Building Planning Part of Risk Management
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Careful facility planning and design can be helpful as the first line of defense to prevent hazardous material leaks or spills, or to mitigate the effects if a leak or spill does happen.
When using ammonia refrigeration equipment, facilities should be designed so the system’s machinery is in a detached building, or at least a separate room, from the rest of the facility. As well, vapor tight separations and mechanical gasket-sealed doors should be used in as many areas of the facility as possible to reduce the risk of an ammonia leak spreading inside the facility.
Considering these and other building design plans can significantly reduce the negative effects of a leak or spill before they occur.