• no set standard

• pre-feasibility studies and planning assessments are required prior to project planning

general site dimensions of new stations

• minimum size :
  
  PFS without LPG facilities - 375m²
  
  LPG filling station - 375m²
  
  PFS with LPG facilities - 750m²

• minimum frontage : 25m

• minimum depth : 15m (including footway)

• minimum width of access : 6m

site dimensions of stations with container vehicles patronage

• minimum frontage : 40m

• minimum depth : 15m (including a 3m footway)

• minimum width of access : 8.5m

siting on Expressways

• at least 2 km from any intersection

• preferably form part of a service area

siting on Trunk Roads, Primary Distributor Roads and Rural
Roads A

• minimum sight distance of 100m

• minimum interval of 5 km

siting on other roads lower in the hierarchy

• minimum sight distance of 50m

• minimum interval of 100m if located on different sides of the road

• minimum interval of 300m if located on the same side of the road

waiting spaces

• 1 vehicle space adjacent to each metered filling point

• minimum 4 waiting spaces between the entrance and the filling points

• additional 4 spaces for each service bay if general lubrication and servicing facilities are available

• 1 additional space between each air-pumping point

environmental and fire safety considerations

• preferably be located in relatively open areas

• avoidance of noise and air disturbances

• covering of facilities for carwashing, petrol filling and maintenance activities, as well as car servicing and lubrication bays

• provision of adequate petrol-intercepting facilities

• provision of proper drainage facilities

• proper storage and disposal of chemical wastes

• compliance with fire safety requirements

• provision of fire hydrant within 100m

general separation distances of LPG filling station/facilities

• high-rise residential/education/hospital : 55m

• commercial/recreational/industrial : 15m

• low density residential/incidental dwelling : 15m

PFS within buildings
PFS (without LPG filling facilities) may be accommodated on ground floors of carpark, industrial or commercial buildings subject to :

• station completely separated from other parts of building by enclosures with fire resistance period of 4 hours

• site open for ventilation on one of the longest sides or two adjoining sides

• adequate headroom and ventilation

• floor area above to be used for occupancy with low fire/life risk

• openings and windows on three levels directly above should be bricked up

• Quantitative Risk Assessment and necessary planning approval

• no set standard

• a consultation zone will be delineated for each PHI according to the topography, types of PHIs and their storage capacities

• Hazard Assessment, Planning Study and Action Plan would be undertaken as the basis for land use planning and development control within each consultation zone.

• in rural areas

  • low rise building of 1 to 2 storeys

  • maximum plot ratio of 0.5

  • proper water supply and sewage disposal system

  • adequate paving and drainage facilities

  • suitable fencing as visual screen

• in purpose-designed buildings or on the lower floors of industrial buildings

  • minimum size of 90m² (10m x 9m)

  • include a dangerous goods store

  • access ramp of gradient 1 in 5 for cars
    
    inner radius 3.5m
    
    outer radius 6.1m

  • access ramp of gradient 1 in 10 for goods vehicles
    
    inner radius 7.2m
    
    outer radius 13m

  • minimum 1 car lift (minimum 6.15m x 3.2m)

  • mnimum 2 fire stairs (minimum 5.25m x 2.1m)

  • 5.2m floor to floor heights for cars and 7.2m for lorries

  • access point at least 15m from street corner

  • 0.75 parking space per workspace⁽¹⁾ or minimum 2 parking spaces per workshop
    
    cars : 5.0m x 2.4m with minimum 2.4m headroom
    
    goods vehicle : 11.0m x 3.5m with minimum 4.1m headroom