Singapore legislation
Regulation 41
of Fire Safety (Petroleum and Flammable Materials) Regulations
Regulation 41
Loading and unloading of petroleum and flammable materials
Subregulation 1
The holder of a licence to transport petroleum or flammable materials or both as a carrier, supplier or dealer shall ensure that —
the loading and unloading of any petroleum or flammable material for storage and keeping is carried out only at premises licensed for such storage or keeping;
the engine of the vehicle is shut off during loading and unloading operations where pumps or other appliances are required to be operated;
where tanks are to be filled or discharged —
the vehicle chassis must first be earthed; and
the rate of filling must be limited to prevent any electrostatic discharge which may cause ignition of flammable vapours; and
all openings in a tank and all discharge or filling openings fitted with valves or caps must be properly secured prior to any transport.
Subregulation 2
No person shall cause any tank or compartment to be filled with any petroleum or flammable material exceeding its capacity.