This International Standard describes the objectives, functional requirements and guidelines for the control and mitigation of fires and explosions on offshore installations used for the development of hydrocarbon resources.
This International Standard is applicable to:
fixed offshore structures;
floating production, storage and off-take systems;
for the petroleum and natural gas industries.
Mobile offshore units as defined in this International Standard and subsea installations are excluded, although many of the principles contained in this International Standard may be used as guidance.
This International Standard is based on an approach where the selection of control and mitigation measures for fires and explosions is determined by an evaluation of hazards on the offshore installation. The methodologies employed in this assessment and the resultant recommendations will differ depending on the complexity of the production process and facilities, type of facility (i.e. open or enclosed), manning levels, and the environmental conditions
associated with the area of operation. Users of this International Standard should note that while observing its requirements, they should, at the same time, ensure compliance with such statutory requirements, rules and regulations as may be applicable to the
individual offshore installation concerned.
Die Norm beschreibt die Zielsetzung und die funktionellen Anforderungen und gibt Empfehlungen für die Kontrolle und Eindämmung von Bränden und Explosionen auf Off-shore-Anlagen, welche für Kohlenwasserstoff-Produktion verwendet werden. Die Grundlage für diese Norm ist ein Ansatz, wonach die Auswahl für die Brand- und Explosionskontrolle sowie -eindämmung durch die Risikoanlage auf der Off-shore-Anlage bestimmt wird.