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Singapore legislation

Regulation 40

of Fire Safety (Petroleum and Flammable Materials) Regulations

Regulation 40

Vehicle used for transport of petroleum and flammable materials

Subregulation 1

Subject to paragraph (2), the holder of a licence to transport petroleum or flammable materials or both as a carrier, supplier or dealer must ensure that the petroleum or flammable materials or both shall be carried on a vehicle which —

(a)

is constructed to carry goods; and

(b)

has adequate ventilation to prevent the accumulation of any flammable vapours in the vehicle.

Subregulation 2

Where any Class O petroleum or any gaseous flammable material is being transported on land, the holder of a licence to transport petroleum or flammable materials or both must also ensure that the petroleum or flammable materials or both shall be carried on a vehicle which does not have a roof covering, whether permanent or otherwise.