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Guidelines on Fire Fighting, Equipment and Appliances

in Petroleum Industry
OISD-GDN- 115
First Edition, July 2000
Oil Industry Safety Directorate

Government of India
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
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FOREWORD
The oil industry in India is over 100 years old. As such, various practices have
been in vogue because of collaboration/association with different foreign
companies and governments. Standardisation in design philosophies and
operating and maintenance practices at a national level was hardly in
existence. This, coupled with feed back from some serious accidents that
occurred in the recent past in India and abroad, emphasised the need for the
industry to review the existing state of art in designing, operating and
maintaining oil and gas installations.
With this in view, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in 1986
constituted a Safety Council assisted by the Oil Industry Safety Directorate
(OISD), staffed from within the industry, formulating and implementing a
series of self regulatory measures aimed at removing obsolescence,
standardising and upgrading the existing standards to ensure safer operations.
Accordingly, OISD constituted a number of functional committees comprising
of experts nominated from the industry to draw up standards and guidelines on
various subjects.
OISD have brought out a number of documents on various topics like layouts
of installations, design, engineering, maintenance and operations of various
facilities / equipment etc. As petroleum industry is inherently hazardous from
fire point of view, fire fighting establishment in the installation is of vital
importance. Keeping in view the need to standardise various fire fighting
facilities required by the oil industry, OISD have brought out standards on Fire
Protection facilities for Petroleum Refineries and Oil/Gas Processing Plants
(OISD-STD-116), Fire Protection facilities for Petroleum Depots and
Terminals (OISD-STD-117), Fire protection facilities for LPG plants OISD-STD144 & 169 and Inspection of Fire Fighting Equipment and System OISD-STD142. These documents are in use for providing fire fighting facilities for quite
a number of years.
As varieties of fire fighting equipment and fire fighting agents are available ,
it was getting difficult for the industry to select right type of equipment / fire
fighting agent in terms of its quality and performance. To fulfill this
requirement, the present document is prepared in the form of Guideline which
would be helpful in selecting / procuring right types of fire fighting materials /
equipment.
This document will be reviewed periodically for improvements based on the
experience and better understanding.
Suggestions from industry members may be addressed to :
The Coordinator,
Committee on " Fire Fighting",
Oil Industry Safety Directorate,
II Floor, Kailash,
26, Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi - 110 001
COMMITTEE
ON
FIRE FIGHTING
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NAME
ORGANISATION
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Leader
A.A.Raichur
Hindustan Petroleum Corpn. Ltd. (M R), Mumbai
Members
C.S.Krishnaswamy
K.V.Singh,
S.C.Gupta,
K.S.Balan,
S. M.Kulkarni,
A.K.Mathur,
S.P.Garg,
J.P.K. Hepat,
G.C.Kundu
D.R.Bandooni
P.K.Bora,
N.Moharana
Neeraj Sharma,
Manoj Kr.Ray,
Amitabh Singh
Hindustan Petroleum Corpn. Ltd. (M), Mumbai

Hindustan Petroleum Corpn. Ltd. ( VR), Visakh
Bharat Petroleum Corpn. Ltd. (M), Mumbai
Cochin Refineries Ltd., Cochin
Bharat Petroleum Corpn. Ltd. (R), Mumbai
Indian Oil Corpn. Ltd. (M), Mumbai
Gas Authority of India Ltd., Pata
Madras Refineries Ltd., Chennai
Indian Oil Corpn. Ltd. (Panipat Refinery)
Indian Oil Corpn. Ltd. (Mathura Refinery)
Bongaigaon Refinery & Petrochemicals Ltd., Bongaigaon
Numaligarh Refineries Ltd., Numaligarh
Oil and Natural Gas Corpn. Ltd., Dehradun
Indian Oil Corpn. Ltd. (AOD), Digboi
Oil and Natural Gas Corpn. Ltd., Ankleshwar
Member Co-ordinator
Shri S.N.Mathur
Oil Industry Safety Directorate, New Delhi
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(In addition to the above, several other experts from industry contributed in the
preparation, review and finalisation of this document).
FIRE FIGHTING
CONTENTS
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DESCRIPTION
PAGE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1.0
INTRODUCTION
2.0
SCOPE
3.0
DEFINITIONS
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
FIRE TENDERS
FOAM TENDER
FOAM NURSER
FIRE WATER TENDER
EMERGENCY RESCUE TENDER
DRY CHEMICAL POWDER (DCP) TENDER
5.0
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
FIRE FIGHTING CHEMICALS

PROTEIN FOAM
FLUORO-PROTEIN FOAM
AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM (AFFF)
ALCOHOL RESISTANT FOAM OR
ALCOHOL TYPE CONCENTRATE
DRY CHEMICAL POWDERS
5.5
6.0 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

6.1
DCP EXTINGUISHERS
6.2
CO2 EXTINGUISHERS
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8
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29
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49
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52
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7.0 WATER / FOAM MONITORS

54
7.1
WATER MONITORS
54
7.2
WATER-CUM-FOAM MONITOR
54
STRAIGHT JET TYPE
7.3
MULTIPURPOSE (4-in-1) AQUA - FOAM
55
- DCP - FOG TYPE MONITOR WITH NOZZLE
3500 lpm CAPACITY (TRAILOR MOUNTED TYPE)
7.4 WATER-CUM-FOAM MONITOR WITH
55
FOG AND JET FACILITY
7.5 TRAILERS WITH FOAM TANK FOR MONITORS
56
8.0 OTHER EQUIPMENT
8.1
SIREN
8.2
FIRE HOSES
8.3
FIRE HOSE BOXE
8.4
NOZZLES AND BRANCH PIPES
8.5
WATER BASED JEL BLANKET
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57
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8.6
8.7
8.8
8.9
8.10
EXPLOSIMETER
SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARTUS
FIRE ESCAPE MASK / FILTER TYPE
EMERGENCY RESPIRATORS
TORCHES
RESCUCITATOR
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9.0
FIRE FIGHTING PERSONNEL
58
10.0
CRITICAL SCENARIO
59
11.0
11.1
11.2
11.3
11.4
11.5
11.6
11.7
11.8
11.9
11.10
11.11
11.12
11.13
TYPICAL FIRE FIGHTING STRATEGIES

TANK FIRE
LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS FIRE
RAIL TANK WAGON FIRE (LIQUID FIRE)
ROAD TANKER FIRE
PROCESS UNIT FIRE
FIRE INVOLVING SULPHUR
PUMP AND COMPRESSOR FIRE
TRENCH OR PIT FIRE
FURNACE HEADER OR TUBE RUPTURE FIRE
SEWER FIRE
SPILL FIRE-ABOVE GROUND LEVEL
SPILL FIRE-GROUND LEVEL
LABORATORY FIRE
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REFERENCES
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FIRE FIGHTING
1.0
INTRODUCTION
water and a proper proportion of

foam concentrate. Foam forms a
cohesive floating blanket on the
liquid surface that extinguishes the
fire by smothering an cooling the
fuel. They also prevent re-ignition of
combustibles mixtures of vapour
and air.
Hydrocarbon
processing
and
handling installations are inherently
hazardous owing to the highly
inflammable nature of petroleum
products.
Processing plants are
becoming more complex due to
adoption of new technologies and
cost
optimisation
along
with
environmental
considerations.
Though care is taken at design
stage itself to avoid possibility of
fire occurring in the installation, fire
incidents do take place and we need
to equip our selves to tackle such
situations to minimise loss of
production, plant & equipment and
precious lives.
To achieve the
objective, we need to have the right
type of equipment and fire fighting
agents along with suitable strategy
to meet emergency requirements.
2.0
Foam Tender -- is a mobile fire

tender consisting of pump, foam
proportioning system, foam monitor,
water and foam compound tank
which can generate foam for
blanketing / fire fighting
DCP Tender -is a mobile fire
vehicle consisting of Dry Chemical
Powder Vessels, Nitrogen gas
cylinders.
The Dry Chemical
Powder can be used with pressure
to knockdown the flame / fire.
Foam Nurser -- is a mobile fire
vehicle consisting of pump, foam
compound tank which can be used
to replenish the foam compound in
the foam tenders /Trailer mounted
foam tank monitors at emergency
site.
SCOPE
This document provides guidelines
for
development
of
detailed
procedures
for
specifications/
inspection and testing of various fire
fighting equipment, appliances and
materials. It also outlines the basic
requirement
for
fire
fighting
personnel and need to evolve
strategies for meeting emergencies.
It covers the petroleum industry as a
whole.
3.0
Emergency Rescue Tender (ERT)

-- is a mobile fire vehicle consisting
of emergency rescue equipment
which can help to provide immediate
assistance
for
controlling
emergencies like fire, oil spillage,
accidents etc.
Emergency Rescue Tender (ERT)
-- for handling LPG emergencies is
a mobile fire vehicle consisting of
pump, compressor for handling LPG
emergencies (particularly off-site
area)
including
emergency
equipment.
DEFINITIONS
Fire Vehicles -- are mobile vehicles
meant for transporting equipment /
fire fighting agents / fire fighting
crew to the site of fire / other
emergency.
Water Tender -- is a mobile fire

vehicle consisting of pump, water
tank which can be used to deliver
water with pressure or foam with
auxiliary connection for fire fighting.
Foam
-- are an aggregate of air
filled bubbles that will float on the
surface of a flammable liquid . They
are made from aerated solutions of
4.0
FIRE TENDERS
and should be protected

against heat, oil and
physical damage.Wherever
possible wiring should pass
through PVC sleeves.
Specifications for fabricating a fire

vehicle commonly used in petroleum
industry are given here.
4.1
(v)
All
important
electrical
circuits should
have
separate fuses suitably
indicated and grouped in a
common fuse box located in
an
easily
accessible
position. Provision should
be made for a minimum
four (4) spare fuses in the
fuse box.
(vi)
Engine : The vehicle engine

should
be diesel driven
preferably
with
synchromesh 5 forward and
1 reverse speeds gearbox.
Engine should be equipped
with a complete starting
system of 24 V type. An
alternator
and
rectifier
capable of delivering a
minimum of 50 A at 24 V
should be provided.
(vii)
Batteries : Ordinary lead

acid batteries.
Master
isolation switch should be
provided
in
dashboard
panel.
(viii)
Radio suppression of the

electrical system, which is
sufficient to ensure positive
operation
of
radio
equipment
without
interference, should
be
provided.
(ix)
Braking distance should not

be more than 9m at 32
km/hr. when fully loaded.
FOAM TENDER
The Foam Tender including all
accessories should be designed and
manufactured as per relevant Indian
Standards and
Tariff Advisory
Committee (TAC) s requirements
wherever applicable and should be
as per sound engineering practice.
The
specifications
mentioned
hereunder lays down the minimum
requirements regarding material,
design, construction, workmanship
and
finish,
accessories
and
acceptance tests of foam tender.
All the equipment and accessories
should be fixed on the appliance in
a compact and neat manner and
should be so placed that each part
is easily and readily accessible for
use and maintenance. The centre
of gravity should be kept as low as
possible.
4.1.1
CHASSIS
(i)
Foam tender should be

fabricated and built on
suitable chassis of payload
10 tones or payload 16.8
tones or equivalent to match
engine
and
pump
characteristics.
(ii)
The Foam Tender should

have power steering.
(iii)
Drag hook or eye of

adequate
strength
and
design should be provided
at the front and rear of the
chassis.
(iv)
4.1.2
PUMP
(i)
All wiring should

be
properly fixed in position
The foam tender should be

mounted
with
one
centrifugal type, single /
double stage pump.
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
The pump should

be
capable
of
discharging
minimum 4000 lpm at 8.5
Kg/cm2. The suction side of
the
pump
should
be
connected to water tank
independently.
The pump should
be
capable of discharging not
less than 150% of the rated
capacity at a head not less
than 65% of the rated head.
The shut off head of the
pump should not exceed
120% of the rated head for
the pumps.
Pump should be suitably
mounted on the rear / midship on the chassis and
should be accessible and
readily removable for repair
and maintenance.
The
pump should have its
control
panel
installed
suitably.
(v)
The pump should be of rigid

construction and should be
made of gunmetal/ any
suitable
light
alloy,
compatible with fire fighting
water and foam compound
with stainless steel grade
304
shaft
should
be
suitable for use with saline
water.
(vi)
The pump impeller shaft

should be fitted with antifriction bearings.
(vii)
The pump impeller neck

rings and impeller rings
should be renewable types
and the gland should be
self-adjusting type. A drain
plug should be provided at
the bottom of the casing.
(viii)
a depth of 7.0 m at a rate

of not less than 30 cm per
second.
4.1.3
Primer : The pump should

be fitted with an automatic
water ring /reciprocating
primer. It should be capable
of lifting water at-least from
(ix)
The delivery outlet of the

pump should be connected
to the monitor and 4/6/8
numbers of screwed 63 mm
female
instantaneous
couplings in accordance
with IS:903 1975. The
monitor and other 63 mm
female coupling outlets
should be fitted with lever
operated ball valves.
(x)
Suction lines should

be
provided
with
strainers
which should be removable
easily.
WATER TANK
(i)
Water tank of 1800 to 3000

liters capacity should be
suitably mounted on the
chassis.
It should be
fabricated out of Mild Steel /
stainless
steel
grade
304/316 sheets; of minimum
5 mm thickness for bottom
and 4 mm for sides and top.
The gas tungsten
arc
welding (GTAW) with ER
309 MOL electrode or
equivalent
and
100%
radiography
should
be
followed. Tank made of MS
should be epoxy coated.
The tank should have
adequate MS / SS angle
reinforcement.
(ii)
It should be provided with a

baffles across to prevent
surge while the vehicle is
accelerating, cornering and
braking and should be so
designed and mounted as
to bring the center of gravity
as low as possible in the
chassis. The baffles should
be provided with flanged
450 mm dia manholes.
(iii)
It should be rectangular /
elliptical in shape and the
mounting of the tank should
be flexible type to prevent
the tank distortion due to
the chassis flexion. The
mounting should permit full
contents of the tank to flow
into the pump.
(iv)
An inspection manhole of
not less than 450 mm size
should be provided on top,
with a hinged or removable
cover and should
be
marked WATER.
(v)
Suitable eyes should be

provided on the shell of the
tank to enable it to be lifted
off the vehicle for repairs /
replacement as necessary.
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
strainer, NRV (Non Return

Valve) and lever operated
ball valves near the pump
control panels.
A cleaning hole of 250 mm

diameter
flanged
type
should be provided at the
bottom of the tank. The
cleaning hole should be
clearly approachable from
bottom of chassis and fitted
with a 25 mm dia drain pipe
with a valve and plug
connection and should be
taken down to a point well
below the chassis without
reducing
the
effective
ground clearance.
The tank should be fitted
with overflow pipes of
suitable diameter to prevent
pressure
buildup
when
connected to the hydrants
and the discharge end
should be taken below the
chassis without reducing the
effective ground clearance.
150 mm / 200 mm water
filling pipe on each side of
the vehicle should be
provided for water tank
filling,
fitted
with
2/3
numbers
of
63
mm
instantaneous
male
couplings incorporating a
4.1.4
(ix)
A water level indicator of the

graduated glass tube with
isolating
cock
valve
(suitably protected) type or
other suitable type should
be provided close to the
control
panel.
It
is
suggested to have a
illuminated level indication
at control panel indicating
full, , , and empty.
(x)
The complete tank should

be painted externally after
fabrication.
(xi)
The
tank
should
be
connected to the pump
through a pipeline fitted with
inverted
stainless
steel
strainer and lever operated
ball valves.
(xii)
All the piping should be

subjected to a hydraulic test
pressure of 18 Kg/cm2 for a
minimum 30 minutes.
(xiii)
All piping / fittings, internals,

bolts and nuts of the tanks
should be of MS/stainless
steel grade 304/316, to
minimise galvanic corrosion.
(xiv)
Water tank should be tested

for leakage period of 24
hours.
(xv)
The
tank
should
be
provided with a breather
valve / vent.
FOAM TANK
(i)
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Foam Compound tank of

3000 to 4500 liters capacity
should be mounted on the
chassis.
It should be
fabricated out of stainless
steel grade 304/316 plates
of minimum 5 mm thickness
for bottom and 4 mm
thickness for sides & top.
All external surface should
be suitably treated to resist
atmospheric corrosion and
painted.
(vii)
The tank should have

minimum 1 no. of 450 mm
dia inspection manhole with
hinged
or
removable
covers. The manhole cover
should be marked FOAM
at the top.
(ii)
The foam tank should be of

rigid type rectangular /
elliptical in shape with
welded construction.
The
gas tungsten arc welding
(GTAW) with ER 309 MOL
electrode
or
equivalent
100%
radiography
is
required.
(viii)
The
tank
should
be
provided with a breather
valve to enable automatic
venting
of
the
foam
compound tank when the
foam compound is drawn
from it or when the tank in
being filled.
(ix)
(iii)
The foam tank should be

suitably baffled to prevent
the surges while the vehicle
is accelerating, cornering
and braking and should be
so designed and mounted
as to bring the center of
gravity as low as possible in
the chassis. The baffles
should have flanged man
ways of 450 mm dia.
The draw off line should be

connected to the foam
compound proportioner /
indicator and pump and
should be 40 mm above the
bottom of the foam tank.
(x)
The draw-off pipe should

be fitted with removable
strainer of S.S. material.
(xi)
Foam tank should be tested

Hrs.
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
The tank should be fitted

with a sludge trap have a
cleaning hole of 250 mm dia
and 25 mm drain pipe with a
valve and plug incorporated
in it. The cleaning hole
should be flanged type and
easily accessible from the
beneath of the vehicle. The
bottom of the tank should
have a slight slope towards
the sludge trap.
4.1.5
FOAM
PROPORTIONER
i)
The tank should have 2 nos.

of filling orifices of not less
than 150 mm dia with a
removable strainer fitted to
it. The filler cap should be
clearly marked FOAM.
COMPOUND
Around the pump proportioner

with variable setting selector
valve (to induce 3 to 6% of foam
compound) should be provided
between the foam compound
tank and pump. It should be
designed for operation by water
under pump pressure.
Balance foam proportioner with
manual override is optional.
(ii) The proportioner should be so

installed that it should not be
liable to mechanical or other
damage. The selector valve
should have four settings
beginning with On or Off
position. Each upward setting
will result into an equal increase
The tank should have one

line on either side of 75 mm
dia with interconnection
male coupling and level
operated ball valve.
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in the foam compound flow rate.

The linkages for this purpose
should be as simple as possible
to avoid distortion due to
chassis flexion. It should be
very reliable and should not
require
frequent
calibration
checks.
(iii) The monitor and hand-lines

should be tested separately
and
in
combination
for
delivering foam and water
throw at rated capacity and
range;
within
the
pump
capacity.
(iii) Auxiliary foam pickup tube

arrangement
from
outside
should be provided.
4.1.6
4.1.7
4.1.8
BODY WORK
(i)
Enclosed
accommodation
should be provided for two men
in front compartment including
driver. Both the seats should
be independent. The drivers
seat should be adjustable. The
rear compartment of drivers
cabin
should
have
one
removable seat for full width of
cab for crew members. All
seats should have foam
cushion and should be covered
with Rexene. Two doors on
either side should be fitted with
safety glasses and winding
type regulators. The cab floor
should be provided with rubber
mating. One roof light should
be provided in the drivers
cabin. Dual type visors and
external
rear view mirrors
should be fitted to the cab.
(ii)
The rear removable seat

should
have
box
type
arrangement to accommodate
batteries and other important
equipment. Six numbers of
hooks should be
provided
above the rear seat at suitable
height for hanging helmets.
POWER TAKE OFF UNIT (PTO)

(i)
A power take off unit of

suitable gear ratio to match
the
engine
&
pump
characteristics
should
be
provided.
(ii)
A separate lever in the main

cabin should engage
the
PTO.
(iii)
Necessary supports for PTO

units,
propeller
shaft
couplings, universal joints etc.
for power input to and output
from PTO unit should be
provided.
(iv)
The
drive
assembly
components (shaft, couplings
etc.) should be dynamically
balanced.
WATER / FOAM MONITORS

(i)
(ii)
There should be one roof

mounted
water-cum-foam
aspirating / non aspirating
monitor of
minimum 2580
lpm
capacity and
60 m
horizontal water throw at
7.0 Kg/sq.cm.
(iii) The
entire
structure
of
appliance including that of
drivers cabin
should be a
welded structure made from
anticorrosion
treated
M.S.
pressed sections and channels
structural steel (IS : 2062) with
minimum 2 mm or 3 mm
thickness aluminum
sheet
paneling outside. In coastal
area, SS 316 material may be
considered for structural.
The monitor should be capable

of traversing through 360o in a
horizontal plane and 90o up
and 15o down in the vertical
plane.
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The cross members and

support channels should be
zinc electroplated, 50 microns
for the channels and 20
microns for supports.
(x)
(iv) Sufficient number of lockers for

storage of all equipment (as
listed in 4.1.11 B) should be
provided with external access.
The height should be not more
than 1.67 m so as to be
accessible from ground level.
The bottom of all the lockers
should be of chequered
aluminum plate of 4 mm
thickness fitted on the base
frames to avoid bending of the
plates. Sides of the lockers
should be of 2 mm aluminum
plate with suitable stiffener.
The top of lockers should have
roof there by providing a
working platform for access to
tank tops and also the roof
mounted monitors.
(v)
No part of the bodywork should

reduce the ground clearance to
less than 36 cm or increase the
overall width more than 2.42 m.
The highest part of the
appliance with the ladder and
monitor mounted on its should
not exceed 3.6 m from ground
level.
The construction of
superstructure
should
not
reduce the angles of approach
and departure below 30o.
(xi) Stability : The stability of the

appliance when under fully
equipped and loaded condition
should be such that if the
surface on which the appliance
stands is tilted to either side,
the point at which over turning
occurs is beyond an angle of
27o.
4.1.9
CONTROL PANEL
(i) Adequately illuminated pump
operating control panels should
be provided suitably .
The
control panel should include the
following :
All the lockers should be fitted

with internal lighting with
proper guards and suitably
located ON-OFF switch. A
master switch for isolating the
locker lighting circuit should
also be fitted in the drivers
cab.
a)
b)
c)
(vi) All the lockers should have

snap coupling belt fasteners to
keep equipment in its place
and order.
d)
(vii) All the lockers and other

compartments
should
be
suitably provided with heavyduty doors.
f)
e)
g)
h)
(viii) All the lockers should have

self-draining of all wash down
water.
i)
j)
(ix) Grab rails and non-slip steps

should be provided to give
access to the roof of the
appliance and for easy and
speedy removal and mounted
of ladders.
k)
l)
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Throttle control for the

engine.
Pump pressure gauge
Water
tank
contents
gauges (calibrated)
Foam
tank
contents
gauge calibration in liters.
Pump suction water
tank
isolating
valve
control.
Foam tank isolating valve
control.
Foam proportioner valve
control.
Delivery outlets of the
pump along with the
control levers.
The monitor valve control.
Engine cooling water
temperature.
Illuminated water tank
level indication.
Illuminated foam tank
level indication.
m)
n)
o)
p)
q)
r)
s)
System schematic etched

in brass plate. All levers,
switches, valves, inlets /
outlets,
gauges
etc.
should bear identification
on brass plate duly
riveted.
Foam pickup tube valve
assembly
Engine oil pressure gauge
Priming
pump
engagement lever
Lighting for control panel
illumination
Digital flow meter for foam
monitor
Valve control for hose reel
0.12 to 0.2mm using double

coat spray painting on the
outside.
(ii)
Also, on either side of the

appliance,
monogram
should be painted.
The
lettering
of
FOAM
TENDER should be written
in golden yellow colour at
suitable places.
(iii)
The drivers compartment

should be laminated and the
inside of lockers should be
painted cream.
Lockers
should be finished in
shadow board painting to
show the position of each
piece of equipment.
(iv)
The chassis and wheel

arches should be painted
black.
(v)
Water piping should be

painted
red,
foam
compound piping yellow
and water / foam solution in
red & yellow stripes.
(vi)
Two coats of anticorrosion

paint and one coat of zinc
phosphate primer should be
applied before painting.
(vii)
The appliance should be

clearly and permanently
marked with the following,
preferably on a metal plate
attached in the drivers
cabin and also near pump
operating control panels;
(ii) The dashboard panel in the

drivers cabin should have :
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
Engine oil temperature

gauge.
Engine oil pressure
gauge.
Ammeter
battery
charging rate.
Air pressure gauge for
the braking systems.
Fuel
tank
contents
gauge calibrated in
liters.
Odometer calibrated in
KM.
Speedometer calibrated
in KM/hr.
Siren switch.
Ignition switch.
Engine cooling water
temperature gauge.
Master
switch
for
batteries.
In addition to the above, other items

may also be provided that may be
considered essential.
a) Manufacturers name or
trade mark;
b) Year of manufacturer
c) Capacity of pump in Ipm
water tank in liters and
foam tank in liters
d) Engine and chassis
number
e) Pump number
4.1.10 PAINTING & MARKING

(i)
The entire appliance should

be painted in Fire Red
paint of shade No.536 of IS:
5-1961
( yellow colour
optional) and thickness of
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4.1.11 ACCESSORIES
q) Public address system :

Battery operated with a
control panel in drivers
cabin should be provided.
One loud speaker should be
mounted on drivers cabin
roof and should be capable
of rotation in all directions.
The range should be 1 km
in still air and 500 m in noisy
areas.
r) Suction hoses and fittings
A. Foam
Tender
should
be
provided with the following
accessories in addition to those
normally fitted to the chassis.
All the accessories should be
suitably fixed in position or
should be kept in position or
should be kept in lockers or
other suitable place on the
tender.
a) Electrically operated siren
to be mounted externally.
b) Fog lamps powered by the
battery of the appliance
should be low mounted in
front of the appliance
c) Reversing
lights
four
numbers suitably situated
to assist reversing.
d) Blinker
type
traffic
indicators.
e) Twin amber blinker lights
cabin roof mounted.
f) Search light with 50 meters
length of cable with tripod
etc., complete
g) An adjustable spot light
h) Portable inspection lamp
with brackets to be clamped
to the battery
i) All tools required for normal
routine maintenance of the
appliance, which are not
included with the kit of the
chassis
j) Spark arrestor fitted to the
exhaust of the engine (CCE
approved)
k) A trickle charger 250 AC
supply for self charging of
battery being charged. It
should be fitted in the
drivers cabin.
l) Wind
screen
wipers
(Electrically operated of
approved design) if not
provided with the chassis.
m) Hydraulic jack 25 tones
capacity
n) Oil feeder.
o) Grease gun.
p) First Aid Box.
B.
Equipment for Tender
1. Fire hoses
2. Fire extinguishers
3. Nozzles & branches
4. Foam making branch-line
5. Mechanical foam generator
6. Adaptor
7. Dividing breaching made out of
light alloy (IS : 5131 1969)
8. Collecting breaching made out
of light alloy (IS : 905 1968)
9. Lug spanner (IS : 903 1971)
10. Firemans Axe (IS:5505 1999)
11. Nylon
rope,
50
circumference, 30 m long
(IS : 9048 1960)
mm
12. Ladders : 7.5 m long aluminum

two Piece extension ladder (IS :
4571)
13. Breather Apparatus
14. Fire Proximity Suit
4.1.12 ACCEPTANCE TESTS

Following tests should be carried
out before commissioning the
vehicle :
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a)
Road tests to check chassis,

manufacturers
rating
for
acceleration, maximum speed,
braking efficiency and turning
circle with appliance fully
loaded.
b)
Stability test.
c)
When the vehicle is brought to

a stop in 9 m when travelling at
32 KM/hr. fully loaded and
manned on pavement without
any adverse effect on mounted
equipment.
d)
e)
made easily available, when

necessary.
It should also
include as built line diagrams
showing
all
piping
work
connecting, water tank, foam
tank, foam proportioning system
and pump. All inspection and
testing
records
including
calibration and hydro-testing
certificates should be included
in manual.
4.1.14 SPARES
A complete set of recommended
spare parts for foam monitors, foam
proportioner, pump, battery charger
etc. should be kept with tender.
Pump test to check pump

manufacturers rated output at
varying pump pressure for a
continuous period of 4 hours.
During
this
test,
the
temperature of engine should
not
exceed
the
rated
temperature
and
that
of
lubricating oil 79oC.
4.1.15 STAGE INSEPCTIONS

Inspections should be carried out
for various materials / quality of
work at
various stages of
procurement / fabrication / body
building of the Foam Tender.
Foam Monitor and hand-lines

Test : Monitor performance for
rated flow and throw should be
tested.
4.1.16 Vehicle should confirm to Motor

Vehicle
Act 1988 and Motor
Vehicles Rules thereunder.
4.1.13 INSTRUCTION BOOK(S)

(i) A set of illustrated books along
with as built drawing, flow
diagram, general assembly &
cross sectional drawing for
pump, drawings of PTO, line
diagram for electrical circuits for
foam tender for guidance,
including operating and normal
maintenance procedures for the
appliance, should be kept.
4.2
FOAM NURSER
The Foam Nurser including all
accessories should be designed and
Standards and TAC requirements
The test certificates and original

manuals of all the bought out
items should be kept.
The specifications given here are

guidelines for material, design,
construction and accessories etc.
for Foam Nurser.
(ii) The books should include an

item-wise and illustrated spare
parts lists giving reference
number to all wearing parts with
a view to ensure that adequate
number of such spare parts are

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possible.
4.2.1
rectifier
capable
of
delivering a minimum of 50
A at 24 V should be
provided.
CHASSIS
(i)
The foam nurser should be

fabricated on a suitable
chassis of pay load capacity
10 tonnes or 16.8 tonnes or
19.0 tonnes.
(iii)
The spare wheel assembly

(supplied
along
with
chassis) should be fitted at
a suitable place on the
appliance.
(i)
Drag hook or eye of

adequate
strength
and
design should be provided
at the rear of the chassis.
(ii)
Welding and drilling on

frame work of chassis is not
desirable.
(iii)
The foam Nurser should

have a power steering.
(iv)
All wiring should be properly

fixed in position and should
be protected against heat,
oil and physical damage.
Whenever possible wiring
should pass through PVC
sleeves.
(v)
All
important
electrical
circuits
should
have
separate fuses suitably
indicated and grouped in a
common fuse box located in
an
easily
accessible
position. Provision should
be made for a minimum (4)
spare fuses in the fuse box.
(vi)
Engine : The vehicle engine

should be diesel driven with
synchromesh 5
forward
and 1 reverse speeds gear
box.
Engine should be
equipped with a complete
starting system of 24 V
type.
An alternator and
4.2.2
(vii)
Batteries : Ordinary lead

acid batteries.
Master
isolation switch should be
provided
in
dashboard
panel.
(viii)
Radio suppression of the

operation
of
radio
equipment
without
interference, should be
provided.
(ix)
Braking distance should not

be more than 9m at 32
Km/Hr. when fully loaded.
FOAM TANK
(a) The net capacity of the foam
tank should be 7000 to 12000
liters. The tank should have 2%
expansion space over and
above foam compound capacity.
(b) The materials of construction of
foam tank and fittings should be
SS-304 / SS- 316.
(c) The foam tank of rectangular /
elliptical shape and should be
made of 5 mm. (minimum) for
bottom and 4 mm minimum
thick plates for sides and top.
The tank should be welded in
construction and should have
adequate
SS
angle
reinforcement. Suitable baffles
should be provided inside the
tank, made out of 5mm. SS-304
/ SS- 316 plates to prevent
surging, when vehicle is in
motion.
The baffle plates
should be placed at every
900mm (max.) interval. Hooks
should be provided on roof of
the tank for lifting purpose.
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Tank should have following

provisions and connections:
4.2.3
FOAM PUMP
(i)
i)
Suitable sized breather for

removal of air during filling
and pumping out.
ii)
Sludge trap (dia. 250 mm.)

with ball valve & piping.
Tank bottom to be sloped
towards sludge trap.
iii)
Anti-vortex
device
at
nozzle for pump suction.
iv)
Foam level indicator (nonsticking type gauge glass)

duly calibrated.
v)
Drain valve (dia. 50 mm.)

with 63 mm. instantaneous
male coupling terminating
at side of nurser.
vi)
a) Capacity : Minimum 400

lpm at
7 kg./CM 2(g)
discharge pressure.
b) Priming: Self priming
under gravity feed from
tank and capable to lift
foam from barrel kept
on ground.
c) Materials: Casing, shaft
and other parts coming
in contact with the foam
compound should be of
SS-304 except gears
manufactured from SS
AISI-410.
1 No. 150 mm. dia filling

hole on top to be provided
with threaded cap and SS
strainer. The cap should
have an etched SS name
plate with marking FOAM
(letter size 100 mm.)
d) Type of Gears: Double

helical, hardened and
profile ground.
vii) Minimum 2 Nos. 450 mm.

dia. manhole with hinged
and bolted cover with
suitable gasket.
The
manhole should have an
etched SS name plate with
marking FOAM (letter
size 100 mm.)
e) Bearings:
GM and
teflon bush bearing
(replaceable type).
f)
Suitable ladder for climbing

on the top of tank.
x)
50mm overflow pipe
Shaft Seal: Mechanical

seal.
g) Relief Valve: External

to pump with body and
trim of SS-304.
Set
pressure to be fixed by
vendor. PSV discharge
to go to tank.
viii) A dip hatch with calibrated

dip stick. Calibration chart
should be provided by
vendor.
ix)
The pump to handle foam

compound should be rotary
gear type.
The pump
should be driven by chassis
engine through PTO and
should
meet
following
specifications:
(d) The welding should be Gas

Tungston Arc Welding (GTAW)
with ER 309 MOL electrode or
equivalent.
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(ii)
The pump must have a

bypass line for manual recirculation of foam to foam
tank.
(iii)
The pump should be used

to transfer foam from tank
to other Fire Tenders or to
transfer foam from 200
litres. Barrel or any other
Fire Tender to foam tank on

chassis.
(iv)
(v)
4.2.5
The pump delivery should

be routed to 2 Nos. (one on
each side of vehicle), 38 /
63
mm. Instantaneous
female coupling.
All
piping
should
be
seamless and designed for
10% over the maximum
pressures encountered in
the pipe.
(iv)
The piping should be

flanged
for
ease
of
maintenance.
However,
flange joints kept minimum.
(v)
Valves of less than 1.5 NB

size should be forged and
valve more than 2 NB size
can be of cast construction.
(vi)
All
lines
should
be
hydraulically tested at 1.5
times the design pressure.
However, in no case should
the lines be hydraulically
tested below 18 kg/cm2(g).
(vii)
All lines should be suitably

supported so as to provide
rigidity and avoid vibrations.
(viii)
All lines less than 1.5 NB

size can be socket welded
to matching 300 lbs. rating
fittings. All lines above 2
NB size should be butt
welded with full penetration
welds.
(ix)
All gaskets in foam lines

should be spiral wound with
SS-304 and asbestos filler.
POWER TAKE-OFF (PTO) UNIT

(i)
The Power Take Off (PTO)

Unit for driving the pump
should be of suitable type to
match
the
pump
characteristics.
(ii)
PTO
Unit
should
be
engaged by a separate
lever in the main cabin.
(iii)
Necessary supports for PTO

Units,
propeller
shafts,
coupling, universal joints
etc. for power input to and
output from PTO units
should have to be provided.
(iv)
4.2.6
The pump should take

suction from main tank by
gravity or through any one
of the inlet connections
provided at side of tender
for picking up foam from
barrels or from any other
Fire Tender.
(iii)
The
drive
assembly
components
(shafts,
coupling etc.) should be
dynamically balanced.
All bolting should be of SS304.

(x)
An SS Y-type strainer
should be provided before
the foam pump.
The
strainer should be so
located so as to permit easy
removal of strainer element.
(xi)
The draw off pipe should be

provided in such a manner
and in such a position that
sludge should not pass into
foam piping.
PIPING
(i)
(ii)
All piping should be sized

so as to have minimum
pressure drop and achieve
the required pressure and
flow.
All pipe fittings and valves
should be MS / SS - 304 /
SS - 316.
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4.2.7
CONTROL PANEL
(i)
k) Master
switch
batteries.
Adequately
illuminated
pump operating control
panels should be provided
near the pump of
the
appliance.
The control
panel should include the
following :

essential.
4.2.8
a) Throttle control for the

engine.
b) Pump pressure guage.
c) Foam tank contents
gauge calibration in
litres.
d) Pump suction foam
tank isolating valve
control.
e) Delivery outlets of the
pump along with the
control levers.
f) Engine cooling water
temperature.
g) Illuminated foam tank
level indication.
h) System
schematic
etched in brass plate.
All levers, switches,
valves, inlets / outlets,
gauges etc. should bear
identification on brass
plate duly riveted.
(ii)
for
The dashboard panel in the

drivers cabin should have :
a) Engine oil temperature
gauge.
b) Engine oil pressure
gauge.
c) Ammeter
battery
charging rate.
d) Air pressure gauge for
the braking systems.
e) Fuel
tank
contents
gauge calibrated in
litres.
f) Odometer calibrated in
KM.
g) Speedometer calibrated
in KM/hr.
h) Siren switch.
i) Ignition switch.
j) Engine cooling water
temperature gauge.
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BODY WORK
(i)
Enclosed
accommodation
should be provided for two
men in front compartment
including driver.
Both the
seats should be independent.
The drivers seat should be
adjustable.
The
rear
compartment of drivers cabin
should have one removable
seat for full width of cab for
crew members.
All sears
should have foam cushion
and should be covered with
rexine. Two doors on either
side should be fitted with
should be provided with
rubber mating. One roof light
should be provided in the
drivers cabin.
Dual type
visors and outside fitting rear
view mirrors should be fitted
to the cab.
(ii)

should
have
box
type
equipment, six numbers of
hooks should be
provided
(iii)
The
entire
structure
of
drivers cabin should be a
anticorrosion treated M.S.
pressured
sections
and
channels structural steel (IS
2062) with minimum 2 mm or
3 mm thickness aluminum
sheet panelling outside. In
coastal area, SS 304 material
may be considered for
panelling. The cross members

and support should be zinc
electroplated, 50 microns for
the channels and 20 microns
for supports.
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
Sufficient number of lockers

for storage of all equipment
external access. The height
should be not more than 1.67
m so as to be accessible from
ground level. The bottom of
all the lockers should be of
chequered aluminium plate of
4 mm thickness fitted on the
base frames to avoid bending
of the plates. Sides of the
lockers should be of
2 mm
aluminium plate with suitable
stiffener. The top of lockers
should have roof, there by
providing a working platform
for access to tank tops and
also
the
roof
mounted
monitors.
4.2.9

also be fitted in the Drivers
cab.
All the lockers should have
snap coupling belt fasteners
to keep equipment in its place
and order.
No part of the body work

should reduce the ground
clearance to less than 36 cm
or increase the overall width
to more than 2.42 m. The
highest part of the appliance
with the ladder and monitor
mounted on its should not
exceed 3.6 m from ground
level.
The construction of
superstructure should not
reduce
the
angles
of
approach
and
departure
below 30o.
(xi)
Stability : The stability of the

appliance should be such that
when under fully equipped
and loaded condition if the
surface
on
which
the
appliance stands is tilted to
either side, the point at which
over turning occurs is beyond
angle of 27o.
PAINTING & MARKING

(i)
The entire appliance should

be painted in Fire Red paint
of shade No.536 of IS: 5-1961
or in Golden Yellow paint of
shade no. 356 of IS-: 5 1961
and thickness of 0.12 to 0.2
mm using double coat spray
painting on the outside.
(ii)
Also, on either side of the

appliance, monogram should
be painted. The lettering of
FOAM NURSER should be
written in golden yellow colour
or black colour at suitable
places.
(iii)
The drivers compartment

painted cream.
Lockers
should be finished in shadow
board painting to show the
position of each piece of
equipment.
(iv)
The chassis and wheel arches

should be painted black.
All the lockers and other

compartments
should
be
suitably provided with heavy
duty doors.
(viii) All the lockers should have

self draining of all wash down
water.
(ix)
(x)
Grab rails and non-slip steps

of ladders.
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4.2.11 STAGE INSPECTIONS

(v)
(vi)
Two coats of anticorrosion

paint and one coat of zinc
phosphate primer should be
applied before painting.

work at
various stages of
building of the Foam Nurser.
The appliance should be

clearly
and
permanently
marked with the following,
preferably on a metal plate
attached in the drivers cabin
and also near pump operating
control panels;

(i)
A set of illustrated books along with

as built drawing, Flow diagram,
General assembly & cross sectional
drawing for pump, drawings of PTO,
line diagram for electrical circuits for
Foam Nurser for guidance, including
both
operating
and
normal
maintenance procedures for the
appliance, should be kept.
The
test certificates and original manuals
of all bought out items should also
be kept in original.
(ii)
The books should include an itemwise and illustrated spare parts lists
giving reference number to all
wearing parts with a view to ensure
that adequate number of such spare
parts are made easily available,
when necessary. It should also
include as built
line diagrams
showing all piping work connecting,
foam tank and pump. All inspection
and testing records including
calibration
and
hydro-testing
certificates should be included in
manual.
trade mark
b) Year of manufacturer
and foam tank in liters
d) Engine
and
chassis
number
e) Pump number
vehicle :
a) Road tests to check chassis,
manufacturers
rating
for
loaded.
b) Stability test.
c) When the vehicle is brought to a
stop in 9 m when travelling at 32
KM/hr. fully loaded and manned
on pavement without any
adverse effect on mounted
equipment.
d) Pump test to check pump
During this test, the temperature
of engine should not exceed the
rated temperature and that of
4.2.13 ACCESSORIES
Foam Nurser should be provided
with the following accessories in
addition to those normally fitted to
the chassis.
All the accessories
should be suitably fixed in position
or should be kept in position or
should be kept in lockers or other
suitable place on the nurser.
a) Electrically operated siren to be
mounted externally.
battery of the appliance should
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c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)
m)
n)
o)
p)
q)
r)
4.3
be low mounted in front of the

appliance
Reversing lights four numbers
suitably situated to assist
reversing.
Blinker type traffic indicators
Twin amber blinker lights cabin
roof mounted.
Search light with 50 meters
length of cable with tripod etc.,
complete
An adjustable spot light
Portable inspection lamp with
brackets to be clamped to the
battery
All tools required for normal
appliance, which are not
chassis
Spark arrestor fitted to the
exhaust of the engine
A trickle charger 250 AC supply
for self charging of battery being
charged. It should be fitted in
the drivers cabin.
Wind screen wipers (Electrically
operated of approved design) if
not provided with the chassis.
Hydraulic jack 25 tones
capacity
Oil feeder.
Grease gun.
First Aid Box.
Public address system : Battery
operated with a control panel in
drivers
cabin
should
be
provided. One loud speaker
should be mounted on drivers
cabin roof and should be
capable of rotation in all
directions. The range should be
1 km in still air and 500 m in
noisy areas.
Suction hoses.
used as a
appliance.
4.3.1
major
fire
fighting
CHASSIS
The water tank should be fabricated
and built on a suitable chassis of
pay load capacity 10 tonnes or 16.8
tonnes.
4.3.2
PUMP
(i)
The
Tender should
be
mounted with one centrifugal
type, single / double stage
pump.
(ii)
The pump should be capable

of discharging minimum 4000
lpm
at 8.5 Kg/Cm 2. The
suction side of the pump
should be connected to water
tank independently.
(iii)
The pump should be capable

of discharging not less than
150% of the rated capacity at
a head not less than 65% of
the rated head. The shut off
head of the pump should not
exceed 120% of the rated
head for the pumps.
(iv)
Pump should
be suitably
mounted on the rear / midship mounted on the chassis
and should be accessible and
readily removable for repair
and maintenance. The pump
should have its control panel
installed suitably.
(v)
The pump should be of rigid

constructions and should be
made of Gunmetal/ any
suitable light alloy, compatible
with fire fighting water and
foam
compound
with
Stainless Steel Grade 304
shaft should be suitable for
use with saline water.
(vi)
The pump impeller shaft

should be fitted with antifriction bearings.
FIRE WATER TENDER

The
specification
covers
the
minimum requirement regarding
design,
material,
fabrication,
workmanship & finish accessories
and acceptance tests of fire water
tender of 6000 liter capacity to be
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(vii)
The pump impeller neck rings

and impeller rings should be
renewable types and the
gland should be self-adjusting
type. A drain plug should be
provided at the bottom of the
casing.
accelerating, cornering and

braking and should be so
designed and mounted as to
bring the center of gravity as
low as possible in the chassis.
The
baffles
should
be
provided with flanged 450 mm
dia manholes.
(viii) Primer : Pump should be

fitted with an automatic water
ring /reciprocating primer. It
should be capable of lifting
water at-least through 7.0 m
at a rate of not less than 30
cm per second.
(ix)
(x)
4.3.3
The delivery outlet of the

pump should be connected to
the
monitor
and
4/6/8
numbers of screwed 63 mm
female
instantaneous
couplings should be in
accordance with IS:903
1975. The monitor and other
63 mm female coupling
outlets should be fitted with
lever operated ball valves.
Suction lines should
be
provided with strainers which
should be removable easily.
III.
It should be rectangular /
elliptical in shape and the
mounting of the tank should
be flexible type to prevent the
tank distortion due to the
chassis flexion. The mounting
should permit full contents of
the tank to flow into the pump.
IV.
An Inspection manhole of not

less than 450 mm size should
be provided on top, with a
hinged or removable cover
and should
be marked
WATER.
V.
Suitable eyes should be

provided on the shell of the
tank to enable it to be lifted off
the vehicle for repairs /
replacement as necessary.
A cleaning hole of 250 mm
diameter flanged type should
be provided at the bottom of
the tank. The cleaning hole
should
be
clearly
approachable from bottom of
chassis and fitted with a 25
mm dia drain pipe with a valve
and plug connection and
should be taken down to a
point well below the chassis
without reducing the effective
ground clearance.
VI.
WATER TANK
I.
II.
Water tank of minimum 6000

liters capacity should
be
suitably mounted on the
chassis.
It should be
fabricated out of MS/Grade
304/316
Stainless
Steel
sheets; of minimum 5 mm
thickness for bottom and 4
mm for sides and top. The
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
(GTAW) with ER 309 MOL
electrode or equivalent and
100% radiography should be
followed. Tank made of MS
should be epoxy coated. The
tank should have adequate
MS / SS angle reinforcement.
VII.
It should be provided with a

baffles across to prevent
surge while the vehicle is
The tank should be fitted with

overflow pipes of suitable
diameter to prevent pressure
buildup when connected to
the
hydrants
and
the
discharge end should be
taken below the chassis
without reducing the effective
ground clearance.
VIII. 150 mm / 200 mm water filling

pipe on each side of the
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vehicle should be provided for

water tank filling, fitted with
2/3 numbers of 63 mm
instantaneous male couplings
incorporating a strainer, NRV
(Non Return Valve) and lever
operated ball valves near the
pump control panels.
IX.
(d) Hydrant to pump to hose

reel
4.3.4
The complete tank should be

painted
externally
after
fabrication.
XI.
The tank should be connected

to the pump through a
pipeline fitted with inverted
stainless steel strainer and
lever operated ball valves.
b) The monitor should be capable

of traversing through 360 o in a
horizontal plane and 90o up and
15o down in the vertical plane.
c) The monitor and hand-lines
should be tested separately and
in combination for delivering
water throw at rated capacity
and range; within the pump
capacity.
4.3.5
All the piping should

be
subjected to a hydraulic test
pressure of 18 Kg/cm2 for a
minimum 30 minutes.
4.3.6
XIV. Water tank should be tested
hours.
BODY WORK
I.
The tank should be connected

with the pump and hose reel
and valve(s) should be
provided in such a way that
any
of
the
following
operations are possible.
(a)
HOSE REEL
One hose reel (see IS:884) should
be provided at the rear of the
appliance with 60 m lengths of 20
mm bore. Hose connected by screw
C type quick release couplings and
terminating with a control branch
and 5 MM nozzle. The reel should
be fitted with brake and locking
device.
The hose reel shall
withstand 14 kg/cm2 pressure.
XIII. All the fittings, internals, bolts

and nuts of the tanks should
be of MS/stainless steel grade
304/316, to minimise galvanic
corrosion.
XV
WATER MONITORS
a) There should be one roof
mounted water
monitor of
minimum 2580 lpm capacity and
minimum 60 m horizontal throw
at 7.0 Kg/sq.cm.
A water level indicator of the

graduated glass tube with
isolating cock valve (suitably
protected) type or other
suitable type should be
provided close to the control
panel. It is suggested to have
a illuminated level indication
at control panel indicating full,
, , and empty.
X.
XII.
(c) Tank to pump to hose reel
Hydrant to tank
(b) Hydrant to hose reel
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Enclosed
accommodation
should be provided for two
men in front compartment
including driver.
Both the
seats should be independent.
The drivers seat should be
adjustable.
The
rear
seat for full width of cab for
crew members.
All seats
should have foam cushion
and should be covered with
Rexene. Two doors on either
II.
III.
IV.
V.
side should be fitted with

rubber mating. One roof light
should be provided in the
drivers cabin.
Dual type
visors and outside fitting rear
view mirrors should be fitted
to the cab.
should
have
box
type
equipment. Six numbers of
hooks should be provided
working platform for access to

tank tops and also the roof
mounted monitors.
VI.

also be fitted in the drivers
cab.
VII.

snap coupling belt fasteners
to keep equipment in its place
and order.
VIII. All the lockers and other

compartments
should
be
The
entire
structure
of
drivers cabin should be a
anticorrosion treated M.S.
pressured
sections
and
channels structural steel (IS :
2062) with minimum 2 mm or
3 mm thickness aluminum
sheet paneling outside. In
coastal area, SS 316 material
may be considered for
structural.
The cross members and
support channels should be
zinc electroplated, 50 microns
for the channels and 20
microns for supports.
Sufficient number of lockers
for storage of all equipment
(as listed below) should be
provided with external access.
The height should be not
more than 1.67 m so as to be
accessible from ground level.
The bottom of all the lockers
should be of chequered
aluminum plate of 4 mm
thickness fitted on the base
plate with suitable stiffener.
The top of lockers should
have roof there by providing a
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IX.

self-draining of all wash down
water.
X.
Grab rails and non-slip steps

of ladders.
XI.
No part of the bodywork

should reduce the ground
clearance to less than 36 cm
or increase the overall width
more than 2.42 m.
The
highest part of the appliance
with the ladder and monitor
mounted on its should not
exceed 3.6 m from ground
level.
The construction of
superstructure should not
reduce
the
angles
of
approach
and
departure
below 30o.
XII.
Stability : The stability of the

when under fully equipped
and loaded condition if the
surface
on
which
the
appliance stands is tilted to
either side, the point at which
over turning occurs is beyond

a angle of 27o.
4.3.8
PAINTING & MARKING

I.
4.3.7
CONTROL PANEL
(A) Adequately
illuminated
pump
operating control panels should be
provided on rear side of the
appliance.
The control panel
should include the following :
The entire appliance should be

painted in Fire Red paint of
shade No.536 of IS: 5-1961 or
in Golden yellow paint of
shade no. 356 of IS:5 1961
and thickness of 0.12 to 0.2mm
using double coat spray painting
on the outside.
II. Also, on either side of the

appliance, monogram should be
painted.
The lettering of
WATER TENDER should be
written in golden yellow colour
for Fire Red body and black
colour for Golden yellow body
at suitable places.
I. Throttle control for the engine.

II. Pump
pressure
gauge
calibrated in liters.
III. Water tank contents gauges.
IV. Pump suction water tank
isolating valve control.
V. Delivery outlets of the pump
along with the control levers.
VI. The monitor valve control.
VII. Engine
cooling
water
temperature.
VIII.Illuminated water tank level
indication.
IX. System schematic etched in
brass plate. All levers, switches,
valves, inlets / outlets, gauges
etc. should bear identification on
brass plate duly riveted.
X. Hose reel valve control
III. The
drivers
compartment
painted cream. Lockers should
be finished in shadow board
painting to show the position of
each piece of equipment.
IV. The chassis and wheel arches
should be painted black.
V. Piping should be painted red.
(B) The dashboard panel in the drivers

cabin should have :
VI. Two coats of anticorrosion paint

and one coat of zinc phosphate
primer should be applied before
painting.
Engine oil temperature gauge.

Engine oil pressure gauge.
Ammeter battery charging rate.
Air pressure gauge for the
braking systems.
Fuel tank contents gauge
calibrated in liters.
Odometer calibrated in KM.
Speedometer
calibrated
in
KM/hr.
Siren switch.
Ignition switch.
Engine
cooling
water
temperature gauge.
Master switch for batteries.
VII. The appliance should be clearly

and permanently marked with
the following, preferably on a
metal plate attached in the
drivers cabin and also near
pump operating control panels;
trade mark;
b) Year of manufacturer;
water tank in liters and
foam tank in liters;
d) Engine
and
chassis
number;
e) Pump number;

essential.
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4.3.9
ACCESSORIES
Water Tender should be provided
with the following accessories in
addition to those normally fitted to
the chassis.
All the accessories
should be suitably fixed in position
or should be kept in position or
should be kept in lockers or other
suitable place on the tender.
r)
1 km in still air and 500 m in

noisy areas.
Suction hoses with fittings
Equipment for Tender

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Fire Hoses
Fire Extinguishers
Nozzles & branches
Foam Making branch-line
Mechanical Foam Generator
Adaptor
Dividing breaching made out of
light alloy (IS : 5131 1969)
8. Collecting breaching made out
of light alloy (IS : 905 1968)
9. Lug spanner (IS : 903 1971)
10. Firemans Axe (IS:5505 1999)
11.Nylon
rope,
50
mm
circumference, 30 m long
(IS : 9048 1960)
12.Ladders : 7.5 m long aluminum
two Piece extension ladder
(IS : 4571)
11. Breather apparatus set
12. Fire Proximity Suit
a) Electrically operated siren to be

mounted externally.
battery of the appliance should
be low mounted in front of the
appliance
c) Reversing
lights
suitably
situated to assist reversing.
d) Blinker type traffic indicators
e) Twin amber blinker lights cabin
roof mounted.
f) Search light with 50 meters
length of cable with tripod etc.,
complete
g) An adjustable spot light
h) Portable inspection lamp with
brackets to be clamped to the
battery
i) All tools required for normal
appliance,
which
are
not
chassis
j) Spark arrestor fitted to the
exhaust of the engine
k) A trickle charger 250 AC supply
for self charging of battery being
charged. It should be fitted in
the drivers cabin.
l) Wind screen wipers (Electrically
operated of approved design) if
not provided with the chassis.
m) Hydraulic jack 25 tones
capacity
n) Oil feeder.
o) Grease gun.
p) First Aid Box.
q) Public address system : Battery
operated with a control panel in
drivers
cabin
should
be
provided.
One loud speaker
should be mounted on drivers
cabin roof and should be
capable of rotation in all
directions. The range should be

vehicle :
manufacturers
rating
for
loaded.
b) Stability test.
equipment.
d) Pump test to check pump
During this test, the temperature
of engine should not exceed the
rated temperature and that of
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I.

A set of illustrated books along

with as built drawing, Flow
diagram, General assembly &
cross sectional drawing for
pump, drawings of PTO, line
diagram for electrical circuits for
Water
Tender for guidance,
including both operating and
normal
maintenance
procedures for the appliance,
should be
kept. The test
certificates and original manuals
of all the bought out should be
kept.
The
specifications
mentioned
hereunder
lays
down
the
requirements regarding material,
design, construction, workmanship
and
finish,
accessories
and
acceptance tests emergency rescue
vehicle .
possible.
II. The books should include an

item-wise and illustrated spare
parts lists giving reference
number to all wearing parts with
a view to ensure that adequate
number of such spare parts are
made easily available, when
necessary.
It should also
include as built line diagrams
showing
all
piping
work
connecting, water tank, hand
lines, monitors, hose reels and
pump. All inspection and testing
records including calibration and
hydro-testing certificates should
be included in manual.
This specification covers the general

requirements regarding materials,
performance and acceptance tests
for Emergency Rescue Tender to be
used
for
Rescue
Operations
including
handling
LPG
Emergencies. The scope of supply
should be inclusive of, but not
limited to the following:
Diesel generator set of 5 KVA

fitted with CCE approved spark
arrestor &
Flood lighting
arrangement.
A battery
system.
An extension ladder.
Pneumatic lifting equipment.
Leak sealing pads
Leak control kits.
Low temperature protective suit
Fire entry suit
Fire proximity suit
EMERGENCY RESCUE TENDER
Hydraulic spreader and cutter
The Emergency Rescue Tender

(ERT) including all accessories
should
be
designed
and
Standards and TACs requirements
Portable gas detectors
LPG transfer equipment
Traffic control equipment
4.3.12 SPARES
spare parts for monitors, pump,
battery charger etc. should be kept
with tender.
4.3.13 Inspection and Testing
work at
various stages of
building of the Tender.
4.4
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operated
amplifier

4.4.1
IX. Braking distance should not be

more than 9m at 32 km/hr. when
fully loaded.
other accessories.
CHASSIS
I.
The Tender should

be
fabricated and built on suitable
chassis of Payload 10 tones or
Payload
16.8
tones
or
equivalent .
EMERGENCY LIGHTING SYSTEM

(i) Emergency lighting
system
should
be
consisting
of
minimum 5 KVA ISI marked
single phase diesel generator
set. This should have push start
and should provide power for 4
Nos. of flame proof Halogen
floodlight of 500 W each & 02
Nos. of flame proof 250 Watt
light with stand and 50 m .
cable reel drum.
II. The tender should have power

steering.
III. Drag hook or eye of adequate
strength and design should be
provided at the rear of the
chassis.
IV. All wiring should be properly
fixed in position and should be
protected against heat, oil and
physical damage.
Wherever
possible wiring should
pass
through PVC sleeves.
(ii) There should be a control panel

accommodating switches for the
lights as well as to start/stop the
generator. Also 3 pin and 2 pin
sockets to be provided.
(iii) All lights should be mounted on
extendible mast and should be
minimum 3 meter height.
V. All important electrical circuits

should
have separate fuses
suitably indicated and grouped
in a common fuse box located in
an easily accessible position.
Provision should be made for a
minimum (4) spare fuses in the
fuse box.
4.4.2
BODY WORK
(i) Enclosed
accommodation
should be provided for two men
in front compartment including
driver. Both the seats should be
independent. The drivers seat
should be adjustable. The rear
seat for full width of cab for crew
members. All seats should have
foam cushion and should be
covered with Rexene.
Two
doors on either side should be
fitted with safety glasses and
winding type regulators. The
cab floor should be provided
with rubber mating. One roof
light should be provided in the
drivers cabin. Dual type visors
and outside fitting rear view
mirrors should be fitted to the
cab.
VI. Engine : The vehicle engine

should
be diesel driven
preferably with synchromesh 5
forward and 1 reverse speeds
gearbox. Engine should be
equipped with a complete
starting system of 24 V type. An
alternator and rectifier capable
of delivering a minimum of 50 A
at 24 V should be provided.
VII. Batteries : Ordinary lead acid
batteries.
Master isolation
switch should be provided in
dashboard panel.
VIII.Radio suppression of the
operation of radio equipment
without interference, should be
provided.
(ii) The rear removable seat should

have box type arrangement to
accommodate batteries and
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other important equipment. Six

numbers of hooks should be
provided above the rear seat at
suitable height for hanging
helmets.
(vii)
All the lockers and other

compartments
should
be
(viii) All the lockers should have selfdraining of all wash down water.
(iii) The entire structure of appliance

including that of drivers cabin
should be a welded structure
made from anticorrosion treated
M.S. pressured sections and
channels structural steel (IS :
2062) with minimum 2 mm or 3
mm thickness aluminum sheet
paneling outside. In coastal
area, SS 316 material may be
considered for structural.
(ix) Grab rails and non-slip steps

speedy removal and mounted of
ladders.
(x) No part of the bodywork should
reduce the ground clearance to
overall width more than 2.42 m.
The highest part of the
appliance with the ladder and
monitor mounted on its should
not exceed 3.6 m from ground
level.
The construction of
superstructure
should
not
reduce the angles of approach
and departure below 30o.
The cross members and support

channels
should
be
zinc
electroplated, 50 microns for the
channels and 20 microns for
supports.
(iv) Sufficient number of lockers for
storage of all equipment (as
listed below) should be provided
with external access. The height
should be not more than 1.67 m
so as to be accessible from
ground level. The bottom of all
the lockers should be of
chequered aluminum plate of 4
mm thickness fitted on the base
plate with suitable stiffener. The
top of lockers should have roof
there by providing a working
platform for access to tank tops
and also the roof mounted
monitors.
(xi) Stability : The stability of the

when under fully equipped and
loaded condition if the surface
on which the appliance stands is
tilted to either side, the point at
which over turning occurs is
beyond a angle of 27o.
4.4.3
EQUIPMENT
Following equipment should
provided with the tender.
(v) All the lockers should be fitted

with internal lighting with proper
guards and suitably located
ON-OFF switch.
A master
switch for isolating the locker
lighting circuit should also be
fitted in the drivers cab.
be
(A) HYDRAULIC SPREADER &

CUTTER
(B) PNEUMATIC LIFTING SYSTEM
One set of air lifting bag should be
provided with the emergency rescue
tender. The Air Lifting Bag should
have the capacity of minimum 10
metric tons, manufactured out of
neoprene reinforced by kevlar
(vi) All the lockers should have snap

coupling belt fasteners to keep
equipment in its place and
order.
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threads. The bags should be fitted

with specially designed non-return
couplings.
(D) FIRE ENTRY SUIT

(i)
Fire entry suit should be

available in emergency rescue
tender. The suit should be
suitable for total LPG fire entry
with temperatures upto 1650
degree centigrade in the
presence of a water / fog /
sprayer
system up-to a
maximum duration of one
minute and for long duration
where the fire is less intense.
(ii)
All components of the complete

suit comprises of hood with
tempered glass and gold plated
lenses,
coat
with
accommodation for breathing
apparatus, pants with sewn on
suspenders, boots with wire
reinforced sole and mitts.
(C) LOW TEMPERATURE GAS

PROTECTIVE SUITS
(i) Low temperature gas protective
suits with gloves suitable for
LPG / Propane and other Toxic
Hazardous Gases should be
available in Emergency Rescue
Tender.
(ii) The suit should be polyamide
fabric coated with viton/sligon,
sewn with chemical resistance
special thread to ensure leak
proof.
(iii) The suits should be boiler type
one piece suit having joints
sealed with gas tight zipper,
wrist, flexible sleeves to prevent
entry / splash or chemical
vapour
in
body,
having
arrangement
for
keeping
Breathing Apparatus set.
(iii) The fire entry suit should have

outer layer of aluminised fabric
which provides protection from
radiant temperatures upto 1650
deg.
Centigrade in the
presence of water/fog/sprayer
system.
(iv) Gloves should be covered with

neoprene as an extra protection
and should be fixed / tight with
wrist.
(iv) The fabric used for the suit

should have approval of
Underwriters Laboratories UL
214.
(v) This suit should be packed in

HDPE / PVC Suitcase with
hangers and anti-stick chemical
should be supplied along with
suit for long life of the suit and
keep in.
(E) FIRE PROXIMITY SUIT

Fire Proximity Suit should be
available in Emergency Response
Vehicle.
(vi) The suit with gloves should be

approved by Govt. Recognized
laboratory certifying for safe use
of LPG / Propane & resist minus
temperature upto 50 deg. C. For
a duration of 30 minutes.
The suit should be made up of

aluminised glass fabric. It should be
stitched with fire retardant Kevlar
yarn or equivalent threads. The
material used for the suit, should not
chemically react with water and
should not show any tendency to
absorb oil, grease, petrol etc.
(vii) Vendor should also submit copy

of test report of low temperature
gas protective suit for its low
temperature resistance and gas
tightness test of any Govt.
Recognised Laboratory along
with offer.
The suit should include hood, coat,

pants, boots, mitts and pouch
suitable for accommodating BA set.
Shoes should be of standard size
with proper insulation and leather
lining with non-skid type sole. Metal
zip fasteners should be provided for
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easy donning and removal of the

suit. The time required for donning
the suit should not be more than 1.5
minutes.
Size:
Certification: The fabric of the fire

proximity suit should conform to the
following standards / specifications :
No
discomfort
should
be
experienced while climbing a ladder,
in running while carrying a
pressurised hose pipe or first aid
box. The suit should get dried easily.
The complete set with maintenance
manual should be packed in a
strong case / box.
The suit should include following
components:
Hood:
Coat:
Pant:
Boots:
Mitts:
Regular size suitable for a

fireman of height 56 to
62 approx.
Full
shoulder
length
drape,
adjustable
underarm straps, built-in
shell
for
structural
support, hard cap with
ratchet
suspension,
speedy clip for hard cap
support, gold plated lens
window and aluminium
retainer, two side wing
locks for holding lens and
retainer in place etc. are
the basic requirements of
a hood.
a)
Listed by Underwriters
Laboratories UL 214.
b)
U.S.
Coast
Guard
Spec. No.164 009.
c)
U.S. Military spec.

MIL-C-0020079H.
d)
U.S. Military
MIL-I-24244C.
e)
NFPA spec. No.701.
f)
UL 723
Flame spread
spec.
- 0
Smoke density - 0
Fuel contributed - 0
INSPECTION
There should be adequate

space
for
keeping
Breathing
Apparatus.
Double storm fly front,
flame seal with drawstring
at coat bottom required.
High waist design, approx
2
wide
adjustable
suspenders, adjustment
straps on leg bottoms.
Designed to fit over work
shoes. Leather insulated
non-skid
soles,
adjustment
tightening
straps.
Verify that the material

meets
all
the
details
mentioned
in
the
specifications.
Donning time to be
checked / observed and
recorded.
If the suit is Imported, Visual

Inspection of the suit to be
carried out.
If the suit is indegeniously

manufactured
then
Inspection
should
be
carried out in two stages as
below:
a.
Gloves with aluminised

back and cuff and heat
resistant palm.
Shelf life: Minimum 10 years.

Protection Level: Outer shell fabric
should
withstand
a
radiant temperature of
1093o approx.
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The inspection agency

should visit the works
of the vendor and draw
the sample of the
Fabric used for the
manufacturing of the
Fire Suit on a random
sampling basis. The
fabric mayl be sent to
DIFR for testing and to
ascertain the capability
of the fabric for Fire
Suit. On receipt of
satisfactory approval,
the vendor should be
permitted to proceed
with the manufacturing
of the Fire Suit.
b.
c.
be provided with the Emergency

Rescue Tender.
(ii) Leak Seal Pad should consist of
built in air driven vacuum device
which creates a vacuum for
holding the pad firmly on the
container. A separate chamber
covers the hole and allows to
seal it or drain the products from
the leaking container.
On
satisfactory
completion
of
the
manufacture of Fire
Suits, the inspection
Agency should visit the
works of the vendor
and draw a sample of
the Finished Suit and
should seal the batch.
The
Selected
Suit
should be sent to DIFR
for testing. Fabric from
the pant area (lower
torso),
Shirt
Area
(Upper torso), Hood
Area should be cut and
tested at DIFR to verify
the compliance of the
Fabric used for Fire
Suit.
(iii) This sealing pad should be

provided with all necessary
hoses and air connection, PVC
pumps etc. complete with
necessary valves, gauges etc.
(iv) The PVC pump should be
equipped with a check valve to
hold the vacuum.
(G) LEAK CONTROL KITS
(i)
One set of Leak Control Kit

should be suitable for sealing
internal pipes, external pipes,
large external pipes, drums,
containers, small or large
tanks & general purpose
leakages. These kits should
consist
of
normally
anticipated
things
for
attending an EMERGENCY
CALL with accessories like
Screw & T patches, Taper
surface plugs, ball surface
plugs, quick sealing epoxy
putty, lead wool for sealing
fatigue cracks, wooden plugs
with wedged ends and felt
covers, spanners etc. to seal
the leakage from small (pin
holes) to medium holes in any
type of tanks /container
/pipes. Bright yellow tape for
barricading with bold lettering
should be provided along with
the control kit.
(ii)
LEAK CONTROL KIT FOR

INTERNAL PIPES: Internally
leaking
pipes
can
be
controlled with the help of this
kit without sealing/removing
off from the surrounding
pipes. The kit should be
In
view
of
the
destructive test, it is
suggested that the
following sampling size
be followed:
One Sample to be
tested for Twenty Suits
or part thereof.
d.
(F)
On
receipt
of
satisfactory
report,
Third Party inspecting
agency may release
the batch of the suits
duly sealed by them.
They
should
also
forward copy of the
test report of DIFR
alongwith their reports.
LEAK SEALING PAD (VACUUM

TYPE)
(i) 0ne Set of Leak Seal Pad for
instant
sealing
of
leaky
containers
of
petroleum
products preferably in storage
tanks and bulk carriers should
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capable not only to plug pipe

leakage but also allow to
remove the contents to safe
area with controlled flow or for
flaring.
line cracks and flat/taper

surface holes of any shapes.
The kit should consist almost
all things need for attending
any Emergency Call and
should consist of crew & TPatches, taper surface plugs,
ball surface plugs, quick
sealing epoxy putty, lead wool
for sealing fatigue cracks,
tools, wooden plugs with
wedge ends and felt covers,
yellow tape for barricading
with bold letters.
All the
above equipment should be
provided in a handy carry box
of robust construction.
This
kit
should
consist
normally anticipated things
needed for attending an
Emergency Call for internal
pipes
leak
and
should
accommodate
plugs
of
different sizes with by pass
valve, tools, wedges, transfer
hoses and closing plugs etc..
The kit should be capable to
seal any pipes having internal
dia. from 1" to 4". All the
(III)
(v)

EXTERNAL PIPES: Externally
leaking
pipes
can
be
controlled with the help of this
kit without sealing/removing
off from the surrounding
pipes.
This kit should consist almost
all things needed for attending
an Emergency Call for
external pipes leak and
should accommodate pipe
bandages for different sizes
ranging from 1/2" to 4",
metallic
covers,
soft/hard
neoprene lining and tools. The
kit should be capable for
controlling on low pressure
pipes carrying water, air, fuels,
gases, chemicals etc. All the
(iv)

DURMS / CONTAINERS :
Leakages from small to
medium holes in any type of
natural pressure drums /
containers and tanks should
be controlled by this kit. This
kit should be capable of
sealing any type of holes such
as
cover
pin,
convex,
concave, cover cracks, hair
line cracks and flat/taper
surface holes of any shapes.
any Emergency Call and
should consist of stainless
steel
screws,
headwool,
barricade tape, neoprene
patches, T Bolts, wooden
wedges, tools, plugs etc. All
the above equipment should
be provided in a handy carry
box of robust construction.
(vi)

LARGE EXTERNAL PIPES:
Leakages from small to
medium holes in any type of
natural pressure drums /
containers and tanks should
be controlled by this kit. The
kit should be capable of
sealing any type of holes such
as
cover
pin,
convex,
concave, cover cracks, hair
LEAK CONTROL KITS FOR

LARGE HOLES OF SMALL /
LARGE SIZES IN TANKS :
Leakage of small / large holes
should be controlled with the
help of this kit. Leakage
occurred because of overturn
of heavy trailor mounted tanks
carrying hazardous chemicals
/ liquids should be sealed with
the help of this kit.
The
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leakage should be sealed

without the help of wrapping
chains / cables around the
vessel.
modes at the flick of a switch

should be provided.
(iii) It should be operated with
rechargeable battery. It should
be provided with low battery
warning.

an Emergency Call and
should consists of neoprene
patches of 13 x 23 size with
special metal support frame.
Fixing of the patch should be
done with the help of stainless
steel T bolts with rings nuts
and sixteen outer stainless
steel bolts to form a perfect
patching to the vessel.
Necessary
tools
should
supplied along with the kits.
All the above equipment
should be provided in a handy
carry
box
of
robust
construction.
(iv) The detector should be light in

weight .
(v) The detector should be provided
with carrying case, 10 foot
sampling hose and sampling
probes equipped with quick
connects for easy field use, 110
VDC charger, Ni-Cd batteries,
earphone, wrist strap and quad
15 ltr. Calibration gas cylinder
and calibration hose.
The
equipment
should
be
intrinsically safe and CCE
approved.
Bright
yellow
tape
for
barricading with bold lettering
should be provided along with
this control kit.
(I)
TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUIPMENT

(i) One hundred (100)
meter
cordoning rope mode out of
nylon of 16 mm dia. MS pipe of
3 feet height at a distance of 2
metres with provision to run the
nylon cordoning rope. MS pipe
will be 2 dia and with a base
plate for resting and fixing
cordon. MS pipe to be painted
with red and white colour
reflective paint.
(H) PORTABLE GAS DETECTOR

(i) Multi Gas Detector / individual
instrument for each gas suitable
for measuring combustibles
(LEL), Oxygen (O2), Carbon
Monoxide (CO) & Hydrogen
Sulphide (H2S) should be
provided with the Emergency
Rescue Tender. The detector
should monitor four hazardous
gases
simultaneously
/
independently. The instrument
should be designed for field
friendly operation with large,
bright gas / alarm indicators and
one button operation.
(ii) HDP cone for traffic control

having height of 2.5 feet having
base of 12 dia marked with
radium strips, stackable to save
space.
(iii) Sign board of 30 x 12 made
from 20 swg MS plate with
heavy duty frame and folding
stand painting with following :
Road closed, LPG Gas Leak
Fire Hazard, No smoking
Danger,
(ii) The Detector should have

measuring range of 0 100%
LEL
and
individual
LCD
readouts
for
each
gas.
Permanently attached, dual
mode motorised sampling pump
monitors
in
either
active
samples mode or ambient
diffusion mode and change
The above marking should be of

reflective material.
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4.4.5
ERV
for
Emergencies
LPG
Handling
valves to conform to 300 #

ration BS 4460 with flanged
ends. The end connection
to the pipe should be
flanged.
In addition to the requirements

mentioned earlier,
the ERV
should have following facilities
and should be approved by CCE.
(ix)
Centrifugal
pump
for
handling diesel kerosene
and motor sprit be having
suction of 1.5 dia and
discharge of 1.5
dia.
Pipelines to conform to
IS:1978 Grade 210, Flanges
to conform ASA 150 drill to
ANSI B 18.5 rating 150,
Gate valve to conform to
150 # BS 4460. The end
connections of pipes should
be flanged.
(x)
LPG Hoses 4 Nos. of 2

NB x 15 meter long, working
pressure 373 psi & 4 Nos.
of 1.5 NB x 15 metres
working pressure 500 psi
conform to BS 4089 / 1968
should be provided.
(xi)
The hoses should have

flanged ends. The hoses
hoses should be provided
with
depressurising
facilities. Suitable provision
be made for storing hoses
in
compressor/pump
compartment.
(xii)
2 Nos. of 3 POL hoses with

ASA 150 standards with 3
flange at one end and 3
male coupling at the other
end should be provided.
(xiii)
LPG Pump and Compressor

should be firmly mounted on
the Tender with antivibration pads.
(xiv)
LPG pump and compressor

should be coupled to PTO
Unit of the vehicle with
arrangement for operating
both at a time or one at
time as the case may be;
the arrangements should be
through suitable gear box.
Gear box of reputed make
with lever arrangement for
above
changeover.
LPG TRANSFER FACILITY

(i)
The Transfer Facility should

consist of LPG Compressor,
LPG Pump. Electric Motor,
Inlet
and
Outlet
connections, Hoses etc.
(ii)
Air
Cooled
LPG
Compressor cum pump of
30 CFM capacity complete
with 4 way valve and knockout drum (PTO driven)
with vapour recovery facility.
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
LPG Pump : The pumps

should be having the out of
150 to 250 LPM at 600
RPM coupled to Power Take
Off Unit of the vehicle.
Suitable gear box for
transfer
drive
to
be
provided.
Electric Motor (1.5 HP FLP
Group II A, Class II
Insulation) driven centrifugal
pump 300 LPM capacity to
handle diesel, kerosene and
motor spirit (petrol). Power
connection to the motor to
be taken from 5 KVA diesel
generator installed in the
vehicle.
Inlet and outlet connections
of compressor and pumps
to be provided with piping,
isolation
ball
valves.
Suction and discharge lines
to
be
provided
with
glycerine filled pressure
gauges (Range 0. 300 psi).
(vi)
LPG pump suction of 3 dia

and discharge of 2 dia.
(vii)
LPG Pump suction of 3 dia.
(viii)
LPG Pipeline to conform to

CSA 106 Grade B Sec. 40
Flanges to conform to ASA
150 ANSI B 18.5, ball
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Suitable
lever
to
be
provided
in
the
compartment to operate
compressor / pump at
varying speeds.
4.4.6
user, including both operating and

normal maintenance procedures for
the appliance, should be kept.
The books should include an itemwise and illustrated spare parts lists
giving reference number to all
wearing parts with a view to ensure
that adequate number of such spare
parts are made easily available,
when necessary. All inspection and
testing records including calibration
and hydro-test certificates should be
included in manual.
ACCESSORIES
Refer item no. 4.1.11(A).
4.4.7
PAINTING & MARKING

Refer item no. 4.1.10.
4.4.8
4.4.9
4.4.11 SPARES
spare parts for battery charger etc,
should be available.
STAGE INSPECTIONS
work at
various stages of
building of the Tender.
4.4.12 Registration of vehicle : Tender

should confirm to MV Act 1988
and Motor Vehicles Rules therein.
ACCEPTANCE TESTS
4.5
DRY CHEMICAL POWDER

(DCP) TENDER
4.5.1
Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) tender

should have power steering in
addition to the following.
4.5.2
DCP tender should comprise of one

roof mounted monitor, two (2) dry
chemical powder vessels, two (2)
hose reels for DCP discharge,
necessary
control
systems
/
electrical systems, communications
system etc. mounted on a chassis.
Materials used for fabrication to be
specified
in
details
with
precautionary measures/treatment
for avoiding corrosion and suitable
for sea water service. Arrangement
should be provided to expel the
powder from each of the vessels
through hose reels and overhead
monitors.

out before accepting the vehicle
either at manufacturers works or a
place to be mutually agreed upon :
manufacturers
rating
for
loaded.
b) Stability test.
equipment.
d) All the equipment should be
tested for rated performance
The total weight of the tender should

be within permissible limits of the
chassis carrying capacity.

A set of illustrated books along with
as built drawing, General assembly
& line diagram for electrical circuits
for Tender for the guidance of the
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4.5.3
DRY
CHEMICAL
VESSEL
POWDER
own expelling gas cylinder assembly

to discharge dry chemical powder
through a monitor or two DCP
nozzles connected to hand reels.
The appliance should have two (2)

vessels for dry chemical powder
each having the capacity of
minimum 1000 Kg. The vessels
should be designed, fabricated &
inspected as per ASME Code VIII
Div-I code. The material for the
vessel should be as per ASME / BIS
codes. The plates should be
ultrasonically tested. Both the DCP
vessels should be mounted on the
chassis with suitable foundation
arrangements.
The
corrosion
allowance for shell & dished end
should be taken as minimum 2.5
mm.
Each DCP vessel should have

independent expelling gas system
consisting of minimum four (4)
nitrogen cylinders of 60 litre water
capacity to expel the total DCP,
Flushing lines, checking pressure
with 10% excess nitrogen gas.
Nitrogen gas should be filled at max.
of 160 Kg/cm2. The cylinder
batteries should be mounted in a
frame in horizontal position with
easy & independent removal or
placement of each battery. Nitrogen
cylinder batteries should incorporate
suitable pressure reduction valve
for ensuring safety of the DCP
vessel. The frame should have the
anti-corrosive
treatment.
The
efficiency discharge throw of each
unit should not be less than 95% of
the total charge.
The vessel should have treatment of

anti-corrosion on internal surface,
either of lead tin alloy (tin not less
than 10%) or of zinc epoxy paint.
The vessel should be designed for
the maximum operating pressure of
15 Kg/sq.cm. Based on the design
pressure the hydro test of the vessel
should be done at 30 Kg/sq.cm. &
the test certificate should be
obtained for this test.
Nitrogen cylinders should be

provided with quick operating valve
& should be approved by CCE. The
DCP vessel should be provided with
suitable device to maintain the
fluidity of the powder at all times.
The DCP vessel should be

cylindrical shape and should be
hermetically seating type cap with
easy means for removing for the
purpose of re-filling dry chemical
powder.
100% spare Nitrogen cylinders (8

Nos.) should be supplied along with
the appliance separately with all the
details as mentioned for main
cylinders.
The main as well as standby
cylinders will be on the chassis with
changeover option & with the
provision of measuring the pressure
of each cylinder.
The vessels should be provided with

pressure gauge, drain plug, safety
valve set at pressure of 17
Kg/sq.cm.
The DCP vessel should be charged
with dry chemical powder as per
IS:4308. Permanent marking of dry
chemical powder filling height
should be considered to avoid overpressurisation of cylinder.
4.5.4
4.5.5
CONTROL PANEL
The operating levers, pressure
gauges etc. should be mounted on
the control panel at suitable panel at
suitable location. Adequate lighting
should be provided for the control
panel.
NITROGEN CYLINDERS
Each DCP vessel should have its
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4.5.6
DCP MONITOR
provided at the rear side of the

cabin. Adequate lighting in the cabin
should be provided. Driver's seat
should be adjustable type. All seats
should have foam cushion with good
quality foam leather upholstery.
Doors should be fitted with safety
glasses & winding type regulators,
plastic coated grab rails and nonslip steps wherever necessary.
The monitor should be mounted on

roof of the appliance. The monitor
should be easily accessible &
should have safe platform for
operating it.
Discharge rate of monitor should be
15, 25, 40 Kg/Sec at 14 Kg/Cm2
through settings with easily operable
lever provided to operate the ball
valve on the monitor & should have
quick
locking
/
unlocking
arrangement at desired position.
The doors should be hinged in front,

opening outwards and should have
double catch striking plates. All
steps and walkways, platforms etc.
should be aluminium corrugated
sheet of suitable thickness.
The throw of the monitor should not

be less than 45 m horizontal and 25
m vertically. The monitor should be
capable of rotating 360 Deg. In
horizontal & 90 Deg. In vertical
plane.
4.5.7
Adequate
lockers
should
be
provided for accommodating 2 Nos.
BA sets, 4 Nos. fire hoses & 2 Nos.
Nozzles. The lockers should be
provided with internal automatic onoff lighting system with a master
switch in the cab. The doors of the
lockers should have efficient means
for holding them closed by flush
fitting spring loaded locks. The
lockers should not be hinged at the
bottom.
HOSE REEL
Minimum Two (2) hose reels should
be provided at easily accessible
location. The hose reel should be
quick rolling type with ball bearing
with external flushing connection. An
arrangement should be made to
prevent the overrunning of the hose.
Each reel should be provided with
30 metre long high pressure
pneumatic reinforced rubber hose of
30 mm bore fitted with trigger type
pistol grip nozzle. The discharge
rate of the powder should be 2.5
Kg/Sec as per amended IS-10993
through each nozzle and the throw
should not be less than 10 m
horizontally and 8 m vertically while
working with both the hose reels.
Refer OISD-STD-142 for additional
information.
4.5.8
The construction of the body should

not reduce the road clearance to
overall width of the vehicle to more
than 2.5 m. The centre of gravity of
the completed appliance should be
kept as low as possible under all
conditions of loading. Drag hooks or
eyes of adequate strength should be
fitted on each chassis member at
front & rear & one towing hitch
should be provided at the rear
position.
The construction of superstructure
should be of all steel nature and the
appliance should be panelled
internally & externally in aluminium
sheets of 16 gauge. Timber should
not be used in body construction
BODYWORK & STORAGE

Driver's cabin should be round
shaped
closed
type
single
compartment
without
partition
having sitting arrangement for 2
persons (Driver & Officer). In
addition to this sitting arrangement
for 3 crew members should also be
4.5.9
ACCESSORIES
FITTINGS
&
ADDITIONAL
a) Electric siren : 24 Volts electric

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b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)
m)
siren combine with public

address system
Fog Lamp : 2 Nos. mounted in
front of the vehicle
Reversing light : Should be
mounted at a suitable place
Amber Blinker Light : One
Amber revolving beacon should
be fitted on the driver's cabin
Search light : Should be
mounted at convenient position
with electric cable of 30 m
length. It should be easily
removable type and should
have a stand for fixing at ground
(SS tripod)
Rear view mirrors : 2 Nos. on
either side of appliance.
Traffic indicators : Should be of
blinker type
Mudguards
:
Should
be
provided on wheels
Tool Box : Should be provided
behind Driver's seat
Electrical wiring : Electrical
wiring should be as per
Petroleum Rules 76. Wiring
should be done with best quality
wired of FINOLEX or equivalent.
Battery should be located in
Driver's cabin below crew seat.
Spark
arrestor
(CCE
approved) : Should be provided
on exhaust pipe
Reflectors : Should be provided
on rear & front side.
First Aid box
installations, use of water as

extinguishing agent gets limited to
cooling only. In such cases, some
fluid lighter than hydrocarbons, need
to be applied to cut off oxygen
supply from atmosphere to burning
surface.
Various types of chemical foams /
powders are used to extinguish
petroleum fires. Requirements for
some of these chemicals are given
hereunder:
5.1
This specification covers

the
requirements for Protein foam liquid
concentrate fire fighting chemical
consisting of hydrolised protein
either from animal or vegetable
source, foaming agents, stabilisers,
preservatives and other compounds,
as required, to conform to this
specification.
The concentrate should conform to
IS: 4989 (Part-1) - 1984 and bear IS
mark.
At the time of use, the concentrate
should be diluted to form a fire
extinguishing solution for the fire
extinction of hydrocarbon fuels
The Protein Foam concentrates
should be suitable for use in foam
generating equipment with fresh
water or seawater with no loss in its
performance.
4.5.10 PAINTING & FINISH
FIRE FIGHTING CHEMICALS
In addition to being suitable for use

at low expansion, the foam
concentrate should have suitable
stabilisers and preservatives to
prevent decomposition due to microbiological attach on foam compound
during the storage.
Water is a common type of fire

extinguishing agent used to quench
many type of fires mainly by cooling
/ flooding the burning surface to cut
it off from atmosphere. However,
for fires in petroleum handling
The
produced
foam
should
essentially have a quick control
time, good burn-back resistance,
effective
sustained
sealing
properties
and
low
critical
application rates. The shelf life of
The appliance should be spray

painted in Fire Red (golden yellow
optional) color marked with specified
emblem.
5.0
PROTEIN FOAM
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foam compound should be as per

relevant Indian Standard.
CONCENTRATE CHARASTERASTICS
The concentrate should conform to the physical requirements as below :
Concentrate requirements
Values
Max.
Min
Viscosity, at 27 1 deg.C
(Centistokes)
40
Hydrogen ion concentration

(pH) for both original and
conditioned sample.
7.5
6.5
Specific Gravity for both

original & conditioned
sample
1.18
1.13
Miscibility with water
Miscible
/sea water
Sludge contents ( % v/v)
Original sample
Conditioned sample
0.30 %
0.50%
Freezing Point
Should flow at (-) 50 C
Microbial susceptibility
Should not be susceptible
Expansion at 271 deg.C
25% drainage time
3mins 30Sec
2 minutes
2 Min
3 Min
Resistance to burn back

(thermal stability)
10 Min
Sealability
10 Min
at 271deg. C
Fire test extinction time
a) Control Time
b) Extinction time
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Storage
The concentrate should be capable
of being stored in sealed containers
for a period not less than 2 years at
local ambient temperatures and
conditions encountered without
deterioration
by
chemical
or
bacterial action.
Freezing point (Optional)

Freezing should be determined as
per procedure prescribed in IS:
4989 (Part 1) - 1985 Appendix E.
Microbial Susceptibility
Microbial Susceptibility test should
be conducted as per procedure
prescribed in IS:4989 (Part 1) -1985.
Appendix F.
Homogeneity
The
concentrate
should
be
homogeneous. No solidification or
separation
of
crystals
or
stratification should take place
under the conditions stated in 3.3.
Expansion
Expansion test of the foam should
be determined as per procedure
described in IS: 4989 (Part 1) - 1985
Appendix H.
Test Methods / Procedures

25% drainage Time.
25 % Drainage Time should be
determined as per procedure
described in IS : 4989 (Part 1) 1985 Appendix K.
Viscosity
Viscosity should be determined by
method described in IS: 1206 (Part
3) - 1978, using viscosity meter Sl
no iv of Table 2.
Fire Test Extinction Time

Fire test extinction time should be
Appendix K
pH value
pH should be determined using a
pH meter with glass electrode and
reference electrode as per method
specified in Appendix A of IS:4989
(Part 1) - 1985.
Resistance to Burn-Back.
Resistance to burn back should be
described in IS : 4989 (Part 1) 1985 Appendix N.
Specific Gravity
Specific
gravity
should
be
prescribed in IS: 4989 (Part 1) 1985 Appendix B.
Sealibility.
Sealibility should be determined as
per procedure described in IS : 4989
(Part 1) - 1985.
Miscibility with water / Sea water

(Optional)
Miscibility with water should be
prescribed in Appendix C IS: 4989
(Part 1) - 1985.
PACKAGING
Packaging of foam concentrate
should be as per IS: 4989 (part 1)
1985.
Sludge contents
Sludge
contents
should
be
prescribed in IS: 4989 (Part 1) 1985 Appendix D.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
The foam manufacturer should have
all test facilities to carry out quality
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control tests of the foam produced in

his premises.
specified in this specification (on a

sample randomly drawn from
dispatch ready lot of the ordered
foam) for ensuring quality of the
foam being supplied.
Before acceptance of the ordered

foam, the manufacturer should
arrange for conducting all the tests
5.2
5.2.1
FLUORO-PROTEIN FOAM
IV.
The Fluoro-Protein Foam

concentrates should be
suitable for use in foam
generating equipment with
fresh water or seawater with
no loss in its performance.
V.
In addition to being suitable

for use at low expansion,
the
foam
concentrate
should
have
suitable
stabilisers
and
preservatives to prevent
decomposition due to microbiological attach on foam
compound
during
the
storage.
VI.
The produced foam should

be essentially have a quick
control time, good burnback resistance, effective
sustained sealing properties
and low critical application
rates.
VII.
The shelf life of foam

compound should be as per
relevant Indian Standard.
GENERAL
I.
This specification covers the

requirements for FluoroProtein
foam
liquid
concentrate fire fighting
agents
consisting
of
hydrolised protein either
from animal or vegetable
source, fluorinated surface
active
agents,
foaming
agents,
stabilisers,
preservatives and other
compounds, as required, to
conform
to
this
specification.
II.
The concentrate should

conform to IS: 4989 (Part-3)
- 1987 and bear IS mark.
III.
At the time of use, the

concentrate
should
be
diluted to form a fire
extinguishing solution for
the
fire
extinction
of
hydrocarbon fuels
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5.2.2
The concentrate should conform to the physical requirements shown below :
Values
Max.
Min
Viscocity, at 27 1 o C
(Centistokes)
40

conditioned sample.
7.5

sample
1.18

/sea water
Miscible
to
1.03

Original sample
Conditioned sample
0.30 %
0.50%
Freezing Point
Should flow at -50 C
Microbial susceptibility
Should not be susceptible
Performance requirements
Expansion at 271 deg. C
25% drainage time
2 min 30 Sec
1 min 30 Sec
60Sec
90Sec

(thermal stability)
12 Min
Sealability
15 Min
at 271 deg. C
a) Control Time
b) Extinction time
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Film forming
Form aqueous film
Storage
The concentrate should be capable
of being stored in sealed containers
for a period not less than 5 years at
local ambient temperatures and
conditions encountered without
deterioration
by
chemical
or
bacterial action.

4989 (Part-3) - 1987 Appendix E.
Microbial Susceptibility
Microbial Susceptibility test should
be conducted as per procedure
prescribed in IS: 4989 (Part-3)
-1987 Appendix F.
Homogeneity
The
concentrate
should
be
separation
of
crystals
or
stratification should take place.
5.2.3
Expansion
described in IS: 4989 (Part-3) - 1987
Appendix H.

25% drainage Time.
Appendix J.
Viscosity
method described in IS: 1206 (Part
3) - 1978, using viscosity meter Sl
no iv of Table 2.

Appendix K.
pH value
(Part-3) - 1987.
Resistance to Burn-Back
Appendix N.
Specific Gravity
Specific gravity should be
prescribed in IS: 4989 (Part-3) 1987 Appendix B.
Sealibility
Sealibility should be determined as
per procedure described in IS: 4989
(Part-3) - 1987 Appendix M.

(Optional)
prescribed in Appendix C IS: 4989
(Part-3) - 1987.
Film Formation
Film
Formation
should
be
described in IS : 4989 (Part-3) 1987 Appendix P.
Sludge contents
Sludge
contents
should
be
prescribed in IS: 4989 (Part-3) 1987 Appendix D.
PACKAGING
should be as per IS: 4989 (part-3)
1987.

QUALITY ASSURANCE
46
(a)
(b)
Before acceptance
of the ordered foam, the
manufacturer
should
arrange for conducting all
tests specified (on a sample
randomly
drawn
from
despatch ready lot of
ordered foam) for ensuring
quality of foam being
supplied.
5.3
AQUEOUS FILM FORMING FOAM

(AFFF)
5.3.1
GENERAL
(a)
diluted to form a fire

extinguishing solution for
the
fire
extinction
of
hydrocarbon fuels
The
foam
manufacturer should have
all test facilities to carry out
quality control tests of the
foam produced in his
premises.
This specification covers the

requirements for aqueous
film forming foam (AFFF)
liquid
concentrate
fire
fighting agents consisting of
fluorocarbon
surfactants,
foaming agents, stabilisers
and other compounds, as
required, to conform to this
specification.
(b)
The concentrate should

conform to IS: 4989 (Part-2)
- 1984 and bear IS mark.
(c)
At the time of use, the

concentrate
should
be
5.3.2
(d)
The AFFF concentrates

should be suitable for use in
foam generating equipment
with fresh water or seawater
with
no
loss
in
its
performance.
(e)
In addition to being suitable

for use at low expansion,
the
foam
concentrate
should have film formation
characteristics at allow it to
be used through nonaspirating nozzles/monitors.
(f)
The produced foam should

be essentially have a quick
control time, good burnback resistance, effective
vapour sealing properties
and low critical application
rates.
TYPES
OF
CONCENTRATES
FOAM
The foam concentrates should be of

type specified in the purchase order,
out of following types.
Type 3 : To be used as 3 parts of
concentrate in 97 parts of water v/v.
Type 6 : To be user as 6 parts of
concentrate in 94 parts of water v/v
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5.3.3
The concentrate should conform to the physical requirements as below :
Values
Max.
Viscosity, at 27 1 deg. C
Min
40
(Centistokes)
conditioned sample.
7.5

sample
1.1
to
7.0
1.0
Miscible
/sea water
0.25%
Freezing Point
Should flow at -50 C
Film Formation
Forms Aqueous Film
Spreading coefficient
4.5
Expansion at 271 o C
12
25% drainage time

at 271oC
90 Sec
60 Sec

(thermal stability)
8 Min
Storage
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a)
b)
The concentrate should have shelf life as per relevant Indian Standard.
The foam compound should be tested every 3 years at random.
Homogeneity
The concentrate should be homogeneous. No solidification or separation of crystals or
stratification should take place.
Compatibility
The foam produced from the concentrate should be compatible with dry chemical powder.
5.3.4

Viscosity
method described in IS : 1206 (Part
3) - 1978, using viscosity meter Sl.
No. iv of Table 2.
-1984. Appendix G. However, details

of nozzle and method of foam
generation should be as described
in Appendix F of IS: 4989 (Part 2) 1984.
Spreading coefficient
Spreading coefficient should be
determined as per formula / method
Appendix H.
pH value
(Part 2) - 1984.
Expansion
Appendix J.
Specific Gravity
Specific gravity should be
prescribed in IS: 4989 (Part 2) 1984 Appendix B.
25% drainage Time.

Appendix K.
Appendix L.

(Optional)
prescribed in IS : 4989 (Part 2) 1984.
Sludge contents
Sludge
contents
should
be
prescribed in IS : 4989 (Part 2) 1984 Appendix D.
Resistance to Burn Back

Appendix M.

4989 (Part 2) - 1984 Appendix E.
Film formation
Film formation test should be
conducted
as
per
procedure
prescribed in IS: 4989 (Part 2)
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5.3.5
PACKAGING
should be conforming to IS-4989
(part 2) 1984.
5.3.6
QUALITY ASSURANCE

his premises.
5.4.2
The concentrate should have all the

properties of AFFF and additionally
should be suitable for use on polar
solvent fires.

HOMOGENEITY
The
concentrate
should
be
separation
of
crystals
or
stratification should take place
under the normal storage conditions
5.4 ALCOHOL RESISTANT FOAM OR

ALCOHOL TYPE CONCENTRATE
5.4.1
CONCENTRATE
CHARASTERASTICS
COMPATIBILITY
The foam produced from the
concentrate should be compatible
with dry chemical powder.
GENERAL
This specification covers
the
requirements for Alcohol Resistant
Foam (ARF) ) liquid concentrate fire
fighting
agents
consisting
of
fluorocarbon surfactants, foaming
agents, stabilisers and special
polymers to make it useful on polar
solvents.
PACKAGING
should be conforming to IS-7959.
5.4.3
At the time of use, the concentrate

should be diluted to form a fire
extinguishing solution for the fire
extinction of Polar solvents (water
miscible) fuels.
STORAGE
a) The concentrate should have
shelf life as per relevant Indian
Standard.
b) The foam compound shall be
tested initially, after 3 years of
purchase and subsequently
The ARF concentrates should be

suitable for use in foam generating
equipment with fresh water or
seawater with no loss in its
performance.
5.4.4
QUALITY ASSURANCE
his premises.
In addition to being suitable for use

at low expansion, the foam
concentrate should have film
formation characteristics at allow it
to be used through non-aspirating
nozzles/monitors.

The produced foam should be

essentially have a quick control
time, good burn-back resistance,
effective vapour sealing properties
and low critical application rates.
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5.5
DRY CHEMICAL POWDERS

It should meet the requirements of IS: 4308 of Bureau of Indian Standard and should be
ISI marked.
PHYSICAL / PERFORMANCE PARAMATERS
S.No.
Description
Value
1.
Apparent Density
0.75 - 1.18 gm/l
2.
Particle size distribution
3.
-100% through sieve of 120 um
Hygroscopicity and caking
-95% --------- do ----------
75 um
-10% --------- do ----------
25 um
should meet test requirement of

IS-4308
4.
Water repellency
as per IS-4308
5.
Free flowing characteristics
as per IS-4308
6.
Heat test
as per IS-4308
7.
Fire knocking properties
should meet test requirement of

4308
8.
Foam compatibility
should be compatible with fire fighting

foam
IS-
Note : (1) Test for Sodium based Dry powder should be conducted with 60 +/- 5 gm of powder.
(2) Test for Potassium based Dry powder should be conducted with 30 +/- 3 gm of
powder
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PACKING
The powder should be packed in hermetically sealed moisture proof bag which is in turn
pack in a HDPE / metal drum. Pack size should not exceed 50 kgs.
PACKING TEST
Randomly selected bag of Dry powder should be submerged in water for 5 minutes. The
powder should be checked, after drying the bag from outside. That no moisture should
enter the bag.
SHELF LIFE
Shelf life should be minimum 5 years under sealed condition when stored at ambient
condition.
6.0
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
iv) Nozzle pipe :
6.1
DCP FIRE EXTINGUISHERS (5/10

Kgs ) ; (TROLLEY MOUNTED) 25 /
50 / 75 KGS
v)
6.1.1
DESIGN OF DCP CYLINDERS
(a)
DESIGN PRESSURE
ASTM A-105
equivalent
or
vii) Cap nozzle and

drain plug
of all trolley
mounted
extinguishers upto 150 kg
capacity. : Type I of IS-319/ SS
viii)
Discharge nozzle on trigger

for cylinder, portable and
trolley mounted : IS-617
ix)
Washers for all sizes of

extinguishers : IS-5382
/
IS-2171
x)
Inner container : IS-513 /

IS-2171
MATERIAL OF DCP CYLINDER

The material of various parts of the
DCP cylinder should be as given
below:
(c)
i) Shell of all portable IS-513

cylinders upto 10 kg grade
capacity
EDDor DD
ii) Shell of all trolley
mounted cylinders
upto 150kg
vi) Plunger and nozzle of all portable

cylinders upto 10 kg capacity ;
Type I of IS-319
The portable trolley mounted fire

extinguishers and the DCP cylinder
on mobile tenders should be
designed to withstand pressure of
22.5 kg/sq cm.
The maximum
operating pressure should not
exceed 15kg/sq.cm. This pressure
should be adequate to achieve
required performance characteristics.
(b)
Flanges
IS-1239/IS-1978
DESIGN THICKNESS
The thickness of plate material for
the DCP cylinder
should
be
calculated as per the formula given
below:
IS-2002
grade A or
IS-2041
iii) Shell of mobile tender :

IS-2002 gr 2A or IS-2041
where
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PD
200 fj +P
t =
P =
D=
f=
j=
minimum thickness of shell

plate exclusive of corrosion
allowance in
mm.
Design pressure in kg/cm2
outside diameter of DCP
cylinder in mm.
allowable stress value for
the material
used
in
kg/mm2
weld joint efficiency factor
welding (SMAW) or gas

tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
techniques only. The electrode
for
welding
should
conform
to
AWS/ASME
classification. The electrode
diameter should be chosen
considering plate thickness to
be welded.
iv)
Thickness of the shell including

dished ends should not be less than
2 mm for portable extinguishers
upto 10 Kg, 3.15 mm for 25 Kg, 50
Kg & 75 Kg and 6.3 mm for 100 Kg
&
above
trolley
mounted
extinguishers respectively.
(d)
v)
6.1.2
CONSTRUCTION
(i)
WELDING
The cylinder body should be of
welded type.
All ferrous fittings
should be welded to the body while
all non-ferrous fittings should be
brazed.
i)
All welding should be carried

out using qualified
welders
and
agreed
welding
procedures.
ii)
The weld joint design for the

long seam as well as the
circumferential seam should
be of the square edge butt type
for plate thicknesses 3.0mm
and less and single V butt for
thicknesses
higher
than
3.0mm.
iii)
All welding should be carried

out using shielded metal arc
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be full
All other requirements as

outlined in section II of IS2825 should be followed.
(ii)
SAFETY VALVE
All
trolley
mounted
DCP
extinguishers should be provided
with safety valve preferably on its
top dished end to requirements of
IS-2825.The set pressure should be
17 Kg/sq.cm.
(iii)
OPERATING PRESSURE
Suitable test should be done to
demonstrate that sufficient space is
provided so that internal pressure
does not exceed 15 Kg/sq.cm and
the body should not show any sign
of leakage if the discharge nozzle is
closed and the extinguisher is
operated at 27 + 2C.
(iv)
DRY CHEMICAL POWDER

The types of Dry Chemical Powder
and requirements should be as per
item no. 5.5.
(v)
EXPELLANT GAS
The Expellant gas used should be
carbon dioxide (CO2) or nitrogen
(N2). The maximum quantity of
expellant gas to be used for various
capacities of Dry Chemical Powder
Extinguishers should be such that
the internal pressure of the DCP
cylinder should at no point of time
exceed 15 kg/sq.cm.
(vi)
HOSE
The length of the discharge hose
should be as specified in IS-2171
and IS-10658.The hoses should be
CAPACITY
The
capacity
of
portable
extinguishers should be of 1, 2, 5
and 10 kg weight of Dry Chemical
Powder and of trolley mounted
extinguishers of 25, 50, 75, 100 and
150 Kg weight. The mobile tender
capacity shall be of 300 Kg, 500 Kg,
1, 2, 3 & 4 Tonnes by weight.
All butt welds should

penetration welds.
designed to withstand the design

pressure of the DCP cylinder.
(vii)
DISCHARGE NOZZLE
The discharge nozzle should be
designed to discharge the powder
as per performance characteristics
outlined in 4.0.
(viii)
CAP/FILLER OPENING
The size of cap/filler opening should
be as per IS-2171 (latest edition).
(ix)
VENT HOLES
Necessary vent holes should
provided as per IS-2171
(x)
(xi)
(xii)
6.2
For specifications and other details

also refer OISD-STD-142.
7.0
WATER / FOAM MONITORS
7.1
WATER MONITORS
Water
monitors
should
be
conforming to IS: 8442-1977 and IS
marked
The capacities of monitors should
be of following sizes :
be
SAFETY CLIP
Safety clip should be provided to
prevent accidental actuation of
piercing mechanism.
COATING
The internal and external surfaces
of the cylinder body should be
coated with Zinc or lead-tin alloy.
Thickness of Coating for various
sizes should be as specified in
standards IS-2171 and IS-10658.
PAINTING
The extinguisher should be painted
fire red conforming to shade No.536
of IS-5. The paint should conform
to IS-2932. For further details refer
OISD-STD-142.
SIZE
HORIZONTAL
THROW
DISCHARGE
CAPACITY
(mm)
(m)
lpm
63
53
1750
75
60
2580
100
64
3500
7.2
WATER CUM FOAM MONITOR STRAIGHT JET TYPE

Water cum Foam Monitor having
swivel joints for rotation in horizontal
and vertical direction with self
educting non-aspirating type nozzle
and its discharging head to jet water
or foam as per choice. The monitor
can be fixed type and can be
mounted on stand post. There will
be stainless steel ball valve on the
discharge nozzle itself for controlling
the foam intake to the nozzle.
Connected to the nozzle ball valve,
3 mtrs long transparent braided
PVC hose with stainless steel pipe
would be provided for inserting into
the foam cans/drums for induction.
The Hose would be detachable.
CO2 EXTINGUISHER
CO2 type fire extinguisher of 2, 3,
4.5, 6.8, 9 and 22.5 kgs assembled
out of seamless steel cylinder
having CCE approval and ISI mark
complete with wheel type valve,
high
pressure
wire
braided
discharge hose with horn and
carrying handle. The cylinder should
be fully charged with CO2 Gas. All
other
components,
design
&
performance,
anticorrosive
treatment should be as per IS:2878
latest.
The sizes and the capacity of the

monitor shall be same as 7.1 except
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IS marking and this monitor shall

have aeration facility for foam
generators.
The material of
construction shall be as per IS :
8442.
The monitor shall be provided with
pick up tube and ball valve.
JEEP TYPE TRAILOR CHASSIS
The trailor chassis should be of 6 ft.
x 3 ft. and made our of 3" x 1/2"
channel complete with pneumatic
tyre and tubes 600 x 16 x 6 ply,
mudguard, 2 Nos. shock absorbers,
lead springs, forged spring loaded
towing eye. The trailor chassis
should be complete with sturdy
jacks capable of resisting back
pressure, axle of 50 mm x 50 mm
square, automatic and manually
operated hand brake and over-run
brake, reflector, tail lamp, number
plate and platform should be
provided covered with aluminium
chequered plate of 3.15 mm
thickness.
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7.3
MULTIPURPOSE (4-in-1) AQUA FOAM - DCP - FOG TYPE

MONITOR WITH NOZZLE 3500
lpm
CAPACITY
(TRAILOR
MOUNTED TYPE)
d) Throw at 7 kg/sq.cm pressure at

nozzle :
Horizontal (minimum)
Long Range Water Monitor of 3500

lpm capacity
have additional
facilities to give discharge with fog,
spray and jet arrangement with
water, foam & DCP. The monitor
should be fitted with non-aspirating
type Multipurpose (4-in1) Nozzle.
The monitor should be fixed type
and mounted on trailer.
Size
b)
Body : MS seamless steel

pipe, bend etc. duly treated
with anti-corrosive paint, gun
metal
swivel
joint
for
horizontal
and
vertical
movement duly covered gear
operation.
64 m
Foam :
60m
DCP (with foam) : 45m at

nozzle water pressure of 7
kg/sq.cm
e) Foam Expansion : Min. 1:3/4
f)
Fog (curtain) : 160 deg.
g) K-Factor : 100
h) Friction loss : Less than 10 psi
through monitor
The detailed specifications of the

unit are given here under:A)
Water :
i)
: 4 inches
7.4
Semi Fog for tank cooling and

dissipation of vapours and
gases at a distance of 10m and
above
WATER CUM FOAM MONITOR WITH

FOG AND JET FACILITY
The monitor should be fitted with
self educting non-aspirating type
water cum Foam Nozzle. The
monitor should be fixed type and
can be mounted on stand post.
There will be a stainless steel ball
valve for controlling the foam intake
to the nozzle connected with 5
meters long PVC hose with
stainless steel pipe should be
provided for inserting into the foam
cans/drums for induction. The Hose
would be detachable. The detailed
specification
with
discharge
parameters are given below.
Rotation : 360 degree

Elevation : 90 deg (+75 deg,
- 15 deg)
Swivel Joint
a) Material : LTB-Gr 2 of IS : 318
b) Gear : LTB-Gr 2 of IS : 318
Wheel
c) Worm : Gunmetal
The capacities and sizes should be

as follows :
Nozzle
MONITOR
a) Body
a) Material of construction :
LTB-Gr 2 of IS : 318
: M.S ./ S.S. 304 or

316 Seamless pipe
b) Rotation : 360 degree
b) Type of foam used : AFFF/ATC
c) Elevation : 90 deg. (+75 deg., 15 deg.)
c) Discharge capacity : 3500 lpm
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SWIVEL JOINT
C) Painting : As per IS : 5 with two

coats of red enamel
paint
a) Material : LTB-Gr.2 of IS 318

b) Gear Wheel: LTB-Gr.2 of IS.318
7.5
c) Worm : Gunmetal
SS
304
or
SS
316
b) Type of foam used : AFFF
c) Foam Expansion
d) Fog (curtain)
personal.
e) K-factor
f)
: 1:3-4
: 160 deg. for
: 100
Friction Loss : Less than 0.7

kg/cm2 through monitor.
It should be provided with Towing

eye of 80 mm dia in front of trailer,
brake system and
4 nos. of
supporting legs.
FLANGE
a) Material : Mild Steel /SS 304 or
SS 316
b) Specification : ANSI-B-16.5 #
150 R
with FF
serrations
8.0
OTHER EQUIPMENT
8.1
SIREN
(A)
Electrically Operated Siren

The general requirements, 3 phase
electric motor, siren, heads, starter
for on/off operations, without
warbling relay, acoustic power
should comply with IS:1941 (Part
I)/1976. The Siren should have a
range of minimum 3.0 kms. Siren
should be horizontal complete with
mounting. The electric motor should
be totally enclosed with greased
sealed ball bearing and should
conform to IS:325.
Other construction details

Size
Capacity Horizontal
Horizontal
water
foam
throw
throw
(mm)
(lpm)
(m)
(m)
75
2580
60
55
100
3840
70
64
150
7680
75
70
TANK
Foam tank trailer with foam tank

capacity of 1000/2000 lit MS / SS
304 / SS 316 with suitable monitor.
The trailer of suitable capacity made
out of MS/SS 304/SS 316 channels
of 75 mm x 5 mm thickness with MS
/ SS 304 / SS 316 plate of minimum
5 mm thickness welded and duly
treated for anti-corrosion mounted
on two standard make tyres with
solid beam axle on heavy duty.
Semi-elipticle springs which can
take the load of entire unit.
SELF INDUCTION NOZZLE

a) Material of construction
Anodised Aluminium / GM /
TRAILERS WITH FOAM

FOR MONITORS
(B)
Hand Operated Siren

The shape, components, material,
design and construction should
comply with IS:6026-1970. It should
have portable stand as per para 6.3
of IS:6026 of IS:6026. The Siren
should have a range of minimum
1.6 kms
A) Welding : GTAW with ER309

MOL electrode or
equivalent and 100
% radiography
B) Working Pressure : 7 kg/sq.cm
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8.2
FIRE HOSES
be provided with transparent acrylic

sheet fitted with rubber beading for
transparency. The box should be
painted with red colour glossy finish.
The box should be capable to resist
the weight of hose with couplings.
Suitable wall mounting bracket
should be provided in the cabinet.
63 mm / 38 mm and minimum 15
meter. long cotton / synthetic fibre
seamless circular woven jacketed,
rust
proof,
rubberised
fabric
reinforced rubber lined fire hose,
bearing IS:636/1988 Type A & B
mark capable of withstanding 35.7
Kg. bursting pressure, binded with
gunmetal instantaneous type male
and female coupling bearing IS:903
mark with copper wire.
8.4
NOZZLES AND BRANCH PIPES
8.4.1
Nozzles
Fog Nozzle
8.3
(a)
FIRE HOSE BOX
Fog Nozzles made out of gunmetal

chromium plated suitable for 63 mm
dia fire hose, having arrangement
for straight stream, high pressure
fog and shut off as per IS: 952 and
with couplings as per IS:903.
M.S. Fire Hose Box

Fire Hose Box manufactured out
of 18 SWG thick M.S. sheet size
750 mm x 600 mm x 250 mm (30 x
24 x 10 approx.), suitable for
accommodating 02 Nos. 63 mm dia.
fire fighting hose in length of 15 m
with nozzle. The box should be
provided with double door and
should have locking arrangements.
Provision for break glass recess for
key should be given in the box. The
front doors should be provided with
transparent acrylic sheet fitted with
rubber beading for transparency.
The hose box should be painted
with two coats of enamel paint of
fire red colour on the external
surfaces and white colour on the
internal surfaces over two coats of
zinc chromate primer. The box
should be capable to resist the
weight of hoses with couplings.
Suitable wall mounting bracket
should be provided in the box.
Universal Nozzle (Triple Purpose

Nozzle)
Universal nozzle made out of
gunmetal chromium plated suitable
for 63 mm dia fire hose with
instantaneous coupling as per IS:
903, capable of giving high pressure
jet and fine water curtain as per
IS:2871.
Water Curtain Nozzles
Water curtain nozzles made out of
gunmetal with chromium plated
suitable for 63 mm dia fire hose with
instantaneous couplings suitable for
curtain as per IS: 903.
Jet Nozzles
Jet nozzles with branch pipes made
out of gunmetal suitable for 63 mm
dia fire hose with instantaneous
coupling and 16 mm dia. Nozzle
orifice capable of discharging 450
lpm at 7 Kg/cm2 as per IS: 903 with
ISI Mark.
(b) FRP Fire Hose Box

Fibre Glass Fire Hose Box size: 750
mm x 600 mm x 250 mm (30 x 24
x 10 approx.), moulded out of Fibre
Reinforced Plastic (FRP) suitable for
accommodating 02 Nos. of 15 metre
Fire Fighting Hose with nozzle. The
box should be provided with double
door and should have locking
arrangements. Provision for break
glass recess for key should be given
in the box. The front doors should
8.4.2
BRANCH PIPE
Gunmetal branch pipe 63 mm dia.
with gunmetal nozzle conforming to
IS: 903, TAC approved and bearing
ISI Mark.
Foam Making Branch Pipe
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Foam making branch pipe complete

with pickup tube and strainer, FB
5X, al. alloy, capacity 225 lpm at 7
Kg/cm2 pressure with regulating
valve and pickup tube as per IS:
2097.
8.5
accommodate cylinder. The hoses

are
made
from
Neoprene
Rubber/steel braided. The facility of
automatic cut-off of the air flow up
on disconnection of the reducer
should be available. It should be as
per IS: 10245 (part-4) 1982. Refer
OISD-STD - 155 for additional
information.
WATER BASED JEL BLANKET

In Fire Protection & life saving "Jel
Soaked Blanket" of various sizes,
the
jel system should be a
combination of an outer layer of
100% new wool having an
intercellular
weave
with
a
therapeutic jel that is non-toxic,
bactericidal,
water-soluble
and
biodegradable. The wool carried is
capable of absorbing upto 13 times
its own weight. The Water based Jel
Blanket should be packed in good
quality poly-jar / canister. Water Jel
Blanket should be having 3 years
shelf life for medical purpose and 5
years for fire emergencies.
8.6
8.8
Emergency respirator is a self

rescue hood, ideal for escape from
room and buildings contaminated
with toxic fumes and gases created
by fire or accidental pollution. It
should be as per IS: 8523 - 1977.
8.9
TORCHES
Torches should be intrinsically safe
for use in zones o1 and should be
CCE approved.
EXPLOSIMETER
Portable light weight, hand held
intrinsically safe
instrument for
monitoring
the
possibility
of
explosive atmosphere
having
CCE /DGMS approval / UL listing.
8.10
RESCUCITATOR
It should be as per IS: 6194 , 1971
9.0
8.7
FIRE ESCAPE MASK / FILTER

TYPE EMERGENCY
RESPIRATORS
SELF CONTAINED BREATHING

APPARATUS
(WITH ONE SPARE CYLINDER)
FIRE FIGHTING PERSONNEL

Petroleum installations like Crude oil
exploration & production sites,
crude oil transportation, refining,
transportation
of
petroleum
products, gas processing plants,
marketing depots & terminals and
LPG plants have different ways of
manning fire fighting facilities.
Larger and complex installations like
refineries have ful-fledged fire and
safety department where as other
smaller installations man their fire
fighting facilities with the man power
available for operations.
CCE Approved Positive pressure

double stage SCBA suitable for
fighting, rescue operation in toxic
and oxygen deficient atmosphere.
The
equipment
consists
of
compressed air cylinder, light
weight, full face wide vision mask
(with inner ori-nasall mask), speech
diaphragm, spring loaded exhalation
valve, L.P. warning whistle, pressure
gauge, positive pressure demand
valve
working
on
pneumatic
pressure, comfortable shoulder
harness and light weight chemical
resistant
back
plate
to
Though fire fighting facilities are

provided to meet emergencies, it is
very much essential that such
facilities are operated by competent
59
personnel in a right way. Therefore,

the industry should develop own
set of
standards / requirements
for personnel being deployed to
man fire fighting facilities. Such
personnel
need to be
given
necessary input in the form of
technical skill and refresher courses.
emergency situations like

fire,
explosion, toxic release, accident ,
rescue operations etc.
Such
facilities
may have difficult
approach from the road, multiple
floors,
confined spaces,
inadequate fire fighting facilities, poor
ventilation,
presence of other
hazards like chemicals, electrical
equipment etc.
Some
of
the
requirements
considered necessary for fire
fighters are as follows:
Handling of such situations may call

for specific equipment, fire fighting
agents, techniques, adequate no. of
trained personnel, vehicles etc.
General requirements
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Minimum
Educational
requirement
Professional training
Medical check up
Physical fitness
Heavy
vehicle
driving
licence
Therefore, it necessary to study the

plant facilities in detail and chalk out
strategies
to combat
with the
situations.
To meet the above,
following
approach should be adopted:
Job Requirements
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
10.0
Use
of
communication
systems
Rescue operations
Fire fighting techniques
Knowledge of materials /
chemicals handled in the
plant and their hazards
Use / Maintenance
of
various PPEs / Fire fighting
equipment / vehicles
Ability to render First Aid
a) Study the plant / facilities from

construction / layout / approach
view point
b) Study the associated operation
/ maintenance
practices /
communication facilities and
practices
c) Study the hazards present /
precautions needed / existing
suitable measures
CRITICAL SCENARIO
d) Look for
occupancy / their
safety awareness / capability /
supervision
in case of
emergency etc.
In
petroleum
installations like
crude oil production sites, gas
processing
plants, refineries,
pipelines and marketing installations
emergency preparedness plans /
Disaster Management Plans are
prepared in accordance with the
prevailing statutory requirements,
keeping in view major scenario of
accident / fire / explosion / toxic
release etc.
After identifying critical locations,

detailed plans should be prepared
so as to handle various emergency
situations. Such plans should
invariably
include
roles
&
responsibilities of all concerned.
Periodically, mock drills should be
conducted to check adequacy of
the
plans
and
necessary
modifications should be carried out
In any installation, there are certain

facilities / plants which may pose
a challenge to the Fire & Safety
personnel
while
handling
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in the plans to over come

comings.
11.0
TYPICAL FIRE FIGHTING

STRATEGIES
11.1
TANK FIRE
short
In case of wide boiling range

ingredients in crude oil or
product tank on fire, the lower
boiling
point
hydrocarbons
come out of the surface and
feed the fire, while the higher
boiling point hydrocarbons sink
towards bottom forming a
heated front to heat cold oil
deeper and deeper as fire
continues
to
burn.
This
phenomenon is called heat
wave.
Before attempting to extinguish

fire in the tank, fire in the
surrounding area i.e. in the
dyke should be extinguished to
reduce heat input to tank
contents. Cooling the adjacent
tanks (contents of which have
not ignited but are exposed to
radiation heat) by means of
water spray/jet applied to shell
to
prevent
excessive
vaporization and to reduce the
danger of fire spreading to
other areas. Application of
foam on seal of adjacent tank
is also required.
In case fire is not put out by

the
time
heat
wave
has
reached the point,
5 feet
above known bottom water
level (which can be roughly
judged by peeling off/blistering
of the external painting of the
tank shell), it is to be ensured
that
all
personnel
are
evacuated from the area. Be on
guard from successive boil
overs form a burning tank since
this will often occur.
W hen burning, crude oils and

asphalt develop a heat wave
which travels downwards at a
rate of 15 to 50 inches/hr.
Temperature of oil may reach
260 to 315 0C. W hen this heat
wave reaches to the tank
bottom, where some settled
water is generally present, it
will cause a violent Boil-Over.
Burning oil first erupts and
then falls, spreading even
beyond the dyke of the tank.
The columns of the flame can
be very widely spread at the
base. The beginning of a boil
over is indicated by both
increase in height
and in
brightness of the flames prior
to actual eruption of the boiling
oil. Immediate action will have
to be taken to evacuate all
personnel from the affected
area and nearby areas. A boil
over is a violent eruption. A
boil
over
results
from
expansion or frothing of the
heated liquid but is not as
severe as a boil-over.
Conduct all necessary work

within the dyke area during the
initial stages of the fire so that
as the fire progresses, fire
fighting
operation
can
be
carried out from a safer
distance. Care must be taken
NOT to get water in a heavy oil
tank while fighting a fire thus
reducing the possibility of boilover.
11.1.1 Fixed roof tank fire
Light to Heavy Oils (except
Asphalt)
1. Extinguish fires in the Tank
dyke with foam to reduce
heat input to tank contents.
2. Actuate
spray
system
(wherever provided)/apply
cooling water streams to
tanks shell. Ensure that
water does not enter into
the tank either from run-off
or from the water stream
since it will destroy the
foam blanket.
Heat-Wave
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3. Apply foam inside the tank

either through fixed foam
chamber
connections or
through
other
available
equipment.
applying
foam
through
fixed
foam
system
or
through foam branch from
the top platform. Fire
fighting personnel should
not go down on the
floating roof of a partially
filled
tank
except
in
extreme circumstances. In
case
it
as
absolutely
necessary proper safety
appliances such as safety
belt, life line, and fire suit
must be used.
4. Apply cooling water/actuate

fixed spray/deluge system
to other adjoining tanks
exposed to radiation heat
from fire.
5. Open tank dyke valves, as
necessary, to avoid flooding
of
the
tank
dykes.
However, care has to be
exercised not
to spread
hydrocarbons to surrounding areas.
2.
Actuate
cooling
water
spray system/apply water
jet streams on the affected
tank as well as adjacent
tanks
as
required.
However,
precaution
should be taken to avoid
water stagnation on the
floating roof since it may
cause
the
float
unbalanced.
Avoid
directing heavy streams of
water into the flammable
material of the roof edge.
This may splash burning
product into the roof and
increase the seriousness
of the fire.
3.
Open Tank dyke drain

valves as required to avoid
flooding of the dyke area.
Care should be taken not
to spread hydrocarbons to
surrounding areas.
Asphalt tanks
Asphalt tanks are heated and
operated
at
temperatures
above
150
deg.
C
and
therefore foam cannot be used
in these tanks. Precaution
should also be taken while
using water to cool the shell so
that no water enters into the
tank. W hen ever possible water
stream should be directed for
fighting asphalt Fire.
11.1.2 Floating roof tank fire
Floating
roof
tanks
are
designed to eliminate open oil
surfaces from which vapours
escape. Since open surfaces
are
eliminated
in
most
instances, the possibility of fire
from static electricity charge is
prevented as long as the roof
is floating. A few rim fires are
reported to have occurred to
floating
roof
tanks
from
lightening and also when seals
were in poor condition or
improper channeled contacts
between the roof and the shell
of the tank.
11.2
PETROLEUM
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

is kept in liquid form by its own
vapour pressure. LPG when
released from this pressure
rapidly becomes vapour which
in turn is mixed in the air and
forms an explosive mixture
(Explosive range is 1.9 to 9.5
parts vapour mixed volume
with 98.1 to 90.5 parts of air).
A heavy leakage of the LPG
may form a
vapour cloud
Fire around roof edge

1.
LIQUEFIED
GAS FIRE
Floating roof rim fires

should be extinguished by
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which can travel as far as

1500m W hereas vapour from
the open surfaces of gasoline
have not been known to travel
beyond 50m distances.
because accumulation of
leaking gas can result in an
explosion due to accidental
ignition.
2. Stop movement of product
to/from
the
tank
by
activating ROVs etc.
Following
precautions /
guidelines may be adopted
to control LPG leaks & fires.
3. Apply cooling water by

activating Deluge/sprinkler
system and also water
monitors.
1. Approach the fire or gas

leak from upwind. All fires
(Process
Heaters
etc.),
down wind of leak should
be put off/extinguished.
4. In case of fire in the bottom

section,
apply
water,
stream through fixed/mobile
water monitors to piping
assembly/supporting
structure. Water
cooling
should be done on the
adjacent storage vessels.
2. Keep all persons out of

vapour
cloud
area.
Evacuate area which is in
the path of vapour cloud as
quickly as possible.
3. In case escaping LPG is not
on fire, activate ROV to cut
off source of LPG.
5. Water
cooling
on
the
affected vessel should be
continued even after flame
extinguishment
until
all
danger of the re-ignition
from the hot surfaces or
other sources has been
eliminated.
4. Water spray is effective in

dispersing LPG vapours.
Spray stream should be
directed across the normal
vapour path.
5. Controlled
burning
of
escaping LPG is normally
accepted as fire fighting
practice.
Application
of
sufficient water, to keep the
shell of the vessel and
piping cool, will allow the
fire
to
consume
the
products without danger of
causing
failure.
It
is
desirable
where
the
leakages
cannot
be
controlled
after
extinguishing fire.
6. Water spray protection for

fire fighters should be
provided on a continuous
basis as long the danger of
vapour cloud persists.
6. Dry chemical powder is

effective for extinguishing
small
LPG
fires.
Extinguishing agent should
be directed toward point of
vapour discharge.
8. Should a shell failure occur

below the liquid level of the
tank and result in leakage
which exceeds the capacity
of
the
water
pumping
facilities,
several
solid
streams of water should be
directed
on
the
shell
surrounding the leak. Try to
form a curtain of water
spray and maintain it until
7. If possible, pump water into

the vessel to float the
flammable material above
the leaking point in the
shell. This would extinguish
the
flames
if
water
pumping rate exceeds the
rate of leakage.
11.2.1 L.P.G. Storage Vessel Fire

1. Do not extinguish flame
except by fuel elimination,
63
any flammable material i.e.

LPG has been consumed
and the vessel has become
gas-free
by
natural
ventilation
or
by
the
addition of steam to the
vapour space of the tank.
8.
11.3
undertaking wagon removal

or other operations.
6. Extinguish all ground fires
before
attempting
to
extinguish
the
fire
on
tanker.
7. After containing the fire on
the tanker, use foam or
dry
chemical
for
extinguishment, water spray
to be continued for some
time after the fire has been
extinguished
to
prevent
reignition.
Before plant operations

are
resumed
after
completion
of
fire
fighting, gas test should
be
made
in
pits,
trenches or dykes where
gas or heavy vapours
might
accumulate.
Portable gas detectors
should be used to check
presence of flammable
gas. Similar precautions
and
fire
fighting
operation
is
to
be
followed in case of fire
in LPG Recovery Unit.
8. Salvage as much un-burnt

liquid as possible.
In case of LPG tank wagons,
similar precautions as of LPG
storage vessels should be
followed, whenever possible.
However, DCP is to be only
used to extinguish the fire and
water for cooling.
RAIL TANK WAGON FIRE
11.4
(Liquid Fire)
ROAD TANKER FIRE

1. Stop all pumping/loading
operations.
1. Stop all loading/unloading

operations in the area and
isolate the respective lines.
2. Close
block valves
on
pipelines to tanks as well
as loading lines to gantry.
2. Close the domes of all

unaffected wagons as far
as possible.
3. Isolate the burning tanker

from other tank trucks, not
yet involved in the fire.
3. Isolate the tanker on fire

from other tankers not
involved in the fire by using
water spray through hose
lines.
4. Apply cooling water spray

from fixed water monitors
as well as hose lines to
cool
the
tank
trucks
completely.
4. Apply cooling water spray

streams
through
hose
lines/fixed water monitors
to the fire affected wagon,
adjacent wagons and other
nearby equipment.
5. Protect adjacent refinery

equipment and other tank
trucks with cooling water
stream.
6. W hen the fire is contained
with the help of water spray
streams, apply foam to
extinguish
the
flames.
Cooling streams should be
maintained even after flame
5. Remove unaffected tank

wagons from the fire areas
as quickly as possible. Use
water screen for protection
against
radiation
for
64
extinguishment
until
all
danger of re-ignition from
hot surfaces has been
eliminated.
7
7. Salvage as much
burnt oil as possible.
Make necessary operational

changes
particularly
the
following:
For additional information, refer

OISD-STD-161 / 165.
In case of L.P.G. tank trucks,
similar precautions as under
L.P.G. storage vessels should
be followed whenever possible.
DCP to be only used to
extinguish the fire.
11.5
(a)
Open drain line from the

vent line to make sure
that
all
the
oil
is
drained.
(b)
Cut steam to the vent.
(c)
If there is evidence that

a
relief
valve
has
opened and will not reset, proceed to take the
equipment
out
of
service
and
depressurise.
(d)
If liquid hydrocarbon
overflows through the
vent,
apply
high
pressure
water
fog
working upwards from
the lowest flames.
(e)
Apply water spray to the

entire structure engulfed
in flame at point of
advantage around the
base of the structure to
prevent heat damage to
structural members.
un-
PROCESS UNIT FIRE

Process
unit
fires
are
extinguished principally by fuel
removal. This is accomplished
by making operational changes
to
reduce
pressure,
by
introducing
steam
to
the
affected
systems
and
by
blowing down sections of the
unit as required.
The area and intensity of a fire
will indicate the proper method
of extinguishment. Small fires
can be combated with dry
chemical powder,CO2, steam
or foam. Foam should be used
only where it can blanket the
burning fuel. Water in the form
of spray or high pressure fog is
most effective on large area of
intense
fire
that
threaten
damage
to
supporting
structures
and
adjacent
equipment. However the use of
water may cause flanges and
joints to leak due to thermal
shock there by adding fuel to
the fire. Adjusting the water
stream to spray or fog will
lessen this danger.
11.5.2 Exchanger
fires
or
transfer
line
In most cases exchanger and

transfer
line fires are the
result of abrupt changes in
temperature
/
pressure.
Therefore
11.5.1 Relief valve vent fire
65
(a)
Make an effort to reestablish

the
normal
operating
temperature
at the equipment.
(b)
If the normal operating

temperature
cannot
operating make efforts
to reduce pressure on
the equipment.
(c)
Apply
powder
dioxide
steam,
dry
or
carbon
(preferably
steam) to the point of

leakage.
Use either water in the form

of spray or sand.
If the fire can not be

extinguished by use of
portable
equipment,
apply
high
pressure
water
spray
to
the
immediate vicinity of the
leak.
Do not disturb the fire by

using a water jet.
CO2
or
DCP
fire
extinguishers can also be
used to extinguish sulphur
fire.
(e)
Protect structures and

lines on which fire is
impinging by applying
water
spray
from
monitor/hand-lines.
For storage pit containing

molten sulphur, steam or
inert system is suitable.
(f)
Apply
foam
on
ground/trenches
in
which burning oil may
accumulate;
covering
the
sewer
drain
to
prevent fire entering the
sewers.
(d)
(g)
Avoid working above

sewer drains or near fire
traps since there is a
possibility of explosion.
(h)
Maintain
adequate
drainage of fire area.
11.7
PUMP
FIRE
11.6
Operators should start

the standby machine, if
possible, and machinery
on fire to be switched
off.
(b)
CAUTION: Do not use

water or foam.
(c)
De-energise the circuit

if possible.
(d)
Apply carbon-dioxide or
dry powder, Halon /
Halon alternatives to
extinguish the fire.
FIRE INVOLVING SULPHUR
66
COMPRESSOR
(a)
Operators should start

immediately the standby
machines. If this is not
possible,
operation
should be adjusted to
take
the
affected
machine out of service
and isolate it. Drain or
de-pressurise
the
equipment
and
connecting
lines,
if
conditions permit.
(b)
Apply steam
powder from
extinguishers
leak.
(c)
If portable extinguishers
are inadequate, blanket
the fire area with water
spray and direct jets of
high pressure water fog
into the source of fuel
until the operators have
succeeded in stopping
the flow of fuel.
(d)
Apply
foam
on
the
ground/trenches
in
which burning oil may
accumulate covering the
sewer drain to prevent
fire entering the sewers.
(e)
Avoid working above

traps.
11.5.3 Electrical Machinery fires

(a)
AND
or dry
portable
to
the
(f)
11.8
(c)
Inject steam into fire

box and header box.
(d)
Protect
structural
members outside the
fire box threatened by
flame with water spray.
(e)
Do not use foam. It is

ineffective on this type
of fire and will result
only in waste.
TRENCH OR PIT FIRE

(a)
(b)
11.9
Maintain
adequate
drainage of fire area.
Operators should check

immediately to locate
and stop the source of
leakage into the trench
or pit.
Apply steam, CO2 or dry
powder to the fire area.
If this is not successful,
apply foam covering the
sewer drain as possible.
(c)
Apply
high
pressure
water fog or water spray
to prevent damage to
adjacent equipment.
(d)
Avoid
overflowing
trenches or pits with
water since this may
cause spread of fire.
(e)
Avoid working above

traps.
11.10 SEWER FIRE
FURNACE HEADER OR TUBE

RUPTURE FIRE
A header box fire is normally
the result of a radical operating
change. Injection of steam into
the header box will usually
extinguish a fire. If it is of
significant size and can not be
extinguished with steam, this
fire must be treated as a tube
rupture fire.
(a)
In most cases, a sewer

fire may follow a sewer
explosion. In such a
case
the
operator
should see that steam
from steam hoses is
directed
at
sewer
outlets in all gaseous
areas. If there is a
sewer fire, be sure that
no one is standing or
working on or near the
sewer outlets.
(b)
Apply dry powder at

each manhole or drain
from which flame is
issuing.
(c)
Direct water streams

into involved trenches to
maintain flow towards
the fire area. If there is
oil on the water in the
trenches, use foam.
11.11 SPILL
FIRES
GROUND LEVEL
(a)
11.9.1 Tube rupture fire

(a)
Take necessary action

to remove hydrocarbon
by
isolating
and/or
depressurising.
(b)
Inject
steam
furnace tubes.
into
67
ABOVE
Operators
should
immediately determine
the source of leakage or
spill and stop it if
possible. The particular
piece
of
equipment
involved
should
be
taken out of service,
depressurised
and
steamed, if necessary.
(b)
Blanket small fire areas

with
steam
or
dry
powder
but
avoid
scattering of burning
material.
(c)
Blanket large fire areas

with water spray from
monitors, fire hydrants
to protect supporting
structures.
Maintain
water
flow
until
operators control the
flow of fuel.
(d)
(e)
(f)
spray.
Maintain
water flow unit
operators control
flow of fuel.
of
(b)
(c)
(e)
Maintain
drainage
area.
of
to
oil
adequate
the fire
Avoid working above sewer

drains or near fire traps.
11.13 LABORATORY FIRE

This type of fire requires
different
combatting
procedures because of glassware and special types of
apparatus
and
equipment
involved.
adequate
the fire
Avoid working above

traps.
(a) Use
carbon-di-oxide,
Halon / Halon alternatives,
DCP
portable
extinguishers
on
small
fires.
11.12 SPILL FIRE - GROUND LEVEL

(a)
Apply
foam
extinguish fires in
pools or trenches.
Caution
If quantities of oil are

flushed to lower levels
and continue to burn in
pools apply foam to
these.
Maintain
drainage
area.
(d)
the
the
the
Operators
should
determine the source of
leakage
or
spill
immediately and stop it,
if possible. If is a
continuous
leakage
which can not stopped,
the particular piece of
equipment
involved
should be taken out of
service, depressurised
and
steamed,
if
necessary.
(b) In case of large spills of

flammable
material
whether ignited or not,
evacuate personnel from
the building and cut off
fuel, air gas and electrical
services to the building.
Cut off any other outside
source of fuel.
(c) Use water fog or water
spray only on fires which
threaten damage to the
building structure.
Blanket small fires with

steam or dry powder but
avoid scattering burning
materials.
(d) Do not enter a smoke filled

area without respiratory
protection.
Laboratory
supplies
include
many
chemicals which may emit
toxic
vapours
when
exposed to fire.
In case of large spill

fire, direct high pressure
water
fog
into
the
source
of
leakage.
Protect
surrounding
structures with water
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REFERENCES
1. OISD-STD-116
2. OISD-STD-117
3. OISD-STD-142
4. OISD-STD-155
5. OISD-STD-169
6. Indian Standard IS-5131
13. Indian Standard IS-4989 (Pt I,II,III)
20. API 2001
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Guidelines on Fire Fighting, Equipment and Appliances

Oil Industry Safety Directorate

Hindustan Petroleum Corpn. Ltd. (M R), Mumbai

Hindustan Petroleum Corpn. Ltd. (M), Mumbai

FIRE FIGHTING CHEMICALS

6.0 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

7.0 WATER / FOAM MONITORS

FIRE FIGHTING PERSONNEL

TYPICAL FIRE FIGHTING STRATEGIES

water and a proper proportion of

Foam Tender -- is a mobile fire

Emergency Rescue Tender (ERT)

Water Tender -- is a mobile fire

and should be protected

Specifications for fabricating a fire

Engine : The vehicle engine

Batteries : Ordinary lead

Radio suppression of the

Braking distance should not

Foam tender should be

The Foam Tender should

Drag hook or eye of

All wiring should

The foam tender should be

The pump should

The pump should be of rigid

The pump impeller shaft

The pump impeller neck

a depth of 7.0 m at a rate

Primer : The pump should

The delivery outlet of the

Suction lines should

Water tank of 1800 to 3000

It should be provided with a

Suitable eyes should be

strainer, NRV (Non Return

A cleaning hole of 250 mm

A water level indicator of the

The complete tank should

All the piping should be

All piping / fittings, internals,

Water tank should be tested

Foam Compound tank of

The tank should have

The foam tank should be of

The foam tank should be

The draw off line should be

The draw-off pipe should

Foam tank should be tested

The tank should be fitted

The tank should have 2 nos.

Around the pump proportioner

(ii) The proportioner should be so

The tank should have one

in the foam compound flow rate.

(iii) The monitor and hand-lines