Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2022
46Outer warning placards
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46 Outer warning placards
(1) If the quantities of dangerous goods stored and handled at premises exceed the relevant quantities specified in column 4 in the table in Schedule 2, the occupier of those premises must ensure that a "HAZCHEM" outer warning placard as specified in Schedule 4 is displayed—
(a) in the case of a farm, or a school, university or other educational institution—at the main road entrance to the premises; and
(b) in the case of any other premises—at every entrance for road vehicles and every rail entrance.
(2) This regulation does not apply in respect of premises if—
(a) the premises are a retail outlet; and
(b) the relevant dangerous goods specified in column 2 in the table in Schedule 2 are used to refuel a vehicle and are—
(i) a flammable gas; or
(ii) a flammable liquid; or
(iii) a combination of a flammable gas and a flammable liquid.