Section 3108F — FIRE PREVENTION, DETECTION AND SUPPRESSION — 2025 California Building Code (Title 24, Part 2)

3108F.1 General. ¶

3108F.1 General. This section provides minimum standards for fire prevention, detection and suppression at MOTs. See Section 3101F.3 for definitions of “new” (N) and “existing” (E).

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3108F.2 Hazard assessment and risk analysis. ¶

3108F.2 Hazard assessment and risk analysis. 3108F.2.1 Fire hazard assessment and risk analysis (N/E). A fire hazard assessment and risk analysis shall be performed, consider- ing the loss of commercial power, earthquake and other relevant events. 3108F.2.2 Fire Protection Assessment (N/E). A site-specific Fire Protection Assessment shall be prepared by a registered engineer or a competent fire protection professional. The assessment shall consider the hazards and risks identified per Section 3108F.2.1 and shall include, but not be limited to, the elements of pre-fire planning as discussed in…

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3108F.3 Fire prevention. ¶

3108F.3 Fire prevention. 3108F.3.1 Ignition source control. 3108F.3.1.1 Protection from ignition by static electricity, lightning or stray currents shall be in accordance with API RP 2003 [8.4](N/E). 3108F.3.1.2 Requirements to prevent electrical arcing shall be in conformity with 2 CCR 2341 [8.3] (N/E). 3108F.3.1.3 Multi-berth terminal piers shall be constructed so as to provide a minimum of 100 ft between adjacent manifolds (N). 3108F.3.2 Emergency shutdown (ESD) systems. Emergency shutdown systems are essential to oil spill and fire prevention. These systems may include, but are not…

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3108F.4 Automated fire detection system. ¶

3108F.4 Automated fire detection system. An MOT shall have a permanently installed automated fire detection or sensing system (N). Fire detection systems shall be tested and maintained per the manufacturer or the local enforcing agency requirements. Specifica- tions shall be retained. The latest testing and maintenance records shall be readily accessible to the Division (N/E).

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3108F.5 Fire alarms. ¶

3108F.5 Fire alarms. Automatic and manual fire alarms shall be provided at strategic locations. The fire alarm system shall be arranged to provide a visual and audible alarm that can be readily discerned by all personnel at the MOT and vessel personnel involved in the transfer operations. Additionally, visual and audible alarms shall be displayed at the MOT’s control center (N/E). If the fire alarm system is integrated with the ESD system, the operation shall be coordinated with the closure of SIVs, block valves and pumps to avoid adverse hydraulic conditions (N/E). Fire alarms shall be…

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3108F.6 Fire suppression. ¶

3108F.6 Fire suppression. Table 31F-8-3 gives the minimum provisions for fire-water flow rates and fire extinguishers. The table includes consideration of the fire hazard classification (Low, Medium or High), the cargo liquid volatility rating (Low or High) and the vessel or barge size. The minimum provisions may have to be augmented for multi-berth terminals or those conducting simultaneous transfers, in accor- dance with the risks identified in the Fire Protection Assessment. For fire water and foam piping and fittings, see Section 3109F.7. TABLE 31F-8-3—MINIMUM FIRE SUPPRESSION PROVISIONS…

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3108F.7 Fire systems seismic assessment (N/E). ¶

3108F.7 Fire systems seismic assessment (N/E). Fire detection and protection systems, and emergency shutdown systems shall have a seismic assessment per Section 3104F.5. For strength evaluation of supports and attachments, see Section 3107F.7. For firewater piping and pipeline systems, see Section 3109F.7.

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3108F.8 References. ¶

3108F.8 References. [8.1] American Petroleum Institute (API), 2012, API Recommended Practice 2001 (API RP 2001), “Fire Protection in Refineries,” 9th ed., Washington, D.C. [8.2] International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), 2006, “International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT),” 5th ed., Witherby, London. [8.3] California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 2, Division 3, Chapter 1, Article 5 – Marine Terminals Inspection and Monitoring (2 CCR 2300 et seq.) [8.4] American…

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