Vietnam standards tcvn 6767-2 : 2000

TCVN vietnam standards

TCVN 6767-2 : 2000

Fixed offshore Platforms -

Part 2: Fire Protection, Detection and
Extinction

Hanoi - 2000

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Content

Index .......................................................................................................................................... 3

1. Application.................................................................................................................................5

2. Quotation Standards .................................................................................................................5

3. Definitions & Abbreviations .....................................................................................................5

3.1. Materials ...............................................................................................................................5

3.2. Fire tests ................................................................................................................................6
3.3. Flame spread.........................................................................................................................7
3.4. Fire divisions and spaces ....................................................................................................7
4. Technical supervision........................................................................................................11
4.1. General ................................................................................................................................12
4.2. Submission of plans and information .............................................................................12
5. Passive fire safety measures ..........................................................................................14
5.1. Main structure ....................................................................................................................14
5.2. Fire integrity of walls and decks.......................................................................................7
5.3. Means of escape .................................................................................................................16
3.12. SPM, Fixed .........................................................................................................................7

3.13. SPM, Floating ....................................................................................................................7

3.14. Swing Circle.......................................................................................................................7

3.15. Pipe Line End Manifold ( PLEM ) .....................................................................................7

3.16. Maneuvering Area .............................................................................................................7

4. Classification .............................................................................................................................7

4.1. Class assignation..................................................................................................................7

4.2. Character of classification and class notations. ................................................................8

4.3. Class maintenance................................................................................................................8

4.4. Application for classification and surveys. ........................................................................9

4.5. Certificates.............................................................................................................................9

4.6. Survey records ....................................................................................................................10

4.7. Class termination and registry deletion. ...........................................................................11

4.8. Reclassification or reregistry .............................................................................................11

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5. Technologic supervising ........................................................................................................11

5.1. Submitted tecnologic design plans ...................................................................................11

5.2. Testing During Construction..............................................................................................15

5.3. Surveys SPM During Operation. ........................................................................................18

6. Materials...................................................................................................................................25

6.1. General.................................................................................................................................25

6.2. Structure ..............................................................................................................................25

6.3. Mooring System ..................................................................................................................25

6.4. Cargo or Product Transfer Systems..................................................................................25

7. Welding and Fabrication.........................................................................................................26

7.1. General.................................................................................................................................26

7.2. Preparation for Welding......................................................................................................27

7.3. Production Welding ............................................................................................................29

7.4. Butt Welds ...........................................................................................................................31

7.5. Alternates.............................................................................................................................33

7.6. Welding of Piping ................................................................................................................33

7.7. Welding Procedures............................................................................................................33

7.8. Weld Design.........................................................................................................................33

8. Mooring System Design..........................................................................................................39

8.1. Site and Environmental Conditions...................................................................................39

8.2. Design Loads.......................................................................................................................44

8.3. Structural Design and Stability ..........................................................................................49

8.4. Mooring and Anchoring ......................................................................................................59

9. Equipments and systems .......................................................................................................61

9.1. Cargo or Product Transfer Systems..................................................................................61

9.2. Ancillary Systems and Equipment.....................................................................................66

9.3. Hazardous Areas and Electrical Installations ...................................................................67

9.4. Safety Provisions ................................................................................................................69

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Fixed offshore Platforms -

Part 2: Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction

1 Application

1.1 The requirements of this Standard apply to normally manned offshore installations. Un-manned
installations will be the subject of special consideration.

1.2 This Standard specifies material, structure and equipment for Fire Protection, Detection and
Extinction on Fixed offshore Platforms which are reviewed and surveyed by Vietnam Register (hereinafter
referred as VR) during construction and operation.

1.3 Apart from requirements of this Standard, structure and equipment for Fire Protection, Detection are
to comply with International Convention and other relevant Vietnam standards where the installation is
established.

1.4 Material, structure and equipment which are different to those specified by this Standard may be
accepted by VR provided they are equivalent.

2 References

TCVN 6171:1996 Fixed offshore Platforms - Technical supervision and classification

TCVN 6767:2000 Fixed offshore Platforms - Electrical Installations

3. Definitions

3.1 Materials

3.1.1 Non - combustible material means a material which neither burns nor gives off flammable vapors in
sufficient quantity for self - ignition when heated to approximately 7500C, according to an established test
procedure. Any other material is a combustible material.

3.1.2 Steel or other equivalent material. Where the words steel or other equivalent material occur,
equivalent material means any non - combustible material which, by itself, or due to insulation provided,
has structural and integrity properties equivalent to steel at the end of the applicable fire (e.g. aluminum
with appropriate insulation).

3.2 Fire tests

3.2.1 A standard fire test is one in which specimens of the relevant fire walls or decks are exposed in a test
furnace to temperatures corresponding approximately to the standard time - temperature curve. The

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specimen is to have an exposed surface of not less than 4,65 m2 and height (or length of deck) of 2.44m
resembling as closely as possible the intended construction and including where appropriate at least one
joint. The standard time - temperature curve is defined by a smooth curve drawn through the following
temperature points measured above the initial furnace temperature:

At the end of the first 5 minutes, 5560C

At the end of the first 10 minutes, 6590C

At the end of the first 15 minutes, 7180C

At the end of the first 30 minutes, 8210C

At the end of the first 60 minutes, 9250C

3.2.2 A hydrocarbon fire is test is one in which the specimens defined in 3.2.1 are exposed in a test furnace
to temperature corresponding approximately to a time - temperature relationship defined by a smooth curve
drawn through the following temperature.

At the end of the first 3 minutes, 8800C

At the end of the first 5 minutes, 9450C

At the end of the first 10 minutes, 10320C

At the end of the first 15 minutes, 10710C

At the end of the first 30 minutes, 10980C

At the end of the first 60 minutes, 11000C

3.3 Flame spread

3.3.1 Low flame spread means that the surface thus described will adequately restrict the spread of flame,
having regard to the risk of fire in the spaces concerned, this being determined by an acceptable test
procedure.

3.4 Fire divisions and spaces

3.4.1 A Class divisions are those divisions formed by fire walls and decks which comply with the following:

a. They are to be constructed of steel or other equivalent material.

b. They are to be suitably stiffened.

c. They are to be so constructed ad to be capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame up to
the end of the one - hour standard fire test.

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d. They are to be insulated with approved non - combustible materials such that the average
temperature of the unexposed side will not rise more than 1390C above the original temperature,
nor will the temperature, at any one point, including any joint, rise more than 1800 C above the
original temperature. within the time listed below:

Class A - 60 60 minutes

Class A - 30 30 minutes

Class A - 15 15 minutes

Class A - 0 0 minutes

e. A test of a prototype fire wall or deck may be required to ensure that it meets the above
requirements for integrity and temperature rise.

3.4.2 “H’ Class divisions are those divisions for med by fire walls and decks which comply with the
construction and integrity requirements of 3.4.1 a, b and the following:

a. They are to be so constructed as to be capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame up to
the end of the one - hour hydrocarbon fire test.

b. They are to be insulated with approved non - combustible materials such that the average
temperature of the unexposed side, when exposed to a hydrocarbon fire test, will not rise more than
1390C above the original temperature, nor will temperature, at any one point, including any joint,
rise more than 1800C above the original temperature within the time listed below:

Class H - 60 60 minutes

Class H - 0 0 minutes

c. A test of a prototype fire wall or deck may be required to ensure that it meets the above
requirements for integrity and temperature rise.

3.4.3 Non - loadbearing divisions equivalent to A or H Class are those divisions for med by fire walls or
decks which comply with the following:

a. They are to have constructed of steel or other equivalent material.

b. They are to have sufficient strength for the intended purpose.

c. They are to be so constructed as to be capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame to the
end of the one - hour standard fire or the one - hour hydrocarbon fire test as appropriate.

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d. They are to be insulated with approved non - combustible materials such that the temperature rise
criteria are not exceeded.

e. They are to be satisfactorily connected to supporting structural members which are capable of
carrying all concentrations of loads to which they may foreseeably be subjected.

f. A test of a prototype fire wall or deck may be required to ensure that it meets the above
requirements for integrity and temperature rise.

3.4.4 “B’ Class divisions are those divisions formed by fire walls, ceilings or linings which comply with the
following:

a. They are to be so constructed as to be capable of preventing the passage of flame to the end of the
first half hour of the standard fire test.

b. They are tom have an insulation value such that the average temperature of the unexposed side will
not rise more than 1390C above the original temperature, nor will the temperature at any one point,
including any joint, rise more than 2250 C above the original temperature, within the time listed
below:

Class B - 15 15 minutes

Class B - 0 0 minutes

c. They are to be constructed of approved non - combustible materials and all materials entering into
the constructions and erection of B Class divisions are to be non - combustible.

d. A test of a prototype division may be required to ensure that it meets the above requirements for
integrity and temperature rise.

3.4.5 Continuous B Class ceiling are those ceilings which terminate only at A Class, the equivalent rating B
Class fire walls, or the external boundaries of the accommodation area.

3.4.6 “C Class divisions are divisions constructed of approved non - combustible materials. They need meet
neither requirements relative to the passage of smoke and flame nor limitations relative to the temperature
rise. Combustible veneers are permitted provided they meet other requirements of this Chapter.

3.4.7 Control stations are those spaces containing the following:

a. The radiocommunicatons equipment.

b. The emergency source of power and emergency switchboard.

c. Centralized fire and gas detection alarm and control panel.

d. Centralized public address equipment.

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e. Centralized process control equipment.

3.4.8 Main machinery spaces are all spaces which contain internal combustion type machinery where such
machinery has in the aggregate a total power of not less than 375kW, or which contain any boiler or other
fired process, or which contain fuel oil or fuel gas units, and trunks to such spaces.

3.4.9 Machinery spaces are all spaces defined in 3.4.8 and all other spaces containing internal combustion
type machinery, major electrical machinery, refrigerating, ventilation and air conditioning machinery and
similar spaces, and trunks to such spaces.

3.4.10 Fuel oil or fuel gas unit is the equipment used for the preparation of fuel oil or fuel gas for delivery
to a fired boiler or internal combustion engine and includes any pressure pumps, filters and heaters.

3.4.11 Hazardous areas are areas in explosive gas/air mixtures are, or may be expected to be present in
quantities such as to require special precautions for the construction and use of machinery and electrical
equipment.

3.4.12 Process equipment is the machinery and components, which are used in connection with the
processing of hydrocarbons produced by the installation.

3.4.13 Drilling equipment is the items of machinery and components used for drilling operations.

3.4.14 Working spaces are those open or enclosed spaces containing equipment and processes, which are
not included in 3.4.12

3.4.15 Enclosed spaces are spaces delineated by walls and decks, which may have doors and/or windows.

3.4.16 Semi - enclosed locations are locations where natural conditions of ventilation are notably different
from those on open decks due to the presence of structures such as roofs, windbreaks and walls and which
are so arranged that dispersion of gas may occur.

3.4.17 Accommodation spaces are those used for public spaces, corridors, lavatories, cabins, offices,
hospitals, cinemas, games and hobbies rooms, pantries containing no cooking appliances and all similar
spaces. Public spaces are those portions of the accommodation which are used for halls, dining rooms,
lounges and similar permanently enclosed spaces.

3.4.18 Service spaces are those used for galleys, pantries containing cooking appliances, storerooms.
Workshops other than those forming part of the machinery spaces, and similar spaces and trunks to such
spaces.

3.4.19 Helicopter landing areas are those contained within a circle of diameter, D, where D is the distance
in meters across the main rotor and tail rotor in the fore and aft line of a helicopter with a single main rotor
and across both main rotors for a multi – rotor helicopter.

4. Technical supervision

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4.1. General

4.1.1. General requirements for technical supervision of arrangements for Fire Protection, Detection and
Extinction during construction and operation are specified in TCVN 6171:1996.

4.1.2. Technical supervision of arrangements for Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction are carried out
as follows:

(a) Review plans and information required by this Rule;

(b) Technical supervision during construction and repair;

(c) Survey arrangements for Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction during operation.

4.2. Submission of plans and information

4.2.1. For structural fire protection, the following plans and information are to be submitted:

(a) A general arrangement plan showing location and ratinf of each fire wall and deck used for the
compartmentation or segregation of the spaced or areas described in 3.4.7 to 3.4.18. The purpose of each
space enclosed by fire wall is to be stated and also the category number.

(b) A plan showing the construction details of each type of fire wall or deck including materials of
construction, density and thickness of insulation, method of attachment to main structure and inter-panel
attachment.

(c) A plan showing the method of maintaining the fire integrity of fire wall and decks in way of
penentrations such as ventilation ducts, pipes, electrical cables, doors and windows and heat bridges
through metallic boundaries.

(d) Copies of Certificates of Approval or suitable fire test data in respect of the fire-resistance rating of
required fire divisions, doors, shutters, windows, ceiling constructions, fire dampers, etc., non-combustable
material and material having low flame spread characteristics.

(e) A plan showing layout of the escape routes.

(f) A ventilation plan showing the ducts, construction materials, fire dampers, the position of the
controls for stopping the system and any method of remote operation of fire dampers.

(g) A plan showing the location and arrangement for stopping any pump used to discharge fuel for
prime movers, boilers or other fire processes and closing valves to prevent the escape of fuel from any
pressure vessel or storage tank.

4.2.2. For fire and gas detection system, plans showing operation, type and locations of fire and gas
sensors, call points as well as fire and gas display panels are to be submitted to VR.

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4.2.3. For fire-extinguishing the following plans are to be submitted:

(a) A general arrangement plan showing the disposition of all the fire-fighting equipment including the
fire main and water deluge main, the fixed fire-extinguishing systems in the machinery spaces, fuel
pumping spaces, spaces containing fired processes;

(b) A plan showing the layout and construction of the fire main and water deluge main or combined
main if applicable, including details of the pump units location and segregation, isolating valves, deluge
valves, pipe sizes and materials and the cross-connection to any other system together with calculations
concerning the maximum water demand, proposed rates of application and hydraulic characteristics of the
system.

(c) A plan showing details of each fixed fire-extinguishing system, including the method of storage
and supply of the media used, release arrangements, control and directional valves and pipework together
with calculations of the quantities of the media used and rates of application.

(d) Specifications of the systems in (b) and (c), or extracts therefrom, sufficient to define the
construction standards of piping, valves, fittings and joining.

5. Passive fire safety measures

5.1 Main structure

5.1.1 These requirements have been formulated principally for offshore installations having their topsides
superstructure, structural walls, decks and deckhouse modules constructed of steel.

5.1.2 Offshore installations constructed of other materials may be accepted, provided that, they give an
equivalent standard of safety. Such construction will be specially considered in each case.

5.2 Fire integrity of walls and decks

5.2.1 In addition to complying with the specific provisions for fire integrity of walls and decks in this
Section the minimum fire integrity of walls and decks is to be as prescribed in Tables 1 and 2

5.2.2 The following requirements are to govern application of the tables:

(a) Tables 1 and 2 are to apply recpectively to the walls and deck separating adjacent spaces.

(b) For determining the appropriate five integrity standards to be applied to divisions between adjacent
spaces, such spaces are classified according to their fire-rich as show in categories (1) to (11) of
this paragraph. The title of each category is intended to be typical rather than rectrictive. The
number in parentheses preceding each category refer to the applicable colunm or row in the Table:

(1) Control stations: Spaces as defined in 3.4.7

(2) Corridors: Corridors and lobbies

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(3) Accommodation spaces: Spaces as defind in 3.4.17, excluding corridors.

(4) Stairways: Interior stairways, lift and escalators (other than those wholly contained within
machinery or components) and enclosures thereto.

(5) Srevice spaces (low risk): Store-room having areas of less than 2 m2 , drying room and
laudries.

(6) Srevice spaces (high-risk): Galleys, pantries containing cooking appliances, paint store-
room having areas of 2 m2 or more and workshop other than those forming part of spaces as
defined by 3.4.9 and 3.4.12

(7) Main machinery spaces: Spaces as defined in 3.4.8.

(8) Other machinery spaces: Spaces as defined in 3.4.9 other than main machinery spaces.

(9) Hazardous areas: Areas as defined in 3.4.11

(10) Survival craft embarkation areas: Open or semi-enclosed deck areas forming lifeboat and
liferaft embarkation and lowering stations.

(11) Open decks: Open deck areas excluding hazardous areas.

5.2.3 Non-brearing divisions as defined in 3.4.3 will be acceptable as equivalent to the classes of
divisions shown in table 1 and 2 subject to the temperature rise criteria being complied with for the
equivalent loadbearing division.

5.2.4 All ’B’ Class corridor wall are to extend from deck to deck. Where continuous ‘B’ Class ceiling of
the same fire-rating as the walls are fitted, the corridor walls may terminate at the continuous ceiling.

5.2.5 Continuous ‘B’ Class ceiling or linings in association with the relevant decks or walls, may be
accepted as contributing, whole or in part, to the required insulation and integrity of a division.

5.3 Means of escape

5.3.1 Stairways and ladders are to be so arranged as to provide from all accommodation spaces, machinery
spaces, drilling and process areas and from other spaces in which the crew is normally employed, ready
means of escape to the open deck and then to the helicopter deck, survival craft embarkation decks. In
prticular the following general provisions are to be complied with:

(a) At all deck levels there are to be provided at least two widely separated means of escape from
each restricted space or group of spaces.

(b) One of the means of escape may be dispensed with due regard being paid to the nature and
location of spaces and to the numbers of persons who normally might be quartered or employed
there.

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(c) No dead – end corridors having a length of more than 7m will be accepted. A dead – end
corridor is a corridor or part of a corridor from which there is only one escape route.

(d) The width and continuity of the means of escape will be specially considered but must be not less
than 760mm.

(e) If a radiocommunication station has no direct access to the open deck, two means of access to or
egres from such station are to be provided, one of which may be a window of sufficient size or
other satisfactory means to provide an emergency escape.

5.3.2 Every escape route is to be readily accessible and unobstructed. All exit door along the route are to
be readily operable from either side and should open in the direction of escape unless otherwise specially
agreed.

5.3.3 Lift are not to be considered as forming one of the required means of escape.

5.3.4 Where approproate, consideration is to be given to the siting of surperstructure and deckhouse
modules such that in the event of a fire in the well – head or process areas at least one escape route to the
embarkation position for the survival craft is protected against the radiation effects of that fire as far as
practicable.

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Table1 - Fire integrity of walls separating adjacent spaces

Spaces (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)

Control stations (1) A-60a A-0 A-60 A-0 A-15 A-60 A-60 A-15 H-60 A-0 ∗

B-0
Corridors (2) C B-0 B-0 A-0 A-60 A-0 H-60 A-0 ∗
A-0

B-0
Accommodation spaces (3) C B-0 A-0 A-60 A-0 H-60 A-60 ∗
A-0

B-0 B-0
Staiways (4) A-0 A-60 A-0 H-60 A-0 ∗
A-0 A-0

Services spaces (low risk) (5) C A-0 A-60 A-0 H-60 A-0 ∗

Services spaces (high risk) (6) A-0 A-60 A-0 H-60 A-60 ∗

Main machinery spaces (7) ∗ A-0 H-60 A-60 ∗

Other machinery (8) A-0 H-0 A-0 ∗

Hazardous areas (9) - H-60 -

Survival craft embarkation areas

- -
(10)

Open decks (11) -

Notes

To be applied to both Tables 1 and 2 as appropriate.

a. Spaces containing the cen tralized fire and gas detection control panel, control equipment and cen tralizzed public
address equipment, when on the same deck level, may be grouped together and regarded one control station and
need only be separated from each other by ‘B-0’ Class division.

b. For clarification as to which applies, see 3.4.1.

c. Fire insulation need not be fitted if the space in category (8) has little or no fire – risk.

d. The fire integrity atings shown for all spaces contiguos with hazardous areas are applicable where the boundaries of
accommodation spaces, service spaces and control protected from the radiant heat effects of such a fire by an
interventing fire wall or other strcture.

∗ Where an asterisk appears in the Tables, the division is required to be of steel or other equivalent meterial but is not
required to be of ‘A’ or ‘H’ Class standard.

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Table 2 - Fire integrity of decks separating adiacent spaces.

Spaces below↓
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11)
Spaces above→

Control stations (1) A-60a A-0 A-0 A-0 A-15 A-60 A-60 A-0 H-60 A-0 ∗

Corridors (2) A-0 ∗ ∗ A-0 ∗ A-0 A-60 A-0 H-60 ∗ ∗

Accommodation spaces (3) A-60 A-0 ∗ A-0 ∗ A-0 A-60 A-0 H-60 A-60 ∗

Staiways (4) A-0 A-0 A-0 ∗ A-0 A-0 A-60 A-0 H-60 ∗ ∗

Services spaces (low risk) (5) A-15 A-0 A-0 A-0 ∗ A-0 A-60 A-0 H-60 A-15 ∗

Services spaces (high risk) (6) A-60 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 ∗ A-60 A-0 H-60 A-60 ∗

Main machinery spaces (7) A-60 A-60 A-60 A-60 A-60 A-60 ∗ A-60 H-60 A-60 ∗

Other machinery (8) A-15 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 A-0 ∗ H-0 A-15 ∗

Hazardous areas (9) H-60 H-60 H-60 H-60 H-60 H-60 H-60 H-60 - H-60 -

Survival craft embarkation

∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ A-0 ∗ H-0 - -
areas (10)

Open decks (11) ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ - - -

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5.4 Protection of stairways, service ducts and lift trunks in accommodation spaces, service spaces
and control stations

5.4.1 Stairways and service ducts which penetrate only a single deck are to be protected at least at one level
by at least ‘B-0’ Class divisions and self – closing doors. Lifts which penetrate only a single deck are to be
surrounded by ‘A-0’ Class divisions with steel doors at both levels. Stairways, service ducts and lift trunks
which penetrate more than a single deck are to be surrounded by at least ‘A-0’ Class divisions and be
protected by self – closing devices offering equivalent protection will be considered.

5.4.2 All stairways are to be of steel frame construction or other equivalent material.

5.5 Doors in fire - resisting divisions

5.5.1 The fire – resistance of doors is as far practicable, to be equivalen to that of the division in which
they are fitted. Doors and door frames on ‘A’ Class divisions are to be constructed of steel. Doors in ‘B’
Class divisins are to be non – combustible Doors fitted in boundary walls of machinery spaces are to be
reasonably gastight and self – closing. The use of combustible materials in doors separating cabins from
individual interior sanitary accommodation such as showers may be permitted.

5.5.2 Doors required to be self – closing are not to be fitted with hold – back hooks. However, hold –
back arrangements fitted with remote release devices of the failsafe type may be utilized.

5.5.3 In corridor walls, ventilation openings may be permitted only in and under the doors of cabins and
public spaces. The opening are to be provided only in the lower half of a door. Where such opening is in or
under a door the total net area of any such opening or openings is not to exceed 0,05 m2. When such
opening is cut in a door it is to be fitted with a grille made of non – combustible material.

5.5.4 Glazed clear – sight openings may be permitted in ‘B-0’ Clss doors. Where such openings are made
the glazing beads are to be of steel and glazing suitable to maitain the intergrity of the door for the first half
– hour of the standard fire test.

5.6 Windows in fire - resisting divisions

5.6.1 The fire – resistance of windows is, as far as practicable, to be equivalent to that of the division in
which they are fitted. Windows are to be of the non – opening type. Except as permitted in 5.3.1 (e).

5.7 Restricted use of combustible materials.

5.7.1 All exposed surfaces in corridos and stairway enclosures and surfaces including grounds in
concealed or inaccesible spaces in accommodation and service spaces and control stations are to have low
flame - spead charecteristics. Exposed surfaces of ceitings in accommodation and service spaces and
control stations are to have now flame - spead characteristics.

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5.7.2 Paints, varnishes and other finishes used on exposed interior surfaces are not to offer an undue fire
hazard and are not to be capable of producing excessive quantities of smoke.

5.7.3 Primary deck coverings if applied within accommodation and services spaces and control stations
are to be of an approved material which will not readily ignite or give rese to toxic or explosive hazard at
elevated temperatures.

5.7.4 In accommodation and service spaces and control stationa all linings, draught stops, ceilings and
their associated grounds are to be of non - combustible materials.

5.7.5 Except in refrigerated compartments of service spaces, insulating materials are to be non -
combustilbe. Vapour barriers and adhesives used in conjuntion with cold srevice systems, need not be of
non - combustible materials, but they are to be kept to the minimum quantity practicable and their exposed
surfaces are to have quanlities of resistance to the propagation of flame.

5.7.6 Where non - combustible walls, linings and ceilings are fitted in accommodation and service
spaces they may have a combustible veneer not exceeding 2.0 mm in thicknes within any such spaces
except corridors, stairway enclosures and control stations, where the veneer is not to exceed 1.5 mm in
thickness.

5.7.7 Air spaces enclosed behind ceilings, panellings or linings, are to be divided by closed - fitting
draught stops spaced not more than 14 m apart. In the vertical direction such air spaces including those
behind linings of stairways, trucks, ect., are to be closed at each deck.

5.7.8 The furniture and furnishings of cabins, public spaces, offices or other types of accommodation is
to comply with the following:

(a) All case furniture such as decks, wardrobes, dressing tables, bureaux, dressers, is to be
constructed entirely of approved non – combustile materials except that a combustible veneer not
exceeding 2 mm may be used on the working surface of such articles.

(b) All free - standing furniture such as chairs, sofas, tables is to be constructed with frames of non -
combustible materials.

(c) All draperies, curtains and other suspended textile materials are to have qualities of resistance to
the propagation of flame not inferior to those of wool of mass 0.8 kg/m2.

(d) All floor coverings are to have quanlities of resistance to the propagation of flame not interior to
those of an equivalent woolen material used for the same purpose.

(e) All exposed surfaces of walls. Linings and ceilings are to have low flame - spread characteristics.

(f) All uphoistered furniture is to have qualities of resistance to the ignition and propagation of
flame.

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5.8 Details of construction

5.8.1 In accommodation spaces service spaces and control stations all corridor walls, including door are
to be ‘A’ or ‘B’ Clas divisions extending from deck to deck. Where continuos ‘B’ Clss ceilings and/or
linings are fitted om both sides of the corridor wall, the wall may terminate at the continuous ceiling or
lining. Doors to cabins and public spaces in such walls may have a ventilation louvre in the lower half
complying with 5.5.3. Such ventilaton louvres are not permitted in a door in an ‘A’ or ‘B’ Clss division
forming a stairway enclosure.

5.8.2 Stairs are to be constructed of steel or other equivalent material.

5.8.3 Where gaseous fuel is used for domestic purposes thr arrangements for the storage, distribution and
utilization of the fuel is to be such that having regard to the hazafds of fire and explosion which the use of
such fuel may entail, the safety of the offshore installation and the persons on board is preserved.

5.8.4 Within the accommodation spaces, srevice spaces, machinery spaces and control station pipes
intended to carry combustible liquids or gases are to be of a material and construction suitable for the
intended purpose.

5.8.5 Organic foam, insulation may be accepted in refrigerated compartments of service spaces provided:

(a) The foam is of a fire retardent type.

(b) The foam is totally enclosed in a corrosion resistant non – combustible material and having all
joints suitably sealed.

(c) The insulation and its casting does not form any part of the structure of the service space.

(d) A suitable entry is made in the Operations Manual concerning the fitting and position of the
insulation annd precautions to be taken during any repairs.

5.8.6 Where ‘A’, ‘H’ or ‘B’ Class divisions are penetrated for the passage of electrical cables, ppes,
ventilation ducts, structural members or for other purposes the arrangements are to be such that the fire
intergrity and insulation rating of the division is not impaired.

5.9 Ventilation systems for spaces other than hazadous areas and machinery spaces.

5.9.1 Ventilation ducts are to be o non – combustible material. Short ducts, however, not generally
exceeding 2 m in length and with a cross – section not exceeding 0.02 m2 need not be non – combustible,
subject to the following:

(a) These ducts are to be of a material which has a low fire – risk.

(b) They may only be used at the ventilation device.

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(c) They are not to be situated less than 60 mm, measured along the duct, from an opening in an ‘A’ or
‘B’ Class division including continuous ‘ B’ Class ceilings.

5.9.2 Where the ventilation ducts with a free – sectional area exceeding 0.02 m2 pass through Class ‘A’
or ‘H’ walls or decks, the openinhs are to be lined with a steel sheet sleev unless the ducts passing through
the walls or decks are of steel in the vicinity of passage through the deck or wall and the ducts and sleeves
are to comply in this part with the following:

(a) The ducts or sleeves are to have a thickness of at least 3 mm and a length of at least 900 mm.
When passing through wlls, this is to be divided preferably into 450 mm on each side of the wall.
These ducts, or sleeves lining such ducts, are to have at least the same fireintegrity as the wall or
deck through which the duct passes. Equivalent penetration protection will be specially considered.

(b) Ducts with a free cross – sectional area exceeding 0.075 m2 are to be fitted with fire dampers in
addition to the requirements of 5.9.2 (a). The fire damper is to operate automatically but is also to
be capable of being closed by remote manual means from outside both spaces. The damper is to be
provided with indicators, both at the damper and at the remote manual operating position, which
show whether the damper is open or closed. Fire dampers are not required, however where ducts
pass through spaces surrounded by ‘A’ or ‘H’ Class divisions, without serving those spaces,
provided those ducts have the same fire integrity as the divisions which they pierce.

5.9.3 Ducts provided for the ventilation of machinery spaces or galleys are not to pass through
accommodation spaces, servic spaces or control stations unless the ducts are either:

(a) Constructed of steel having a thickness of at least 3 mm and 5 mm for ducts the width or diameters
of which are up to and including 300 mm and 760 mm and over respectively and in the case of
such ducts the widths or diameters of which are between 300 mm or 760 mm having a thickness to
be obtained by interpolaton,

(b) Suitably supported and stiffened,

(c) Fitted with automatic fire dampers close to the boundaries penetrated,

(d) Insulated to ‘A-60’ standard from the machinery spaces or galley boundary to a poin at least 5 m
beyond each fire damper, or

(e) Constructed of steel in accordance with 5.9.3 (a) and (b), and

(f) Insulated to ‘A-60’ standard throughout the accommodation spaces, service spaces or control
stations.

5.9.4 Ducts provided for ventilation to accommodation spaces, service spaces or control stations are not
to pass through machinery spaces or galleys unless either.

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(a) The ducts where they pas through a machinery space or a galley are constructed of steel in
accordance with 5.9.3 (a) and (b)

(b) Automatic fire dampers are fitted close to the boundaries penetrated,

(c) The integrity of the machinery spaces or galley boundaries is maintained at the penetrations,

(d) Are insulated to ‘A-60’ standard within the machinery space or the galley.

5.9.5 Ventilation ducts with a free cross - sectional area exceeding 0.02 m2 passing through ‘E’ Class
walls are to be lined with sheet sleeves of 900 mm in length divided preferably into 450 mm on each side
of the walls unless the duct is of steel for length.

5.9.6 Such measures as are practicable are to be taken in respect of control stations for essential
equipment needed in an emergency condition in order to ensure that ventilation, visibility and freedom from
smoke are maintained, so that in the event of fire, the essential equipment may be supervized and continue
to function effectively and the drilling and/or process systems safely shut - down. Alternative and separate
means of air supply are to be provided for this purpose and the inlets of the two sources of supply are to be
dispersed that the risk of both inlets drawing in smoke simultaneously is minimized.

5.9.7 Where they pass through accommodation spaces or spaces containing combustible materials the
exhaust ducts from galley ranges are to be constructed of ‘A’ Class divisions. Each exhaust duct is to be
fitted with:

(a) A grease trap readily removable for cleaning.

(b) A fire damper located in the lower end of the duct.

(c) Arrangements, operable from within the galley, for shutting off the exhaust fans.

(d) Fixed means for extinguishing a fire within the duct.

5.9.8 The main intels and outlets of all ventilation systems are to be capable of being closed from outside
the spaces being ventilated.

5.9.9 Power ventilation of accommodation spaces, service spaces, control statons and machinery spaces
is to be capable of being stopped from an easily accessible position outside the space being served. This
position should not be readily cut off in the event of a fire in the spaces served. The means provided for
stopping the power ventilation of the machinery spaces is to be entirely separate from the means provided
for stopping ventilation of other spaces.

6. Fixed gas fire - extinguishing systems

6.1 General requirements

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6.1.1 The use of a fire - extinguishing medium which, either by itself or under expected conditons of use,
gives off toxic gases in such quantities as to endanger persons is not permitted.

6.1.2 The necessary pipes for conveying a fire - extinguishing medium into protected spaces are to be
provided with control valves which are to be so places that theywill be easily accessible and not readily cut
off from use by an outbreak of fire. The control valves are to be so marked as to indicate clearly the spaces
to which the pipes are led. Suitable provision is to be made to prevent inadvertent sammission of the mediun
to any space.

6.1.3 The piping for the distribution of fire-extinguishing medium is to be of adequate size and so
arranged, and discharge nozzies so positioned that a uniform distribution of medium is obtained. All pipes
are to be arranged to be self draining and where led into refrigerated spaces, the arrangement will be
specially considered. A means whereby the individual pipes to all protected spaces can be tested using
compressed air is to be provided.

6.1.4 Steel pipes fitted in spaces where corrosion is likely to occur are to be galvanized, at least
internally.

6.1.5 Distribution pipes are not to be smaller than 20 mm bore for carbon dioxide, and 6,5 mm for
halogenated hydrocarbon gas.

6.1.6 Means are to be provided to close all openings which may admit air to or allow gas o escape from a
protected space.

6.1.7 Where th volume of free air contained in air receivers in any space is such that, if released in such a
space in the event of fire, such release of air within that space would seriously affect the efficiency of the
fixed fire-extinguishing system, an additional quantity of fire-extinguishing medium is to be provided.

6.1.8 Means are to be provided for automatically giving audible warning of the release of fire-
extinguishing medium into any space in which personnel normally work or to which they have access. The
alarm is to operate for a suiable period before the medium is released.

6.1.9 Where pneumatically operated alarms are fitted which require periodic testing. carbon dioxide is
not to be used as an operting medium. Air operated alarms may be used provided that the air supply is clean
and dry.

6.1.10 Where electrically operated alarm are used, the arrangements are to be such that the electric
operating mechanism is locaed outside any hazardous area, alternatively the equipment is to be suiable for
use in hazardous atmospheres. See TCVN 6767-4:2000.

6.1.11 The means of control of any fixed gas fire-extinguishing system is to be readly accessible and
simple to operate and shall be grouped together in as few locations as possible at positions not likely to be
cut off by a fire in a protected space. At each location there are to be clear instructions relating to the
operation of the system having regard to the safety of personnel.

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6.1.12 Automatic release of fire-extinguishing medium will not be permitted except as otherwise approved
by VR.

6.1.13 Where the quantity of extinguishing mediun is requied to protect more than one space, the quantity
of medium available need not be more than the largest quantity required for any one space so protected.

6.1.14 Except as otherwise permitted, pressure containers required for the storage of fire-extinguishing
media are to br located outside protected spaces in accordance with 6.1.17.

6.1.15 Means are to be provided for personnel to check safety the quantity of medium in the containers.

6.1.16 Containers for the storage of fire-extinguishing media and associated pressure components are to
be designed and tested to VR Rules having regard to their locations and the maximum ambient
temperstures expected in service.

6.1.17 When the fire-extinguishing medium is stored outside a protected space, it is to be stored in a room
which is situated in a safe and readily accessible position and effectively ventilated. Any entrace to such a
storage room is preferably to be from the open deck and in any case be independent of the protected space.
Access doors are to be open outwards, and walls and decks including doors and other means or clossing any
opening therein which form the boundaries between suchs rooms and adjoining enclosed spaces are to be
gastight. For the purpose of the application of Tables 1 and 2, for fire integrity, such storage rooms are to be
treated as control stations.

6.1.18 Space parts of the system are to be stored on board.

6.2 Carbon dioxide systems

6.2.1 The quantity of carbon dioxide is to be sufficient to give a minimum volume of free gas equal to 35
percent of the gross volume of the largest machinery space protected, provide that if two or more space are
not entirely separate they are to be considered as forming one space.

6.2.2 For the purpose of this sub-section the volume of free carbon dioxide is to be calculated at
3
0,56m /kg.

6.2.3 The fixed piping system is to be such that 85 percent of the gas can be discharged into the space
within two minutes.

6.2.4 Systems in which refrigerate liquid carbon dioxide is stored in bulk will be specially considered.
Duplicate refrigerating units are to be provided, one of these is to the emergency sources of power, one of
which is to be the emergency sources of electrical power.

7 High expansion foam systems

7.1 General requirements

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7.1.1 Any required fixed high expansion foam system is to be capable of discharging rapidly through
fixed discharge outlets a quantity of foam sufficient to fill the greatest space to be protected within 10
minutes andat a of rate at least 1 metre in deapt per minute. The quantity of foam-forming liquid available is
to be sufficient to produce a volume of foam equal to rive times the volume of the largest space to be
protected.

7.1.2 The expansion ratio of the foam is not to exceed 1000 to 1.

7.1.3 When the gross horizontal area of the protected space exceed 400 m2 at least two foam generator
are to be provided.

7.1.4 Alternative arrangements and discharge rates will be permitted provided that equivalent protection
is achieved.

7.1.5 Supply ducts for delivering foam, air intakes to the foam generator and the number of foam
producing units are to be such as will provide effective foam production and distribution.

7.1.6 Where major fire hazards exits in high positions in the protected space, foam is to be separately led
to them by suitable ducts and permanent means are to be provided to contain the foam around and above the
hazard.

7.1.7 The arrangement of the foam delivery ducting is to be such that a fire in the protected space will
not affect the foam-generating equipment.

7.1.8 The foam generator, its source of power supply, foam-forming liquid and means of controlling the
system are to be readily accessible and simple to operate and are to be grouped in as few locations as
possible at positions not likely to be cut off by fire in the protected space.

8 Pressure water-spraying systems

8.1 Pipes and nozzles

8.1.1 Any required fixed pressure water-spraying fire-extinguishing system in machinery space is to be
provided with spraying nozzles of an approved type suitable for extinguishing burning oil.

8.1.2 The number and arrangement of the nozzles is to be such as to be ensure an effective average
distribution of water over the areas to be protected. Nozzles are to be fitted above areas over which oil fuel
is liable to spread and also above other specific fire hazards. Typical water application rates are as shown in
Table 3.

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Table3 - Typical water application rates

Application rate in
Fire risk
litres/(m2min)

Boiler fronts or roof firing areas 20

Oil fuel units 20

Centrifugal separators ( not oily water separator) 20

Oil fuel purifiers and clarifiers 20

Oil fuel pressure pumps 20

Hot oil fuel pipes near exnaust pipes or similar heater surfaces on
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main or auxiliary diesel engines

Machinery module floors 5

Tank top area 5

Oil tanks not forming part of the structure of the installation 5

8.1.3 Precaution are to be taken to prevent the nozzles from becoming clogged by impurities in the water
or corrosion of the piping, nozzles, valves and pump.

8.1.4 The system may be divided into sections, the distribution valves of which are to be operated from
easily accessible positions outside the spaces to be protected and which will not be readily cut off by fire in
the protected space.

8.1.5 Where applicable the system is to be include module mobile sprayers ready for immediate use in
the firing area of a boiler or in the vicinity of an oil fuel unit.

8.2 Pump

8.2.1 The system is to be kept charged at the necessary pressure, and the pump supplying the water for
the system is to be put automatically into action by a pressure drop in the system.

8.2.2 The pump is to be capable of simultaneously supplying, at the necessary pressure, all sections of
the system in any one compartment to be protected. The pump and its controls are to be installed outside the
space or spaces to be protected. It is not to be possible for a fire in the space or system out of action.

8.2.3 The pump may be driven by independent internal combustion type machinery but if it is dependent
upon power being supplied from the emergency generator, that generator is to be arranged to start
automatically in case of main power failure. When the pump is driven by independent internal combustion
type machinery it is to be so situated that a fire in the protected space will not affect the air supply to the
machinery.

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9 Water deluge systems and water monitors

9.1 General requirements

9.1.1 The quantity of water supplied to any part requiring protection is to be at least sufficient to provide
exposure protection to the relevant equipment within that part, and where appropriate, local principal load
bearing structural members. Exposure protection means the application or water spray to equipment or
structural members to limit absorption of heat to level which will reduce the possible of failure.

9.1.2 Generally the minimum water application rate is to be not less than 10 litres/minute over each
square metre of exposed surface area requiring protection within the appropriate reference area. A reference
area is a horizontal area bounded completely by:

(a) Vertical ‘A’ or ‘H’ Class divisions, or

(b) the seaward extremities of the offshore installation, or

(c) a combination of (a) and (b).

9.1.3 Each part requiring water protection is to be provided with a primary means of application which
may be :

(a) A fixed system of piping fitted with suitable spray nozzles, or

(b) water monitors, or

(c) a combination of (a) and (b).

Water monitors may only be used for the protection of equipment sited in essentially open areas.

9.2 Piping and nozzle system

9.2.1 The layout of piping and nozzle within each reference area is to be that all parts requiring
protection are exposed to the direct impingement of water spray. The piping system may be-divided within
each reference area in accordance with the disposition of equipment and structure.

9.2.2 Spray nozzles are to be the open type and fitted with deflector plates or equivalent devices capable
of reducing the water discharge to a suitable droplet size. The relative location and orientation of individual
nozzles is to be in keeping with their established discharge characteristics.

9.2.3 The water pressure available at the inlet to a system or an individual section is to be sufficient to
ensure efficient operation of all nozzles in the system or section.

9.3 Water monitors

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9.3.1 Water monitors may be operated either remotely or locally. Each monitor arranged soles for local
operation is to be:

(a) Provided with an access route which is remote from the part requiring protection : and

(b) so sited as to afford maximum protection to the operator from the effects of radiant heat.

9.3.2 Each monitor is to have sufficient in the horizontal and vertical planes to permit the monitor to be
brought to pear on any part protect by it. Means are to be provided to lock the monitor in any position.

9.3.3 Each monitor is to be capable of discharging under jet and spray conditions.

10 Automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire-alarm systems

10.1 Operation

10.1.1 Any require automatic water sprinkler, fire-alarm and fire detection system is to be designed for
immediate use at any time, so that no action on the part of the installation’s personnel is necessary to set it
in operation. Where such a system is fitted, it is to be of the wet pipe type but small exposed section may be
of the dry pipe type where this is shown to be a necessary precaution. Any part of the system which may be
subjected to freezing temperatures in service is to be suitable protected against freezing. It is to be kept
charged at the necessary pressure and have provision for a continuous supply of water.

10.2 Requirements

10.2.1 Each section of sprinklers is to include means for giving a visual and audible alarm signal
automatically at one or more indicating units wherever any sprinkler comes into operation. Such alarm
systems are to be constructed so as to indicate if any fault occurs in the system.

10.2.2 Such units are to give an indicate of any fire and its location in any space served by the system and
is to be centralized in the main fire-control station, which is to be so manned or equipped as to ensure that
any alarm from the system is immediately received by a responsible person.

10.2.3 Sprinklers are to be grouped into separate sections each of which is to contain not more than 200
sprinklers. Any section of sprinklers is not to serve more than two floors, except where it is satisfactorily
shown that the protection of the installation against fire will not thereby be reduced.

10.2.4 Each section of sprinklers is to be capable of being isolated by one stop valve only. The stop valve
in each section is to be readily accessible and its location is to be clearly and permanently indicated. Means
are to be provided to prevent the operation of the stop valves by any unauthorized person.

10.2.5 A gauge indicating the pressure in the system is to be provided at each section stop valve and at a
central station.

10.2.6 The sprinklers are to be resistant to corrosion by marine atmosphere. In accommodation and
service spaces the sprinklers are to come into operation within the temperatures ranges from 68o to 79o,

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except that in locations such as drying rooms, where high ambient temperature may be increased to not
more than 30oC above the maximum underside of floor temperature.

10.2.7 A list or pan is to be displayed at each indicating unit showing the spaces covered and the location
of the zone in respect of each section. Suitable instructions for testing and maintenance are to be available.

10.2.8 Sprinklers are to be placed in an overhead position and spaced in a suitable pattern to maintain an
average application rate of not less than 5 litres/(m2min) over the nominal area covered by the sprinklers.
The use of sprinklers providing other amounts of water suitably distributed will be considered provided they
are shown to be not less effective.

10.2.9 A pressure tank having a volume equal to at least twice that of the charge of water specified in
10.2.10 is to be provided.

10.2.10 The tank is to contain a standing charge of fresh water, equivalent to the amount of water which
would be discharge in one minute by the pump referred to in 10.2.12, and the arrangement are to provide
for maintaining such air pressure in the tank to ensure that where the standard charge of fresh water in the
tank has been used the pressure will be not less than the working pressure of the sprinkler, plus the pressure
exerted by a head of water measure from the bottom of the tank has been used the pressure will be not less
than the working pressure of the sprinkler, plus the pressure exerted by a head of water measured from the
bottom of the tank to the highest sprinkler in the system. Suitable means of replenishing the air under
pressure and of replenishing the fresh water charge in the tank are to be provide. A glass gauge suitably
protected is to be provided to indicate the correct level of the water in the tank.

10.2.11 Means are to be provided to prevent the passage of sea-water into the tank.

10.2.12 An independent power pump is to be provided solely for the purpose of continuing automatically
the discharge of water from the sprinklers. The pump is to be brought into action automatically by the
pressure drop in the system before the standing fresh water charge in the pressure tank is completely
exhausted. Consideration will be give to alternative water supply arrangements.

10.2.13 The pump and the piping system are to be capable of maintaining the necessary pressure at the
level of the highest sprinkler to ensure a continuous output of water sufficient for the simultaneous coverage
of a minimum area of 280m2 at the application rate specified in 10.2.8.

10.2.14 The pump is to have fitted on the delivery side a test valve with a short-ended discharge pipe. The
effective area through the valve and pipe is to be adequate to permit the release of the required pump output
while maintaining the pressure in the system specified in 10.2.10.

10.2.15 The sea inlet to the pump is to be wherever possible in the space containing the pump and is to be
so arranged that it will not be necessary to shut off the supply of sea-water to the pump for any purpose
other than the inspection or repair of the pump.

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10.2.16 The sprinkler pump and tank are to be situated in a position reasonably remote from any main
machinery space and not in any space require to be protected by the sprinkler system.

10.2.17 There are to be not less than two sources of power supply for the sea-water pump and automatic
alarm and detection system. Where one of the sources of power for the pump is an internal combustion
engine it is to be so situated that a fire in any protected space will not affect the air supply to the machinery,
in addition to complying with 10.2.16. When the sources of power for the pump are electrical.

10.2.18 The sprinkler system is to have a connection from the installation’s fire main by way of a lockable
screw-down non-return valve at the connection which will prevent a backflow from the sprinkler to the fire
main.

10.2.19 A test valve is to be provided for testing the automatic alarm for each section of sprinklers by a
discharge of water equivalent to the operation of one sprinkler. The test valve for each section is to be
situated near the stop valve for that section.

10.2.20 Means are to be provided for testing the automatic operation of the pump, on reduction of pressure
in the system.

10.2.21 Switches are to be provided at one of the indicate positions referred to in 10.2.1 which will enable
the alarm and the indicator for each section of sprinklers to be tested.

10.2.22 At least six spare sprinkler heads are to be provided for each section of sprinklers. They are to be
stowed in boxes or holders provided for that purpose, together with a tool suitable for removing and
installing sprinkler heads. The boxes or holders are to be situated near the control valve for the section, and
are to be clearly and permanently marked to indicate their contents.

11 Fire-extinguishers (portable and non-portable)

11.1 Approved types

11.1.1 All fire-extinguishers are to be approved types. If it is considered necessary, the makers may be
required to produce evidence from a recognized independent testing authority regarding the suitability of
their appliances.

11.2 Extinguishing media

11.2.1 The extinguishing media employed are to be suitable for extinguishing fires in compartments in
which they are intend to be used.

11.2.2 The extinguishers required for use in machinery spaces where oil is used as to be of a type
discharging foam, carbon dioxide gas, dry power or other approved media suitable for extinguishing oil
fires.

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11.2.3 Fire-extinguishers containing an extinguishing medium which, either by itself or under

expected condition of use gives off toxic games in such quantities as to endanger persons, are not permitted.

11.3 Capacity

11.3.1 The capacity of required portable fluid extinguisher is to be not more than 13.5 litres and not less

than 9 litres. Other extinguishers are to be at least as portable as the 13.5 litre fluid extinguishers and are to
have a fire-extinguishing capability at least equivalent to a 9 litre fluid extinguisher.

11.4 Spare charges

11.4.1 A spare charge is to be provided for each required portable fire-extinguisher which can be readily
re-charged on board. If this can not be done duplicate extinguishers are to be provided.

11.5 Location

11.5.1 The extinguishers are to be stowed in readily accessible positions.

11.5.2 One of the portable fire-extinguishers intended for use in any space is to be stowed near the
entrance to that space.

11.6 Portable foam applicator

11.6.1 A portable foam applicator unit is to consist of an air-foam nozzle of an inductor type capable of
being connected to the fire main by a fire-hose, together with a portable tank containing at least 20 litres of
foam-making liquid and one spare tank. The nozzle is to be capable of producing effective foam, The nozzle
is to be capable of producing effective foam, suitable for extinguishing an oil fire, at the of at least 1.5
m3/min.

12 Active fire safety measures

12.1 Automatic fire detection

12.1.1 Every offshore installation is to be provided with an automatic fire detection system.

12.1.2 The automatic fire detection system is to be capable of indicating the presence of a fire in:

(a) All corridors, stairway and escape routes within accommodation areas, and where it is considered
necessary, control stations.

(b) Any workshop, engine room or generator room, and any space containing equipment in which
hydrocarbons or any other flammable substance is stored, conveved, processed or consumed. Such spaces
may be fully enclosed, partially enclosed or totally open.

12.2 Fire-alarms

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12.2.1 Each offshore installation is to be provided with a fire-alarm system by means of which a fire in
any part of the installation can be indicated both audibly and visually at a centralized control panel.

12.3 Flammable gas detection

12.3.1 Each offshore installation is to be provided with an automatic flammable gas detection system.

12.3.2 The system is to be capable of monitoring continuously every part of the installation in which
flammable gas may accumulate and indicate the presence of such an accumulation.

12.4 Fire pumps fire main

12.4.1 Each normally manned offshore installation is to be provided with a continuously pressurized wet
pipe fire main so equipped and arranged such that water for fire-fighting purposes can be supplied to any
part of installation. The fire main is to be:

(a) Connected to at least two pumps situated in widely separated parts of the installation; and

(b) with any one pump out of action, capable of delivering at least one jet simultaneously from each of any
two fire hydrants, hoses and 19 mm nozzle while maintaining a minimum pressure of 3.5 bar (3.5 kgf/cm2)
at the foam installation is to be capable of being simultaneously maintained.

12.4.2 With any one pump out of action, the aggregate capacity of power are to remaining pumps is to
be not less than 180 m3/h when supplying the fire hydrants only.

12.4.3 The arrangements of pumps, sea suctions and sources of power are to be such as to ensure that
one required pump out of action.

12.4.4 Suitable provision is to be made for the automatic start-up of the fire pumps when any fire-
fighting appliance supplied with water from the fire main is operated. Provision is also to be made for start-
up of the pumps locally and remotely from a continuously manned space or fire-control station. Once
activated the pumps are to be capable of continuous unattended operation for at least 18 hours.

12.5 Water deluge pumps and water deluge main

12.5.1 Each offshore installation is to be provided with a water deluge system and/or water monitor
system complying with Section 9 by means of which any part of the installation containing equipment used
for staring, conveying or processing hydrocarbon resources ( other than fuels for use on the installation) can
be protected in the event of fire

12.5.2 Water deluge system and water monitors are to be connected to a continuously pressurized water
main supplied by at least two pumps capable, with any one pump out of action, of maintaining a supply of
water at a pressure sufficient to enable the system or monitors to operate at the required discharge rate to
meet the water demand of the largest single area requiring protection accordance with 9.1.2.

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12.5.3 The pumps supplying the water main are to be remote from any part of the installation requiring
water deluge protection.

12.5.4 Once activated each pump is to be capable of continuous unattended operation at least 18 hours.

12.6 Combined fire main and water deluge main

12.6.1 A fire main and water deluge main may be combined in a single continuously pressurized water
main serving both functions and complying with the relevant requirements of 12.4 and 12.5. The combine
main is to be served by at least two pumps.

12.6.2 Where a helicopter deck foam system complying with 12.11.2(b) or an accommodation sprinkler
system fitted, are supplied from the fire main required by 12.4. a combined water main complying with this
sub-Section then with either system in operation it must still be possible to maintain a pressure of 3.5 bar
(3,5 kgf/cm2) at any two hydrants when supplying hoses fitted with plain 19 mm bore nozzles. Simultaneous
operation of the largest water deluge demand and the helicopter deck foam system is not required.

12.7 General requirements for fire water mains and pumps

12.7.1 The diameter of any fire water main and individual service pipes is to be sufficient for the effective
distribution of the maximum required discharge from the minimum number of required pumps operating
simultaneously.

12.7.2 With the required pumps operating simultaneously, the pressure maintained in a fire water main is
to be adequate for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment supplied therefrom. Where a combined
fire water main complying with 12.6.1 is installed, the arrangements are o be such that the hand-held fire-
fighting equipment supplied from the main may be safely used by one person.

12.7.3 Where practicable fire water mains are to be routed clear of hazardous areas and be arranged in
such a manner as to make maximum use of any thermal shielding or physical protection afforded by the
structure of the offshore installation.

12.7.4 Fire water mains are to be provided with isolating valves located so as to permit optimum
utilization of the main in the event of physical damage to any part of the main.

12.7.5 Fire water mains are not to have connecting other than those necessary for fire-fighting purposes.

12.7.6 Where applicable, all practicable precautions consistent with having water readily available are to
be taken to protect the fire main against freezing.

12.7.7 Materials readily rendered ineffective by heat are not to be used for fire water mains unless
adequately protected. The pipes and hydrants are to be so placed that the fire hoses may be easily coupled to
them.

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12.7.8 Any diesel driven power source is to be capable of being readily started in its cold condition down
to a temperature of 0oC. If this is impracticable, or if lower temperatures are likely to be encountered
consideration will be given to the provision and maintenance of heating arrangements, so that ready starting
will be assured. The engine is to be equipped with an approved starting device, e.g. starting battery,
independent hydraulic system, or independent starting air system having, a capacity sufficient or at least six
starts of the emergency fire pump within the first 10 minutes.

12.7.9 Any service fuel tank is to contain sufficient fuel to enable the pump to run on full load for at least
18 hours.

12.7.10 Under both normal and emergency conditions any compartment in which a pump unit is
located is to be accessible properly illuminated and efficiently ventilated.

12.7.11 Every centrifugal pump which is connected to fire water mains is to be fitted with a non-return
valve.

12.7.12 Relief valve are to be provided in conjunction with all pumps to a fire water main if the pumps
are capable of developing a pressure of the main, hydrants and hoses or other fire-fighting equipment
connected to the main. Such valves are to be so placed and adjusted as to prevent excessive pressure in any
part of the fire water main system.

12.8 Hydrants, hoses and nozzles.

12.8.1 The number and position of the hydrants are to be such that at least two jets of water, not
emanating from the same hydrant, one of which is to be a single length of fire hose, may reach any part of
the unit normally accessible to those on board. A hose is to be provided for every hydrant.

12.8.2 A cock or valve is to be fitted to serve each fire hose so that any fire hose may be removed while
the fire pump s are at work.

12.8.3 Fire hoses are to be of approved material and be sufficient in length to project a jet of water to any
of the spaces in which they may be required to be used. Their length in general is not to exceed 18 m. Every
fire hose is to be provided with a nozzle and the neccessary fittings and tolls are to be kept ready for use in
conspicuous positions near the water service hydrants or connections.

12.8.4 Standard nozzle sizes are to be 12 mm, 16 mm and 19 mm or as near thereto as possible. Large
diameter nozzles may be permitted if required as a result of special considerations.

12.8.5 For accommodation and service spaces, a nozzle size greater than 12 mm need not be used.

12.8.6 For machinery spaces and exterior locations, the nozzle size is to be such as to obtain the maximum
discharge possible from two jets at the pressure specified in 12.4.1(b) provided that a nozzle size greater
than 19 mm need not be used.

12.8.7 The jet throw at any nozzle is to be about 12 mm.

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12.8.8 All nozzles are to be of an approved dual purpose type (i.e. spray / jet type) incorporating a shut-
off.

12.9 Fixed fire-extinguishing arrangements.

12.9.1 Spaces containing internal combustion machinery when such machinery has a total power output of
not less than 750 kW, are to be provided with the following arrangements :

(a) One of the fixed arrangements required by 12.9.2(a), and

(b) One approved foam type extinguisher of not less than 45 litres capacity or equivalent in every engine
space and one approved portable foam extinguisher for each 750 kW of engine output or part thereof. The
total number of portable extinguishers so supplied is to be less than two and need not exceed six.

12.9.2 Spaces containing oil or gas boilers or other fire processes having a thermal rating of 75 kW or
more, are to be provided with the following arrangements :

(a) One of the following fixed fire-extinguishing systems :

(i) a system discharging carbon dioxide in accordance with 6.1 and 6.2,

(ii) a high expansion foam installation in accordance with 7.1, subject to the fire hazard not
involving gases, liquified gases with boiling points below ambient temperature or cryogenic liquids,

(iii) A pressure water-spraying system in accordance with 8.1.

Where space containing fired processes are not entirely separate from an adjacent space, or if fuel can drain
from a space containing a fired process into an adjacent space, the combined spaces are to be considered as
one compartment.

(b) There are to be at least two approved portable foam extinguishers or equivalent in each space
containing a fired process and each space in which a part of an oil fuel installation is situated. In addition,
there is to be at least one extinguisher of the same description with a capacity of 9 litres of each burner,
provided that the total capacity of the addition extinguisher or extinguishers need not exceed 45 liters for
any one space.

(c) There is to be at least one approved portable dry powder extinguisher with a capacity not less than
4,5 kg. are not entirely separate from an adjacent space,

12.9.3 Where a fire hazard exists in any machinery space for which no specific provisions for fire-
extinguishing appliances are prescribed in 12.9.1 or 12.9.2, there is to be provided in, or adjacent to that
space, a number of approved portable fire-extinguishers or other means of fire-extinction commesurate with
the fire hazard.

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12.9.4 Any compartment containing pumps for the transfer of liquid mineral hydrocarbons is to be
provided with one of the following fixed fire-extinguishing systems operated from the deck outside of the
protected space.

(a) Either a carbon dioxide or a halogenated hydrocarbon, system complying respective with 6.1 and
6.2.

(b) A pressure water-spraying system complying with Section 8.1

12.10 Automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire-alarm systems.

12.10.1 Each installation is to be provided with an automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire-alarm
system complying with the requirements of Section 10.

12.10.2 The system required by 12.10.1 is to be capable of indicating the presence of a fire in all
accommodation spaces and service spaces, except spaces which afford no substantial fire-risk such as void
spaces, sanitary spaces, etc.

12.11 Provisions for helicopter landing areas.

12.11.1 Helicopter decks are to be of steel equivalent fire-resistant construction. If the space below the
helicopter deck is a high fire-risk space, the deck is to be an ‘A-60’ Class division.

12.11.2 On any helicopter deck there is to be provided and stored near to the means of access to that
deck :

(a) Dry powder extinguishers of a total capacity of not less than 45 kg,

(b) A suitable foam application system consisting of monitors or foam-making branch pipes capable of
delivering low expansion foam solution at a rate of not less than 6 litres per minute for at least 5 minutes for
each square metre of the area contained within a circle of diameter, D, where D is the distance in metres
across the main rotors of and tail rotor in the fore and aft line of a helicopter with a single main rotor and
across both rotors of a tandem rotor helicopter. The operation of the foam system is not to interfere with the
simultaneous operation of the fire main.

(c) Carbon dioxide extinguishers of a total capacity of not less than 18 kg of Halon of 12 capacity, one
these extinguishers being so equipped as to enable to reach the engine area of any helicopter using the deck
, and so located that they would not to be vulnerable to any damage sustained by the dry powder
extinguishers mentioned in (a), and

(d) At least two dual purpose nozzles and hoses sufficient to reach any part of the helicopter deck.

12.11.3 Where helicopter re-fueling facilities are provided, a designated area is to be provided for the
storage of fuel tanks which is to be :

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(b) Suitably isolation from areas containing a source of drained to a safe location.

12.11.4 The fuel storage area is to be provided with arrangements whereby a fuel spillage may be
collected and drained to a safe location.

12.11.5 Tanks and associated equipment are to be projected against physical damage and from a fire in
an adjacent space or area.

12.11.6 Where portable fuel storage tanks are to be used, special attention is to be given to :

(a) Design of the tank for its intended purpose,

(b) Mounting and securing arrangements,

(c) Electrical bonding, and

(d) Inspection procedures.

12.11.7 Storage tank fuel outlet valves are to be provided with means which permit closure in the event
of a fire. Such closure is to be possible from a remote position.

12.11.8 The fuel pumping unit is to be connected to one tank at a time and the piping between the tank
and the pumping unit is to be of steel or equivalent material, as short as possible and protected against
damage.

12.11.9 Fire-extinguishing arrangements for protection of the designated area will be specially
considered in relation to the location and the operating pressure of the fuel system.

12.11.10 Fuel pumping units are to incorporate a device which will prevent over-pressurization of the
delivery of filling hose.

12.11.11 Attention is to be paid to the electrical bonding of all equipment used in refueling operations.

12.11.12 ‘NO SMOKING’ signs are to be displayed at appropriate locations.

12.12 Portable fire-extinguishing and fireman′s outfits.

12.12.1 Each offshore installation is to be provided with fire-extinguishers complying with Section 11 in
such numbers and in such places that at least one extinguisher is readily accessible from any part of the
installation.

12.12.2 Each offshore installation is to be provided with at least four fireman’s outfits. Each outfit is to
consist of :

(a) Personal equipment comprising :

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(i) Protective clothing of material to protect the skin from the heat radiating from the fire and from
burns and scalding by steam. The outer surface is to be water resistant.

(ii) Boots and gloves of rubber or other electrically non-conducting material.

(iii) A rigid helmet providing effective protection against impact.

(iv) An electric safety lamp ( hand lantern ) of an approved type with a minimum burning period of 3
hours.

(v) An axe with an insulated handle.

(b) A self-contained breathing apparatus which is to be capable of functioning for a period of at least 30
minutes. Spare bottles are to be provided which are to be maintained fully charge except where facilities for
re-charging the bottles are available on the installation.

12.12.3 For each breathing apparatus a fireproof lifeline of sufficient length and strength is to be
provided capable of being attached by means of a snaphook to the harness of the apparatus or to a separate
belt in order to prevent the breathing apparatus becoming detached when the lifeline is operated.

12.12.4 The fireman’s outfits are to be stored so as to be easily accessible and ready for use and one of
the outfits should be located within easy access of any helicopter deck.

12.13 Remote control safety equipment.

10.13.1 Means are to be provided for stopping ventilation fans serving accommodation, machinery and
working spaces and for closing all doorways ventilators and other openings to such spaces. These means are
to be capable of being operated manually from outside such spaces in case of fire and automatically by the
fire and gas detection system.

10.13.2 Machinery diving forced and induced draught fans, electric motor pressurization fans, fuel transfer
pumps, fuel unit pumps and other similar fuel pumps are to be fitted with remote controls situated outside
the space concerned so that they may be stopped in the event of fire arising in the space in which they are
located.

10.13.3 Every fuel suction pipe from a storage, setting or daily service tank is to be fitted with a cock or
valve capable of being closed from outside the space concerned in the event of a fire occurring in the space
in which tanks are situated.

12.14 Storage of gas cylinders.

12.14.1 Where more than one cylinder of oxygen and more than one cylinder of acetylene are carried
simultaneously, such cylinders are to be arranged in accordance with the following:

(a) Permanent piping system for oxy - acetylene are acceptable provided that:

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(i) all fixed piping is of steel or other approved material and suitable joints are fitted,

(ii) material, containing more than 70 per cent copper is not used in the system except for welding
or cutting tips.

(iii) Allowance is made for expansion of the piping

(iv) the piping systems is suitable for the intended pressures.

(b) Where two or more cylinders of each gas are intended to be carried in enclosed spaces, separate
dedicated storage rooms are to be provided for each gas.

(c) Storage rooms are to be constructed of steel, and be well ventilated and accessible from the open deck.

(d) Provision is to made for the expeditious removal of cylinders in the event of fire.

(e) “NO SMOKING” signs are to be displayed at the gas cylinders in the event of fire.

(f) Where cylinders are stowed in open locations, means are to be provided to:

(i) protect cylinders and associated piping from physical damage,

(ii) minimize exposure to hydrocarbons,

(iii) ensure suitable drainage, and

(iv) protect cylinders against solar radiation.

12.15 Fire-control plans.

12.15.1 In all fixed offshore installations general arrangement plans are to be permanently exhibited for the
guidance of the installation’s officers, snowing clearly for each deck the control stations, the various fire
sections enclosed by ‘A’ Class divisions, the various fire sections enclosed by ‘B’ Class divisions together
with particulars of the fire detection and fire - alarm systems, the sprinkler installation if fitted the fire -
extinguishing appliances means of access to different compartments, decks, etc., and the ventilating system
including particulars of the fan control positions, the position of dampers and identification numbers of the
ventilating fans serving each section. Alternatively, the aforementioned details may be set out in the
booklet, a copy of which is to be supplied in each office and one copy is at all times to be available on
board in an accessible position. Plans and booklets are to be kept up date any alteration being recorded
thereon as soon as practicable. Description in such plans and booklets is to be in the national language. If
the language is neither English nor French, a translation into one of those languages is to be included in
addition instructions concerning the maintenance and operation of all the equipment and installations on
board for the fighting and containment of fire are to be kept under one cover, readily available in an
accessible position.

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