# The Pipelines Safety Regulations 1996, Paragraph 5

Extent: E+W+S

An emergency shut-down valve and its actuating mechanism shall so far as is reasonably practicable be protected from damage arising from fire, explosion or impact.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/825/schedule/3/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pipelines-safety-regulations-1996/schedule-3/paragraph-5
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