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Authorised For Issue – August 2011
ii Revision History
The following is a brief summary of the 4 most recent revisions to this document. Details of all
revisions prior to these are held on file by the issuing department.
Refer to Appendix 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction........................................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Purpose........................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Distribution / Target Audience.......................................................................................... 6
1.4 Changes to the Document............................................................................................... 6
1.5 Step-out Approval............................................................................................................ 6
2 Roles and Responsibilities.................................................................................................... 7
3 Operations Integrity Testing of Fixed Firefighting Systems Procedures................................8
3.1 Scope.............................................................................................................................. 8
3.2 Permit to Work and Safety System Overrides................................................................8
3.3 Firewater Ring Mains and Firewater Pumps...................................................................8
3.4 Firewater Deluge Systems............................................................................................10
3.5 Foam Systems.............................................................................................................. 12
3.6 Sprinkler Systems......................................................................................................... 15
3.7 Fire Suppressant Delivery Systems..............................................................................16
4 Testing, Maintenance and Fault / Defect Reporting............................................................18
4.1 Operational Testing........................................................................................................ 18
4.2 1st Line Maintenance..................................................................................................... 18
4.3 Fault / Defect Reporting................................................................................................19
Appendix 1 – Abbreviations........................................................................................................ 20
Appendix 2 – Reference Material...............................................................................................21
Appendix 3 - User Feedback Page............................................................................................ 22
Addendum – Changes to the Document at Revision 3.0...........................................................23
1 Introduction
1.1 Background
Fixed Firefighting systems are provided at the majority of facilities in the North, South
Gas Directorates to provide the capability to fight major hydrocarbon fires. The systems
are fully automatic or require some manual intervention to be activated. It is the
responsibility of all personnel on the sites to ensure that these systems are maintained
and tested regularly so that they are always available.
Typically sites shall be provided with one or more (dependant on type of operation) of
the following:
Fixed firewater system comprising of dedicated pumps, ring main and hydrants
Fixed water deluge system (selected vessels and areas)
Foam delivery systems (including tank injection)
Sprinkler systems for offices, warehouses, stores etc.
Fire suppressant delivery system for containerised equipment such as
switchgear, compressors, generators etc.
Regular periodic testing of the systems shall be undertaken by Operations personnel at
the site and any defects or irregularities recorded in the station log and reported to
Production Coordinator for action and rectification.
1.1 Purpose
This procedure details at high level the requirements for testing and 1 st line
maintenance for all fixed firefighting systems located at the various locations in PDO.
Where required more detailed procedures shall be provided specific to the location.
3.1 Scope
The procedure covers Fixed Firefighting Systems irrespective of the location. The level
has been kept suitably high level so that the procedures can be applicable to all or
most location within PDO.
Fixed Firefighting Systems are defined as stated in Section 1.1 of the procedure but
can be generally assumed to be fixtures that are not easily moveable.
Included where applicable in each procedure shall be references to maintenance tasks
that can be undertaken by operations personnel with any specialist training. Reference
should be made to PR-1100 - Operator Routine Functions for more details on this
subject.
3.3.1 General
Firewater ring main systems will be provided on most sites where continuous fire
protection is required. Generally the systems are supplied from a dedicated water
supply and are maintained pressurised via a jockey pumps.
Larger diesel driven or electrically driven firewater pump(s) shall be provided for the
delivery of firewater to the system ring main should an emergency occurs that requires
large volumes of water to be supplied under pressure. The firewater pump(s) are
automatically started on initiation of a confirmed fire signal from the F&G Logic or low
pressure in the ring main caused by opening of fire hydrants.
1. Check the operation of the jockey (pressurising) pump. Ensure the pump
operates between the high and low pressure settings to maintain firewater ring
main pressure.
2. Inspect firewater ring main above ground for signs of corrosion or damage.
3. Inspect firewater hydrants for damage and corrosion. Ensure that the seals are
in good condition and that covers are fitted to prevent the ingress of sand.
Lightly grease the rubber seals to maintain flexibility.
4. Check the operation of all fire fighting monitors 1. Lubricate and grease where
required.
5. Check operation of main isolation and X-connection valves. Ensure valves are
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Automatic oscillating fire monitors should have a maintenance routine applied in addition to
that required by this procedure.
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3.4.1 General
Generally deluge systems are provided to protect vessels and tanks from radiant heat
caused by surrounding fires. Firewater is distributed across the protected area using
nozzles which are fixed to provide a drenching pattern. Normally the systems are
maintained dry and firewater is allowed to enter the system by the operation of a ‘clack
valve’. The clack valve can be operated from fusible loops or from the F&G logic.
On installations where a fixed firewater system is not available then the deluge
systems may be supplied from dedicated pressurised water tanks. The duration of the
system is then limited to the amount of water stored in the tank and the availability of
back-up supplies.
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The Firewater Pump Panel is set to TEST to protect the pump during the test running. Normal
logic is for the all safety shutdowns are overridden in a fire situation. The pump will run to
destruct. “Stressed engine condition” safeguards are not permitted on firewater pumps e.g.
cooling water monitoring, etc.
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6. Inspect the area where the test is to initiated and ensure that exposed
equipment such as motors and control panels are protected from water
ingress.
7. Before initiating a ‘wet’ test all personnel in the area shall be informed that a
test is about to take place.
8. Activate the respective deluge system from the local or remote release points.
The release may be from the fusible loop, local release point of via the F&G
logic.
9. Check that all executive actions (unless overridden) and alarms and indication
are correct.
NOTE: Executive actions associated with a deluge release can include remote
starting of the firewater pump(s) and a station ESD. If any associated action is
not required then the appropriate override shall be put in place.
Check deluge supply pressure are correct for the system.
Check the distribution of the deluge and that all nozzles are operating correctly.
Record any defects.
10. On successful completion of the test reset the system and remove any
overrides which have been set.
If the system pipework is normally dry it should be blown through with dry air to
remove any free water.
11. Sign off test, record readings and report all defective equipment / leaks.
3.5.1 General
Foam systems are provided where free surface liquid fires could occur or as a means
of suppressing fires in the roof space floating roof storage tanks.
Foam can be generated through foam monitors or from dedicated foam generation
skids (as used for MAF storage tanks). The chemical foam compound is induced into
the firewater stream through an inductor and is mixed to produce foam at the nozzle or
the injection point.
Foam is stored either in containers alongside the monitor with the inductor hose
connected to the monitor and the tank or in the case of larger fixed systems in a foam
concentrate tank attached to the inductors of the skid.
Initiations of the monitors are normally manual and for the fixed skid installations from
a fusible plug loop and automatic clack valve.
3. Isolate the foam concentrate supply and ensure the foam concentrate supply
pump if provided is electrically isolated or set to Local to prevent starting.
4. Activate the Foam System for the respective area under test from the fusible
loop, local release point or F&G logic.
Ensure that all alarm and indication is activated and is in the correct sequence.
NOTE: The Overrides will prevent executive actions such as ESD and / or
SDV shut in from occurring if these are part of the operation logic for the
system.
5. On successful completion of the test reset the system and remove the
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Overrides. Ensure foam concentrate isolation valves are Opened and the foam
concentrate supply pump is electrically de-isolated or rest to AUTO.
6. Take samples of the foam concentrate for analysis.
7. Before the test
Check that sufficient Foam Concentrate is available in the storage
tanks / containers.
Check for leaks on tank / container pipework.
Check all foam concentrate isolation valves are Open.
Check the foam concentrate supply pump is set to AUTO and is
electrically energised.
8. Apply the required ‘Maintenance Overrides’ or ‘Defeats’ on the system to
prevent the unplanned shutdowns.
The use of foam can cause deposits to be left on piping and structures in the protected
area. This should be washed down with services water on completion of the tests.
To address the above when testing foam monitors the direction of the nozzle can be
adjusted temporarily and the foam blanket direct to a clear area away from the vessel,
tank or protected area. Consideration should be given here to the effectiveness of the
blanket and delivery pattern. If the foam is for the protection of a storage tank then
consideration may be given to a temporary break in the delivery pipework while the test
is being undertaken. This must only be done with permission from the Production
Coordinator and assurances that the integrity of the protection shall not be
compromised by undertaking this action.
NOTE: If foam monitors are moved for the purpose of the test then they must be
returned to their original position on completion to ensure they are ready in the case of
an emergency.
9. Activate the Foam System for the respective area under test from the fusible
loop, local release point or F&G logic.
Ensure that all alarm and indication is activated and is in the correct sequence.
NOTE: The Overrides will prevent executive actions such as ESD and / or
SDV shut in from occurring if these are part of the operation logic for the
system.
10. Check correct operation of the delivery devices i.e. foam monitors and foam
generation skids. Ensure that the consistency of the foam is sufficient to be
able to produce the required blanket and that the pattern provides sufficient
cover.
Check that all associated executive actions occur and alarms and indications
are all correct.
11. On completion of the test(s) isolate the foam supplies and flush through the
delivery pipework to remove all foam deposits. Run through with water until the
discharges are clear.
Reset the system and ensure all foam valves are open and that stocks of foam
concentrate have been replenished.
12. Sign off test, record readings if required and report all defective equipment /
leaks.
3.6.1 General
Sprinkler Systems are normally provided in enclosed spaces where carbonaceous fires
are a hazard, such as stores, offices and accommodation area. Sprinkler systems
provide wide area automatic protection and can be initiated by frangible bulbs, heat
and smoke detectors and manually.
The systems normally comprises of a pressurised storage tank, a ‘clack valve’ and a
ring main of sprinkler heads. The ring main is normally maintained dry, with the
exception of systems provided with frangible bulbs which may be charged with water.
For systems using a ‘clack valve’ the valve may be held in the Closed position by
pneumatic pressure. Release of the pressure will allow the valve to open and release
the pressurised water from the storage into the sprinkler system to contain or
extinguish the fire.
Testing of sprinkler systems is normally carried out ‘dry’ and is to ensure that all alarms
and indication are operating correctly.
3.7.1 General
The most commonly used Fire Suppressant Delivery system are CO 2 and Halon3. The
systems are commonly found on gas turbine, power generation, switchgear and
compressor enclosures which are under normal operating conditions unmanned.
The suppressant is stored in cylinders which are located outside of the protected area
and then piped in and released via strategically located nozzles in to the enclosure.
The suppressant is used to deprive the fire of oxygen by reducing the content and as
little cooling effect. Entry into the enclosure under normal operating conditions, when
the suppressant is ‘armed’ is prohibited. All other entries are by Permit to Work and the
suppressant system must be ‘disarmed’. The systems are not tested live i.e. a
suppressant release, all test are carried out as ‘dry runs’ and the release system is
locked out.
Reference should be made to the Vendors literature and test procedures before
carrying out operational integrity tests.
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The use of Halon 1211 & 1301 as a Fire Suppressant is now being phased out because it is
depletes the ozone layer if released.
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Inspect firewater pump(s). For diesel driven check that engine oil, cooling water and
fuel header tanks are the correct levels. Replenish or report. Visually inspect
conditions of engine belts and ensure all guards are secure and in place.
If hoses are connected to hydrants check and report the condition of the hoses.
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When handling foam concentrate adhere to the requirements of the SHOC card
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Appendix 1 – Abbreviations