# Storage of dangerous goods

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> Storage of dangerous goods covers the safe custody and management of substances and articles classified as hazardous due to their physical, chemical, or biological properties.

Storage of dangerous goods covers the safe custody and management of substances and articles classified as hazardous due to their physical, chemical, or biological properties. Purpose-built storage areas are required: fire suppression systems, adequate ventilation, containment bunds, and emergency response equipment are baseline requirements. Depending on the nature of the goods and the intended mode of transport, warehouse operators and freight forwarders must comply with the relevant international frameworks – ADR (road), RID (rail), the IMDG Code (sea), and IATA-DGR (air) – alongside applicable national hazardous substances regulations. Trained and certified personnel are mandatory; inadequate qualifications or deficient infrastructure expose operators to facility shutdowns, fines, and civil liability. Unlike dangerous goods transport, which governs movement, these rules apply to stationary handling and custody.

**Source:** [https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods](https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Storage of dangerous goods |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 123 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://unece.org/transport/dangerous-goods |

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