168   Manner of keeping goods

(1)  In this clause, goods means dangerous goods of Class 9 kept in or on the same premises in a quantity of more than 1 000 litres in the case of liquids or more than 1 000 kilograms in any other case.

(2)  For the purposes of section 9 (1) (c) of the Act, goods must be kept in accordance with subclauses (3)–(5).

(3)  Goods that are environmentally hazardous substances must be kept in accordance with the applicable provisions of AS 4452 (The storage and handling of toxic substances) as if the goods were in minor storage quantities (except that, if the goods are liquids, spillage containment must be provided in accordance with AS 4452 as if the goods were not in minor storage quantities).

(4)  Goods that are elevated temperature goods must:

(a)  be kept away from any protected work, public place, dangerous goods depot or accumulation of flammable or combustible material, and

(b)  be kept in a manner that will prevent the liberation of flammable, toxic or corrosive vapours in a harmful concentration, and

(c)  if liquid (other than a liquid referred to in paragraph (d)), be provided with spillage containment to hold not less than:

(i)  25 per cent of the storage capacity for the packaged goods kept in or on the premises, or

(ii)  100 per cent of the storage capacity of a single tank for the keeping of the goods in or on the premises (or, if there is more than one tank for the keeping of the goods, 100 per cent of the storage capacity of the largest of the tanks), and

(d)  in the case of liquids that quickly solidify or have a high viscosity at ambient temperature, be provided with bunding or drainage by kerbing or trenches so that, in case of spillage, the goods are prevented from reaching any of the places specified in paragraph (a).

(5)  Any other goods must:

(a)  be kept away from any protected work, public place, dangerous goods depot or accumulation of flammable or combustible material, and

(b)  be kept in a manner that will prevent the liberation of flammable, toxic or corrosive dusts or vapours in a harmful concentration, and

(c)  if liquid, be provided with spillage containment to hold not less than:

(i)  25 per cent of the storage capacity for the packaged goods kept in or on the premises, or

(ii)  100 per cent of the storage capacity of a single tank for the keeping of the goods in or on the premises (or, if there is more than one tank for the keeping of the goods, 100 per cent of the storage capacity of the largest of the tanks).