API RP 14J:2001 pdf download

API RP 14J:2001 pdf download.Recommended Practice for Design and Hazards Analysis for Offshore Production Facilities.
2.4.3 Passive Fire Protection
Passive tire protection is defined as any fire protection system that, by its nature, plays an inactive role in protecting personncl and property from damage by fire. Passive tire protection is gcncncally referred to as structural fire protection, particularly in governmental regulations. and ncltidcs firewalls. Passive protection does not, in and of itself. provide inherent protection and is normally efl’eciive only for a limited time pcnod. Once passive fire protection is exhausted. the protected structure is vulnerable to damage by fire. Examples of where passive fire protection is commonly used are:
cntical structural steel, living quarters, muster areas, critical pressure vessels, etc.
2.4.4 ActIve Fire Protection
Active fire protection systems are often installed on oft. shore structures to cool, control andor extinguish tires. Examples of active fire protection systems are firewater. foam, gaseous and dry chemical systems. Firewater system coverage may include platform equipment such as major vessels, glycol regenerators. storage facilities, gas cornpressors, shipping and process pumps. wellhcad.s. etc. Fixed watcr spray systems and fixed monitor nozzles can be usehil to protect areas that cannot be safely reached by hand-held hose streams. In determining the size of fire mains and tire pumps, consideration should be given to simultaneous operation of two or more Iircwatcr system components.
2.5 PERSONNEL PROTECTiON AND ESCAPE
Another important goal of safe facilities design is to provide for personnel protection and escape, since the possibility of a fire escalation cannot be totally eliminated. The placement of fire-fighting equipment and its proper use and maintenance arc important for personnel protection. A tire-fighting and escape diagram should be developed for each platftrm, showing clearly all escape routes and the location of fire-fighting equipment in the immediate area. The diagram should be prominently placed near the exit of each cabin, mess room, lounge and work space normally occupied by personnel. A station bill should be posted in a highly visible location. Escape mechanisms should be in place to allow ihc orderly escape of personnel to the sea. Provisions for personnel escape are discussed in Section 4.
2.5.1 Personnel Escape Routes
The layout of production cquipment should allow space forpersonnc escape routes. as well as space for fighting fires.Living quarters should be positioned to provide a quick andcasy escape for personnel to the boat landing or escapedevices.Production equipmcnt should be positioned to facili-tate access by personnel to escape routes from warious loca-tions anywhere on the production facility.