5. Regulations applicable to the storage of agri-food products
The prevention of industrial risks associated with the storage of agri-food products is governed by two major texts: regulations governing facilities classified for environmental protection (ICPE), and regulations governing explosive atmospheres.
5.1 ICPE regulations
The French law of July 19, 1976 on facilities classified for environmental protection imposes a certain number of obligations on operators of factories, workshops, warehouses or other establishments that may present hazards or nuisances for neighbors or the environment.
The classification of a classified facility is determined by a national nomenclature of substances or activities.
Depending on the nature of the activity, the quantities processed...
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Conclusion
Bibliography
Websites
COOP de France silo guide http://www.guide-silo.com
ARIA database (BARPI) http://www.aria.developpement-durable.gouv.fr
Standards and norms
- Standard for the prevention of fires and dust explosions in Agricultural and food products facilities - NFPA 61 - 1999
- Standard on Explosion Protection by Deflagration Venting - NFPA 68 - 2007
- Staubbrände und Staubexplosionen –Gefahren – Beurteilung – Schutzmaßnahmen – Brand- und Explosionsschutz an Sprühtrocknungsanlagen – Beispiele – Dust fires and dust explosions – Hazards – assessment – protective measures...
Regulations
Arrêté du 26 novembre 2012 relatif aux prescriptions générales applicables aux installations relevant du régime de l "enregistrement au titre de la rubrique n° 2160 de la nomenclature des installations classées pour la protection de l "environnement.
Arrêté du 28 décembre 2007 relatif aux prescriptions générales applicables aux installations classées soumises à déclaration sous la rubrique n° 2160...
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