(8)The storage tank meant for storage of Ammonium Nitrate melt shall be-(i)constructed of stainless steel or any other compatible material according to sound engineering practice conforming to a national or international code accepted by the Chief Controller and adequately insulated and supported so as to ensure safety and stability during loading and unloading of Ammonium Nitrate melt into or from such storage tank;(ii)with a secondary containment in the form of dyke enclosure made of cement concrete and its holding capacity shall not be less than the capacity of the largest tank situated within such enclosure;(iii)observing Safety Distance of 4.5 metres within the compound wall and plant facilities and 45 metres from any protected works;(iv)with single storage tank capacity not exceeding 200MT; and(v)provided with a suitable hard stand adjacent to it for loading and unloading and such a hard stand shall be located so that its centre maintains a minimum safety distance of 4.5 metres all around.
