Chemical storage

The storage of hazardous chemicals is strictly regulated by the Chemical Storage Regulation (APQ), according to RD 656/2017. This regulation is vital to ensure the safety of facilities, people and the environment.

At Logicus we are expert engineers in the interpretation and application of the APQ regulation. We help companies to design, legalize and adapt their facilities for a rigorous and optimized compliance.

Legalization and Adaptation Projects to RD 656/2017.

Our APQ engineering service covers the complete project cycle, from conception to commissioning and legalization before the administration. We specialize in:

  • New implementation projects: Design of new APQ warehouses (fixed or mobile containers) complying with all safety measures (bins, distances, ventilation, fire protection).
  • Legalization of existing facilities: We perform the technical and documentary audit to legalize storages operating without the corresponding authorization.
  • Adequacy of facilities: Refurbishment projects to adapt existing warehouses to regulatory changes, capacity expansions or change of stored products.
  • APQ compliance audits: We verify the status of your facilities and issue compliance reports and improvement proposals.

Experts in all the Technical Instructions (ITC-APQ

The APQ regulation is divided into 10 Complementary Technical Instructions (ITC). We have proven experience in all of them, adapting the safety measures to the type of product and storage:

  • APQ-1: Storage of flammable and combustible liquids.
  • APQ-2 to APQ-4: Specific gases (ethylene oxide, chlorine, anhydrous ammonia).
  • APQ-5: Storage of gases in mobile pressure vessels.
  • APQ-6 and APQ-7: Storage of corrosive and toxic liquids.
  • APQ-8 and APQ-9: Fertilizers (ammonium nitrate) and organic peroxides.
  • APQ-10: Storage in mobile containers (most common in general industry).

Logicus has been helping companies from the most varied sectors for more than 50 years to ensure that their chemical storage installations scrupulously comply with the minimum mandatory requirements, but also advising on those that, although not required, adopt additional measures to improve the safety of people and their installations.

Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.