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HALFAYA PROJECT SURFACE FACILITY

Petrochina (Halfaya)

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Revision History

Revision A is completed on Jul. 07, 2016.

Revision B is updated on Jan. 02, 2019 according to the revision comments of the PCH as
below:
1) Item 6.3.1 & 6.3.2 & 6.3.6, revised to consistent with HFY-GEN-CIV-DWG-007.
2) Delete item 6.3.6 as repeated with 6.3.1.
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CONTENT

1.0 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 4

1.1 Purpose .................................................................................................................... 4

1.2 Definitions and Abbreviations ................................................................................ 4

2.0 SITE CONDITIONS ................................................................................................... 4

3.0 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS, CODES, STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS ... 5

3.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 5

3.2 International Standards and Codes ........................................................................ 5

4.0 GENERAL ................................................................................................................. 6

4.1 Workmanship ........................................................................................................... 6

5.0 PLATFORMS AND HANDRAILINGS ....................................................................... 6

5.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 6

5.2 Widths ...................................................................................................................... 6

5.3 Flooring .................................................................................................................... 6

5.4 Clearances ............................................................................................................... 7

6.0 STAIRS AND LADDERS .......................................................................................... 8

6.1 General ..................................................................................................................... 8

6.2 Stairs ........................................................................................................................ 8

6.3 Ladders .................................................................................................................... 8

7.0 HANDRAILING AND KICKPLATES ......................................................................... 9

7.1 Handrailing............................................................................................................... 9

7.2 Kickplates ................................................................................................................ 9

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1.0 GENERAL

1.1 Purpose

This specification covers the minimum requirements for design and materials of
platforms, stairs, ladders and handrailings.

1.2 Definitions and Abbreviations

1.2.1 Definitions
WORD MEANING
COMPANY PetroChina International Iraq FZE Iraq Branch
The organization selected and entrusted by COMPANY to perform the
CONTRACTOR Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Start-up, pre-Commissioning
and Commissioning of the Project.
The party who is in charge of awarding agreement on behalf of
PURCHASER COMPANY / CONTRACTOR for the supply of goods and services in
connection with the work.
The party to the contract and/or purchase order which has undertaken
VENDOR/ SUPPLIER/
the obligation to supply the goods and/or services which are ordered
SUBCONTRACTOR
and specified herein.
Shall Indicates a mandatory requirement
Indicates a strong recommendation to comply with the requirements of
Should
this document

1.2.2 Abbreviations
ACRONYM MEANING
ANSI American National Standards Institute
API American Petroleum Institute
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
AWS American Welding Society
ISO International Standardization Organization

2.0 SITE CONDITIONS

The following are the climatic conditions for all equipment and facilities.
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Altitude m ASL 0.5-6

Atmospheric Pressure k Pa 102

Max. Temp. ℃ 55

Wet Bulb Temp ℃ 22.2 (GPSA 11-3b)

Dry Bulb Temp. ℃ 42.2 (GPSA 11-3b)

Max. Metal temp. by sun shine ℃ 80
Min. Temp. ℃ -2
Max. Speed Wind m/s 40

Prevailing Direction Wind (winter) NW-SE

Prevailing Direction Wind (summer) NW-SE

Max. Relative Humidity 80%

Min. Relative Humidity 25%

Rainfall mm/a 177.4

1-hour Rainfall mm 41

15 in winter (1.2-1.6 m)
Under Ground Temp. ℃
33.6 in summer (1m)

Seismic Zone 2B

Evaporation Rate mm/a 3054.4

3.0 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS, CODES, STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

3.1 General

Vendor shall meet or exceed the requirements of the latest edition of the following codes,
regulations and standards, except as superseded herein. In cases where more than one
code, regulation or standard apply to the same condition, the most stringent shall be
followed. In the event of a conflict between this specification and other specifications or
correspondence, the COMPANY shall be consulted and a ruling, in writing, shall be
obtained before any work is started.

3.2 International Standards and Codes

• International Building Code

• Uniform Building Code
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• Codes, Regulations and Statutes of Authorities having jurisdiction in the location

of installation.

The following General Specifications shall be used in conjunction with this specification where
applicable:

• HFY-GEN-CIV-SPC-0008 Specification for Steel Works

Some requirements in this specification may be modified by specific requirements in the

purchase specification. In case of conflict, the specific requirements supersede this specification.

Any deviation from this specification must be approved, in writing, by COMPANY. Such written
approval must be obtained prior to the commencement of any work which would constitute such
a deviation.

4.0 GENERAL

4.1 Workmanship

Work shall be carried out in accordance with code requirements and industry standards
for good workmanship.

5.0 PLATFORMS AND HANDRAILINGS

5.1 General

5.1.1 Platforms shall be provided according to the corresponding code to ensure the
security and convenience during the productive activities.
5.1.2 All operating platforms which area is more than 50m2 or which length is more than
8m shall have two means of access.

5.2 Widths

5.2.1 The clear width in front of inspection or service handholds and manholes shall not
be less than 900 mm. Exchanger platforms shall have a clear width of not less than 900
mm.
5.2.3 The clear width of platforms for servicing other parts of equipment shall not be less
than 750 mm.
Connecting walkways shall not be less than 700 mm.
5.2.5 Minimum platform size is 760 x 760 mm.

5.3 Flooring

5.3.1 Unless otherwise indicated, flooring shall be steel grating.

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5.3.2 Grating shall be a minimum of 32 mm deep by 5 mm wide bearing bars spaced on

30 mm centers with 5 mm hex cross bars spaced on 100 mm centers.
5.3.3 Non-removable grating shall be welded to support members with 40 mm long x 3
mm fillet welds at fourteenth bearing bar maximum spacing and at each side of each
panel.
5.3.4 Removable sections of grating shall be fastened with standard manufacturer's clips
at 200 mm c/c and at least four clips for one piece.
5.3.5 When floor sections are installed on a concrete support structure, the concrete
shall have a recessed support angle around the perimeter of the opening.
5.3.6 Where catalyst and chemical storage areas are located on platforms, 6 mm thick
checkered plate stiffened to prevent excessive deflection shall be used.
5.3.7 Drainage shall be provided by one hole, 12 mm diameter, for approximately every
1.5 m2 of checkered plate. Holes shall be located at low spots, and shall be drilled after
erection.
5.3.8 Non-removable checkered plate shall be stitch welded to the supporting members
with 40 mm long x 5 mm fillet welds at 200 mm centers.
5.3.9 Removable panels of checkered plate shall be fastened with 12 mm diameter
cadmium plated steel countersunk-head bolts.
5.3.10 All grating shall be finishing by hot-dip galvanized (ANSI /NAAMM MBG 531-00)

5.4 Clearances

5.4.1 The back of inner platform kickplates shall clear uninsulated equipment by 75 mm
and insulated equipment by 25 mm.
5.4.2 Platforms servicing manholes shall not be more than 750 mm below the bottom of
the manhole flange.
5.4.3 The minimum headroom over platforms and walkways shall not be less than 2100
mm and shall be measured to the lowest point of overhead structural framing, piping or
equipment.
5.4.4 Where platforms connect between two vessels, provision shall be made for
unequal expansion of the vessels.
5.4.5 Top head platforms on vessels shall have a minimum 900 mm clearance between
edges of flanges and the outer edge of platform to provide working area around all
flanges.
5.4.6 Platforms serving manways shall be sized to permit 180°opening of covers without
interference with structure or guard railing.
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6.0 STAIRS AND LADDERS

6.1 General

6.1.1 Access to auxiliary service platforms shall be by ladders/stairs.

6.1.2 Main operating platforms shall be provided with a minimum of two exits, one of
which shall be a stairway. The second exit shall be as far as possible from the first and
may be a ladder. Both exits shall terminate if possible in open areas. Exits leading to
narrow passages, or areas congested with operating equipment or other obstructions
are not acceptable.
6.1.3 Primary access to structures supporting major equipment shall be by stairway, with
secondary access by ladder.
6.1.4 Stairs and ladders shall be designed and constructed in accordance with ANSI
A14.3.

6.2 Stairs

6.2.1 Stairways shall have a minimum width of 750 mm; a minimum run of 200 mm; a
maximum riser of 200 mm; and the maximum vertical distance between landings shall
be 3700 mm.
6.2.2 The width of treads and height of rise shall be uniform throughout the length of any
stairway and the treads shall be level.
6.2.3 All stairway runs on the same structure shall have, if possible, the same slope,
preferably nine verticals to twelve horizontals.
6.2.4 The stairway slope shall be between 30°and 55°as measured from the horizontal.
6.2.5 Stairway handrails shall be continuous with landing and platform handrails.
6.2.6 Stairs shall have grating treads 32 mm x 5 mm with bearing bars and checkered
plate nosing.
6.2.7 All stairs shall have rounded nosing and shall have the same type of grating as the
surrounding area and of the same quality and design.
6.2.8 Stair landings shall not be less than 750 mm in the direction of the stairway.
6.2.9 All grating shall be finishing by hot-dip galvanized (ANSI /NAAMM MBG 531-00)

6.3 Ladders

6.3.1 All ladders serving platforms or landings 2400 mm or more above grade shall be
equipped with safety cages.
6.3.2 Ladder runs shall be offset at a maximum of 6500 mm landing to landing.
Landings shall have minimum width and length of 760 mm. These requirements do not
apply to ladders with fall arrest devices.
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6.3.3 Ladder cages shall be extended from the top to not over 2100 mm from the
landing at the bottom.
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6.3.4 Ladders required to have cages shall be sidestep-off in all cases where access
and layouts permits.
6.3.5 On elevated landings or platforms when the center of the ladder is 900 mm or less
from a handrail, those longitudinal cage bars in proximity to the handrail that do not
interfere with ladder access shall be extended by field construction to the handrail.
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6.3.6 6.3.7 Ladder cages shall be supplied in accordance with ANSI A14.3.
6.3.7 6.3.8 Ladders side rails shall be determined according to the space between
support point.
6.3.8 6.3.9 Ladder fall arrest devices shall not be used in lieu of cage protection except on
stacks and chimneys.

7.0 HANDRAILING AND KICKPLATES

7.1 Handrailing

7.1.1 Handrailing shall extend around the edges of all platforms, landings, walkways and
stairways except at stair and ladder accesses or where the top of the floor panel is not
more than 700 mm above grade.
7.1.2 Maximum spacing on handrail posts shall be 1500 mm.
7.1.3 Bolted removable sections shall be provided where necessary to permit removal of
or access to equipment.
7.1.4 Handrail height on stairs shall be 1050 mm taken from the top of the stair tread.
7.1.5 Handrail posts shall be provided at fireproofed columns so that the railings do not
pass through the fireproofing.
7.1.6 Handrails at the bottom of stairways shall terminate at the bottom post or
completely turn and attach to the post.
7.1.7 Finished handrail shall be free of burrs and sharp edges which would cause injury
to personnel.

7.2 Kickplates

7.2.1 Kickplates shall extend continuously around the edge of all platforms, landings,
walkways and openings protected by railing except at stair and ladder accesses.
7.2.2 Kickplates shall extend around columns and shall have 25 mm minimum clearance
from column or from column fireproofing.