FIRE PREVENTION PLAN

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION Of 16P SUB-STATION

PIC P-7717

SIEMENS ENERGY
Siemens Ltd., SA ET, Business Gate, Building C-1, Airport Road,
Qurtubah District. Riyadh 11423, Saudi Arabia.
P.O.Box 86544, Riyadh 11632
TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Objective

II. Background

III. Assignment of Responsibility

IV. Plan Implementation

A. Good Housekeeping
B. Maintenance
C. Evacuation

V. Types of Hazards
A. General Site Hazards
B. Electrical Hazards
C. Portable Heaters
D. General Fire Hazards
E. Cutting, Welding, and Open Flame Work
F. Flammable and Combustible Materials
G. Ignition Sources
H. Smoking
I. Traffic

VI. Training

VII. Emergency Control Contacts

VIII. Evacuation Layout

IX. Program Review

Attachments:
A. Fire Risk Survey
B. General Fire Prevention Checklist
C. Flammable and Combustible Material Checklist
I- OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this Fire Prevention Plan is to eliminate the causes of fire, prevent loss of life and property
by fire, and to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) standard on fire
prevention, 29 CFR 1910.39. It provides employees with information and guidelines that will assist them
in recognizing, reporting, and controlling fire hazards.

II- BACKGROUND

SIEMENS ENERGY Construction is committed to minimizing the threat of fire to employees, visitors, and
property. SIEMENS ENERGY Construction complies with all applicable laws, regulations, codes, and good
practices pertaining to fire prevention. SIEMENS ENERGY Construction’s separate Emergency Action Plan
spells out the procedures for responding to fires. This Fire Prevention Plan serves to reduce the risk of
fires at SIEMENS ENERGY Construction on Construction of 16P S/S at Yanbu project.

III- ASSIGNMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY

Fire safety is everyone's responsibility. All employees should know how to prevent and respond to fires,
and are responsible for adhering to company policy regarding fire emergencies.

A. Management

Management determines the SIEMENS ENERGY Construction fire prevention and protection policies.
Management will provide adequate controls to provide a safe workplace, and will provide adequate
resources and training to its employees to encourage fire prevention and the safest possible response
in the event of a fire emergency.

B. Plan Administrator

HSE Manager shall manage the Fire Prevention Plan for SIEMENS ENERGY Construction, and shall
maintain all records pertaining to the plan. The Plan Administrator shall also:

a) Develop and administer the SIEMENS ENERGY Construction fire prevention training program.
b) Ensure that fire control equipment and systems are properly maintained.
c) Control fuel source hazards.
d) Conduct fire risk surveys (see Appendix A) and make recommendations.

C. Supervisors

Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that employees receive appropriate fire safety training, and
for notifying HSE Manager when changes in operation increase the risk of fire. Supervisors are also
responsible for enforcing SIEMENS ENERGY Construction fire prevention and protection policies.

D. Employees

All employees shall:

a) Complete all required training before working.

 b) Conduct operations safely to limit the risk of fire.
c) Report potential fire hazards to their supervisors.
d) Follow fire emergency procedures.

IV- PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

A. Good Housekeeping

To limit the risk of fires, employees shall take the following precautions:

a) Minimize the storage of combustible materials.

b) Make sure that doors, hallways, stairs, and other exit routes are kept free of obstructions.
c) Dispose of combustible waste in covered, airtight, metal containers.
d) Use and store flammable materials in well-ventilated areas away from ignition sources.
e) Use only nonflammable cleaning products.
f) Keep incompatible (i.e., chemically reactive) substances away from each other.
g) Perform “hot work” (i.e., welding or working with an open flame or other ignition sources) in
controlled and well-ventilated areas.
h) Keep equipment in good working order (i.e., inspect electrical wiring and appliances regularly and
keep motors and machine tools free of dust and grease.
i) Ensure that heating units are safeguarded.
j) Report all gas leaks immediately. HSE Manager shall ensure that all gas leaks are repaired
immediately upon notification.

B. Maintenance

Foreman (Mechanical) will ensure that equipment is maintained according to manufacturers'

specifications. SIEMENS ENERGY Construction will also comply with requirements of the Royal
Commission codes for specific equipment. Only properly trained individuals shall perform
maintenance work.

The following equipment is subject to the maintenance, inspection, and testing procedures:

a) Equipment installed to detect fuel leaks, control heating, and control pressurized systems;
b) Portable fire extinguishers, automatic sprinkler systems, and fixed extinguishing systems;
c) Detection systems for smoke, heat, or flame;
d) Fire alarm systems

FIRE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

IF YOU DISCOVER A FIRE OR SMOKE

1. Remove anyone from immediate danger.

2. Confine the fire by closing doors as you leave the area.
3. Activate the closest fire alarm to alert building occupants.
4. Call emergency phone numbers
Give the following information:
Location
Size or type of fire
 Your location
5. Attempt to put the fire out with a portable fire extinguisher ONLY when:
You have been properly trained
The fire is small (wastebasket size)
You are not alone A safe escape route is present
If this is not true, simply close the door and evacuate.

6. Evacuate by the nearest exit or exit stairwell. Do not block/wedge exit doors in an open position.
The doors must remain closed to keep smoke out and keep stairwells/exit safe for evacuation and fire
personnel.

7. Go to your pre-determined Evacuation Assembly Point,

8. Once assembled, help to account for personnel and report to the emergency staff if any occupants are
unaccounted for and may be still in the building.

IF YOU HEAR OR SEE A FIRE ALARM

1. Never assume the fire alarm is a false alarm
2. Move to the safest exit or stairwell
3. Close doors as you leave the area
4. Exit the building
5. Proceed to the designated meeting area.
6. Wait for further instructions from Site Safety officer or the Fire Department.

IF TRAPPED INSIDE YOUR OFFICE OR AREA

1. Wedge cloth material along the bottom of a door to keep out smoke.
2. Close as many doors as possible between you and the fire.
3. Telephone 0599973382 and notify of your situation.
4. If windows are operable, and you must have air, open the window.
5. Break windows as a last resort, as they cannot be closed if necessary.
6. If necessary signal through the window to let the Safety Department know your location.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Appendix Evacuation for Persons with Disabilities, this section provides a general guideline of evacuation
procedures for persons with disabilities during fire and other building emergencies. Individuals with
disabilities must identify their primary and secondary evacuation routes, and seek out colleagues who are
willing to serve as evacuation assistants. Other faculty and staff members can help by becoming aware of
others who may need assistance in an evacuation.

MOBILITY-IMPAIRED -UNCONSCIOUS
In most buildings people will need to use stairways to reach building exits. For persons who are disable
individuals to move out. One effective approach to this situation is the following:

Stay In Place:
• Working with an evacuation assistant, select a room with an exterior window, a telephone, and a solid
or fire-resistant door. Remain with the disabled person in this room, and send someone to the evacuation
assembly area to notify emergency personnel of the location of the person in need of assistance. It is also
possible to place the disabled person near a stairway landing to await assistance, although this area may
not be protected from smoke and other hazards.
• Emergency Response Team, who are trained in emergency rescue, can then enter the building and assist
the person in exiting the building. Only in situations of extreme danger should untrained people attempt
to evacuate disable person. If this must be attempted, one possibility is the following:

Person Cradle Carry

1. Wait until other evacuees have moved down the stairwell.

2. The two helpers stand on either side of the individual.
3. They reach under the individual and lift them out in a cradle.
4. Helpers control the descent by walking slowly and cautiously.
 FIRE
EMERGENCY

Employees
Manually
Activate evacuation
activates
alarm

Evacuees report to
ERP Team confirms Emergency
fire incident Assembly Area

Fire fighters
estinguish fire if it is
controlable

ERP Coordinator
contact with fire
department

Fire Engine Arrives

Security opens the

Gate

Site management Head counting by

briefs to Fire Fight Team Leads
team lead

Fire deparment Fire department Management Team

becomes incident gives all clear signal directs future actions
commander
V- TYPES OF HAZARDS

The following sections address the major workplace fire hazards at SIEMENS ENERGY Construction’s
facilities and the procedures for controlling the hazards.

A. General Site Hazards

Potential hazards for workers in construction include:

 Falls (from heights);

 Trench collapse;
 Scaffold collapse;
 Electric shock and arc flash/arc blast;
 Failure to use proper personal protective equipment
 Repetitive motion injuries.

B. Electrical Fire Hazards

1. Improper Grounding
2. Exposed Electrical Parts
3. Inadequate Wiring
4. Damaged Insulation
5. Overloaded Circuits
 6. Damaged Tools & Equipment
7. Wet Conditions
8. Overhead Power Lines

C. Portable Heaters

All portable heaters shall be approved by HSE Manager. Portable electric heaters shall have tip-over
protection that automatically shuts off the unit when it is tipped over. There shall be adequate
clearance between the heater and combustible furnishings or other materials at all times.

D. General Fire Hazards

 Combustible storage areas with insufficient protection.

 Combustibles near equipment that generates heat, flame, or sparks.
 Equipment that generates heat and utilizes combustible materials
 Flammable liquids and aerosols
 Flammable solvents (and rags soaked with solvent) placed in enclosed trash cans
 Electrical wiring in poor condition
 Leaking Batteries
 Personal ignition sources - matches, lighters
 Electronic and electrical equipment

E. Cutting, Welding, and Open Flame Work

Foreman (Mechanical) will ensure the following:
a) All necessary hot work permits have been obtained prior to work beginning.
b) Cutting and welding are done by authorized personnel in designated cutting and welding areas
whenever possible.
c) Adequate ventilation is provided.
d) Torches, regulators, pressure-reducing valves, and manifolds are UL listed or FM approved.
e) Oxygen-fuel gas systems are equipped with listed and/or approved backflow valves and pressure-
relief devices.
f) Cutters, welders, and helpers are wearing eye protection and protective clothing as appropriate.
g) Cutting or welding is prohibited in sprinkled areas while sprinkler protection is out of service.
h) Cutting or welding is prohibited in areas where explosive atmospheres of gases, vapors, or dusts
could develop from residues or accumulations in confined spaces.
i) Cutting or welding is prohibited on metal walls, ceilings, or roofs built of combustible sandwich-
type panel construction or having combustible covering.
j) Confined spaces such as tanks are tested to ensure that the atmosphere is not over ten percent
of the lower flammable limit before cutting or welding in or on the tank.
k) Small tanks, piping, or containers that cannot be entered are cleaned, purged, and tested before
cutting or welding on them begins.
l) Fire watch has been established.
F. Flammable and Combustible Materials

Flammable materials are those that ignite more easily than other materials, whereas those that are
harder to ignite or burn less vigorously are combustible.

Rating Degree of flammability Examples

0 Materials that do not burn water

lubricating oils, cooking

1 Materials that must be preheated before they ignite
oils

Materials that must be moderately heated or exposed to

2 diesel fuel
relatively high ambient temperatures before they ignite

Liquids and solids that can ignite under almost all

3 gasoline, acetone
temperature conditions

Materials that rapidly vaporize at atmospheric pressure and

natural
4 normal temperatures, or readily disperse in air and burn
gas, propane, butane
readily

HSE Manager shall regularly evaluate the presence of combustible materials at SIEMENS ENERGY
Construction (see Appendix D).

Certain types of substances can ignite at relatively low temperatures or pose a risk of catastrophic
explosion if ignited. Such substances obviously require special care and handling.

1. Class A combustibles.

These include common combustible materials (wood, paper, cloth, rubber, and plastics) that can
act as fuel and are found in non-specialized areas such as offices.

To handle Class A combustibles safely:

a) Dispose of waste daily.
b) Keep trash in metal-lined receptacles with tight-fitting covers (metal wastebaskets that are
emptied every day do not need to be covered).
c) Keep work areas clean and free of fuel paths that could allow a fire to spread.
d) Keep combustibles away from accidental ignition sources, such as hot plates, soldering irons,
or other heat- or spark-producing devices.
e) Store paper stock in metal cabinets.
f) Store rags in metal bins with self-closing lids.
g) Do not order excessive amounts of combustibles.
 h) Make frequent inspections to anticipate fires before they start.

Water, multi-purpose dry chemical (ABC), and halon 1211 are approved fire extinguishing agents
for Class A combustibles.

2. Class B combustibles.

These include flammable and combustible liquids (oils, greases, tars, oil-based paints, and
lacquers), flammable gases, and flammable aerosols.

To handle Class B combustibles safely:

a) Use only approved pumps, taking suction from the top, to dispense liquids from tanks, drums,
barrels, or similar containers (or use approved self-closing valves or faucets).
b) Do not dispense Class B flammable liquids into containers unless the nozzle and container are
electrically interconnected by contact or by a bonding wire. Either the tank or container must
be grounded.
c) Store, handle, and use Class B combustibles only in approved locations where vapors are
prevented from reaching ignition sources such as heating or electric equipment, open flames,
or mechanical or electric sparks.
d) Do not use a flammable liquid as a cleaning agent inside a building (the only exception is in a
closed machine approved for cleaning with flammable liquids).
e) Do not use, handle, or store Class B combustibles near exits, stairs, or any other areas
normally used as exits.
f) Do not weld, cut, grind, or use unsafe electrical appliances or equipment near Class B
combustibles.
g) Do not generate heat, allow an open flame, or smoke near Class B combustibles.
h) Know the location of and how to use the nearest portable fire extinguisher rated for Class B
fire.
Water should not be used to extinguish Class B fires caused by flammable liquids. Water can cause
the burning liquid to spread, making the fire worse. To extinguish a fire caused by flammable
liquids, exclude the air around the burning liquid. The following fire-extinguishing agents are
approved for Class B combustibles: carbon dioxide, multi-purpose dry chemical (ABC), halon 1301,
and halon 1211.

Micro centrifuge Use

Contaminated micro centrifuges must be cleaned up after use to prevent contamination from spreading
to other tubes and to gloves.

G. Ignition Sources
An ignition source is a process or event which can cause a fire or explosion. Open flames, sparks, static
electricity, and hot surfaces are all possible ignition sources. An explosion can occur when flammable
gases or vapors in the air come in contact with an ignition source such as a spark.

H. Smoking
 Smoking is prohibited in all SIEMENS ENERGY Construction buildings. Certain outdoor areas may also
be designated as no smoking areas. The areas in which smoking is prohibited outdoors are identified
by NO SMOKING signs.

I. Traffic

Traffic Regulations:
 The Site layout respect to permanent and temporary roads shall be based partly on the traffic hazard
assessment. SIEMENS ENERGY shall reassess the traffic condition when changes in roads and
transportation are required for construction purposes.
 Pedestrian side walkways shall be properly barricaded and posted with identifying signs. A proper
control shall be provided at road crossings for safe personnel passage.
 All drivers shall carry his Saudi driving license with him at all the times while operating a motor vehicle
and shall display it upon request of authorized person.
 The employee shall not operate a vehicle on or off the project / site after his driver’s license is
suspended, revoked or expired.
 Shoulder harness and seatbelt for all passenger, rear view mirror, lights (Head light, tail, stop, turn
signal and emergency warning). Emergency kit containing a fire extinguisher and a reflective warning
triangle for road emergencies and first aid kits shall be available.
 Drivers and inside passenger shall have seatbelts secured and drivers shall not start vehicles, transport
or truck until all riders comply with these rules and are properly seated.
 Vehicle safety equipment shall be inspected daily by the driver or operator before use.
 Driver shall observed flagmen’s direction, posted speed limits, traffic signs, signals and other postings
at all times while driving on site.
 Driver shall not leave vehicle engine running unattended.
 No person is allowed to sit or rest directly in front of or behind the wheels of any vehicles.
 Speed limit of different site areas and roads shall be defined.
 Drivers shall park only designated area.
 Drivers shall not park their vehicles in dark during night shift.
 Vehicle shall have seated that are firmly secured and adequate for the numbers of employees to be
carried. Tools and material shall be secured to prevent movement.
 Load extended beyond the front and rare shall be marked with red flag.
 All loads shall be firmly secured to the vehicles while being transport.
 Persons shall not be permitted to be on vehicle mounted units are prohibited while operating a
vehicle. If it becomes necessary to use any of the above equipment, the driver shall pull over, park the
vehicle safely and then use the cell / mobile phone.

Traffic Control
 All personnel will comply with the site layout and traffic flow, which has been developed for safe
pedestrian and vehicle routes, loading and laydown areas, traffic control, storage and parking.
 All project pathway as per project evacuation plan is open and not allowed any parking in main gate
entrance and pathway
 Roads will not be blocked or obstructed by construction equipment and materials.
 All legal vehicle documentation and licenses shall be valid and kept inside vehicle
 Driving a vehicle is prohibited without confirming that the vehicle meets all applicable project
requirements for safe operation
 Drivers are responsible to ensure that lights, signal, horn and brakes are in proper working order.
 Drivers shall not engage in any activities that could distract from the safe operation of a vehicle.
 Driver shall not smoke when operating vehicle. It is required not to smoke while operating a vehicle
as it is a major distraction and tobacco smoke contain high amount of carbon monoxide which cause
dizziness and relaxation causing the operator to lose concentration and increased probability of
accident.
 Motor vehicle having an obstructed rear view because of the load shall not be operated in reverse
gear unless the vehicle has reverse signal alarm audible above the surrounding noise level and an
observer who has been specify notified of his designation as an observer, signal that is safe to operate
in reverse gear.
 Extreme caution shall be exercised in case of serve weather conditions like sand storm, heavy rain or
fog.
 Avoid parking in areas where unloading is being performed or where vehicle are required to backup.

All vehicles shall be inspected prior to mobilizing the vehicles to the project. Contractor shall present
vehicles to project HSE Department for inspection and submit operator driver’s license, registration
documents and insurance documents for review.

All brakes shall be in good working order. The foot and hand brakes shall be checked daily for proper
operation.

The driver responsible for transporting materials safely and ensuring that the load does not exceed
the nominal capacity of the vehicle.

All loads shall be secured and tied down and properly covered when necessary

Load shall be securely placed in the vehicle such that there is no possibility of injury or obstruction to
the driver due to shift of the load while the vehicle is in operation or being loaded or unloaded.

Traffic Layout Plan

VI- TRAINING

HSE Manager shall present basic fire prevention training to all employees upon employment, and shall
maintain documentation of the training, which includes:

A. review of 29 CFR 1910.38, including how it can be accessed;

B. this Fire Prevention Plan, including how it can be accessed;
C. good housekeeping practices;
D. proper response and notification in the event of a fire;
E. instruction on the use of portable fire extinguishers (as determined by company policy
F. in the Emergency Action Plan); and
G. Recognition of potential fire hazards.

Supervisors shall train employees about the fire hazards associated with the specific materials and
processes to which they are exposed, and will maintain documentation of the training. Employees will
receive this training:

A. at their initial assignment;

B. annually; and
C. When changes in work processes necessitate additional training.
VII- EMERGENCY CONTROL CONTACTS:
Emergency Contacts – Royal Commission
Institution Department Contact No
Royal Commission MC RC MERGENCY 014 393 7700

Emergency Contacts - SIEMENS

NAME DESIGNATION CONTACT NUMBER

SIEMENS ENERGY

Mr. NISAR AHMAD PROJECT MANAGER 0567297601

Mr. AMMAD TOOR ELECTRICAL SITE MANAGER 0530047007

Mr. HASEEB AKRAM CONSTRUCTION MANAGER 0596941157

Mr. MOHAMMED MUDASSAR PROJECT EHS MANAGER 0553978607

Mr. OSAMA WAHEED QA/QC MANAGER 0537067607

City Emergency Services

Agency Event Contact No
Traffic Police Road Accidents 993
Ambulance Medical Aid 997
Civil Defense / Fire Brigade Fire 998
Police Accidents/Theft 999

VIII- Evacuation Layout

 SITE LAYOUT PLAN

IX- Program Review

HSE Manager shall review this Fire Prevention Plan at least annually for necessary changes.
 ATTACHMENTS
Fire Risk Survey
Attachment A
SIEMENS ENERGY Construction
Design & Construction of 16P Sub-Station at Yanbu

Type of Fire Hazard Location Emergency Actions Required PPE

Completed by:__________________________ Date:__________________

 General Fire Prevention Checklist
Attachment B
SIEMENS ENERGY Construction
Design & Construction of 16P Sub-Station at Yanbu
S. No. Check Item Yes No N/A
1 Is access to firefighting equipment maintained at all times at
construction sites?
2 Is firefighting equipment conspicuously located at construction sites?
3 Is firefighting equipment periodically inspected and maintained in
operating condition at construction sites?
4 Is a fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, or a 55-gallon open drum
of water with two fire pails provided for each 3,000 square feet of
protected building area?
5 Is the travel distance to the fire extinguisher or drum of water 100 feet
or less?
6 Are one or more fire extinguishers, rated not less than 2A, provided on
each floor?
7 At construction sites involving multistory buildings, is at least one fire
extinguisher located adjacent to the stairway?
8 Are fire extinguishers and water drums protected from freezing?
9 If more than 5 gallons of flammable or combustible liquids or 5 pounds
of flammable gas are present, is a fire extinguisher, rated not less than
10B, provided within 50 feet?
10 Are portable fire extinguishers selected according to the classes of
anticipated fires and size and degree of hazards?
11 Is stability maintained when combustible materials are piled? Are piles
lower than 20 feet?
12 Are weeds and grass kept down and a regular procedure provided for
the periodic cleanup of the entire area?
13 Are outdoor combustible materials stored more than 10 feet from a
building or structure?
14 Are indoor materials stored so that they do not obstruct or adversely
affect the means of exit?
15 Are indoor materials stored, handled, and piled to minimize the spread
of fire and permit convenient access for firefighting?
16 Are indoor materials stored so that a clearance of at least 36 inches is
maintained between the top level of stored materials and the sprinkler
deflectors?
17 Is proper clearance maintained around lights and heating units to
prevent ignition of combustible materials?
18 Is a clearance of at least 24 inches maintained around the path of travel
of fire doors, unless a barricade is provided?
19 Are materials stored more than 36 inches away from a fire door
opening?
20 Are temporary heating devices stored away from flammable and
combustible materials?
 Flammable and Combustible Material Checklist
Attachment C
SIEMENS ENERGY Construction
Design & Construction of 16PSub-Station at Yanbu

Flammable and combustible materials

Is combustible scrap, debris, and waste stored in covered metal receptacles and removed from the
work site promptly?

Are proper storage methods used to minimize the risk of fire and spontaneous combustion?

Are approved containers and tanks used for the storage and handling of flammable liquids?

Are all flammable liquids kept in closed containers when not in use?

Are bulk drums of flammable liquids grounded and bonded to containers during dispensing?

Do storage rooms for flammables liquids have mechanical or gravity ventilation?

Are all solvent wastes and flammable liquids kept in fire-resistant, covered containers until they are
removed from the work site?

Is vacuuming used rather than blowing or sweeping combustible dust when possible?

Are fire separators placed between stacked containers of combustibles or flammables to ensure
their support and stability?

Are fuel-gas cylinders and oxygen cylinders separated by distance, fire-resistant barriers, or
other means while in storage?

Are fire extinguishers provided for the type of materials they will extinguish, and placed in areas
where they are to be used?
CLASS A: Ordinary combustible materials fires
CLASS B: Flammable liquids, gas, or grease fires
CLASS C: Energized-electrical equipment fires

Are appropriate fire extinguishers mounted within 75 feet of outside areas containing flammable
liquids, and within 10 feet of any inside storage area for such materials?

Do only trained personnel transfer or withdrawal flammable liquids?

Are fire extinguishers mounted so that employees do not have to travel more than 75 feet for a Class
A fire or 50 feet for a Class B fire?

Are employees trained in the use of fire extinguishers?

Are all extinguishers serviced, maintained, and tagged at least yearly?

 Do record required monthly checks of extinguishers?

Are all extinguishers fully charged and in their designated places? Are extinguishers free from
obstruction or blockage?

Are “NO SMOKING” signs posted in areas where flammable or combustible materials are used or
stored?

Are “NO SMOKING” signs posted on tanks of liquefied petroleum cylinders?

Are “NO SMOKING” rules enforced in areas involving storage and use of flammable materials?

Are safety cans used for dispensing flammable liquids?

Are all spills of flammable or combustible liquids cleaned up promptly?