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LPG and CNG

petrol stations

Operators of LPG and CNG* petrol stations must ensure A risk analysis according to the IEC/EN 62305-2 standard
that employees, customers and pedestrians are protected must be performed to assess the risk potentials of a light-
against fire and explosion risks. Due to the characteristics ning strike and to define suitable protection measures. The
of LPG and CNG as well as the technical properties of tank measures resulting from the risk analysis reduce the existing
systems, different risks must be considered. risk to an acceptable level and include, for example:
• External lightning protection system
All over the world there are different regulations and laws • Surge protection
concerning the safety of LPG/CNG petrol stations. The
following regulations apply to the design, installation, main- • Fire alarm and extinguishing systems
tenance and operation of petrol stations:
• Building regulations To ensure that the plants meet the most stringent safety
requirements, DEHN offers professional protection concepts
• Occupational health and safety laws and solutions, long-standing experience and high-quality
• Technical Rules for Operational Safety products for
• Earth-termination systems
• Equipotential bonding systems
• External lightning protection
• Surge protection for power supply systems
• Surge protection for measuring and control systems

* LPG: Liquefied Petroleum Gas
CNG: Compressed Natural Gas 11