DEP SPECIFICATION

ONSHORE ANCILLARY STEEL STRUCTURES

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DEP 34.28.00.33-Gen.

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ECCN EAR99

DESIGN AND ENGINEERING PRACTICE

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PREFACE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 4
1.1 SCOPE........................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS ......... 4
1.3 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................. 4
1.4 CROSS-REFERENCES ............................................................................................. 5
1.5 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES ............................................................................... 5
1.6 COMMENTS ON THIS DEP ....................................................................................... 5
1.7 DUAL UNITS ............................................................................................................... 6
2. MATERIALS ............................................................................................................... 7
2.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................... 7
3. CONSTRUCTION DETAILS....................................................................................... 9
3.1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................... 9
3.2 CLEARANCES AND WIDTHS .................................................................................... 9
3.3 PLATFORMS AND WALKWAYS................................................................................ 9
3.4 STAIRS ..................................................................................................................... 11
3.5 LADDERS ................................................................................................................. 11
3.6 HAND RAILS AND GUARD RAILS .......................................................................... 13
3.7 FLOORING AND GRATING ..................................................................................... 13
3.8 EQUIPMENT HANDLING FACILITIES ..................................................................... 14
4. DEP STANDARD DRAWINGS ................................................................................ 16
5. REFERENCES ......................................................................................................... 17

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 SCOPE
This DEP specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the design of onshore
ancillary steel structures. This DEP is intended to be used with onshore ancillary steel
structures standard drawings listed in Table 4.1, which also specify minimum requirements.
This is a revision of the DEP of the same number dated September 2011; see (1.5)
regarding the changes.

1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

Unless otherwise authorised by Shell GSI, the distribution of this DEP is confined to Shell
companies and, where necessary, to the Contractors and Manufacturers/Suppliers
nominated by them. Any authorised access to DEPs does not for that reason constitute an
authorization to any documents, data or information to which the DEPs may refer.
This DEP is intended for use in facilities related to onshore oil and gas production, gas
handling, oil refining, chemical processing, gasification, distribution and supply/marketing.
This DEP may also be applied in other similar facilities.
When DEPs are applied, a Management of Change (MOC) process shall be implemented;
this is of particular importance when existing facilities are to be modified.
If national and/or local regulations exist in which some of the requirements could be more
stringent than in this DEP, the Contractor shall determine by careful scrutiny which of the
requirements are the more stringent and which combination of requirements will be
acceptable with regards to the safety, environmental, economic and legal aspects. In all
cases the Contractor shall inform the Principal of any deviation from the requirements of
this DEP which is considered to be necessary in order to comply with national and/or local
regulations. The Principal may then negotiate with the Authorities concerned, the objective
being to obtain agreement to follow this DEP as closely as possible.

1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.3.1 General definitions
The Contractor is the party that carries out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, construction, commissioning or management of a project or operation of a
facility. The Principal may undertake all or part of the duties of the Contractor.
The Manufacturer/Supplier is the party that manufactures or supplies equipment,
materials and services to perform the duties specified by the Contractor.
The Principal is the party that initiates the project and ultimately pays for it. The Principal
may also include an agent or consultant authorised to act for, and on behalf of, the
Principal.
The word shall indicate a requirement.
The word should indicate a recommendation.
1.3.2 Specific definitions

Term Definition
Guard Rail Guard Rail is a rail that prevents people from falling off or being hit
by something.
Hand Rail Hand Rail is a narrow railing to be grasped with the hand for
support.
Railings Refer to both guard rail and hand rail.

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1.3.3 Abbreviations

Term Definition
ANSI American National Standards Institute
ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials
CSA Canadian Standards Organisation
EN European Standards
GB/T Chinese Standards
HFE Human Factors Engineering
ISO International Standards Organization or International Organization
for Standardization
NAAMM National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers
NFPA National Fire Protection Association

1.4 CROSS-REFERENCES
Where cross-references to other parts of this DEP are made, the reference section or
clause number is shown in brackets ( ). Other documents referenced by this DEP are listed
in (5).

1.5 SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES

This DEP is a minor revision of the DEP of the same number dated September 2011. The
following are the main, non-editorial changes.

Section/Clause Change
Table 2.1.1 Updated Row 2, Material Grades Standards
Table 3.2.1 Changed dimensions in row 1, added note 6
3.3 reworded paragraph 7 to refer to DEP 30.00.60.20-Gen.
3.4 reworded paragraph 5 to refer to DEP 30.00.60.20-Gen.
3.7 added new paragraph 20 about gratings
Table 4.1 added reference to five standard drawings
5 Updated references

1.6 COMMENTS ON THIS DEP

Comments on this DEP may be submitted to the Administrator using one of the following
options:

Shell DEPs Online Enter the Shell DEPs Online system at

(Users with access to
Shell DEPs Online)
https://www.shelldeps.com
Select a DEP and then go to the details screen for
that DEP.
Click on the “Give feedback” link, fill in the online
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DEP Feedback System Enter comments directly in the DEP Feedback

(Users with access to System which is accessible from the Technical
Shell Wide Web) Standards Portal http://sww.shell.com/standards.
Select “Submit DEP Feedback”, fill in the online form
and submit.

DEP Standard Form Use DEP Standard Form 00.00.05.80-Gen. to record

(Other users) feedback and email the form to the Administrator at
standards@shell.com.

Feedback that has been registered in the DEP Feedback System by using one of the above
options will be reviewed by the DEP Custodian for potential improvements to the DEP.

1.7 DUAL UNITS

This DEP contains both the International System (SI) units, as well as the corresponding
US Customary (USC) units, which are given following the SI units in brackets. When
agreed by the Principal, the indicated USC values/units may be used.

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2. MATERIALS

2.1 GENERAL
Acceptable materials for ancillary steel structures are listed in Table 2.1.1 through
Table 2.1.3.
The use of alternative materials not listed in the tables below shall be submitted to the
Principal for review and comment. Alternative materials shall be selected in accordance
with local codes and regulations, taking weldability and the required finished weldment
mechanical properties into consideration. The utilization of the GB (国标 Guo Biao) 150
standard for selection of alternative materials may be considered.
Table 2.1.1 Materials grades for structural shapes, pipe and tubing
(1)
Type Material Grades Standards
Checkered-floor US - ASTM A786 / A786M Pattern 4 or Pattern 5 and ASTM A36 / A36M
plate CA - CSA G40.21-M, Grade 300W
Welded-steel bar US - ASTM A1011 / A1011M, galvanized in accordance with ASTM A123
grating and grating and NAAMM MBG 531
stair treads CA - CSA G40.21-M, Grade 300W
Banding and toe US - ASTM A36 / A36M or ASTM A1011 / A1011M
plate banding CA - CSA G40.21-M, Grade 300W

For steel elements General

such as channels EU - EN 10025-2
shapes, angles,
plates, and bars US - ASTM A36 / A36M
CA - CSA G40.21-M, Grade, 300W
CH-GB/T 700
Other materials permitted as indicated below for specific material
types:
Angles:
EU - EN 10056-1
CH - GB/T 706
Plate:
CH - GB/T 3274, GB/T 19879
Steel pipe as EU - EN 10210-2
structural members US & CA - ASTM A53 / A53M Type E (welded) or S (seamless), Grade B or
(hollow round ASTM A106 / A106M Grade B
shapes with relatively
thicker wall thickness CH - GB/T 8162:2008
than round tubing)
Structural tubing EU - EN 10210-1 / EN 10210-2 / EN 10219-1 / EN 10219-2
(hollow sections in US - ASTM A501 or ASTM A500 Grade B
round, square, and
rectangular shapes) CA - CSA G40.21-M, Grade 350 Class C or H
CH - GB/T 6725:2008
Wall-mounted US & CA - ASTM A500 Grade B or ASTM A53 Grade B, standard weight,
handrail carbon 48 mm (2 in) Outside Diameter.
steel, round
structural tubing or
pipe

NOTES: 1. EU = Europe; US = United States of America; CA=Canada; CH=China.

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Table 2.1.2 Standard bolt assemblies

(1)
Material Standards
(3)
Bolt Heavy Hex Nut / Washer
Thread
EU / ISO 4014, Grade 8.8 or ISO 4032 / ISO 888 ISO 7089
International equivalent in accordance (Grade 8.8), or
with ISO 898-1 and EN 14399-6
(2)
ISO 898-2 . (Grade 10.9)
(4)
US & CA ASTM A307 Grade A ASTM A563 Grade A ASTM F436 /
heavy hex F436M
ASTM A325 Type 1 or ASTM A563 Grade DH ASTM F436 /
ASTM A490 / A490M F436M
NOTES: 1. EU = Europe; US = United States of America; CA=Canada, CH=China.
2. High-strength friction-grip connections, grade 10.9 or equivalent, may be used for transport and /
or lifting applications or other special applications if approved by the Principal.
3. High-strength friction-grip (pretension bolts) shall not be used for steel connections that are
required for gravity or other sustained load conditions, because of their loss of pre-tension in a fire.
4. Bolts 20 mm (3/4 in) diameter and larger shall be high-strength bolts conforming to ASTM A325M
type 1 or ASTM A490. Bolts 16 mm (5/8 in) diameter and smaller shall be standard machine bolts
conforming to ASTM A307, unless noted otherwise.

Table 2.1.3 Welding consumables

(1)
Type Materials Standards
(2)
Welding Electrode EU and US - ANSI / AWS D1.1
CA - CSA W47.1, W48.1-M, W59, E48018 (E7018)
NOTES: 1. EU = Europe; US = United States of America; CA=Canada, CH=China.
2. Low hydrogen with electrode strength of 58-ksi (400-MPa) minimum yield strength and 70 ksi
(480 MPa) minimum tensile strength.

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3. CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

3.1 GENERAL
The requirements in this DEP are the minimum requirements of the Principal. In some
instances these requirements do not meet local occupational safety and health regulations,
and / or local building codes. The Contractor shall check the latest revision of the local
occupational safety and health regulations, local building codes for any requirements that
are more stringent than those in this DEP, and incorporate them into the design.
Refer to project design drawings for the location, orientation, and arrangement of ladders,
stairs, and railing for regular operational use, maintenance, and special fabrication details.
The Contractor shall detail steel ladder and stair interfaces with concrete grout and
concrete anchorages, as required. When grout is required, a minimum of 25 mm (1 in) shall
be used.

3.2 CLEARANCES AND WIDTHS

5,6
Table 3.2.1 Minimum clearances and widths
4
Description Dimensions
1
Headroom over platforms, walkways, and stairways 2.3 m (7 ft - 6 in)
2
Clear width for stairs without medical stretcher access 760 mm (2 ft-6 in)
requirement
2
Clear width for stairs with medical stretcher access 1120 mm (3 ft-8 in)
requirement
3
Clear width for walkways and platforms in restricted areas 1 m (3 ft)
3
Clear width for walkways and platforms in operating process 1200 mm (4 ft)
areas
Servicing or access platforms at vessels (clear of projection on 1.1 m (3 ft-6 in)
vessel)
Around safety valves or instrumentation for maintenance 1.1 m (3 ft-6 in)
Platforms servicing equipment manholes 1.1 m (3 ft-6 in)
Clearance from edge of roadways to buildings and structures 1.5 m (5 ft)
NOTES: 1. Headroom shall be measured to the lowest point of overhead obstruction to top of floor elevation.
In the US and Canada, headroom shall be as specified in NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and OSHA
in USA and OH&S in Canada.
2. The clear width of stairs shall be from edge of handrail to edge of handrail, or edge of stringer to
edge of stringer; Including if the top railing is used as handrail, or if the handrail is a separate steel
member from guard rail steel member.
3. The clear width for walkways and platforms shall be from edge of obstruction to edge of
obstruction.
4. Conversions between SI and USC are not exact.
5. The DEP minimum requirements were reviewed against the minimum requirements of:
ISO 14122-1, ISO 14122-2, ISO 14122-3, ISO 14122-4.
6. In the case of any inconsistency between DEP 30.00.60.20-Gen. and this DEP,
DEP 30.00.60.20-Gen. shall prevail.

3.3 PLATFORMS AND WALKWAYS

If the access and storage areas are located more than 1.2 m (4 ft in) above grade, a fixed
platform shall be provided. Mobile or portable platforms are acceptable only with specific
approval from the HFE Technical Authority.

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Access and storage areas refers to, but are not limited to:
• Access to service openings such as manways.
• Access to all equipment and instruments requiring inspection, adjustment, servicing
during operation, or frequent maintenance.
• Local storage of material required for maintenance and operation.
The use of operating and service platforms interconnecting two or more equipment items
shall be approved by the Principal. Such platforms shall be designed for differential
movement of the two or more equipment items.
The capacity of platforms (including the weight of the structural members, grating and/or
floor plate) shall be designed to exceed the maximum expected load applied by personnel,
operations and maintenance equipment, spare parts, and tools, at any one time.
A maintainability and material handling study should be performed in early stages of the
project to define:
a. maintainability and material handling requirements,
b. determine the required grating thickness,
c. determine the required floor plate thickness,
d. design loads for the structural members,
e. monorail, davits, and cranes requirements.
The maximum loading capacity of the platform, when used as a lay down area for
maintenance purposes or to transport maintenance/material handling equipment, shall be
displayed with labelled signs that can be seen both on the platform and on approach routes
to the platform. The grating or floor plate shall be designed to withstand the loading
capacity.
The primary and secondary vertical access shall be as per recommendations in
DEP.30.00.06.20-Gen.
The size of a platform accessed by a ladder shall allow clearance for free operation of the
self-closing gate apparatus without interference with the individual standing on the platform
(i.e., swing radius of gate plus at least 450 mm (18 in).
Primary access to tank roofs that require inspection shall be by stairs.
Primary access to main operating/service floors in a structure, and the roof of buildings with
equipment requiring frequent maintenance, shall be by stairs.
Platforms for access to manways shall be:
• sized to permit 180° opening of hinged manway cover without interference from
structure or railings,
• evaluate the need of a monorail to remove manway and add manway lifting lugs,
• platforms shall not be more than 1.2 m (4 ft) below the center of manways.
Inside of the inner support member on circular platforms shall clear vessel wall or, if
insulated, the sheathing by approximately 75 mm (3 in).
Platform supports and brackets in the vicinity of inspection openings shall be designed to
permit removal of equipment internals and bundle pull for heat exchangers.
Platforms more than 15 m (50 ft) walking distance from any portion of the platform to the
primary means of access / egress shall have two means of access/egress. Secondary exits
shall be located so that walking distance to the nearest secondary exit does not exceed
15 m (50 ft). A secondary means of exit by ladders is acceptable.
2 2
Platforms with areas greater than 20 m (200 ft ) and subject to either fire or toxic-material
hazards shall have at least two exits at opposite ends or corners.

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Each fabricated platform / walkway unit shall not exceed the galvanizing bath size.

3.4 STAIRS
The project design drawings shall specify the location, orientation, arrangement of stairs.
Drawings shall also specify special fabrication details, connections, steel members’ sizes,
grating thickness, and coating requirements.
All welds especially for handrail surfaces shall be smooth, continuous, and sealed.
Maximum rise for a single unbroken flight of stairs shall be 4 m (12 ft) unless approved by
the Principal.
A single run shall have the same slope.
Stair slope, geometry and dimensions shall be as per DEP 30.00.60.20-Gen. requirements.
Stair stringer shall preferably be made from steel channel.
Extend handrail return to the last stair nosing. Stairs shall end at the walking surface.
Stair design shall be based as a minimum on a moving 4.5 KN (1000 lbs) concentrated live
load applied to the stair stringers or a uniform load of 4.8 KPa (100 psf) applied to the stair
assembly.
Stair treads shall resist as a minimum a 1.33 KN (300 lbs) concentrated load applied at mid
span.
Stringers are to be laterally braced to resist a minimum lateral load concentrated load of
3 KN (200 lbs).

3.5 LADDERS
The project design drawings shall specify ladder locations, orientation, cage requirements,
special fabrication details, connections, member sizes, additional code or Human Factors
Engineering (HFE) requirements, and coating requirements.
Ladder types A and B are per standard drawing S 28.011 and S 28.012. In general, ladder
type A should be used in Europe while type B should be used in the US and Canada. For
columns and stacks with skirts, when an angled arrangement is required, the ladder
elevation shall follow that depicted on ladder type A.
The minimum length of rungs between stringers shall be 450 mm (18 in). In Europe and
when specified by the Principal the minimum should be increased to 500 mm (20 in). The
length of rungs between stringers shall be increased by 60 mm (2½ in) for ladders with
climber safety system.
Inclined ladders shall be approved by Human Factors Engineering Technical Authority.
Ladders shall be located so the climber is not facing out toward the horizon unless
approved by the Human Factors Engineering (HFE) Technical Authority.
If a ladder protrudes through a platform, the hole shall be protected by a cage, open in the
direction of the next ladder if applicable, and the platform shall be extended with a walk-
around at the back of the cage. The minimum clear width on the walk-around section
behind the cage shall be 600 mm (24 in) minimum with 900 mm (36 in) preferred for cold
climate conditions.
Climber safety systems shall be provided on all vertical ladders used to travel between two
adjacent standing surfaces with a vertical separation exceeding 6 m (20 ft).
The entire ladder shall be welded construction. All welds shall be smooth, continuous, and
sealed.
Ladder assemblies shall be coated after fabrication in accordance with design drawings
and project specifications.
Ladders may be installed instead of staircases if the ladders are required only for
occasional use and escape routes.

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Unless shown otherwise in the design drawings, all ladder bolts shall be 16 mm (5/8 in)
diameter bolts minimum.
Ladder rung minimum design shall be based on 890 N (200 lb) concentrated live load and
the required width of the ladder. Ladder connections and stringers are designed for a
maximum total load (dead plus live) of 4.4 KN (1000 lb) on one side rail. Ladder stringers
shall be designed according to the maximum unsupported length.
Side-step ladders are preferred. Step-through ladders are acceptable only with specific
approval from the Principal or the HFE Technical Authority.
Self closing safety double bar safety swing gates shall be provided across the ladder
openings at all landings and shall be designed for the same load as the guardrailing.
A single metal bar opening vertically or chains, wire rope, or other non rigid barriers shall
not be used. Self closing safety double bar safety swing gates shall:
a. Be in conformance with local occupational safety and health regulations and
local building codes.
b. Be designed to meet the strength requirements of the guard rail
c. The top bar of the safety gate shall be at the same height as the top rail of the
handrail (guardrail).
d. The gate shall open away from the person climbing up the ladder.
e. Safety gates and associated toe plates (when required) shall be
distinguishable and visually distinct from their surroundings. Ideally they
should be yellow in colour and, incorporate any required signage and
markings as dictated by local operating requirements.
First ladder rung shall be 300 mm (12 in) maximum / 100 mm (4 in) minimum from top of
foundation or walking surface.
Cages shall be provided on ladders of more than 3700 mm (12 ft) to a maximum unbroken
length of 9 m (30 ft), where the length of ladder refers to the vertical distance between
landings.
a. Cages are also required on ladders less than 3700 mm (12 ft) in length where
the ladder is located at an elevated platform that does not provide adequate
fall protection. Consideration of cage protection for these applications should
be made in the design process for each particular case.
b. Ladder safety devices shall not be used in lieu of cage protection, unless
approved by the Principal.
c. Vertical ladders located near the edge of an elevated platform, or which has a
potential fall scenario with a distance greater than 1500 mm (5 ft), or which
could result in a fall overboard regardless of the height shall be equipped with
a fall protection device. The fall protection device may be in the form of a
climber safety system or additional railings or cages. Fall protection may be
provided by the following, however, where no safety cages are provided, a
climber safety system shall be provided.
i. Additional railing in front of the ladder shall be extended to a minimum
600 mm (24 in) below the bottom of the ladder cage.
ii. The cage vertical bars shall be extended to the top of the railing.
iii. Additional railing extended a minimum of 2.5 m (8 ft) above high point of
walking surface,
d. If the ladder can move (e.g. rotate because it is mounted on the side of a
crane cab), the increased handrail height shall extend 1200 mm (4 ft) past the
centerline of any location where the ladder may be.

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3.6 HAND RAILS AND GUARD RAILS

All elevated platforms and stairways shall be enclosed by railings (as per DEP standard
drawings).
Guard railing shall be easily removable where required for periodic maintenance of
equipment or facilities.
Guard railings shall be constructed of structural steel angle.
The top rail of guard rails should be constructed of structural steel angle; however structural
pipe is acceptable if required by local building codes and / or local occupational health and
safety regulations. Reference DEP Standard Drawing S 28.007.
Railings shall be provided where the floor openings clearance between permanent
equipment and edge of floor is more than 300 mm (12 in).
Toe plates shall be 100 mm (4 in) high and typically made from 6 mm (1/4 in) thick plate.
Toe plates shall be provided for:
a. all elevated platforms, working or walking surfaces,
b. where railings are installed in floors, platforms, and walkways,
c. stair tread (at edge of overlap section),
d. stair landings,
e. around floor openings for equipment, piping or other protrusions, when the
clearance between equipment, piping, or other protrusions and edge of the
floor is greater than 25 mm (1 in).
Railings shall be shop welded construction unless shown otherwise in the design drawings.
All joints and welds in the top rail shall be finished smooth. Railings systems shall be
surfaced in a manner to prevent injury from punctures or lacerations and clothing snags.
Galvanizing of railings shall be done after fabrication. Field damage to coating shall be
repaired with materials equivalent to original coating.
The minimum clearance between handrail or the top rail of stair railing / standard railing and
any obstruction shall be 75 mm (3 in).

3.7 FLOORING AND GRATING

Grating is the preferred flooring material to be used.
Grating finish shall be non-skid.
Grating and grating fixing material shall be hot-dip galvanized steel, unless otherwise noted
in the drawings.
As minimum use serrated rectangular welded type, with plain 5 mm (3/16 in) x 35 mm
(1-1/4 in) bearing bars at 30 mm (1-3/16 in) spacing center to center, and 6 mm (3/8 in)
twisted square cross bars at 50 mm (2 ft) spacing center to center, unless notified
otherwise in the drawings. Grating thickness may vary depending on:
• maintainability / material handling load requirements
• stair tread span exceeding 800 mm (31.5 in)
• Traffic loads
Stair treads and fixing material shall be made of hot-dip galvanized grating. Stair treads
shall be rectangular welded with serrated bearing bars and a non-slip nosing. Nosing shall
preferably have a grit surface and be replaceable. The nosing shall be flush with grating or
tread surface. The tread should be fabricated from grating having 5 mm (3/16 in) x 35 mm
(1-1/4 in) bearing bars at 30 mm (1-3/16 in) spacing center to center, and 6 mm (3/8 in)
twisted square cross bars at 50 mm (2 in) spacing center to center, unless notified
otherwise in the drawings. If stair tread exceeds 800 mm (31.5 in), the Contractor shall

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increase the thickness of the grating as required per design and note it in the design
drawings.
The HFE Technical Authority shall approve the use and slip resistance of checkered plate
floors.
If solid flooring is used, it shall be made out of 6 mm (¼ in) or 8 mm (3/8 in) checkered floor
plate with a non-skid surface. Checkered floor plate shall have draining holes. The draining
holes shall not be located above ladders, plate stair treads, or over water-sensitive
instrumentation or equipment. The location of the draining holes shall be located in the
drawings.
If glass reinforced plastic (GRP) or aluminium grating and grating fixing material is used,
the upper walking surface of GRP grating shall be antiskid profile. The anti-skid
characteristics shall be achieved by epoxy bonded approximately sized anti-spark
aggregate. Contractor shall submit span tables and specifications to the Principal for
approval.
All GRP grating shall be ultraviolet-stabilized in order to retard the effect of outdoor
weathering.
GRP grating shall meet the self-extinguishing requirements of ASTM D635 and ASTM E84
Class 1 flame rating, flame spread index < 25. GRP shall be non-conductive.
Removable floor plates shall be attached with countersunk galvanized bolts. Removable
grating shall be attached to the supporting members with galvanized grating clips.
Fastener assemblies shall be as specified in the design drawings. The fabricator shall
provide a minimum of four fastener assemblies per support beam per panel, with a
minimum of four fastener assemblies per panel.
The location and limits of grating and the direction of the span of grating bearing bars shall
be in accordance with the design drawings. In order to avoid installation error, square
grating panels shall not be fabricated.
At joints in the grating floor system, cross sections of bearing bars for grating panels shall
be aligned with cross sections of abutting panels to maintain symmetry. Grating joints shall
be permitted only at supports.
Clearance allowances shall be provided for fitting grating panels together, for penetrations,
for toe plates, etc., and shall be in accordance with standard details and design drawings.
If grating areas are shown as removable in the design drawings, the weight of each
removable fabricated grating section shall not exceed 100 kg (220 lbs).
Edges of removable grating panels shall be banded.
Openings and cut-outs in grating panels for piping, conduit, structural members, and
equipment shall be banded as indicated in the design drawings.
The Contractor shall provide supplemental supports as required for grating that overhangs
the main support steel.
Grating shall not be used to support any instrument mounting and piping supports, as this
does not provide sufficient stiffness and does not allow the grating to be removed for
painting and maintenance.

3.8 EQUIPMENT HANDLING FACILITIES

Davits shall be provided for handling equipment weighing more than 25 kg (50 lbs) and for
the removal of safety valves that are subject to removal and for which use of mobile
handling equipment is not practical. If possible, davits shall be positioned so that the
equipment can be lowered through a clear, unobstructed opening to grade (i.e., drop zone).
Operations and maintenance personnel shall be involved in choosing the location of the
davits, the location of openings and drop zones.

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Trolley beams shall be provided for handling equipment during maintenance, if such
equipment is inaccessible to mobile handling equipment.
The working capacity shall be clearly marked on trolley beams and davits.
The following overhead crane requirements shall be identified early in design to size the
structure / building where the crane will reside:
a. determine capacity / design loads
b. location / orientation of crane
c. location of required platforms
d. crane platforms overhead clearance requirements to define the structure /
building height
Overhead crane facilities shall incorporate fail-safe features to assure that the load will not
fall to grade in the event of a mechanical drive train failure or control circuit problem.
Overhead crane facilities shall include a Manufacturer walkway attached to it to ease
inspection and maintenance.
Overhead crane facilities shall include a walkway along the length of the run to ease repair
of the crane during operation.

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4. DEP STANDARD DRAWINGS

DEP standard drawings specify minimum requirements. DEP standard drawings for
ancillary steel structures are listed in Table 4.1.
Note that not all DEP standard drawings listed in Table 4.1 may be applicable to a project.
There are different type choices for stairs, hand-rails, railings, fixed ladders, and grating.
Each project shall have a set of standard drawings that meet, as a minimum, the DEPs and
DEP standard drawings. The Contractor shall check the latest revision of the local
occupational safety and health regulations, local building codes, and if applicable, the
ISO specifications. The Contractor shall check for any requirements that are more stringent
than those in the DEP standard drawings, and incorporate them into the project’s standard
details.
DEP standard drawings may be replaced by equivalent Manufacturers’ standards, providing
that main dimensions are similar as per the standards specified in this DEP.
Table 4.1 DEP standard drawings for ancillary steel structures

Standard Drawing Title

Number
S 28.001 Stairways, general arrangement
S 28.002 Stairways, stair details
S 28.003 Stairways, hand railing connections
S 28.004 Stairways, intermediate platform
S 28.005 Stairways, top connections of stringers
S 28.006 Handrailing, type A
S 28.007 Handrailing, type B
S 28.008 Handrailing, type “C”
S 28.009 Handrailing, connection of railing to concrete Type A
S 28.010 Handrailing, connection of railing to concrete Type B and C
S 28.011-001 Ladder type A, general arrangement to columns, stacks and structures,
sheet 1 of 4
S 28.011-002 Ladder type A, general arrangement to columns, stacks and structures,
sheet 2 of 4
S 28.011-003 Fixed ladders and cages, type B, sheet 3 of 4
S 28.011-004 Fixed ladders and cages, type “B”, sheet 4 of 4
S 28.012 Ladder type A, typical details of sliding/fixed connections
S 28.013 Platforms - cleats and brackets to columns (design load max 300 kg)
S 28.014 Platforms - cleats and brackets to columns (design load over 300 kg)
S 28.015 Davit general arrangement and typical details
S 28.016 Grating, typical details of steel curb angles and checkered plate
S 28.022-001 Grating, type I (sheet 1 of 5)
S 28.022-002 Grating, type II (sheet 2 of 5)
S 28.022-003 Grating, type III (sheet 3 of 5)
S 28.022-004 Grating, type IV (sheet 4 of 5
S 28.022-005 Grating, type V (sheet 5 of 5)

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5. REFERENCES
In this DEP, reference is made to the following publications:
NOTES: 1. Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used,
together with any amendments/supplements/revisions thereto.
2. The DEPs and most referenced external standards are available to Shell staff on the SWW (Shell
Wide Web) at http://sww.shell.com/standards/.

SHELL STANDARDS
DEP feedback form DEP 00.00.05.80-Gen.
Human factors engineering - Workspace design DEP 30.00.60.20-Gen.

STANDARD DRAWINGS
Stairways, general arrangement S 28.001
Stairways, stair details S 28.002
Stairways, hand railing connections S 28.003
Stairways, intermediate platform S 28.004
Stairways, top connections of stringers S 28.005
Handrailing, type A S 28.006
Handrailing, type B S 28.007
Handrailing, type “C” S 28.008
Handrailing, connection of railing to concrete, type A S 28.009
Handrailing, connection of railing to concrete, types B and C S 28.010
Ladder type A, general arrangement to columns, stacks and S 28.011-001
structures, sheet 1 of 4
Ladder type A, general arrangement to columns, stacks and S 28.011-002
structures, sheet 2 of 4
Fixed ladders and cages, Type B, sheet 3 of 4 S 28.011-003
Fixed ladders and cages, Type “B”, sheet 4 of 4 S 28.011-004
Ladder type A - typical details of sliding/fixed connections S 28.012
Platforms - cleats and brackets to columns (design load max S 28.013
300 kg)
Platforms - cleats and brackets to columns (design load over S 28.014
300 kg)
Davit general arrangement and typical details S 28.015
Grating, typical details of steel curb angles and checkered S 28.016
plate
Grating, type I (sheet 1 of 5) S 28.022-001
Grating, type II (sheet 2 of 5) S 28.022-002
Grating, type III (sheet 3 of 5) S 28.022-003
Grating, type IV (sheet 4 of 5) S 28.022-004
Grating, type V (sheet 5 of 5) S 28.022-005

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AMERICAN STANDARDS
Structural Welding Code – Steel ANSI / AWS D1.1
Metal Bar Grating Manual ANSI / NAAMM
Issued by: National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers MBG 531
(NAAMM)

Standard Specification for Carbon Structural Steel ASTM A36 / A36M

Standard Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot Dipped, ASTM A53 / A53M
Zinc-Coated, Welded and Seamless
Standard Specification for Seamless Carbon Steel Pipe for ASTM A106 / A106M
High-Temperature Service
Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings ASTM A123 / A123M
on Iron and Steel Products
Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, ASTM A307
60,000 PSI Tensile Strength
Standard Specification for Structural Bolts, Steel, Heat ASTM A325 / A325M
Treated, 120/105 ksi Minimum Tensile Strength
Standard Specification for High-Strength Steel Bolts, Classes ASTM A490
10.9 and 10.9.3, for Structural Steel Joints (Metric)
Standard Specification for Cold-Formed Welded and ASTM A500 / A500M
Seamless Carbon Steel Structural Tubing in Rounds and
Shapes
Standard Specification for Hot-Formed Welded and Seamless ASTM A501
Carbon Steel Structural Tubing
Standard Specification for Carbons and Alloy Steel Nuts ASTM A563
Standard Specification for Hot-Rolled Carbon, Low-Alloy, ASTM A786 / A786M
High-Strength Low-Alloy, and Alloy Steel Floor Plates
Standard Specification for Steel, Sheet and Strip, Hot-Rolled, ASTM A1011 / A1011M
Carbon, Structural, High-Strength Low-Alloy, High-Strength
Low-Alloy with Improved Formability, and Ultra-High Strength
Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and ASTM D635
Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of ASTM E84
Building Materials
Standard Specification for Hardened Steel Washers (Metric) ASTM F436 / F436 M

CANADIAN STANDARDS
General Requirements for Rolled or Welded Structural Quality CSA G40.20 / G40.21
Steel
Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Steel CSA W47.1
Filler Metals and Allied Materials for Metal Arc Welding CSA W48-14
Welded Steel Construction (Metal Arc Welding) CSA W59.2

CHINESE STANDARDS
Carbon Structural Steels GB/T 700

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Hot-Rolled Beam Steel - Dimensions, Shape, Weight and GB/T 706

Tolerances
Carbon Structural and Low Alloy Steel Rolled Plates and GB/T 3274
Strips
Technical Requirements of Cold Forming Sectional Steel GB/T 6725
Seamless Steel Pipes for Structural Purposes GB/T 8162
Steel Plates for Building Structure GB/T 19879

EUROPEAN STANDARDS
Hot Rolled Products of Structural Steels - Part 1: General EN 10025-1
Technical Delivery Conditions
Structural Steel Equal and Unequal Leg Angles – Part 1: EN 10056-1
Dimensions
Hot Finished Structural Hollow Section of Non-Alloy and Fine EN 10210-1
Grain Structural Steels – Part 1: Technical Delivery Conditions
Hot Finished Structural Hollow Section of Non-Alloy and Fine EN 10210-2
Grain Structural Steels - Part 2: Tolerances, Dimensions and
Sectional Properties
Cold Formed Welded Structural Hollow Sections of Non-Alloy EN 10219-1
and Fine Grain Steels – Part 1: Technical Delivery Conditions
Cold Formed Welded Structural Hollow Sections of Non-Alloy EN 10219-2
and Fine Grain Steels – Part 2: Tolerances, Dimensions and
Sectional Properties
High-strength structural bolting assemblies for preloading - EN 14399-6
Part 6: Plain chamfered washers

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS
Bolts, Screws and Studs - Nominal Lengths, and Thread ISO 888
Lengths for General Purpose Bolts
Mechanical Properties of Fasteners Made of Carbon Steel and ISO 898-1
Alloy Steel– Part 1: Bolts, Screws and Studs with Specified
Property Classes — Coarse Thread and Fine Pitch Thread
Mechanical Properties of Fasteners - Part 2: Nuts with ISO 898-2
Specified Proof Load Values – Coarse Thread
Hexagon Head Bolts - Product Grades A and B ISO 4014
Hexagon Nuts, Style 1 - Product Grades A and B ISO 4032
Plain washers - Normal series - Product grade A ISO 7089
Safety of Machinery – Permanent Means of Access to ISO 14122-1
Machinery – Part 1: Choice of a Fixed Means of Access
Between Two Levels
Safety of Machinery – Permanent Means of Access to ISO 14122-2
Machinery – Part 2: Working Platforms and Walkways
Safety of Machinery – Permanent Means of Access to ISO 14122-3
Machinery – Part 3: Stairways, Stepladders and Guard-Rails
Safety of Machinery – Permanent Means of Access to ISO 14122-4
Machinery – Part 4: Fixed Ladders

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