Ningxia: The use of "double valve" liquefied gas cylinders within their validity period in the catering industry has been suspended. Death | Replacement | Reporting | Professional | Barbecue Shop | Personnel | Ningxia | Usage
On June 21st, a particularly serious gas explosion occurred at Fuyang Barbecue in Minzu South Street, Xingqing District, Yinchuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, resulting in 31 deaths and 7 injuries.
According to official reports, the cause of the accident was that the head store of the barbecue restaurant, Mr. Hai, and staff member, Mr. Li, violated relevant safety management regulations by replacing the pressure reducing valve connected to the liquefied gas tank without authorization, resulting in a rapid leakage of liquefied gas in the tank and causing an explosion.
Currently, in order to prevent and resolve major security risks, Ningxia has implemented two measures to strengthen safety production throughout the entire autonomous region.
According to the Ningxia Daily, firstly, the use of "double valve" liquefied gas cylinders that are still in use in the catering industry will be suspended, standards will be raised, and replacement work will be coordinated by government functional departments to allocate the supply of goods and organize professional personnel to operate and install them;
Secondly, all densely populated areas must be equipped with escape routes in accordance with regulations. In addition to complying with relevant laws and regulations, two-story buildings should have higher standards, at least one or more escape routes or windows, and be equipped with supporting equipment to ensure timely and effective evacuation of personnel in emergency situations. To enhance professional governance capabilities, strengthen the team of experts, enrich professional strength, and enhance the level of specialization in investigation and rectification.
The report mentioned that the above measures are to implement the recommendations and requirements put forward by the national working group.
On the morning of June 22nd, Song Yuanming, Deputy Minister of Emergency Management, led a joint working group composed of the Ministry of Emergency Management, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Rural Development, and the State Administration for Market Regulation to rush to Yinchuan City, Ningxia to provide on-site guidance on the emergency response to the gas explosion accident at Fuyang Barbecue in Xingqing District.
In addition, the Ningxia Administration for Market Regulation has issued a consumer reminder for household gas stoves, emphasizing the need to install flameout protection devices.
The consumer reminder states that it is necessary to check if a flameout protection device is installed. According to national standards, household gas stoves must be equipped with flameout protection devices. The flameout protection device is a safety protection device for the stove during use. Once it accidentally stalls, the device will automatically cut off the gas outlet of the stove.