4.3.7.4.(1)

Objective

OP1 Fire Protection of the Building or Facility

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of vapour accumulation in the contained space, which could lead to the ignition of vapour from a nearby ignition source, which could lead to damage to the building or facility.

Intent 2:

To limit the probability of delays or ineffectiveness in firefighting efforts, which could lead to the spread of fire beyond the point of fire origin, which could lead to damage to the building or facility.

Intent 3:

To limit the probability that a tank defect or leak from the tank will go unnoticed, which could lead to the escape and spread of liquid, which could lead to the ignition of vapour from a nearby ignition source, which could lead to damage to the building or facility.

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