d) Example 4
A. Electrical wiring and
equipment not of explosion-
proof type [paragraph 6.3(a)
(i)(ag)].
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B. Electrical equipment not

of explosion-proof type
[paragraph 6.3(a)(i)(ag)].
C. No emergency shut-off valve
installed [paragraph 6.3(a)
18 (ii)(ac)].
D. Pigtail connecting LPG cylinder
to the manifold not fitted
with check valve [paragraph
6.3(a)(iii)].
E. LPG storage area not protected
with a 4-hour fire-rated wall
[paragraph 6.3(b)(i)].

9.0 EFFECTS OF CONTRAVENTION OR NON-COMPLIANCE
9.1 All parties concerned should note that any person who carries out
activity of use of gas through a piping system at a launderette or
premises using similar installations requires a licence to be issued by
the Commission. In addition, any licensee, competent person or any
person subject to these Guidelines must comply with it.
9.2 It is an offence under subsection 30(1) of the Act if any person carries
out any activity of retail or use of gas through a piping system without
any licence. On conviction, the offender will be liable to a fine not 19
exceeding one hundred thousand ringgit (RM100,000.00) or to
imprisonment for a term not exceeding three (3) years or to both and
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to a further fine not exceeding one thousand ringgit (RM1,000.00) for
every day or part of a day during which the offence continues after
conviction, and any piping system or part thereof used or intended to
be used in the commission of the offence shall be liable to forfeiture.
9.3 It is an offence under subsection 37C(6) of the Act if any licensee,

competent person or any person fails to comply with these Guidelines.
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For this offence, section 31 of the Act provides that on conviction, the
offender will be liable to a fine not exceeding one hundred thousand
ringgit (RM100,000.00) and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a
fine not exceeding two thousand ringgit (RM2,000.00) for every day
or part of a day during which the offence continues after conviction.

10.0 CONTACT INFORMATION
10.1 HEADQUARTERS
SURUHANJAYA TENAGA
No.12, Jalan Tun Hussein,
Precinct 2,
62100, Putrajaya.
Toll Free No : 1-800-2222-78 (ST)

Phone : (603) 8870 8500
Fax : (603) 8888 8637
Web : www.st.gov.my
10.2 REGIONAL OFFICES
Address Phone No. & Fax

C O M M I S S I O N
SELANGOR, W.P KUALA LUMPUR & Tel : 03 7955 8930

PUTRAJAYA Fax : 03 7955 8939
Tingkat 10, Menara PKNS, No 17,
Jalan Yong Shook Lin,
46050 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor.
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PULAU PINANG, KEDAH & PERLIS Tel : 04 398 8255

Tingkat 10, Bangunan KWSP, Fax : 04 390 0255
13700 Seberang Jaya, Butterworth
Pulau Pinang.
PERAK Tel : 05 253 5413

20 Tingkat 1, Bangunan KWSP, Fax : 05 255 3525
Jalan Greentown,
30450 Ipoh,
Perak.
KELANTAN & TERENGGANU Tel : 09 748 7390
Tingkat 6, Bangunan KWSP, Fax : 09 744 5498
Jalan Padang Garong,
15000 Kota Bharu,
Kelantan.

Address Phone No. & Fax
PAHANG Tel : 09 514 2803

Tingkat 7, Menara Zenith, Fax : 09 514 2804
Jalan Putra Square 6,
25000 Kuantan,
Pahang.
JOHOR Tel : 07 224 8861

Suite 18A, Aras 18, Fax : 07 224 9410
Menara ANSAR 65,
Jalan Trus, 21
80000 Johor Bahru,
Johor.
C O M M I S S I O N
PANTAI BARAT NEGERI SABAH Tel : 088 232 447
Tingkat 7, Bangunan BSN, Fax : 088 232 444
Jalan Kemajuan,
88000 Kota Kinabalu,
Sabah.
E N E R G Y
PANTAI TIMUR NEGERI SABAH Tel : 089 666 695
Tingkat 3, Wisma Sabah KM12, Fax : 089 660 279
W.D.T. No. 25,
90500 Sandakan,
Sabah.
NEGERI SEMBILAN & MELAKA Tel : 06 231 9594

Tingkat 4, Wisma Perkeso, Fax : 06 231-9620
Jalan Persekutuan, MITC,
75450 Ayer Keroh,
Melaka.

MS 830-2013 ATTACHMENT 1
Table 13. Electrical Equipment Classified Areas
Location Burning Velocity, (m/s) Area

Classification
Storage containers a) Within 1.5 m in all directions from the Zone 1
other than container connections or shell.
cylinders
b) Beyond 1.5 m but within 4.5 m in all Zone 2
directions from the container connections
or shell.
Relief valve a) Within direct path of discharge Fixed electrical

discharge equipment shall
not be installed
b) Within 1.5 m in all directions from Zone 1

point of discharge.
c) Beyond 1.5 m but within 4.5 m in all Zone 2

directions from point of discharge
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Gauge vent a) Within 1.5 m in all directions from point Zone 1

openings of discharge
b) Beyond 1.5 m within 4.5 m in all Zone 2

directions from point of discharge
Tank vehicle a) Within 1.5 m in all directions from a Zone 1

loading and point where connections are regularly
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unloading made or disconnected for product

(see note 1) transfer.
b) Beyond 1.5 m but within 4.5 m in all Zone 2

directions from a point where connections
are regularly made or disconnected and
within the cylindrical volume between
22 the horizontal equator of the sphere and
ground (see Figure 11)
Pumps, a) Within 1.5 m in all directions. Zone 1

compressors, gas-
air mixers and
vaporisers (other
than direct fired):
i) Outdoors in b) Beyond 1.5 m but within 4.5 m in Zone 2

open air, at or all directions from the equipment and
aboveground level within the cylindrical volume between
the horizontal equator of the sphere and
ground (see Figure 11)
c Standards Malaysia 2013 - All Rights Reserved
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Classcification
ii) Indoors Entire room and any adjacent room not Zone 1
with adequate separated by a vapour-tight partition
ventilation (see
note 2 )
iii) Indoors without a) Entire room and any adjacent room not Zone 1
ventilation separated by a vapour-tight partition
b) Within 4.5 m of the exterior side of any

exterior wall or roof that is not vapour Zone 2
tight or within 4.5 m of any exterior
opening.
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Automotive LPG a) Entire space within dispenser enclosure Zone 1
dispensing station and 450 mm horizontally from enclosure
dispensing units exterior up to height of 1.5 m above
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dispenser base. Entire pit or open space
beneath dispenser.
b) Up to 450 mm aboveground level Zone 2

within 6 m horizontally from any edge of
enclosure. For pits within this area, see the
requirements for ‘pits or trenches’ below.
Pits or trenches
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containing or
located beneath
LPG valves, pumps,
compressors,
regulators and
similar equipment
i) Without
mechanical a) Entire pit or trench. Zone 1
ventilation
b) Entire room and any adjacent room not Zone 2
separated by a vapour-tight partition.
c) Within 4.5 m in all directions from pit

or trench when located outdoors. Zone 2
ii) With adequate a) Entire pit or trench. Zone 2

mechanical
ventilation b) Entire room and any adjacent room not Zone 2
separated by a vapour-tight partition.
c) Within 4.5 m in all directions from pit

or trench when located outdoors. Zone 2

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Classcification
Special Entire room Zone 2
compartments or
rooms for storage
of cylinders
Pipelines and a) Within 1.5 m in all directions from Zone 1

connections point of discharge.
containing
operational b) Beyond 1.5 m from point of
bleeds, drips, vent discharge:
or drain Same as for sites i), ii) and iii) of
‘pumps, compressors, gas-airs mixers
and vaporisers’.
Container filling
i) Indoors with a) Within 1.5 m in all directions from a Zone 1

adequate point where connections are regularly
ventilation (see made or disconnected for product
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note 2) transfer.
ii) Outdoors in b) Beyond 1.5 m and entire room. Zone 2

open air
a) Within 1.5 m in all directions from a Zone 1
point where connections are regularly
made or disconnected for product
transfer.
b) Beyond 1.5 m but within 4.5 m Zone 2

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in all directions from a point where

connections are regularly made or
disconnected and within the cylindrical
volume between the horizontal equator
of the sphere and ground (see Figure
11).
24 NOTES:
1. When classifying extent of hazardous area, consideration shall be given to
possible variations in the spotting of tank vehicles at the unloading points and
the effect these variations of actual spotting point may have on the point of
connection.
2. Where specified for the prevention of fire or explosion during normal

operation, ventilation is considered adequate where provided in accordance with
the requirements of this standard.

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G P / S T / No .25 /2 0 2 0 . Guidelines On Gas Piping Systems At Launderettes And Similar Installations .

NO.12, Jalan Tun Hussein, Precinct 2, 62100 Putrajaya, Malaysia

G P / S T / No .2 5 /2 0 2 0 . Guidelines On Gas Piping Systems At Launderettes And Similar Installations .