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Fire Safety Analysis Manual For Conducting the Fire Safety Analysis

Required by NFPA 58

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Presented by:

Theodore Lemoff Principal Gases Engineer, NFPA

Lima, Peru December, 2009

Fire Safety Analysis for LP-Gas Storage FacilitiesPresented by Theodore Lemoff, NFPA

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Copyright © 2009, Propane Education and Research Council. All Rights Reserved. 1December, 2009

Fire Safety Analysis Manual Fire Safety Analysis Manual forfor

LPLP--Gas Storage FacilitiesGas Storage Facilities

Copyright © 2005 Propane Education & Research Council.

National Fire Protection AssociationNational Fire Protection AssociationNational Propane Gas AssociationNational Propane Gas Association

Funded by a Funded by a Propane Education & Research Council GrantPropane Education & Research Council Grant

Chapters 1Chapters 1--33•• First 3 chaps. provide history, background, & First 3 chaps. provide history, background, &

general overviewgeneral overview•• IntroductionIntroduction•• Container Safety FeaturesContainer Safety Features

Working together in safety

2Copyright © 2005 Propane Education & Research Council.

•• Container Safety FeaturesContainer Safety Features•• FSA ElementsFSA Elements

•• Develops basic understandingDevelops basic understanding•• Concepts, drivers, & requirementsConcepts, drivers, & requirements

Ch. 1-3

Fire Safety AnalysisFire Safety Analysis•• First required in 1976First required in 1976

•• Plants of 4,000 gal. Total Bulk StoragePlants of 4,000 gal. Total Bulk Storage•• Can be required by officialsCan be required by officials

•• Change in 2001Change in 2001



Change in 2001Change in 2001•• Required to be written for all plants, 4000 gal. Required to be written for all plants, 4000 gal.

Total StorageTotal Storage•• 3 Years3 Years

•• Manual developed by NFPA & NPGAManual developed by NFPA & NPGA•• PERC fundingPERC funding

Ch. 1.1

What is an FSA?What is an FSA?An audit of a propane plant’s safety features: An audit of a propane plant’s safety features: •• Assessment of means to minimize Assessment of means to minimize

inadvertent propane releasesinadvertent propane releasesF t t iF t t i



•• From storage containersFrom storage containers•• During transfer operationsDuring transfer operations

•• Evaluates local emergency response Evaluates local emergency response •• Analysis of potential hazard exposures from Analysis of potential hazard exposures from

and to neighboring propertiesand to neighboring properties

Ch. 1.1

The NeedThe Need•• First required in the 1976 Edition of NFPA 58First required in the 1976 Edition of NFPA 58

•• For plants with > 4,000 gal. propane storageFor plants with > 4,000 gal. propane storage•• “Pullaway” incidents occurred prior to 1976“Pullaway” incidents occurred prior to 1976

•• ESV DevelopedESV Developed



•• ESV DevelopedESV Developed•• Recognition that equipment could fail led to FSARecognition that equipment could fail led to FSA

•• Derailments had resulted in BLEVE’sDerailments had resulted in BLEVE’s•• Need to increase safety requirementsNeed to increase safety requirements

•• Required for new plants onlyRequired for new plants only

Ch. 1.1

New RequirementsNew Requirements•• NFPA 58, 2001 edition required FSA for all NFPA 58, 2001 edition required FSA for all

propane plants (> 4,000 gal.)propane plants (> 4,000 gal.)•• Existing FSA’s are OKExisting FSA’s are OK•• Need for Manual became apparentNeed for Manual became apparent



•• Need for Manual became apparentNeed for Manual became apparent

•• PERC funds manual by NFPA & NPGAPERC funds manual by NFPA & NPGA

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Incident DataIncident Data•• NFPA data shows few propane plant fires:NFPA data shows few propane plant fires:

•• 19941994--1998: 49 fires/year 1998: 49 fires/year -- all US plantsall US plants•• Average 1 civilian death, 5 civilian injuriesAverage 1 civilian death, 5 civilian injuries•• Annual $754,000 damageAnnual $754,000 damage



Annual $754,000 damage Annual $754,000 damage

•• 1999: all US plants1999: all US plants•• 58 fires, 4 injuries58 fires, 4 injuries•• $722,000 damage$722,000 damage

Ch. 1.4

PhilosophyPhilosophy•• Product control prevents accidentsProduct control prevents accidents

•• Excess flow valves: Good, but not perfectExcess flow valves: Good, but not perfect•• Check valves: Good, but not perfectCheck valves: Good, but not perfect



Experience: Tanks don’t fail Experience: Tanks don’t fail → → piping systems dopiping systems do•• Vehicle impact & piping system designVehicle impact & piping system design

•• Newark, 1949: Pipe break due to stressNewark, 1949: Pipe break due to stress•• Sanford NC 1997: Hose & check valve failureSanford NC 1997: Hose & check valve failure•• Truth or Consequences NM 2001, pizza truck hit pipingTruth or Consequences NM 2001, pizza truck hit piping

Ch. 2

Kingman, ArizonaKingman, Arizona•• July 3, 1973July 3, 1973

•• Fire at railcar unloading area of a bulk plantFire at railcar unloading area of a bulk plant•• Plant conformed to NFPA 58 reqs., at the timePlant conformed to NFPA 58 reqs., at the time



•• BLEVE resulted in 13 deathsBLEVE resulted in 13 deaths•• 12 firefighters12 firefighters•• Plant managerPlant manager

•• The significant event that led to NFPA 58 safety The significant event that led to NFPA 58 safety improvementsimprovements

Ch. 2.1

Product Control EvolutionProduct Control Evolution•• State of the artState of the art

•• 1970 1970 -- Valves, check valves, excess flow valvesValves, check valves, excess flow valves•• 19761976 Emergency shutoff valves (by 1980)Emergency shutoff valves (by 1980)



•• 1976 1976 -- Emergency shutoff valves (by 1980)Emergency shutoff valves (by 1980)•• 1992 1992 -- Internal valves (optional)Internal valves (optional)•• 2001 2001 -- Internal valves (mandatory + 10yr retrofit)Internal valves (mandatory + 10yr retrofit)

Ch. 2.1

Rail SolutionsRail Solutions•• By 1980, all liquefied flammable gas railcars By 1980, all liquefied flammable gas railcars

required (by DOT) to have:required (by DOT) to have:•• Thermal protection Thermal protection •• Head shieldsHead shields



•• Head shieldsHead shields•• Shelf couplersShelf couplers

•• Railroad maintenance improved Railroad maintenance improved •• Minimize derailmentsMinimize derailments

Ch. 2.1

FSA ElementsFSA Elements•• Effectiveness of product controlEffectiveness of product control•• Site hazards, including congestionSite hazards, including congestion•• Exposure to neighbors & impact of Exposure to neighbors & impact of

i hb i i d t i l ti it l ti hb i i d t i l ti it l t



neighboring industrial activity on plantneighboring industrial activity on plant•• Effectiveness of local fire department Effectiveness of local fire department •• Water supply calculations & availabilityWater supply calculations & availability•• Verify compliance with NFPA 58Verify compliance with NFPA 58

•• Corrective actions for any deficienciesCorrective actions for any deficiencies

Ch. 3


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Performing an FSA:Performing an FSA:How is this done?How is this done?

•• Tables and FormsTables and Forms

•• Tables identify requirements & allow entriesTables identify requirements & allow entries

•• Forms Forms -- different tanks w/ req. appurtenancesdifferent tanks w/ req. appurtenances



q ppq pp•• Check off presence or absence of appurtenancesCheck off presence or absence of appurtenances•• Tabulate information on formsTabulate information on forms•• Forms identify dates when newer requirements were Forms identify dates when newer requirements were

added; Older plants are exempt from some itemsadded; Older plants are exempt from some items

•• Forms for other requirementsForms for other requirements

Ch. 3.1

Using the ManualUsing the Manual•• Use Forms in Chapter 4 to:Use Forms in Chapter 4 to:

•• Gather data on volume of LPGather data on volume of LP--Gas stored & other Gas stored & other information pertinent to facilityinformation pertinent to facility



information pertinent to facilityinformation pertinent to facility

•• Perform simple calculations & determine whether Perform simple calculations & determine whether facility requires FSAfacility requires FSA

Table 3.1

Using the ManualUsing the Manual•• Use forms in Chapter 5 to:Use forms in Chapter 5 to:

•• Evaluate product control & safety featuresEvaluate product control & safety features•• Verify appurtenance requirementsVerify appurtenance requirements



•• Verify appurtenance requirementsVerify appurtenance requirements•• Verify valves on transfer piping per CodeVerify valves on transfer piping per Code•• Verify optional redundant & failVerify optional redundant & fail--safe product controlsafe product control•• Verify optional low emission transfer equipmentVerify optional low emission transfer equipment

Table 3.1

Using the ManualUsing the Manual•• Use Forms in Chapter 6 to:Use Forms in Chapter 6 to:

•• Analyze protection vs. local conditions of hazardAnalyze protection vs. local conditions of hazard•• Physical protection of containers & pipingPhysical protection of containers & piping

•• Verify ignition source control reqsVerify ignition source control reqs



•• Verify ignition source control reqs.Verify ignition source control reqs.•• Verify tank separation distances are met Verify tank separation distances are met •• Verify separation distancesVerify separation distances

•• Between containers, transfer points & exposuresBetween containers, transfer points & exposures•• Verify requirements for special protectionVerify requirements for special protection

•• Where installedWhere installed

Table 3.1

Using the ManualUsing the Manual•• Ch. 7 evaluates exposure to offCh. 7 evaluates exposure to off--site propertysite property

•• Effects of unanticipated leakageEffects of unanticipated leakage

•• Credible release cases providedCredible release cases provided



Credible release cases providedCredible release cases provided•• Bobtail & transport hose failureBobtail & transport hose failure•• Piping failure (breakage & corrosion)Piping failure (breakage & corrosion)•• Pressure relief valvePressure relief valve

•• Evaluate exposure to and from offEvaluate exposure to and from off--site propertiessite properties

Table 3.1

Using the ManualUsing the Manual•• Ch. 8 evaluates: Ch. 8 evaluates:

•• Local fire response & water supplyLocal fire response & water supply

•• Fire Departments Data FormFire Departments Data Form



•• Fire Departments Data FormFire Departments Data Form•• Evaluate response timeEvaluate response time•• Evaluate water supply needsEvaluate water supply needs

•• Identify water availabilityIdentify water availability•• Talk to FDTalk to FD

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Using the ManualUsing the ManualCompile the results from Ch. 4 Compile the results from Ch. 4 –– 88

•• Existing:Existing: Results to local responders for Results to local responders for inclusion in their emergency planninginclusion in their emergency planning

•• Proposed:Proposed: Refer to Ch 9Refer to Ch 9



Proposed:Proposed: Refer to Ch. 9Refer to Ch. 9•• If offIf off--site property exposure is concern site property exposure is concern -- optionsoptions•• If local FD proves inadequate, options are:If local FD proves inadequate, options are:

•• Meet w/ local fire departmentMeet w/ local fire department•• Consider special protection, redundant failConsider special protection, redundant fail--safe, low safe, low

emission transfer, & other alternatives in Table 9.1emission transfer, & other alternatives in Table 9.1•• Provide plant fire equipment or a fire brigadeProvide plant fire equipment or a fire brigade

Table 3.1

Using the ManualUsing the Manual•• Fire Safety Analysis examplesFire Safety Analysis examples

•• Four examples provided:Four examples provided:•• 44 -- 1 800 gal containers at a rural industrial plant1 800 gal containers at a rural industrial plant



4 4 -- 1,800 gal containers at a rural industrial plant1,800 gal containers at a rural industrial plant•• 18,000 gal container at a user site18,000 gal container at a user site•• 18,000 gal container at a small urban bulk plant18,000 gal container at a small urban bulk plant•• 4 4 -- 30,000 gal containers at a bulk plant30,000 gal containers at a bulk plant

•• Examples illustrate use of figures & formsExamples illustrate use of figures & forms

Ch. 4-9

Chapter 4Chapter 4Facility InformationFacility Information

•• Basic information on LPBasic information on LP--Gas facility recordedGas facility recorded



•• Decision made on whether FSA is neededDecision made on whether FSA is needed•• Perform simple calculations & determine whether Perform simple calculations & determine whether

facility requires FSAfacility requires FSA

•• If so, proceedIf so, proceed

Ch. 4

Form 4.1: Initial Data on the LP-Gas Facility

A B CItem # Information Item Data

1 LP-Gas Plant Owner or Operator



p2 Contact Name: 3 Contact Tel. & Fax Numbers

4 Contact Email Address5 Mailing

AddressStreet 1: Street 2:

Form 4.1

Form 4.2: Facility Storage Capacity

A B C D

Item # Individual Container

Water Capacity (wc) (gallons)

Number of containers

Total Water Capacity (wc)

of each container size (gallons)

500



1,000 2,000 4,000 10,000 18,000 30,000

1

60,000

2 Aggregate Water Capacity

Form 4.2

Form 4.3 (1 of 3)Add’l Information on LP-Gas FacilityExisting; Built to NFPA 58 Edition____ Proposed

a) Name of Facility: ________________________________ b) Type LP-Gas Plant: Commercial Industrial Bulkc) Facility Location: Rural Area Suburban

City Commercial City Industrial



d) Facility neighbors: Agri. fields Commercial Bldgs.Flammable Liquids Storage Industrial Activity (metal fab., cutting & welding, etc)Manufacturing Others (explain) ______________

e) Plant Address: _________________________________f) Landmarks, if any: ______________________________

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Form 4.3 (2 of 3)Add’l Information on LP-Gas Facility

g) LP-Gas liquid supply by: (Check all that apply)Bobtail Truck Transport Rail Tank Car Pipeline

h) LP-Gas Distribution by: (Check all that apply) Bobtail Transport Vapor Piping Liquid Piping Dispensing



i) Number of vehicle entrances: 1 2 2+

j) Type of access roads to the plant: Rural City or Town Highway

Entrance 1 Dirt road Gravel road PavedEntrance 2 Dirt road Gravel road Paved (One check per line)

Form 4.3

Form 4.3 (3 of 3)Add’l Information on LP-Gas Facility

k) Staff presence:Not staffed Only during transfer ops.Staffed always (24/7) Only during business hrs.Other (Explain) ____________________________



l) Location & dist. to Institutional Occupancies, within 250______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

m) Overview plot plan of the facility attached? Yes No

Form 4.3

Chapter 5Chapter 5Analysis of Product Control Measures in Analysis of Product Control Measures in

Container and Transfer PipingContainer and Transfer Piping

•• Appurtenance requirements for containerAppurtenance requirements for container



•• Appurtenance requirements for container Appurtenance requirements for container based on size & configured service typesbased on size & configured service types

•• Forms provided to document product control Forms provided to document product control equipment for containers & transfer pipingequipment for containers & transfer piping

Ch. 5

Container AppurtenancesContainer Appurtenances

Perform the Perform the analysis specified analysis specified

i S tii S ti

If the LPIf the LP--Gas facility contains individualGas facility contains individualcontainers in the volume range (gallons wc)containers in the volume range (gallons wc)

Table 5.1: Container Size Dependent EvaluationsTable 5.1: Container Size Dependent Evaluations



in Sectionin Section

00 2,0002,000 5.1.15.1.12,0002,000 4,0004,000 5.1.25.1.24,0004,000 5.1.35.1.3

Greater thanGreater than And Less than or And Less than or equal toequal to

Table 5.1

Form 5.1: Compliance with Code Requirements for Appurtenances on Containers of 2,000 Gallons Water Capacity or Less

A B C D E

Container #

Service Configuration

Sub Figure (in Figure 5-1)

Number of Product Release Control Appurtenances

NFPA 58 (2008) Section

ReferenceRequired by

NFPA 58 (applicable

Installed on the Container



edition)1

5.7.4.1 and Table 5.7.4.1

23456

Form 5.1

Container Appurtenance Container Appurtenance Requirements Requirements ≤≤ 2,000 gal.2,000 gal.



Figure 5-1A


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Figure 5-1B




Figure 5-1C




Figure 5-1D


Vertical container Vertical container with vapor devicewith vapor device



Figure 5-1E

Form 5.2: Compliance with Code Requirements for Appurtenances on Containers of Water Capacity 2,001

Gallons Through 4,000 Gallons Used in Residences and Commercial Facilities

A B C D E

Container #






NFPA 58 (applicable




(in Figure 5-1) (applicable edition)

the Container

1

5.7.4.1 and Table 5.7.4.1

23456

Form 5.2

Form 5.3:Compliance with Code Requirements for Appurtenances on Containers of Water Capacity

2,001 Gallons Through 4,000 Gallons Used in Bulk Plants and Industrial Plants

A B C D E F G

Container#

LP-Gas inlet to and outlet from the container**

Fig #

Total Number of Product Release

Control Appurtenances

NFPA 58 (2008)

Section Req’ by



Form 5.3

the container ReferenceReq by NFPA 58

Installed

1 Vapor

Inlet 5-2 See Table

5.7.4.2 Outlet 5-3

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Container Appurtenance Requirements Container Appurtenance Requirements 2,001 through 4,000 gal.2,001 through 4,000 gal.

Vapor InletVapor InletConfigurationsConfigurations

3 Configurations3 Configurations



Figure 5-2

gg


Vapor InletVapor InletConfigurationsConfigurations



Figure 5-2


Vapor OutletVapor OutletConfigurationsConfigurations



Figure 5-3


Liquid InletLiquid InletConfigurationsConfigurations



Figure 5-4





Figure 5-4


Liquid OutletLiquid OutletConfigurationsConfigurations



Figure 5-5


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Form 5.4: Compliance with Code Requirements for Appurtenances on Containers Having a Water Capacity

Greater Than 4,000 Gallons Used inBulk Plants and Industrial Plants

AA BB CC DD EE FF GG

ContainerContainer

##

LPLP--Gas inlet to and Gas inlet to and outlet from the outlet from the

container**container**

Figure Figure

##

Total Number of Product Total Number of Product Release Control Release Control AppurtenancesAppurtenances

NFPA 58 NFPA 58 Section Section

Reference Reference

(2008 (2008 edition)edition)

Required by Required by NFPA 58 NFPA 58

(Applicable (Applicable Edition)Edition)

Installed Installed on the on the

ContainerContainer



Form 5.4

Edition)Edition)

11

VaporVaporInletInlet 55--22

See Table See Table

5.7.4.25.7.4.2

OutletOutlet 55--33

LiquidLiquidInletInlet 55--66

OutletOutlet 55--77

22

VaporVaporInletInlet 55--22

OutletOutlet 55--33

LiquidLiquidInletInlet 55--66

OutletOutlet 55--77

Container Appurtenance Container Appurtenance Requirements > 4,000 gal.Requirements > 4,000 gal.


C fi tiC fi ti



Configuration Configuration # 1, # 2, #4, or # 5# 1, # 2, #4, or # 5

Required After Required After July 1, 2011July 1, 2011

Figure 5-6A


Questions to ask?Questions to ask?

1. Does the internal valve have thermal shutoff feature 1. Does the internal valve have thermal shutoff feature within 5 ft of the valve?within 5 ft of the valve?



YesYes NoNo

2. Is a remote shutdown station for the internal valve 2. Is a remote shutdown station for the internal valve located not less than 25 ft and not more than 100 ft from located not less than 25 ft and not more than 100 ft from the liquid transfer point?the liquid transfer point?

YesYes NoNo

Figure 5-6A





Figure 5-6B



ConfigurationConfiguration



Configuration Configuration # 1, # 2, #4, or # 5# 1, # 2, #4, or # 5

Required After Required After July 1, 2011July 1, 2011

Figure 5-6B





1.1. Does the internal valve have thermal shutoff feature within 5 ft of Does the internal valve have thermal shutoff feature within 5 ft of the valve?the valve? YesYes NoNo

2.2. Is a remote shutdown station for the internal valve located not less Is a remote shutdown station for the internal valve located not less than 25 ft and not more than 100 ft from the liquid transfer point?than 25 ft and not more than 100 ft from the liquid transfer point?

YesYes NoNo

Figure 5-7A


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Configurations Configurations #1 #3#1 #3



#1 or #3 #1 or #3 Required for new Required for new

installations & for all installations & for all installations after installations after

July 1, 2011July 1, 2011

Figure 5-7B

Transfer PipingTransfer PipingPrevent gas release following piping failurePrevent gas release following piping failure

Emergency shutoff valves; Check valves; Emergency shutoff valves; Check valves; Remote operating locations; Breakaway provisionsRemote operating locations; Breakaway provisions



Section 5.2

Form 5.5:Requirements for Transfer Lines of 1½ inch Diameter or Larger,

Liquid-into-ContainersA B C D E F

# Appurtenance Appurtenance

Provided with the Feature

Installed in the

facility?

NFPA 58 (2008)

Section ReferenceYes No

Within 20 ft of the nearest end of the hose or swivel-type

6.12.2



Form 5.5

1 Emergency

Shutoff Valve (ESV)

hose or swivel type connections Automatic shutoff through thermal (fire) actuation, melting point < 250 oF

6.12.6

Temperature sensitive element (fusible link) 5 ft from the nearest end of the hose or swivel type piping

6.12.6


Liquid-into-Containers

# Appurtenance Appurtenance Provided with the Feature

Installed in the

facility? NFPA 58

(2008) Section

Reference Yes No

1Emergency

Shutoff Valve

Manual shutoff at ESV location. 6.12.10(1)

Manual shutoff - remote, 25 – 100’. from ESV 6.12.10(2)

ESV on each leg of multi leg piping, each connected to a hose or a swivel on one side and

6.12.5

6 18 2 6(1)



Form 5.5

(ESV) connected to a hose or a swivel on one side and to a header > 1½ inch in diameter on the other.

6.18.2.6(1)

Breakaway stanchion is provided so pull-away break on the hose or swivel side & retain intact the valves & piping on plant side

6.12.8

2 Back flow

Check Valve (BCK)**

Downstream of the hose or swivel connection

6.12.8

BCK is designed for this specific application 6.12.4

A BCK is installed on each leg of a multi leg piping connected to a hose or a swivel on one side & to a header of >1½” on the other

6.12.5

Breakaway stanchion so that in a pull-away break will occur on the hose or swivel side & retain the valves and piping on the plant side

6.12.8


Liquid Withdrawal from ContainersA B C D E F


Installed in the

facility?

NFPA 58 (2008)

Section Reference Yes No

20’ from the end of the hose or swivel. 6.12.2 Automatic shutoff thorough thermal (fire) actuation, melting point < 250 oF 6.12.6

Temperature sensitive element (fusible link) 5 ft from the end of the hose or 6 12 6



Form 5.6

1 Emergency Shutoff Valve (ESV)

link) 5 ft from the end of the hose or swivel

6.12.6

Manual shutoff at E SV location. 6.12.10(1) Manual shutoff 25’ – 100’ from the ESV. 6.12.10(2) ESV on each leg of multi leg piping, connected to a hose or a swivel on one side and to a header > 1½” diam. on the other.

6.12.5 6.12.2.6(1)

Breakaway stanchion so that in a pull-away break will occur on the hose or swivel side & retain valves and piping on the plant side.

6.12.8

Number of ESV’s in liquid service

Form 5.7: Requirements for Vapor Transfer Lines 1¼-inch Diameter or Larger

A B C D E F


Installed in the

facility?

NFPA 58 (2008)



Temperature sensitive element (fusible



Form 5.7

1Emergency Shutoff Valve (ESV)

link) 5 ft from the end of the hose or swivel

6.12.6

Manual shutoff at ESV location. 6.12.10(1) Manual shutoff 25’ – 100’ from the ESV 6.12.10(2) ESV on each leg of multi leg piping, connected to a hose or a swivel on one side and to a header > 1½” diam. on the other

6.12.5 6.18.2.6(1)

Breakaway stanchion so that in a pull-away break will occur on the hose or swivel side & retain valves and piping on the plant side

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Form 5.8: Evaluation of Redundant Fail-Safe Design (1 of 2)

A B C D E F

# Description FeaturesInstalled in the facility? NFPA 58 (2008)


1 Container Sizes for which the appurtenances are provided

Redundant Fail-Safe equipment and Low Emission transfer lines are provided for each container of water capacity 2,001 gal through 30,000 gal

6.26.3 and 6.26.4

2 LIQUID OR VAPOR WITHDRAWAL

Internal Valve with integral excess flow valve or excess flow protection 6.26.3.1



Form 5.8

2 (1-1/4 in. or larger)Positive Shutoff Valve installed as close as possible to the Internal Valve 6.26.3.4

3 LIQUID OR VAPOR INLET

Internal Valve with integral excess flow valve or excess flow protection or Back Flow Check valve 6.26.3.5

Positive Shutoff Valve installed as close as possible to the Internal Valve or the back flow check valve 6.26.3.5

4 Railcar Transfer

Flow Into or Out of Railroad tank car

Internal Valve installed in the transfer hose or the swivel-type piping at the tank car end

6.18.2.6 (1)and 6.26.4.1

Flow Only into railroad tank car

Internal valve or backflow check valve installed in the transfer hose or the swivel-type piping at the tank car end

6.18.2.6 (2) and 6.26.4.1

Form 5.8: Evaluation of Redundant Fail-Safe Design (2 of 2)

A B C D E F

# Description FeaturesInstalled in the facility? NFPA 58 (2008)


5 Cargo Tank Transfer Protection provided in accordance with 6.24.4.1 6.26.4.1

6 Automatic closure of all primary valves Actuated by Fire Detection 6.26.4.2



Form 5.8

6 p y(IV & ESV) in an Emergency

Actuated by a hose pull-away due to vehicle motion 6.26.4.2

7 Manually operated remote shutdown of IV and ESV

Remote shutdown station within 15 ft of the point of transfer? 6.26.4.3 (A)

Another remote shutdown station between 25 ft and 100 ft ofthe transfer point? 6.26.4.3 (B)

Shutdown stations will shut down electrical power supply, ifany, to the transfer equipment and primary valves? 6.26.4.3

Signs complying with the requirements of 6.24.4.3 (C)provided? 6.26.4.3 (C)

Form 5.9: Evaluation of Low Emission Transfer Equipment

A B C D E F

# Description FeaturesInstalled in the

facility?NFPA 58 (2008)

SectionReferenceYes No

1Transfer into Cylinders or ASME Containers on Vehicles

Delivery Nozzle and Filler Valve- Max. Liquid Release after transfer of 4 cc.

Fixed Maximum Liquid Level Gage not used during transfer operations

6.26.5.1 (B)

does not exceed 4 cc (0.24 in3)



Form 5.9

2

Transfer into Stationary ASME Containers. Delivery valve and nozzle combination

During product transfer or post transfer uncoupling of the hose, liquid product volume released to the atmosphere

from a hose of nominal size 1 in or smaller

6.26.5.1 (A)

does not exceed 15 cc (0.91 in3) from a hose of nominal size larger than 1 in.

6.26.5.2 (B)

3Transfer into Stationary ASME Containers Maximum filling limit

Do containers of less than 2,001 gal (w.c.) have an overfilling prevention device or an other approved device? 6.26.5.2 (F)

Do containers of greater than 2,000 gal (w.c.) have a float gage or other non-venting device? 6.26.5.2 (E)

4

Transfer into Stationary ASME ContainersFixed Maximum Liquid Level gage

Not used during routine transfer operations but used to calibrate other non-venting liquid level gages in the container 6.26.5.2 (C,D)

Chapter 6Chapter 6

Analysis of Local Conditions of HazardAnalysis of Local Conditions of Hazard

•• Prevent tampering & provide accident Prevent tampering & provide accident protection for containers & transfer linesprotection for containers & transfer lines



protection for containers & transfer linesprotection for containers & transfer lines

•• Physical protection; Ignition source control; Physical protection; Ignition source control; Separation distances; Special protectionSeparation distances; Special protection

Ch. 6

Form 6.1 (1 of 2)Evaluation of Physical Protection and Other

MeasuresA B C D E F

# Item Features Installed

in the facility?

NFPA 58 (2008)


1 Lighting‡ Night operations have adequate lighting 6.18.5



Form 6.1

g g

2 Vehicle impact protection

Protection against vehicular (traffic) on containers, transfer piping and other appurtenances is designed for the size of vehicles & traffic.

6.9.3.10 6.19.3.2

3 Protection against corrosion

Is above ground piping in contact with a support, etc., protected against corrosion?

6.9.3.11

Form 6.1 (2 of 2)Evaluation of Physical Protection and Other

MeasuresComplete only 4A or 4B

Perimeter Fence

Does 6 ft industrial type or chain link fence or equivalent enclose (all around) container, appurtenances, equipment, loading and unloading and container filling facilities?

6.18.4.2

Do two means of egress from the enclosure exist? NOTE: Second gate is not required 6 18 4 2(A)



Form 6.1

4A g q

when area < 100 ft2, or the point of transfer < 3 ft of gate, or containers not filled

6.18.4.2(A)

Emergency access clearance of 3 ft all around provided? 6.18.4.2(B)

Guard Service

If a guard service, does service cover LP-Gas plant and are the guard personnel trained, per 4.4 of NFPA 58?

6.18.4.3

4B Lock-in-Place devices

Are Lock-in-Place devices provided in lieu of the fence requirements above?

6.18.4.2(C)


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Form 6.2: Ignition Source Control Assessment

A B C D E

# Ignition Control Requirement

Is the Facility

compliant? NFPA 58

(2008) SectionReference Yes No

1 Are combustible materials, weeds and tall grass not closer than 10 ft. from each container? 6.4.5.2

2 Is a distance at least 20 ft. provided between containers and tanks containing flammable liquids with flash point less than 200 oF (ex., gasoline, diesel)?

6.4.5.5



Form 6.2

3 Are electrical equipment and wiring installed per Code requirements? 6.22.2

4 Is open flame equipment located and used according to Code? 6.22.3.1

5 Are ignition control procedures and requirements during liquid transfer operations complied with.? 7.2.3.2

6 Is an approved, portable, dry chemical fire extinguisher of minimum capacity 18 Lbs. and having a B:C rating provided in the facility?

6.25.4.2

7 Is an approved, portable, dry chemical fire extinguisher of minimum capacity 18 Lbs. and having a B:C rating provided on each truck or trailer used to transport portable containers?

9.4.7

8 Is the prohibition on smoking within the facility premises strictly enforced? 7.2.3.2(B) &

9.4.10

Form 6.3 (1 of 2)Separation Distances between Containers

and Buildings, Property Line, etc.

A B C D E F G

#

Container Size

Range in gallons (W C )

Separation Between A property line,

important building or other property & the

nearest container

Minimum Distance

(ft)

Is the Facility

compliant?

NFPA 58 (2004)




(W.C.) nearest container

1

501 to 2,000

Above Ground 25

6.3.1 and Table 6.3.1

Underground or Mounded 10

Between containers 3

2 2,001 to 30,000

Above Ground 50 Underground or Mounded 50


Form 6.3

Form 6.3 (2 of 2)Separation Distances between Containers

and Buildings, Property Line, etc.

3 30,001

to 70,000

Above Ground 75

6.3.1 and Table 6 3 1


Between containers ¼ sum of diameters

of adjacent containers

Above Ground 100



Form 6.3

6.3.1

4 70,001

to 90,000


Between containers

¼ sum of diameters


5 All

sizes > 125g

Distance between a LP-Gas container & an A/G tank with flam. or combust. liquids tank.

20 6.4.5.4

and 6.4.5.5

Form 6.4 (1 of 2)Separation Distances between Points of

Transfer and Other ExposuresA B C D E F G

# Type of Exposure within or outside the facility boundary Check if exposure is present

Minimum

Distance (ft)

Is the Facility compliant?

NFPA 58 (2008) Section Reference

Yes No

1Buildings, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and modular homes with fire-resistive walls 10

Buildings with other than fire resistive walls



Form 6.4

Section 6.5.3 &Table 6.5.3

2Buildings with other than fire resistive walls

25

3Building wall openings or pits at or below the level of the point of transfer 25

4Line of adjoining property that can be built upon

25

5Outdoor places of public assembly, including school yards, athletic fields, and playgrounds 50

6

Public ways, including public streets, highways, thoroughfares, and sidewalks

From points of transfer in LP-Gas dispensing stations and at vehicle fuel dispensers.

10

From other points of transfer 25

Form 6.4 (2 of 2)Separation Distances between Points of

Transfer and Other ExposuresA B C D E F G

# Type of Exposure within or outside the facility boundary Check if

exposure is present

Minimum Distance

(ft)



Yes No

7Driveways

5



Form 6.4


8Mainline railroad track centerlines

25

9Containers other than those being filled

10

10Flammable and Class II combustible liquid dispensers and aboveground and underground containers 20

11Flammable and Class II combustible liquid dispensers and the fill connections of LPG containers 10

12LP-Gas dispensing device located close to aClass I liquid dispensing device. 10 6.22.4.3

Form 6.5: Special Protection Measures, Requirements for Passive

SystemsA B C D E

# Special Protection Option QuestionIs the Facility

compliant? NFPA 58 (2008) Section

ReferenceYes No

1 Container Insulation

Insulation provided on each of the containers? 6.25.5.1

Insulation material complies with the requirements of section 6.25.5.1 and



Form 6.5

6.23.5.1of NFPA 58? 6.25.5.2

2 Mounding of containers

Each container in the facility is mounded? 6.25.5.3

Mounding complies with each requirement under section 6.23.5.3 of NFPA 58. 6.25.5.3

3 Burying of containers

Each container in the facility is buried? 6.25.5.4

Buried containers comply with each requirement under section 6.6.6.1 of NFPA 58. 6.6.6.1 &

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Form 6.6: Special Protection Measures, Requirements for Active Systems

# Special

Protection Option

Question

Is the facility

compliant?

NFPA58 (2004)


1 Water Spray

Are fixed Spray systems complying with NFPA 15, used for each container in facility?

6.25.6.1

Do fire responsive devices actuate water spray systems automatically?

6.25.6.2

Can water spray systems be actuated manually also?

6.25.6.2



Form 6.6

manually also?

2 Monitor Nozzles

Are the monitor nozzles located & arranged so that the water stream can wet the surfaces of all containers exposed to a fire?

6.25.6.3

Can the water stream from a monitor nozzle reach & wet the entire surface of, at least, one half of a length from one end of each of the containers it is designed to protect?

6.25.6.3

Do fixed monitor nozzles comply with NFPA 15 requirements?

6.25.6.3

Do fire responsive devices actuate the monitor nozzles?

6.25.6.3

Can the monitor nozzles be actuated manually also?

6.25.6.3

Form 6.7: Protection Against Vehicular Impact

Is physical protection provided? # System Protected

Yes No

Type of physical protection installed

1 St t i



1 Storage containers 2 Transfer stations

3 Entry way into the plant

Form 6.7

Chapter 7Chapter 7

Exposures to and from Other Properties, Exposures to and from Other Properties, Population DensityPopulation Density

•• Exposure to nearby propertiesExposure to nearby properties



•• Exposure to nearby propertiesExposure to nearby properties•• Reasonable “worst case” examplesReasonable “worst case” examples

•• Exposure from external threatsExposure from external threats•• From industrial neighborsFrom industrial neighbors

Ch. 7

Table 7.1 (1 of 2)Table 7.1 (1 of 2)Hazards DistancesHazards Distances

ScenarioDetails of the

Propane Release

Vapor Dispersion Distance

to LFL (ft)

Explosion Hazard

Distance (ft)

Pool Fire Radiation Distance

(ft)

Fire Ball Radiation Distance

(ft)

1A Bobtail hose failure.

1” ID x 150 ft hose length

250 110 30 50

1” ID x 120



Table 7.1

failure. Release of LP-Gas, quickly

1B 1 ID x 120 ft hose length

230 103 25 45

1C 1” ID x 75 ft hose length

190 90 20 40

2

Release of transfer piping 1" x 30 ft + @ 20 gpm for 10 min., due to failed excess flow valve

135 120 50 25

3 Release from Pressure Relief Valve

No ignitable vapor concentration at ground level.


Scenario

Details of the Propane Release

Vapor Dispersion Distance to LFL

(ft)

Explosion Hazard

Distance (ft)


(ft)


(ft)

4

Release from a 1” ID x 150 ft length transfer piping to a vaporizer & reduced flow from partially open XS flow

250 120 50 50



Table 7.1

from partially open XS flow valve @ 20 gpm for 10 min

5

Corrosion hole leak in a transfer pipe at a pressure of 130 psig (corresponding to 80oF) for 60 min. Hole size is ¼” ID

110 120 50 5

6 Release of a 2” ID x 10 ft transfer hose 195 90 20 40

7 Transport hose blowdown: Hose size 2" ID, 20 ft length release for 3 min., from a Transport

75 30 10 < 5

Hazard DistancesHazard Distances•• Hazard distances of threats to adjoining Hazard distances of threats to adjoining

exposures are calculated using EPA modelexposures are calculated using EPA model•• Annex B includes details of calculationsAnnex B includes details of calculations•• Distances for other cases can be calculatedDistances for other cases can be calculated



•• Distances for other cases can be calculated Distances for other cases can be calculated using models in literatureusing models in literature

•• Hazard distances of threats to containers are Hazard distances of threats to containers are calculated using accepted modelscalculated using accepted models

Ch. 7.1


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Form 7.1:Types of Occupancies Near or Surrounding the LP-Gas Plant

Is an Occupancy

located within the

hazard distance from the Facility?

Type of Occupancies Case From Table

7.1

Yes No



Yes No Assembly Occupancies (Places of worship, Libraries, Theaters and Auditoriums, Food or Drink Bars, Sports Stadiums, Amusement Parks, Transportation Centers, etc.)

Institutional Occupancies (Elderly Persons Home or Nursing Home, Hospitals, Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Prisons,

Educational Occupancies (Elementary Schools, Day Care facilities, etc)

Form 7.1

Threat to Containers from Threat to Containers from ExposuresExposures

•• Quality concerns over threat to containersQuality concerns over threat to containers

•• Thermal radiation from outside boundaryThermal radiation from outside boundary•• Explosion or large fireExplosion or large fire



p gp g•• Softening point of propane tank steel Softening point of propane tank steel -- 800800ooFF

•• Note types of surrounding occupanciesNote types of surrounding occupancies•• Determine potential hazards & effectsDetermine potential hazards & effects•• Coordinate precautions & actions w/ neighborsCoordinate precautions & actions w/ neighbors

Ch. 7.2

Threat to Containers from Threat to Containers from ExposuresExposures

Container SizeContainer Sizegallons wcgallons wc

Maximum Maximum TemperatureTemperature

1,0001,000 478 ºF478 ºF2,0002,000 346 ºF346 ºF

Temperatures identified Temperatures identified in the chart are less than in the chart are less than the yield temperature of the yield temperature of the containers the containers ––



4,0004,000 345 ºF345 ºF12,00012,000 345 ºF345 ºF18,00018,000 339 ºF339 ºF30,00030,000 329 ºF329 ºF60,00060,000 269 ºF269 ºF

Ch. 7.2

meaning current “set meaning current “set back” distances will back” distances will provide adequate provide adequate protection from protection from external exposure. external exposure.

Form 7.2: Exposure to LP-Gas Plant from External Hazards

A B C D Hazard

DOES exist to LP-Gas

Plant Item # Type of Neighboring Operation

YES NO

1 Petroleum and other hazardous material storage wholesale dispensing etc



storage, wholesale dispensing, etc.

2 Metal cutting, welding , and metal fabrication

3 Industrial Manufacturing that can pose external hazards

4 Ports, rail yards and trans-shipment terminals handling flammable and explosive materials

5 Other operations that may pose hazards (gasoline and other hazardous material dispensing stations, fertilizer storage, etc)

Form 7.2

Chapter 8Chapter 8

Evaluation of Fire Services & Water SupplyEvaluation of Fire Services & Water Supply

•• Details of local Fire Service(s)Details of local Fire Service(s)•• Capabilities & resourcesCapabilities & resources



•• Capabilities & resourcesCapabilities & resources•• Staffing, response time, training, etc.Staffing, response time, training, etc.

•• Water needs and availabilityWater needs and availability

Ch. 8.1-8.2

Form 8.1: Data on the Responding Fire Department (1 of 3)

Name of the person in the FD assisting 2A

Name of the Fire Department (FD)1

Data EntryData ItemItem #CBA



Name of the person collecting the data3B

Date on which FD data was collected3A

Position of the person in the FD assisting with the data acquisition2B

with the data acquisition2A

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Form 8.1: Data on the Responding Fire Department (2 of 3)

4 Number of firefighters on duty at any time

5 Average number of firefighters available for response

6A Number of firefighters

“Firefighter I” level



qualified to 6B “Firefighter II” level

7A

Number of firefighters who would

respond on the first alarm

7B respond on the first alarm, qualified NFPA 472 or local requirements

7Crespond on the first alarm with knowledge & training on LP-Gas properties and LP-Gas fires

Form 8.1

Form 8.1 Data on the Responding Fire Department (3 of 3)

8ANumber of fire apparatus that can deploy a 125 gpm hose line supplied by onboard water

that are in service in the department



by onboard water for at least 4 minutes, and

8B that would respond on a first alarm

Form 8.1

Form 8.2:Response Time Data for the Fire Departments

A B C D ECompany or Department Time in Minutes for

Alarm Receipt & Handling Turnout Travel Total

Time



& Handling Time

Form 8.2

Form 8.3: Water Flow Rate and Total Water Volume Required to

Cool Containers Exposed to a FireA B C D E F G H

Item#

ASME Container

Size

Total Surface Area of

each

Surface Area of

each container

to be

Water flow rate

required per

Number of containers of the size

Total Water flow rate required

Total volume of

water required



(gallons) Container(ft2)

to be Cooled

(ft2)

container(gpm)

indicated (gpm) for 10 min(gal)

1500 86 43 10.8

1,000 172 86 21.5

2,000 290 145 36.3

Note: Consider only the largest container and two adjacent containers.

Form 8.3

Form 8.4: Evaluation of Water Availability in or Near the LP-Gas

Facility (1 of 2)A B C D

Item # Water from Available? Quantitative information

Public supply orDistance

fromAvailable

water flow



1

Public supply or from another piped-in supply through one or more fire hydrants in or near the facility

□ Yes

□ No

Hydrant data

from Facility

gate(feet)

water flow rate from

hydrants(1)

(gpm)Hydrant 1Hydrant 2Hydrant 3

(1) Obtain hydrant flow rates from supplier or conduct test

Form 8.4

Form 8.4: Evaluation of Water Availability in or Near the LP-Gas

Facility (2 of 2)A B C D


A nearby static water source □ Yes Distance to water = ___ Feet



2 water source (stream, pond, lake, etc)

□ Yes □ No Time to set up relay = min.

Rate of delivery = ____ gpm

3Only through mobile water tanker shuttle

□ Yes □ No

Time to set up shuttle = ____ min. Sustainable flow rate = ____ gpm

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Existing Facility?Existing Facility?•• Yes?Yes?

Communicate informationCommunicate informationto local responders for to local responders for inclusion in theirinclusion in their



inclusion in their inclusion in their emergency planningemergency planning

•• No?No?ContinueContinue

General

Chapter 9Chapter 9Evaluation Summary of a ProposedEvaluation Summary of a Proposed

New LPNew LP--Gas FacilityGas Facility

S i Ch 4S i Ch 4 8 f d f ilit8 f d f ilit



•• Summarize Ch. 4Summarize Ch. 4--8 for new proposed facility8 for new proposed facility•• Check compliance with NFPA 58Check compliance with NFPA 58•• Alter design for nonAlter design for non--compliancecompliance

•• Modifications and/or alternativesModifications and/or alternatives

Ch. 9

Evaluation of New PlantsEvaluation of New Plants•• Summarize Summarize

•• Product control featuresProduct control features•• Analysis of local hazardsAnalysis of local hazards



•• If any deficiencies in the If any deficiencies in the design, correct themdesign, correct them

Form 9.1

Evaluation of New PlantsEvaluation of New Plants•• Summarize exposure to & from plantSummarize exposure to & from plant

•• If potential hazards exist, consider:If potential hazards exist, consider:•• Moving containersMoving containers



Moving containersMoving containers•• Redundant & failRedundant & fail--safe product controlsafe product control•• Install automated shutdown systemsInstall automated shutdown systems•• Administrative controls (hose replacement, Administrative controls (hose replacement,

inspection, training, frequent inspections)inspection, training, frequent inspections)

Form 9.2

Evaluation of New PlantsEvaluation of New Plants•• Summarize fire department evaluationsSummarize fire department evaluations

•• If deficiencies are identified,If deficiencies are identified,•• Collaborate with fire departmentCollaborate with fire department•• Consider plant fire brigade; mutual aid with otherConsider plant fire brigade; mutual aid with other



Consider plant fire brigade; mutual aid with other Consider plant fire brigade; mutual aid with other industrial plants; special protectionindustrial plants; special protection

•• Forms provided for these optionsForms provided for these options

•• Is adequate water provided? ... available?Is adequate water provided? ... available?•• If not, consider product control or other featuresIf not, consider product control or other features

Forms 9.3-9.7

Evaluation of New PlantsEvaluation of New Plants•• Additional considerations:Additional considerations:

•• Reduce service life of hosesReduce service life of hoses•• Increase frequency of equipment inspection Increase frequency of equipment inspection



•• Periodic inspection of container PRVsPeriodic inspection of container PRVs•• Increase strength of piping systems Increase strength of piping systems •• Install ESVs & container internal valvesInstall ESVs & container internal valves•• Install ESVs downstream of pump outlets, & Install ESVs downstream of pump outlets, &

upstream of bulkhead valves upstream of bulkhead valves

Table 9.1


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Evaluation of New PlantsEvaluation of New Plants•• Additional Considerations:Additional Considerations:

•• Install pneumatic tubing fire detection system Install pneumatic tubing fire detection system along facility boundaryalong facility boundary



•• Flame or gas detection systems connected to Flame or gas detection systems connected to close container valves w/ signal to FDclose container valves w/ signal to FD

•• Increase separation distances of internal facility Increase separation distances of internal facility exposures to container exposures to container •• For example, site buildings & vehicle parking areasFor example, site buildings & vehicle parking areas

Table 9.1

Evaluation of New PlantsEvaluation of New Plants•• Additional Considerations:Additional Considerations:

•• Relocate overhead power lines away from all Relocate overhead power lines away from all container & cylinder storage areascontainer & cylinder storage areas



•• Eliminate all combustible vegetation within 30 ft Eliminate all combustible vegetation within 30 ft of LPof LP--Gas container Gas container -- use paving or graveluse paving or gravel

•• Mound or bury containers Mound or bury containers

Table 9.1

AppendicesAppendices•• Appendix A: FillAppendix A: Fill--in Formsin Forms

•• Appendix B: Hazard Distance and Hazard Appendix B: Hazard Distance and Hazard Area CalculationsArea Calculations



Area CalculationsArea Calculations

•• Appendix C: Propane Property Values Used Appendix C: Propane Property Values Used in FSA Calculationsin FSA Calculations

Appendices

SummarySummary•• We have reviewed how to use the Fire We have reviewed how to use the Fire

Safety Analysis Manual to prepare a Fire Safety Analysis Manual to prepare a Fire Safety Analysis.Safety Analysis.

•• An example using a small installationAn example using a small installation



•• An example, using a small installationAn example, using a small installation

Summary

•• Four 1,800 gal containersFour 1,800 gal containers

•• Small rural industrial area Small rural industrial area •• Small rural manufacturing within facility boundarySmall rural manufacturing within facility boundary

FSA Example #1FSA Example #1



•• No separate vaporizer, but containers used for No separate vaporizer, but containers used for vapor service to the customervapor service to the customer

•• Vapor withdrawal only Vapor withdrawal only -- from top of containersfrom top of containers•• Vapor service line Vapor service line -- manifoldedmanifolded•• Vapor line Vapor line -- underground w/ cathodic protectionunderground w/ cathodic protection

Ch. 10

Plant Information Ex. #1Plant Information Ex. #1•• Located in rural (lowLocated in rural (low--density) population area density) population area •• Containers 130 ft from manufacturing plantContainers 130 ft from manufacturing plant•• Parking area Parking area -- extends 150’ N & 25’ Eextends 150’ N & 25’ E•• Main roadMain road 70’ S of containers70’ S of containers



•• Main road Main road -- 70 S of containers70 S of containers•• No property hazard within 250’No property hazard within 250’•• Containers protected:Containers protected:

•• Commercial grade galvanized guardrailCommercial grade galvanized guardrail•• 3 ft clearance all around3 ft clearance all around

Example


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Plant Information Ex. #1Plant Information Ex. #1•• Manifolded liquid fill 2” line (no liq.withdrawal)Manifolded liquid fill 2” line (no liq.withdrawal)•• Built to NFPA 58, 1992 edition Built to NFPA 58, 1992 edition

•• No special protection No special protection •• No redundant & failNo redundant & fail--safe systemsafe system



No redundant & failNo redundant & fail safe system safe system •• All appurtenance requirements presentAll appurtenance requirements present

•• No public water supply/hydrants on/near site No public water supply/hydrants on/near site •• Pond 5 miles from facilityPond 5 miles from facility•• Nearest FD 3 miles (next 15 miles) Nearest FD 3 miles (next 15 miles) -- both both

volunteer w/ no 24 hr presence volunteer w/ no 24 hr presence -- horn notificationhorn notification

Example

Plant Information Ex. #1Plant Information Ex. #1

Manufacturing

4 4 -- 1,800 wc LP Storage Vessels1,800 wc LP Storage Vessels

Property LineProperty Line

150 ft.150 ft.Parking

30 ft.30 ft.



Manufacturing Plant

RoadRoad

250 ft.250 ft. 130 ft.130 ft.

70 ft.70 ft.

Example

Ex. #1 - Form 4.2: Facility Storage Capacity

A B C D

Item # Individual Container

Water Capacity (wc) (gallons)

Number of containers

Total Water Capacity (wc)

of each container size (gallons)

500 1 000



1,000 2,000 4,000 10,000 18,000 30,000

1

Other: 1,800

2 Aggregate Water Capacity

4

4 7,200

7,200

Example

Ex. #1 - Form 4.3 (1 of 3)Add’l Information on LP-Gas FacilityExisting; Built to NFPA 58 Edition Proposed

a) Name of Facility: b) Type LP-Gas Plant: Commercial Industrial Bulkc) Facility Location: Rural Area Suburban

City Commercial City Industrial

X 1992ABC Propane Co., Inc. Div 1

XX



y yd) Facility neighbors:

Agri. fields Commercial Bldgs.Flammable Liquids Storage Industrial Activity (metal fab., cutting & welding, etc)Manufacturing Others (explain) _______________

e) Plant Address: f) Landmarks, if any: _______________________________

523 Main Street, Central City, MA 02222

X

Example

Ex. #1 - Form 4.3 (2 of 3)Add’l Information on LP-Gas Facility

g) LP-Gas liquid supply by: (Check all that apply) Bobtail Truck Transport Rail Tank Car Pipeline

h) LP-Gas Distribution by: (Check all that apply) Bobtail Transport Vapor Piping Liquid Piping Dispensing

X

X



i) Number of vehicle entrances: 1 2 2+

j) Type of access roads to the plant: Rural City or Town Highway

Entrance 1 Dirt road Gravel road PavedEntrance 2 Dirt road Gravel road Paved (One check per line)

XX

X

Example

Ex. #1 - Form 4.3 (3 of 3)Add’l Information on LP-Gas Facility

k) Staff presence:Not staffed Only during transfer ops.Staffed always (24/7) Only during business hrs.Other (Explain) ___________________________

X



l) Location & dist. to Institutional Occupancies, within 250 ft

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

m) Overview plot plan of the facility attached? Yes No

No Institutional or other occupancies within 250 ft of facility.

X

Example


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Container Appurtenance Container Appurtenance Requirements < 2,000 gal.Requirements < 2,000 gal.



Fig. 5-1A

Example

Ex. #1 - Form 5.1: Container Appurtenance Requirements

A B C D E

Container #






NFPA 58 (applicable




edition)1

5.7.4.1 and Table 5.7.4.1

23456

5.1-A5.1-A5.1-A5.1-A

5 5555

555

Example

Ex. #1 - Form 5.5: Manifolded Liquid-in Transfer Lines > 1½”

A B C D E F

# Appurtenance Appurtenance

Provided with the Feature

Installed in the

facility?

NFPA 58 (2004)


Within 20 ft of the nearest end of the h i l t

6.12.2 X



1 Emergency

Shutoff Valve (ESV)

hose or swivel-type connections Automatic shutoff through thermal (fire) actuation, melting point < 250 oF

6.12.6

Temperature sensitive element (fusible link) 5 ft from the nearest end of the hose or swivel type piping

6.12.6

X

X

X

Example

Ex. #1 - Form 5.5: Manifolded Liquid-in Transfer Lines > 1½”


Installed in the

facility? NFPA 58

(2004) Section

Reference Yes No

1Emergency

Shutoff Valve

Manual shutoff at ESV location. 6.12.10(1)

Manual shutoff - remote, 25 – 100’. from ESV 6.12.10(2)

ESV on each leg of multi leg piping, each connected to a hose or a swivel on one side and

6.12.5

6 18 2 6(1)

XX

X



(ESV) to a header > 1½ inch in diameter on the other. 6.18.2.6(1)

Breakaway stanchion is provided so pull-away break on the hose or swivel side & retain intact the valves & piping on plant side

6.12.8

2 Back flow

Check Valve (BCK)**

Downstream of the hose or swivel connection

6.12.8

BCK is designed for this specific application 6.12.4

A BCK is installed on each leg of a multi leg piping connected to a hose or a swivel on one side & to a header of >1½” on the other

6.12.5

Breakaway stanchion so that in a pull-away break will occur on the hose or swivel side & retain the valves and piping on the plant side

6.12.8

X

X

XX

X

X

X

Example

Ex. #1. - Form 5.7: Vapor Transfer Lines > 1¼”

A B C D E F


Installed in the

facility?

NFPA 58 (2004)



Temperature sensitive element (fusible

X

X



1 Emergency Shutoff Valve (ESV)

p (link) 5 ft from the end of the hose or swivel

6.12.6

Manual shutoff at ESV location. 6.12.10(1) Manual shutoff 25’ – 100’ from the ESV 6.12.10(2) ESV on each leg of multi leg piping, connected to a hose or a swivel on one side and to a header > 1½” diam. on the other

6.12.5 6.18.2.6(1)

Breakaway stanchion so that in a pull-away break will occur on the hose or swivel side & retain valves and piping on the plant side

6.12.8

X

XX

X

X

Example

A B C D E F

# Item Features

Installed in the

facility?

NFPA 58 (2004)


1 Lighting‡ Night operations have adequate lighting 6.18.5

Ex. #1 - Form 6.1 (1 of 2) Physical Protection & Other Measures

X



lighting

2 Vehicle impact protection

Protection against vehicular (traffic) on containers, transfer piping and other appurtenances is designed for the size of vehicles & traffic.

6.9.3.10

and 6.19.3.2

3 Protection against corrosion

Is above ground piping in contact with a support, etc., protected against corrosion?

6.9.3.11

X

X

Example


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Ex. #1 - Form 6.1 (2 of 2) Physical Protection & Other Measures

Complete only 4A or 4B

Perimeter Fence

Does 6 ft industrial type or chain link fence or equivalent enclose (all around) container, appurtenances, equipment, loading and unloading and dispensing facilities?

6.18.4.2

Do two means of enclosure emergency accesses exist? NOTE: Second gate is not required 6 18 4 2(A)

X

X



4A NOTE: Second gate is not required when area < 100 ft2, or the point of transfer < 3 ft of gate, or containers not filled

6.18.4.2(A)

Emergency access clearance of 3 ft all around provided? 6.18.4.2(B)

Guard Service

If a guard service, does service cover LP-Gas plant and are the guard personnel trained, per 4.4 of NFPA 58?

6.18.4.3

4B Lock-in-Place devices

Are Lock-in-Place devices provided in lieu of the fence requirements above?

6.18.4.2(C)

X

X

NA

NA

Example

A B C D E

# Ignition Control Requirement

Is the Facility

compliant? NFPA 58

(2004) SectionReference Yes No

1 Are combustible materials, weeds and tall grass not closer than 10 ft. from each container?

6.4.5.2

2 Is a distance at least 20 ft. provided between containers and tanks containing flammable liquids with flash point less than 6.4.5.5

Ex. #1 - Form 6.2: Ignition Source Control Assessment

X

X



200 oF (ex., gasoline, diesel)?

3 Are electrical equipment and wiring installed per Code requirements? 6.22.2

4 Is open flame equipment located and used according to Code? 6.22.3.1

5 Are ignition control procedures and requirements during liquid transfer operations complied with.?

7.2.3.2

6 Is an approved, portable, dry chemical fire extinguisher of minimum capacity 18 Lbs. and having a B:C rating provided in the facility?

6.25.4.2

7

Is an approved, portable, dry chemical fire extinguisher of minimum capacity 18 Lbs. and having a B:C rating provided on each truck or trailer used to transport portable containers?

9.4.7

8 Is the prohibition on smoking within the facility premises strictly enforced? 7.2.3.2(B)

& 9.4.10

XXX

X

X

X

Example

Ex. #1 - Form 6.3 (1 of 2)Separation Distances

A B C D E F G

#

Container Size

Range in gallons (W C )

Separation Between A property line,

important building or other property & the

nearest container

Minimum Distance

(ft)

Is the Facility

compliant? NFPA 58

(2004) Section

ReferenceYes No



(W.C.) nearest container

1

501 to 2,000

Above Ground 25

6.3.1 and Table 6.3.1



2 2,001 to 30,000



XNA NA

XNA NA

NA NA

NA NA

Example

Ex. #1 - Form 6.3 (2 of 2)Separation Distances

330,001

to 70,000

Above Ground 75

6.3.1 and




NA NANA NA

NA NA



Table6.3.1

470,001

to 90,000




5All

sizes > 125g

Distance between a LP-Gas container & an A/G tank with flam. or combust. liquids tank.

20 6.4.5.4

and 6.4.5.5

NA NANA NA

NA NA

X

Example

A B C D E F G


exposure is present

Minimum Distance

(ft)



Yes No

1Buildings, mobile homes, recreational vehicles, and modular homes with fire-resistive walls 10

2Buildings with other than fire resistive walls

25

Ex. #1 - Form 6.4 (1 of 2)Points of Transfer & Exposures

NA NA

NA NA




3Building wall openings or pits at or below the level of the point of transfer

25

4Line of adjoining property that can be built upon

25

5Outdoor places of public assembly, including school yards, athletic fields, and playgrounds 50

6Public ways, including public streets, highways, thoroughfares, and sidewalks

From points of transfer in LP-Gas dispensing stations and at vehicle fuel dispensers.

10

From other points of transfer 25

NA NA

NA NA

NA NA

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X

X

X

X

A B C D E F G


exposure is present

Minimum Distance

(ft)



Yes No

7Driveways

5

M i li il d k li

Ex. #1 - Form 6.4 (2 of 2)Points of Transfer & Exposures

NA NA




8Mainline railroad track centerlines

25

9Containers other than those being filled

10

10Flammable and Class II combustible liquid dispensers and aboveground and underground containers 20

11Flammable and Class II combustible liquid dispensers and the fill connections of LPG containers 10

12LP-Gas dispensing device located close to aClass I liquid dispensing device. 10 6.22.4.3

NA NA

NA NA

NA NA

NA NA

NA NA

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Ex. #1 - Form 6.5: Special Protection - Passive Systems

A B C D E

# Special Protection Option QuestionIs the Facility

compliant? NFPA 58 (2008) Section

ReferenceYes No

1 Container Insulation

Insulation provided on each of the containers? 6.25.5.1

Insulation material complies with the requirements of section 6.25.5.1 and

NA

NA



6.23.5.1of NFPA 58? 6.25.5.2

2 Mounding of containers

Each container in the facility is mounded? 6.25.5.3

Mounding complies with each requirement under section 6.23.5.3 of NFPA 58. 6.25.5.3

3 Burying of containers

Each container in the facility is buried? 6.25.5.4

Buried containers comply with each requirement under section 6.6.6.1 of NFPA 58. 6.6.6.1 &

6.25.5.4

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

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Ex. #1 – Add’l Form 6.7: Protection Against Vehicular Impact

Is physical protection provided? # System Protected

Yes No

Type of physical protection installed

1 St t i X



1 Storage containers 2 Transfer stations

3 Entry way into the plant

XX

NA

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Scenario Details of the

Propane Release

Vapor DispersionDistance

to LFL (ft)

Explosion Hazard

Distance (ft)


(ft)


(ft)

1A Bobtail hose failure.

1” ID x 150 ft hose length

250 110 30 50

1” ID x 120



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failure. Release of LP-Gas, quickly

1B 1 ID x 120 ft hose length

230 103 25 45

1C 1” ID x 75 ft hose length

190 90 20 40

2

Release of transfer piping 1" x 30 ft + @ 20 gpm for 10 min., due to failed excess flow valve

135 120 50 25

3 Release from Pressure Relief Valve

No ignitable vapor concentration at ground level.


Scenario

Details of the Propane Release

Vapor Dispersion Distance

to LFL (ft)

Explosion Hazard

Distance (ft)


(ft)


(ft)

4

Release from a 1” ID x 150 ft length transfer piping to a vaporizer & reduced flow from partially open XS flow

250 120 50 50



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from partially open XS flow valve @ 20 gpm for 10 min

5

Corrosion hole leak in a transfer pipe at a pressure of 130 psig (corresponding to 80oF) for 60 min. Hole size is ¼” ID

110 120 50 5

6 Release of a 2” ID x 10 ft transfer hose 195 90 20 40

7 Transport hose blowdown: Hose size 2" ID, 20 ft length release for 3 min., from a Transport

75 30 10 < 5

Ex. #1 - Form 7.1: Nearby Occupancies

Is an Occupancy

located within the

hazard distance from the Facility?

Type of Occupancies Case From Table

7.1

Yes No



Yes No Assembly Occupancies (Places of worship, Libraries, Theaters and Auditoriums, Food or Drink Bars, Sports Stadiums, Amusement Parks, Transportation Centers, etc.)

Institutional Occupancies (Elderly Persons Home or Nursing Home, Hospitals, Alcohol & Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Prisons,

Educational Occupancies (Elementary Schools, Day Care facilities, etc)

X

X

X

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Ex. #1 - Form 7.2: Exposure from External Hazards

A B C D Hazard

DOES exist to LP-Gas

Plant Item # Type of Neighboring Operation

YES NO

1 Petroleum and other hazardous material storage, wholesale dispensing, etc. X



storage, wholesale dispensing, etc.

2 Metal cutting, welding , and metal fabrication

3 Industrial Manufacturing that can pose external hazards

4 Ports, rail yards and trans-shipment terminals handling flammable and explosive materials

5 Other operations that may pose hazards (gasoline and other hazardous material dispensing stations, fertilizer storage, etc)

XX

X

X

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Ex. #1 - Form 8.3: Water Flow Rate & Volume

A B C D E F G H

Item#

ASME Container

Size

Total Surface Area of

each

Surface Area of

each container

to be

Water flow rate

required per

Number of containers of the size

Total Water flow rate required

Total volume of water required

for 10



(gallons) Container(ft2)

to be Cooled

(ft2)

container(gpm)

indicated (gpm) for 10 min(gal)

1

500 86 43 10.8

1,000 172 86 21.5

2,000 290 145 36.3 4 3(36.3)=109 1,090

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Ex. #1 - Form 8.4: Water Availability (1 of 2)

A B C D


Public supply orDistance

fromAvailable

water flow



1

Public supply or from another piped-in supply through one or more fire hydrants in or near the facility

□ Yes

□ No

Hydrant data

from Facility

gate(feet)

water flow rate from

hydrants(1)

(gpm)Hydrant 1Hydrant 2Hydrant 3

(1) Obtain hydrant flow rates from supplier or conduct test

X

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Ex. #1 - Form 8.4:Water Availability (2 of 2)

A B C D


A nearby static water source □ Yes Distance to water = ___ Feet



2 water source (stream, pond, lake, etc)

□ Yes □ No Time to set up relay = min.

Rate of delivery = ____ gpm

3Only through mobile water tanker shuttle

□ Yes □ No

Time to set up shuttle = ____ min. Sustainable flow rate = ____ gpm

XX

XX*Pond 5 miles from facility.*Pond 5 miles from facility.

**

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