Section 3108F

FIRE PREVENTION, DETECTION

Division 8

AND SUPPRESSION

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).

3108F.2.1 Fire hazard assessment and risk analysis (N/ E). A fire hazard assessment and risk analysis shall be performed, considering the loss of commercial power, earthquake and other relevant events.

3108F.2.2 Fire Protection Assessment (N/E). A site-spe- cific Fire Protection Assessment shall be prepared by a registered engineer or a competent fire protection profes- sional. 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 Section 9 of API RP 2001 [8.1] and Chapter 19 of ISGOTT [8.2]. MOT operational and training requirements, as related to fire protection, shall be consid- ered (see 2 CCR 2385 [8.3]). The Fire Protection Assess- ment shall include goals, resources, organization, strategy and tactics, including the following:

1. MOT characteristics (e.g., tanker/manifold, prod- uct pipelines, etc.)

2. Product types and fire scenarios, including prod- ucts not regulated by the Division that may impact development of fire scenarios

3. Possible collateral fire damage to adjacent facili- ties

4. Firefighting capabilities, including availability of water (flow rates and pressure), foam type and associated shelf life, proportioning equipment, and vehicular access

5. The selection of appropriate extinguishing agents

6. Calculation of water and foam capacities, as applicable, consistent with area coverage require- ments

7. Coordination of emergency efforts

8. Emergency escape routes

9. Requirements for fire drills, training of personnel, and the use of equipment

10. Life safety

11. Rescue for terminal and vessel personnel

12. Cooling water for pipelines and valves exposed to the heat

13. Contingency planning when supplemental fire support is not available. Mutual aid agreements can apply to water and land based support.

14. Consideration of adverse conditions, such as elec- trical power failure, steam failure, fire pump fail-

ure, an earthquake or other damage to the fire water system.

The audit team shall review and field verify the firefight- ing equipment locations and condition to ensure operability.

3108F.2.3 Cargo liquid volatility ratings and fire hazard classifications (N/E). The cargo liquid volatility ratings are defined in Table 31F-8-1, as either High (HC) or Low (LC), depending on the flash point.

Fire hazard classifications (Low, Medium or High) are defined in Table 31F-8-2, and are based on the cargo liq- uid volatility ratings and the sum of all stored and flowing volumes (VT), prior to the emergency shutdown (ESD) sys- tem stopping the flow of oil.

The stored (VS) volume is the sum of the HC and LC vol- umes (VSH and VSL, respectively).

During a leak, a quantity of oil is assumed to spill at the maximum cargo flow rate until the ESD is fully effec- tive. The ESD valve closure time shall conform with 2 CCR 2380 [8.3]. The flowing volume (VF), calculated in Equation (1-1), is the sum of the HC and LC liquid volumes (VFH and VFL, respectively).

3108F.3.1 Ignition source control.

3108F.3.1.1 Protection from ignition by static electric- ity, lightning or stray currents shall be in accordance with API RP 2003 8.4.

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 con- structed so as to provide a minimum of 100 ft between adjacent manifolds (N).

3108F.3.2 Emergency shutdown (ESD) systems. Emer- gency shutdown systems are essential to oil spill and fire prevention. These systems may include, but are not limited to, ESD valves, shore isolation valves (SIVs), automatic pump shutdown, controls, actuators and alarms. The ESD systems shall conform to 2 CCR 2380 [8.3] and 33 CFR