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Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations — Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations
standard fire test means a test conducted in accordance with Regulation 3.2 of Chapter II-2 of International Maritime Organization International Conference on Safety of Life at Sea . ( essai standard de résistance au feu )
Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations — 24
24 (1) Every manned offshore installation shall be provided with a fire hydrant system in accordance with this section. (2) The fire hydrant system shall be connected to a continuously pressurized wet pipe water main that (a) is connected to at least two pump systems that are situated as far apart as possible; and (b) when any one of the pump systems required by paragraph (a) is out of operation, (i) is capable of delivering at least one jet simultaneously from each of any two fire hydrants through the hoses and nozzles, at a pressure at the hydrants of at least 350 kPa, (ii) is capable of delivering water at a sufficient pressure and quantity so that the aggregate capacity of the pump systems that are still operating is not less than 120 m 3 /hour when the pump systems are delivering water to the fire hydrants, and (iii) is capable of maintaining a pressure of at least 700 kPa to any foam system protecting the helicopter deck. (3) The number and position of the fire hydrants in the fire hydrant system shall be such that water from any two hydrants, one of which is fitted with only a single length of fire hose and the other of which is fitted with one or two lengths of fire hose, can reach every part of the installation where a fire may occur. (4) Each fire hydrant in the fire hydrant system shall be provided with a hose that (a) is of not more than 18 m in length; (b) is equipped with a 19 mm dual purpose nozzle capable of spray or jet action and with the necessary couplings; and (c) meets the requirements of National Fire Protection Association 1961, Standard on Fire Hose .
Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations — 25
25 (1) In this section, water deluge system means a system capable of deluging a space with water from fixed heads; ( système déluge ) water monitor system means a system capable of deluging a space with water from monitors. ( système de régulation d’eau ) (2) Every manned offshore production installation shall be equipped with a water deluge system or, in the case of an open space, a water monitor system, for each space in the installation that contains equipment that stores, conveys or processes petroleum not used as fuel on the installation. (3) The systems required by subsection (2) shall be (a) connected to a continuously pressurized water main that is connected to at least two pump systems; and (b) capable of discharging water at the rate of at least 12.2 L/minute/m² over the largest area served by the system when any one of the pump systems is out of operation. (4) Every water deluge system shall (a) operate automatically in response to a signal from the fire detection system; (b) be capable of being operated manually from the control station and from locations close to but outside of each space served by it; and (c) when in operation, automatically activate an audible and visual signal at the fire and gas indicator panel in the control station. (5) Every water monitor system shall (a) be capable of being activated manually from the control station and from locations close to but outside of each space served by it; (b) have sufficient movement in the horizontal and vertical planes to permit the monitor to discharge water into any part of the space served by it; (c) be capable of being locked in any position; and (d) be capable of discharging water as a jet or spray. (6) A water deluge system provided pursuant to subsection (2) shall meet the requirements of National Fire Protection Association 15, Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection .
Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations — Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations
water deluge system means a system capable of deluging a space with water from fixed heads; ( système déluge )
Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations — Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations
water monitor system means a system capable of deluging a space with water from monitors. ( système de régulation d’eau )
Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations — 26
26 (1) The fire hydrant system referred to in section 24 and a water deluge system referred to in section 25 may be connected to the same water main and main pump systems. (2) Every water main referred to in section 24 or 25 shall (a) be routed clear of hazardous areas as far as practicable; (b) be arranged in relation to any thermal barriers and structural elements of the installation so as to obtain the maximum protection from damage due to heat; (c) be equipped with valves that will permit a damaged part of the system to be isolated from the undamaged parts; and (d) be used solely for the purpose of firefighting. (3) Every sea suction and source of power for each of the pump systems referred to in section 24 or 25 shall (a) be designed and arranged to start automatically in response to (i) any drop in water pressure that indicates a demand on the system, (ii) the receipt of a signal from the fire detection system, and (iii) the receipt of a signal from any manual control point; (b) be capable of being started manually from the control station and started and stopped manually from a location close to the pump system; (c) be capable of functioning continuously without attendance for at least 24 hours; and (d) be designed and arranged so that a fire, explosion or flooding in any one space of the installation will not put more than one pump system out of operation. (4) When any of the pump systems referred to in section 24 or 25 is started, an audible alarm shall be given automatically at the pump and an audible and visual alarm shall be given automatically at the fire and gas indicator panel in the control station. (5) Every pump system provided pursuant to section 24 or 25 shall be located in a part of the installation remote from spaces that contain equipment used for storing, conveying or processing petroleum that is not used as fuel on the installation.
Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations — 27
27 (1) The accommodation areas in every manned offshore installation shall be equipped with a sprinkler system that is supplied with water from (a) two dedicated pump systems connected to the water main referred to in section 24 or 25 by way of a lockable screwdown non-return valve that will prevent backflow from the sprinkler system to the water main; or (b) one dedicated sprinkler pump connected to (i) the water main referred to in section 24 or 25 by way of a lockable screwdown non-return valve that will prevent backflow from the sprinkler system to the water main, and (ii) a pressurized fresh water tank having a volume equal to at least twice the volume of water required pursuant to subsection (2) to be supplied for a period of one minute. (2) The volume of water supplied by the pump systems or pump and fresh water tank described in subsection (1) shall be at a pressure sufficient to ensure, at the level of the highest sprinkler, continuous coverage of at least 280 m 2 at the rate of at least 6 L/minute/m 2 . (3) The sprinkler pump required by paragraph (1)(b) shall (a) serve only the sprinkler system; (b) be activated automatically by a pressure drop in the system before the water in the fresh water tank is depleted; and (c) be powered from at least two sources. (4) When the sprinkler system is activated, an audible and visual alarm that shows the location of the activated sprinklers shall be given automatically at the fire and gas indicator panel in the control station. (5) The sprinkler system shall be designed to prevent the passage of sea water into the fresh water tank. (6) The sprinkler system shall be provided with at least one stop valve for every 200 sprinklers that can prevent the flow of water into those sprinklers without affecting the rest of the system. (7) Each of the stop valves provided pursuant to subsection (6) shall be protected from accidental operation. (8) A gauge indicating the pressure in the sprinkler system shall be fitted at each stop valve and at the control station. (9) The sprinkler heads shall be placed in positions and spaced in a pattern that will ensure an average application rate of 6 L/minute/m 2 throughout each space in the accommodation areas. (10) The pump system or pump and fresh water tank required by subsection (1) shall be situated outside the accommodation areas and as far as possible from the main machinery space. (11) The sprinkler system shall be (a) installed in accordance with National Fire Protection Association 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems ; and (b) tested and maintained in accordance with National Fire Protection Association 13A, Recommended Practice for the Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Sprinkler Systems .
Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations — 30
30 (1) Every manned offshore installation shall be provided with at least ten sets of firefighter equipment and every unmanned offshore installation shall be provided with at least two sets of firefighter equipment, each of which shall consist of (a) protective clothing, including boots and gloves, that (i) meets the requirements of National Fire Protection Association 1971, Standard on Protective Clothing for Structural Fire Fighting , (ii) will protect the skin from being burned by heat radiating from a fire and by steam, (iii) has a water-resistant outer surface, (iv) in the case of boots, is made of rubber or other electrically non-conducting material, and (v) in the case of gloves, meets the requirements of National Fire Protection Association 1973, Standard on Gloves for Structural Fire Fighting ; and (b) a firefighter’s helmet with visor that meets the requirements of Canadian Standards Association CAN/CSA-Z94.1-92, Industrial Protective Headwear . (2) In addition to any firefighting equipment required by the Oil and Gas Occupational Safety and Health Regulations , every manned offshore installation shall be provided with at least four sets, and every unmanned offshore installation shall be provided with at least two sets, of the following equipment: (a) a self-contained breathing apparatus that (i) is capable of functioning for at least 30 minutes, (ii) meets the requirements of Canadian Standards Association CAN/CSA-Z94.4-93, Selection, Use, and Care of Respirators , and CAN3-Z 180.1-M85, Compressed Breathing Air and Systems , and (iii) is equipped with two spare bottles; (b) a portable electric safety lamp that (i) will operate in the conditions anticipated for a Class I, Division 1, hazardous area, (ii) is operated from a rechargeable battery capable of operating for at least 3 hours, and (iii) can be easily attached to the clothing of a firefighter, at or above the waist level; (c) an axe with an insulated handle and a carrying belt; and (d) a fire-resistant life and signalling line and a safety belt and harness that meet the requirements of National Fire Protection Association 1983, Standard on Fire Service Life Safety Rope, Harness and Hardware . (3) Each set of equipment required by subsections (1) and (2) shall be kept ready for use and stored so as to be readily accessible. (4) One of each of the sets of equipment required by subsections (1) and (2) shall be located within easy access of the helicopter deck.
Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations — 31
31 (1) Every manned offshore installation shall be equipped with a fire detection system that is capable of detecting the presence of fire in every space where fire may occur, including (a) every corridor, stairway and escape route in the accommodation areas; (b) the control station; (c) every work area; and (d) every space containing equipment in which petroleum or any other flammable substance is stored, conveyed, processed or consumed. (2) Every unmanned offshore installation shall be equipped with a fire detection system that is capable of detecting the presence of fire in every space where fire may occur, including (a) every work area; and (b) every space containing equipment in which petroleum or any other flammable substance is stored, conveyed, processed or consumed. (3) Every fire detection system required by subsections (1) and (2) shall be selected, designed, installed and maintained in accordance with National Fire Prevention Association 72E, Standard on Automatic Fire Detectors . (4) The fire detection systems required by subsections (1) and (2) shall, on detection of fire, activate automatically (a) an audible and visual signal on the fire and gas indicator panel in the control station of a manned installation; and (b) an audible alarm that has a tone different from any other alarm in any part of the installation. (5) Every onshore installation shall be equipped with a fire alarm system. (6) The fire alarm system for a drilling rig at an onshore site shall be connected with the fire alarm system for the accommodation areas at that site where the drilling rig is within 50 m of the accommodation areas. (7) Every room in an onshore installation that is used as sleeping accommodation for a drill crew shall be equipped with a smoke detector and alarm.
Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations — 32
32 (1) Every offshore installation shall be equipped with a gas detection system that is capable of detecting, in every part of the installation in which hydrogen sulphide or any type of hydrocarbon gas may accumulate, the presence of those gases. (2) The gas detection system required by subsection (1) shall, on detection of gas, activate automatically (a) an audible and visual signal on the fire and gas indicator panel in the control station of a manned installation; and (b) an audible alarm that has a tone different from any other alarm in any part of the installation. (3) Every offshore installation shall be equipped with (a) at least two portable gas detectors capable of (i) measuring the concentration of oxygen in any space, and (ii) detecting hydrogen sulphide and any type of hydrocarbon gas in any space; and (b) a means of testing the portable gas detectors described in paragraph (a). (4) A gas detector shall be provided (a) at every ventilation inlet duct leading to a non-hazardous area on every installation; (b) in every Class I, Division 1, hazardous area on every onshore installation; and (c) in every enclosed hazardous area on every offshore installation. (5) Every gas detector provided in accordance with subsection (3) shall be appropriate for the area and installed and operated in accordance with (a) Appendix C of American Petroleum Institute RP 14C, Recommended Practice for Analysis, Design, Installation and Testing of Basic Surface Safety Systems for Offshore Production Platforms ; and (b) section 9.2 of American Petroleum Institute RP 14F, Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of Electrical Systems for Offshore Production Platforms .
Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations — 33
33 (1) Every manned offshore installation shall be equipped with a fire or gas detection system that includes (a) one or more fire and gas detector indicator panels located at the control station, that (i) indicate the source of fire and gas by means of a visual signal, (ii) are capable of being functionally tested, and (iii) are fitted with equipment for resetting the fire and gas detection systems; and (b) an audible fire and gas alarm that has a characteristic tone that distinguishes it from the alarms associated with machinery, safety and control system faults or any other alarm system and that is audible on all parts of the installation. (2) A fire or gas detection system referred to in subsection (1) shall (a) be capable of being manually activated from each of the following locations, namely, (i) the space adjacent to each entrance to each machinery and process space, (ii) each accommodation area, (iii) the office of the manager of the installation, (iv) every control point in each machinery and process space, and (v) the control station; (b) be designed so that, on activation of a detection device in one space, any signals received at the same time from a detection device in another space will register at the fire and gas indicator panel at that same time; (c) be installed and maintained in accordance with National Fire Prevention Association 72, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Protective Signaling Systems ; and (d) be arranged so that there will be an automatic changeover to an emergency source of electrical power in accordance with subsection 12(9) in the event of a failure of the primary source of electrical power and so that failure of the primary source of electrical power will be indicated both visually and audibly as a separate fault alarm.
Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations — 34
34 (1) Every installation shall be equipped with a general alarm system that is capable of alerting personnel to any hazardous conditions other than fire or gas that might (a) endanger the personnel; (b) endanger the installation; or (c) be harmful to the environment. (2) Every general alarm system referred to in subsection (1) shall be (a) operational and in operation at all times other than when the system is being inspected, maintained or repaired; (b) where applicable, flagged as being subject to inspection, maintenance or repair; and (c) designed in such a manner as to prevent tampering. (3) Where a general alarm system for an installation is being inspected, maintained or repaired, the operator of the installation shall ensure that the functions that the system performs are performed manually.
Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations — 35
35 (1) The piping system and associated equipment of every installation shall be designed and installed in accordance with American Petroleum Institute RP 14E, Recommended Practice for Design and Installation of Offshore Production Platform Piping Systems . (2) Every pressure vessel or fired vessel on a production installation shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the following standards: (a) American Petroleum Institute Spec 12J, Specification for Oil and Gas Separators ; (b) sections I, II, IV, V, VII, VIII and IX of American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code ; and (c) Canadian Standards Association B51-M1991, Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Pressure Piping Code . (3) Every compressor in hydrocarbon service at a production installation shall be designed in accordance with the following standards: (a) Canadian Standards Association CAN/CSA-Z184-M92, Gas Pipeline Systems ; (b) American Petroleum Institute STD 617, Centrifugal Compressors for General Refinery Service ; (c) American Petroleum Institute STD 618, Reciprocating Compressors for General Refinery Services ; and (d) American Petroleum Institute STD 619, Rotary-Type Positive Displacement Compressors for General Refinery Services . (4) All materials and procedures used in a production installation used to produce and process sour gas shall conform to National Association of Corrosion Engineers (U.S.) MR-01-75, Sulfide Stress Cracking Resistant Metallic Materials for Oil Field Equipment . (5) Where an operator handles, treats or processes oil, gas or water that contains hydrogen sulphide, the operator shall do so in accordance with good industry practice to minimize the discharge of hydrogen sulphide into the environment and to ensure that the operation is carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations — 36
36 (1) No person shall operate a manned installation unless the installation is equipped with (a) a radio or telephone communication system; and (b) an emergency communications system. (2) The communication systems referred to in subsection (1) shall be operational at all times. (3) No person shall operate a manned offshore installation unless the offshore installation is equipped with a two-way radio communication system that (a) enables effective communication by radio to be maintained between the installation and helicopters, the shore base, support vessels, standby vessels, search and rescue aircraft, and other nearby offshore installations; and (b) enables effective communication with marine traffic in the vicinity. (4) The operator of a manned offshore installation shall ensure that the radio communication systems comply with the Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 as if the installation were a ship to which those Regulations apply. (5) Each installation shall comply with the Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 as if the installation were a ship to which those Regulations apply. (6) No person shall operate a manned installation unless the installation is equipped with (a) an internal telephone system; (b) a public address system with loudspeakers located so that a voice transmission can be heard throughout the installation; and (c) a means of transmitting written data to the shore base of the installation. (7) No person shall operate an installation that is usually unmanned unless the installation is equipped with (a) an operational two-way radio communication system during any period when the installation is manned; and (b) a system capable of detecting under ambient conditions any hazardous conditions that could endanger the safety of the installation or damage the environment and of alerting the control station about the hazardous conditions. SOR/2020-216, s. 427
Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations — 37
37 (1) Every installation and every component of an installation shall be designed in accordance with good engineering practice, taking into account (a) the nature of the activities on and around the installation; (b) the type and magnitude of functional loads, environmental loads, and foreseeable accidental loads; (c) operating and ambient temperatures; (d) corrosion conditions that may be encountered during the construction, operation and maintenance of the installation; (e) the avoidance of damage to any part of the installation that may lead to the progressive collapse of the whole installation; and (f) soil conditions. (2) The design of an installation shall be based on such analyses or model tests of the installation, including simulations to the extent practicable, as are necessary to permit the determination of the behaviour of the installation and of the soils that support the installation or anchoring systems, under all foreseeable transportation, installation and operating conditions.
Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations — 38
38 Every offshore installation shall be designed in accordance with the (a) section 4 of Canadian Standards Association CAN/CSA-S471-92, General Requirements, Design Criteria, the Environment, and Loads ; (b) for the foundation, section 5 of Canadian Standards Association CAN/CSA-S472-92, Foundations, Offshore Structures ; (c) for a steel platform, section 7 of Canadian Standards Association CAN/CSA-S473-92, Steel Structures, Offshore Structures ; (d) for a concrete platform, sections 3 and 7 of Canadian Standards Association Preliminary Standard S474-M1989, Concrete Structures ; and (e) in respect of its transportation and installation, sections 5, 6 and 7 of Canadian Standards Association Preliminary Standard S475-M1989, Sea Operations .
Canada Oil and Gas Installations Regulations — 39
39 Every offshore platform shall be designed in accordance with (a) for composite ice-resisting walls, section 13 of Canadian Standards Association CAN/CSA-S473-92, Steel Structures, Offshore Structures ; (b) for the foundation, section 5 of Canadian Standards Association CAN/CSA-S472-92, Foundations, Offshore Structures ; (c) for a steel platform, sections 9, 10, 11, 12 and 16 of Canadian Standards Association CAN/CSA-S473-92, Steel Structures, Offshore Structures ; (d) for a concrete platform, sections 8, 9, 10 and 12 of Canadian Standards Association Preliminary Standard S474-M1989, Concrete Structures ; and (e) for a gravity base, fill, fill-retention or piled platform, section 6, 7, 8 or 9 of Canadian Standards Association CAN/CSA-S472-92, Foundations, Offshore Structures , as applicable.