HCM municipal authorities have requested repairs to all petroleum stations built prior to 2007 in order meet required national standards.
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| Stations that fail to meet the requirements will be suspended |
Those stores that fail to upgrade their premises could be suspended if they do not complete the repairs within a year.
The authorities requested the minimum distance between the stores and road be five metres with their entrance placed at the furthest point from the road, if located near a bridge then there should be at least 50 metres between the bridge and the store.
Two adjacent stores on the same side of the street must be located at least 50 metres apart. Moreover, the stores must meet national fire safety including minimum distances from petrol pumps to busy locations such as markets and schools, the surrounding walls must be fire-resistant walls.
The local department of industry and trade was ordered to direct the repairs and upgrade to all stations, even military stations that operate within the city in accordance with the regulations.
