Definition(s)


Sufficient Capacity

Sufficient capacity means the capacity necessary to supply all firefighting equipment in the facility’s largest fire area plus the largest of the adjacent areas.

Source: Guidance Notes on Petroleum and Natural Gas (Safety in Offshore Operations) Rules, 2008, Oil Industry Safety Directorate (India), 2012. Regulatory Guidance

Sufficient Capacity

Sufficient capacity as mentioned in the second subsection, means the capacity necessary to supply all firefighting equipment in the facility’s largest fire area plus the largest of the adjacent areas. On simpler facilities without accommodation, the supply can come from a dedicated water reservoir, from seawater pumps or other available water supply.

Source: Guidelines Regarding the Facilities Regulations, Norway, updated December 2012. Regulatory Guidance

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