a We are having some difficulty with receiving deliveries of oil
31st December 1971, Page 37
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and fuel into tour old and rather small premises by the large tankers currently in use. We are told that there are certain minimum standards sizes for manholes and such like. Can you give us further details?
AWe know of two sources for the information which you require. The Factories Act 1961 specifies minimum dimensions for manholes, primarily in the interests of safety, and a report published recently by H.M. Stationery Office Manhole Access into Enclosed Plant. price 171p, contains information on manhole sizes to accommodate deliveries from large tankers and container vehicles. The report also gives details of tests on a variety of manhole types conducted under simulated emergency conditions by the Fire Services Technical College.
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