API RP 14G Historical

Presents recommendations for minimizing the likelihood of an accidental fire, and for designing, inspecting, and maintaining fire control systems. It emphasizes the need to train personnel in fire fighting, to conduct routine drills, and to establish methods and procedures for safe evacuation. The fire control systems discussed are intended to provide an early response to incipient fires and prevent their growth. Applicable to fixed open-type offshore production platforms that are generally installed in moderate climates and that have sufficient natural ventilation to minimize the accumulation of vapors. Enclosed areas, such as quarters, buildings, and equipment enclosures, normally installed on this type platform, are addressed. See more