Chapter 31F — MARINE OIL TERMINALS

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154.550 [8.5], and provide:¶

1. Remote actuation stations strategically located, so that ESD valve(s) may be shut within required times (N).

2. Multiple actuation stations installed at strategic locations, so that one such station is located more than 100 ft from areas classified as Class I, Group D, Division 1 or 2 per the California Electrical Code [8.6]. Actuation stations shall be wired in par- allel to achieve redundancy and arranged so that fire damage to one station will not disable the ESD system (N).

3. Communications or control circuits to synchronize simultaneous closure of the shore isolation valves (SIVs) with the shutdown of loading pumps (N).

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TABLE 31F-8-1 CARGO LIQUID VOLATILITY RATINGS

VOLATILITY RATING	CRITERION	REFERENCE	EXAMPLES
Low (LC)	Flash Point1 ≥ 140°F	ISGOTT (Chapter 1), [8.2] —Nonvolatile	#6 Heavy Fuel Oil, residuals, bunker
High (HC)	Flash Point1 < 140°F	ISGOTT (Chapter 1), [8.2] —Volatile	Gasoline, JP4, crude oils

1. Flash Point is defined per ISGOTT [8.2].

TABLE 31F-8-2 FIRE HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS

FIRE HAZARD CLASSIFICATION	STORED VOLUME (bbls)			FLOWING VOLUME (bbls)		CRITERIA (bbls)*
*FIRE HAZARD* *CLASSIFICATION*	*Stripped*	*VSL*	*VSH*	*VFL*	*VFH*	*VFH*
LOW	y	n	n	y	y	VFL ≥ VFH, and VT ≤ 1200
LOW	n	y	n	y	n	VSL + VFL ≤ 1200
MEDIUM	n	n	y	n	y	VSH + VFH ≤ 1200
MEDIUM	y	n	n	y	y	VFH > VFL, and VT ≤ 1200
HIGH	y	n	n	y	y	VT > 1200
HIGH	n	y	y	y	y	VT > 1200
HIGH	n	y	n	y	n	VSL + VFL > 1200
HIGH	n	n	y	n	y	VSH + VFH > 1200

y = yes n = no Stripped = product purged from pipeline following product transfer event. VSL = stored volume of low volatility product VSH = stored volume of high volatility product VFL = volume of low volatility product flowing through transfer line during ESD. VFH = volume of high volatility product flowing through transfer line during ESD. VT = VSL + VSH + VFL + VFH = Total Volume (stored and flowing)

* Quantities are based on maximum flow rate, including simultaneous transfers.

4. A manual reset to restore the ESD system to an operational state after each initiation (N).

5. An alarm to indicate failure of the primary power source (N).

6. A secondary (emergency) power source (N).

7. Periodic testing of the system (N/E).

8. Fire proofing of motors and control-cables that are installed in areas classified as Class I, Group D, Division 1 or 2 per the California Electrical Code

[8.6]. Fire proofing shall, at a minimum, comply with the recommendations in Section 6 of API RP 2218 [8.7] (N).

3108F.3.2.1 Emergency shutdown (ESD) valves. ESD valves shall conform to the requirements in Section 3109F.5, as applicable, and the following:

1. Be located near the dock manifold connection or loading arm (N/E).

2. Have “Local” and “Remote” actuation capabili- ties (N).

3108F.3.2.2 Shore isolation valves (SIVs). Shore iso- lation valve(s) shall conform to the requirements in Section 3109F.5, as applicable, and the following:

1. Be located onshore for each cargo pipeline. All SIVs shall be clustered together, for easy access (N).

2. Be clearly identified together with associated pipe- line (N/E).

3. Have adequate lighting (N/E).

4. Be provided with communications or control cir- cuits to synchronize simultaneous closure of the ESD system with the shutdown of loading pumps (N).

5. Have a manual reset to restore the SIV system to an operational state after each shut down event (N).

6. Be provided with thermal expansion relief to accom- modate expansion of the liquid when closed. Ther- mal relief piping shall be properly sized and routed around the SIV, into the downstream segment of the pipeline or into other containment (N/E).

7. SIVs installed in pipelines carrying HC liquids, or at a MOT with a spill classification “Medium” or “High” (see Table 31F-1-1), shall be equipped with “Local” and “Remote” actuation capabilities. Local control SIVs may be motorized and/or oper- ated manually (N).

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.

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Specifications shall be retained. The latest testing and main- tenance records shall be readily accessible to the Division (N/E).

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. Addi- tionally, 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 condi- tions (N/E).

Fire alarms shall be tested and maintained in accordance with NFPA 72 [8.8] or the local enforcing agency require- ments. Specifications shall be retained. The latest testing and maintenance records shall be readily accessible to the Divi- sion (N/E).

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 classifica- tion (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 termi- nals 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.

3108F.6.1 Coverage (N/E). The fire suppression system shall provide coverage for:

1. Marine structures including the pier/wharf and approach trestle

2. Terminal cargo manifold

3. Cargo transfer system including loading arms, hoses and hose racks

4. Vessel manifold

5. Sumps

6. Pipelines

7. Control stations

3108F.6.2 Fire hydrants. Hydrants shall be located not greater than 150 ft apart, along the wharf and not more than 300 ft apart on the approach trestle [8.2] (N).

Additional hose connections shall be provided at the base of fixed monitors and upstream of the water and foam isolation valves. Connections shall be accessible to fire trucks or mutual aid equipment as identified in the Fire Protection Assessment (N/E).

Hydrants and hoses shall be capable of applying two independent water streams covering the cargo manifold, transfer system, sumps and vessel manifold (N/E).

3108F.6.3 Fire water. The source of fire water shall be reliable and provide sufficient rated capacity as deter- mined in the Fire Protection Assessment. Water-based fire protection systems shall be tested and maintained per Cal- ifornia NFPA 25 [8.9], as adopted and amended by the State Fire Marshal, or the local enforcing agency require- ments. Specifications shall be retained. The latest testing and maintenance records shall be readily accessible to the Division (N/E).

1. All wet systems shall be kept pressurized (jockey pump or other means) (N/E).

2. Wet system headers shall be equipped with a low- pressure alarm wired to the control room (N).

TABLE 31F-8-3 MINIMUM FIRE SUPPRESSION PROVISIONS (N/E)

FIRE HAZARD CLASSIFICATION (From Table 31F-8-2)	VESSEL AND CARGO LIQUID VOLATLITY RATING (From Table 31F-8-1)	MINIMUM PROVISIONS
LOW	Barge with LC (including drums)	*500 gpm of water* 2 x 20 lb portable dry chemical extinguishers or the equivalent. 2 x 110 lb wheeled dry chemical extinguishers or the equivalent.
LOW	Barge with HC (including drums) Tankers < 50 KDWT, handling LC or HC	*1,500 gpm of water* 2 x 20 lb portable dry chemical extinguishers or the equivalent. 2 x 165 lb wheeled dry chemical extinguishers or the equivalent
MEDIUM	Tankers < 50 KDWT handling LC	*1,500 gpm of water* 2 x 20 lb portable dry chemical extinguishers or the equivalent. 2 x 165 lb wheeled dry chemical extinguishers or the equivalent.
MEDIUM	Tankers < 50 KDWT, handling HC	*2,000 gpm of water* 4 x 20 lb portable dry chemical extinguishers or the equivalent. 2 x 165 lb wheeled dry chemical extinguishers or the equivalent.
HIGH	Tankers < 50 KDWT, handling LC or HC	*3,000 gpm of water* 4 x 20 lb portable dry chemical extinguishers or the equivalent. 2 x 165 lb wheeled dry chemical extinguishers or the equivalent.
LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH	Tankers > 50 KDWT, handling LC or HC	*3,000 gpm of water* 6 x 20 lb portable dry chemical extinguishers or the equivalent. 4 x 165 lb wheeled dry chemical extinguishers or the equivalent.

Notes: LC and HC are defined in Table 31F-8-1. KDWT = Dead Weight Tons (Thousands)

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3. Fire pumps shall be installed at a distance of at least 100 ft from the nearest cargo manifold area (N).

4. Hose connections for fireboats or tugboats shall be provided on the MOT fire water line, and at least one connection shall be an international shore fire connection at each berth [8.2]. Connections shall be installed at a safe access distance from the sumps, manifolds and loading arms (N/E).

3108F.6.4 Foam supply (N/E). Product flammability, foam type, water flow rates and application duration shall be considered in foam supply calculations.

Fixed foam proportioning equipment shall be located at a distance of at least 100 ft from the sumps, manifolds and loading arms, except where hydraulic limits of the foam delivery system require closer proximity.

MOTs shall have a program to ensure that foam is replaced according to the manufacturer’s recommenda- tions.

3108F.6.5 Fire monitor systems. Fire monitors shall be located to provide coverage of MOT cargo manifolds, loading arms, hoses, and vessel manifold areas. This cov- erage shall provide at least two independent streams of water/foam. Monitors shall be located to provide an unob- structed path between the monitor and the target area (N/ E).

If the vessel manifold is more than 30 ft above the wharf deck, the following factors shall be considered, in order to determine if monitors located on elevated masts or towers are required (N/E):

1. Maximum tanker freeboard

2. Tidal variations

3. Pier/wharf/loading platform elevation

4. Winds

5. Fire water line pressure

Sprinklers and/or remotely controlled water/foam mon- itors shall be installed to protect personnel, escape routes, shelter locations and the fire water system (N).

Isolation valves shall be installed in the fire water and the foam lines in order to segregate damaged sections without disabling the entire system. Readily accessible isolation valves shall be installed 100–150 ft from the manifold and the loading arm/hose area (N).

3108F.6.6 Supplemental fire suppression systems (E). A supplemental system is an external waterborne or land- based source providing suppressant and equipment. Sup- plemental systems may not provide more than one-quarter of the total water requirements specified in the Fire Pro- tection Assessment.

Additionally, supplementary systems shall not be con- sidered in a Fire Protection Assessment, unless available within 20 minutes following the initiation of a fire alarm. Mutual aid may be considered as part of the supplemental system.

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

Fire detec- tion and protection systems, and emergency shutdown sys- tems shall have a seismic assessment per Section 3104F.5. For strength evaluation of supports and attachments, see Sec- tion 3107F.7.

For firewater piping and pipeline systems, see Sec- tion 3109F.7.

3108F.8 References.¶

[8.1] American Petroleum Institute (API), 2012, API Rec-

ommended Practice 2001 (API RP 2001), “Fire Protection in Refineries,” 9th ed., Washington, D.C.

[8.2] International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Oil Com-

panies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH), 2006, “International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals (ISGOTT),” 5th ed., With- erby, London.

[8.3] California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 2, Divi-

sion 3, Chapter 1, Article 5 – Marine Terminals Inspection and Monitoring (2 CCR 2300 et seq.)

[8.4] American Petroleum Institute (API), 2008, API Rec-

ommended Practice 2003 (API RP 2003), “Protec- tion Against Ignitions Arising Out of Static, Lightning, and Stray Currents,” 7th ed., Washing- ton, D.C.

[8.5] Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 33, Sec-

tion 154.550 – Emergency Shutdown (33 CFR 154.550)

[8.6] California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24,

Part 3, California Electrical Code (Article 500),

[8.7] American Petroleum Institute (API), 2013, API Rec-

ommended Practice 2218 (API RP 2218), “Fire- proofing Practices in Petroleum and Petrochemical Processing Plants,” 3 ^rd ed., Washington, D.C.

[8.8] National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),

NFPA 72, “National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code,” Quincy, MA. For edition, see California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24, Part 2, Chap- ter 35 – Referenced Standards.

[8.9] National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Cali-

fornia NFPA 25, “Standard for the Inspection, Test- ing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems,” California ed., Quincy, MA. For edition, see California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 35 – Referenced Standards.

Authority: Sections 8750 through 8760, Public Resources Code.

Reference: Sections 8750, 8751, 8755 and 8757, Public Resources Code.

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154.570 (b) [11.8]).¶

3111F.8.3 Emergency Power for Illumination (N). In the event of power supply failure, the emergency power sys- tem (Section 3111F.5.1) shall automatically illuminate all

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[11.3] American Petroleum Institute (API), 2012 (Errata

January 2014), API Recommended Practice 500 (API RP 500), “Recommended Practice for Classifi- cation of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Division 1 and Division 2,” 3rd ed., Washington, D.C.

[11.4] National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 2012,

NFPA 496, “Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment,” 2013 ed., Quincy, MA.

[11.5] National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),

NFPA 110, “Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems,” Quincy, MA. For edition, see Cali- fornia Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 35 – Referenced Standards.

[11.6] National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),

NFPA 111, “Standard on Stored Electrical Energy Emergency and Standby Power Systems,” Quincy, MA. For edition, see California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24, Part 2, Chapter 35 – Referenced Standards.

[11.7] International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), Oil Com-

[11.8] Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 33, Sec-

tion 154.570 – Lighting (33 CFR 154.570)

[11.9] Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), 1987, “Guide on Marine Terminal Fire Protection and Emergency Evacuation,” 1st ed., Witherby, London.

[11.10] American Petroleum Institute (API), 2012, API

Standard 2350, “Overfill Protection for Storage Tanks in Petroleum Facilities,” 4th ed., Washing- ton, D.C.

[11.11] Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 33, Sec-

tion 154.2102 – Facility Requirements for Vessel Liquid Overfill Protection (33 CFR 154.2102)

[11.12] Department of Defense, 28 November 2016, Unified

Facilities Criteria (UFC) 3-570-01, “Cathodic Pro- tection,” Washington, D.C.

[11.13] American Petroleum Institute (API), 2009, API 570,

“Piping Inspection Code: In-service Inspection, Repair, and Alteration of Piping Systems,” 3rd ed., Washington, D.C.

Authority: Sections 8750 through 8760, Public Resources Code.

Reference: Sections 8750, 8751, 8755 and 8757, Public Resources Code.

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