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[Mugalis]

Dear Sirs,

We are designing a fire fighting system for a crude oil tank farm per NFPA Code.

Accordaing to NFPA regulation (i.e. NFPA 13, Table 11.2.3.1.2. & NFPA 16, 2.3.1.1.) 2 hour-water storage for hydrant and 1 hour-water storage for foam facility is required.

 

My question is:"What to do after 2 hours?"

 

Should we keep in our design a provision for additional/permanent water supply source i.e. installation of sea water intake structure to cope with the fire after 2 hours?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Mugalis

Edited by Mugalis, 13 May 2013 - 06:42 AM.

[Qalander (Chem)]

To me it appears that:

• Ideally it is considered that Fire suppression and/or controls will be achieved in this duration; further,
• NFPA assumes Municipal, City Fire Service, or other beefed up/fortifying resources will be coming for support within 2 hours.
• NFPA never bars or restricts any or all extra resources if it is considered feasible or mandatory by the AHJ.