§ 36 Firewater supply
Onshore facilities shall have a sufficient supply of firewater to combat fires and prevent spreading.
The firewater system shall be designed such that a pressure stroke does not make all or part of the system inoperative.
It shall be possible to activate fire pumps manually from the central control room and at the drive assembly. Drive assemblies for fire pumps shall be equipped with two independent starting arrangements. Automatic disconnection functions shall be as few as possible.
Fire mains shall be designed and placed so that a sufficient supply of firewater is ensured.
Section last changed:
01 January 2011