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Table 3.3 Checklist of Facility Siting Issues |
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Table 3.3 Checklist of Facility Siting Issues
2
Location of people relative to the unit
General
1
Considerations
3
Location of critical systems
4
Dominant wind direction
5
Climate and weather extremes; earthquake, flooding, windstorms
6
Site topography
7
External hazards or threats (fire/explosion/toxic release from
nearby process or facility; aircraft; subsidence; sabotage)
8
Traffic flow patterns and clearances from process vessels and lines
9
Security and reliability of all critical feeds and utilities
Command center and alternate command center locations
1
Evacuation routes, emergency exits, safe rally spots
0
1
Control Room
Minimum occupancy; only essential functions during emergencies
11
12
Control room construction
13
Fresh air intakes location/isolation; temporary safe havens
Control room location relative to unit, columns, and pipe bridges
4
1
Process Facilities
Area electrical classification
15
16
Accessibility for mechanical integrity (sampling, maintenance, repairs)
17
Protection of piping and vessels from vehicles and forklifts
18
Protection of small-bore lines, fittings from external impact, personnel
29
Routing of process piping, critical controls cable trays, critical utilities
Vent, drain, and relief valve discharge locations
0
2
Incompatible materials segregated; storage, dikes, sumps, drains, waste
Loading/Unloading
21
and Storage Facilities
22
Siting, labeling of unloading spots for incompatible materials
23
Storage tank separation distances (to process, between tanks)
Spill control, drainage direction, destination, treatment capacity
4
2
Fire Protection
Access for fire fighting and any other emergency services
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Ignition sources (continuous, occasional/intermittent, uncontrolled)
Access to hydrant, indicator, and deluge valves
7
2
Accident Mitigation
Detection of leaks/ruptures
28
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Emergency shutdown switch locations
30
Accessibility of isolation valves
31
Potential for fire/explosion in unit affecting other equipment
32
Critical controls, mitigation, communication, and fire protection
systems functional and accessible after initial explosion or release
33
Back-up power supply/redundant feeds for critical electrical systems
34
Water supply for fire fighting
Routing of utilities
5
3
Personnel Protection
Passageways, pedestrian traffic patterns vs. hazardous locations
36
SCBA/respirator locations; accessibility on all shifts
7
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