Specification for Fireproofing of Structural Steel

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Revision History
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Ashutosh Yadav Petrofac Civil Engineer

Rajesh Bhoir Petrofac Civil Engineer

Arjun Rawat /Ruhul Amin Petrofac Civil Lead Engineer

Timir Mehta Petrofac Project Engineering Manager

Mohammed Siddiquie Petrofac Project Engineering Manager

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Contents

REVISION HISTORY 2
CONTENTS 3
1 INTRODUCTION 4
1.1 Purpose 4
1.2 PROJECT OVERVIEW 4
1.3 Scope 4
1.4 Regulatory Requirements 5
2 REFERENCES 5
2.1 Related Engineering Specifications 5
2.2 Algerian regulations 5
2.3 Codes and Standards 5
2.4 Order of Precedence 6
2.5 Standard Drawings 7
2.6 Units 7
3 DEFINITIONS 8
4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 9
4.1 General 9
4.2 Submittals 9
4.3 Delivery, Storage & Handling of Materials 10
5 PRODUCTS 10
5.1 General 10
5.2 Cementitious Materials 11
5.3 Non-cementitious Materials 12
6 EXECUTION 12
6.1 Fireproofing Application 12
6.2 Bond and Anchorage 13
6.3 Inspection and Testing 13

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Purpose
1.1.1 This specification addresses the minimum requirements for fireproofing of structural
steel members. Members include those in the Structural steel Buildings, pipe racks,
pipe supports and bracing which requires fireproofing.
1.1.2 This specification excludes fireproofing of piping and process equipment. It does
not define the vertical and horizontal limits areas to be fireproofed. This information
will be provided in HSE Design Philosophy, (Doc. No. A-TSE-PHL-000-30000) and
specifications and incorporated on structural steelwork drawings.

1.2 PROJECT OVERVIEW

Groupement ISARÈNE (the “COMPANY”) will develop the Ain Tsila gas field which is
located in the Illizi basin in the eastern part of the Sahara Desert in south-east Algeria,
south of the Grand Erg Oriental. The field was discovered within the Périmètre Isarène
(Blocks 228, 229a) in 2007 and has been appraised to hold approximately 65 billion cubic
metres (2.29 trillion cubic feet) of recoverable hydrocarbon reserves. The field lies in the
Sahara Desert, approximately 1,100km south-east of Algiers, 175km west of In Amenas,
175km north- west of Illizi and 450km to the south-east of Hassi Messaoud. Central
Processing Facility (CPF) is designed to produce 10.3 MMSCMD sales gas.
A gathering system, comprising wellsites, wellsite systems, flowlines, manifold stations and
trunk pipelines to gather the produced fluids and transport them to the reception facilities
at the CPF. Raw gas will be treated in the CPF. Processing facilities comprising pipeline
reception facilities, slugcatcher(s), feed gas compression, mercury removal, gas
dehydration, gas conditioning (natural gas liquids extraction), export compression,
condensate stripper, LPG fractionation facilities, condensate and LPG export facilities and
associated utilities, storage and buildings (all located at the CPF). Fiscal metering for sales
gas, LPG and condensate, located at the CPF battery limit.
Sales quality gas will be delivered to SONATRACH TRC’s (TRC) sales gas pipeline system
at a tie-in point on a manifold next to the TFT compressor station. Liquefied petroleum gas
(LPG) will be delivered to TRC’s LPG pipeline system at a tie-in point located at a block
valve station west of the TFT compressor station. Stabilised condensate will be delivered
to TRC’s condensate pipeline system at a tie-in point located at Méderba, approximately
165km north of Ain Tsila.

1.3 Scope
1.3.1 The scope of this specification is to identify the minimum quality and technical
requirements for materials, equipment, labour, method of application of fireproofing,

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inspection, and necessary testing to accomplish the fireproofing of structural steel

members.

1.4 Regulatory Requirements

For subjects not covered by regulations, codes and standards or specifications, the
materials and execution of the work shall be based on good economical engineering
practice and shall be subject to the acceptance of COMPANY.

2 REFERENCES

2.1 Related Engineering Specifications

A-CIV-SPE-000-30007 Specification for Structural Steel Fabrication and Erection
A-CIV-SPE-000-30003 Specification for Cast in place concrete

A-CIV-SPE-000-30005 Specification for steel reinforcement for concrete

A-CIV-BOD-000-30001 Civil and Structural Design Basis

A-TSE-PHL-000-30000 HSE Design Philosophy

A-MTL-SPE-000-30003 Specification for Painting

A-TSE-LST-000-30001 Passive Fire Protection Schedule

2.2 Algerian regulations

Ministeres des Travaux Recueil des Normes Algériennes.Secteur des travaux
Publics publics
Organisme National de Référentiel technique et réglemetaire de la construction
Contrôle Technique de la
Construction

2.3 Codes and Standards

2.3.1 American Concrete Institute

ACI 506R-05 Guide to Shotcrete
ACI 305R-10 Guide to Hot Weather Concreting
ACI 306R-10 Guide to Cold Weather Concreting

2.3.2 American Society for Testing and Materials

ASTM C 330 Standard Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for
Structural Concrete
ASTM E 84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
Building Materials

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ASTM E 119 Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction
and Materials
ASTM E 329 Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction
Inspection, Testing, or Special Inspection
ASTM E 605 Standard Test Methods for Thickness and Density of Sprayed
Fire-Resistive Material (SFRM) Applied to Structural Members
ASTM E 761 Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Sprayed
Fire-Resistive Material (SFRM) Applied to Structural Members
ASTM C 150 Standard Specification for Portland Cement

ASTM C 494 Standard Specification for Chemical Admixtures

2.3.3 American Petroleum Institute

API 2218 Fireproofing Practices in Petroleum and Petrochemical
Processing Plants

2.3.4 British Standards

BS 4449 Steel for the reinforcement of concrete. Weldable reinforcing
steel. Bar, coil and decoiled product. Specification.
BS 4483 Steel fabric for the reinforcement of concrete. Specification.
BS EN 1008 Mixing water for concrete. Specification for sampling, testing
and assessing the suitability of water, including water
recovered from processes in the concrete industry, as mixing
water for concrete.
BS EN 10080 Steel for the reinforcement of concrete. Weldable reinforcing
steel. General.
BS EN 12620 Aggregates for concrete.

2.4 Order of Precedence

In the event of conflict between the requirements of this specification and other referenced
documents, the CONTRACTOR shall request written clarification from COMPANY. The
order of precedence will normally be:
1. Algerian legislations
2. Algerian regulatory Authorities regulations
3. International Codes and standards
4. COMPANY Philosophy documents
5. Project Specifications

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2.5 Standard Drawings

A-STR-STD-000-30051 General Notes, Abbreviations and Legends for
Structural Steel Work (SHT. 1)

A-STR-STD-000-30052 General Notes, Abbreviations and Legends for

Structural Steel Work (SHT. 2)

A-STR-STD-000-30062 Standard details of fireproofing on structural

steel members
A-STR-STD-000-30063 Standard details of fireproofing of equipment
skirt and saddle

A-TSE-LST-000-30001 Passive fire protection schedule

C-TSE-LAY-000-30002 Passive fire protection layout central processing

facility

C-TSE-LAY-000-30003 Passive fire protection layout typical/elevation

Refer project technical document register (TDR) for complete list of standard Drawings.

2.6 Units

 Elevations : Metre (m).

 Dimensions : Millimetre (mm).

 Force : Kilo Newton (kN).

 Mass : Kilogramme (kg).

 Moment : Kilo Newton metre (kNm).

 Stress : Newton per square millimetre (N/mm²) or Mega Pascal

(MPa).

 Pressure : Kilo Pascal (kPa) or kilogramme per square centimetre

(kg/cm²).

 Loadings : Kilo Newton per square centimetre (kN/m²).

 Temperature : Degree Celsius (ºC).

Units used are multiples and sub-multiples of SI-units.

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3 DEFINITIONS
The terms and definitions as used within this document are listed below.

“COMPANY” means Groupement ISARÈNE (the operator of the Ain Tsila

Development)

“CONTRACTOR” means the party, which carries out all or part of the design,
engineering, installation and commissioning, procurement
and construction applicable to this specification

“shall” or “must” indicates that the specified action is mandatory (i.e. must be
done by the specified action party)

“should” indicates that the specified action is recommended but not

mandatory. However, the action party will be responsible for
the consequences in the event that he/she elects not to do it

“will” indicates a commitment by others or a statement of fact

“Purchaser” means the entity defined as such in the purchase order or

Contract

“Seller” means the entity defined as such in the purchase order or

contract

“Sub-supplier” means the entity responsible for the supply of components or

services to the Seller

“Manufacturer” means the entity responsible for the manufacture of an item

ultimately supplied by the Seller to the Purchaser

“Goods” means the physical items delivered under the terms of the
purchase order or contract

“Services” means any services provided pursuant to the purchase order

or contract but not incorporated in the Goods

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4 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General
4.1.1 Fire resistant rating for structural steel support PFP shall be 1.5 hours for pool fire
scenario as per A-TSE-LST-000-30001 and UL1709 for testing & conditions.
4.1.2 Fireproofing materials and application shall be in accordance with technical
reference documents listed in Section 2.0 of this specification.
4.1.3 No fireproofing material shall contain asbestos or toxic substance.
4.1.4 Critical core temperature for passive fire proofing material shall be 538 oC
as per clause 6.2.2.1 of API 2218.

4.2 Submittals
Prior to commencement of any fireproofing work and during the progress of the installation
the CONTRACTOR shall:
4.2.1 Submit methods of quality control and quality assurance used; e.g. checklists,
material certificates, inspection forms, data records etc. for COMPANY
ACCEPTANCE.
4.2.2 Submit technical and equipment details
 Submit detailed technical information on selected fireproofing methods for all
fireproofing material, equipment including installation procedures, sequences,
and methods of operation for COMPANY’S acceptance. Details shall be
submitted for all possible methods of application. Manufacturers product data
sheets (PDS) and material safety data sheets (MSDS) must also be submitted
to the COMPANY for acceptance.
 Submit proposed concrete and shotcrete mix design for COMPANY’S
acceptance.
 Submit proposal for the method and frequency of testing of shotcrete to
COMPANY for acceptance. For the testing of shotcrete drilled cores or
penetration of shot fired nails should be used. Trial applications shall be carried
out and tested.
 Submit one copy of all concrete (or similar materials) strength test results. Test
shall be made on minimum of each 15 m3 of concrete. Tests shall be in
accordance with the requirements stated in the Specification for Cast in place
concrete, A-CIV-SPE-000-30003.
4.2.3 Submit test reports
 Submit certified mill test reports for welded wire reinforcing steel (fabric or
mesh), conforming to BS 4449, BS 4483 and EN 10080. Test reports shall be
provided in accordance with the requirements stated in the Specification for
steel reinforcement for concrete Doc. No. A-CIV-SPE-000-30005.

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 Submit testing laboratory reports for concrete strength tests during construction
conforming to requirements of BS EN 12350 (for sampling freshly mixed
concrete from different containers used in the production or transportation of
concrete), and BS EN 12390 (for testing hardened concrete). Test reports shall
be provided in accordance with the requirements stated in the Specification for
Cast in place concrete, A-CIV-SPE-000-30003. If shotcrete is used, similar test
reports shall be provided.
4.2.4 Submit details of block outs
 Submit method of forming and infilling block outs and determining block out size.
 Prepare illustrative sketches, which will be submitted to COMPANY for
acceptance.
4.2.5 Submit fireproofing report
 Keep a log of each structural member fireproofed by column, beam, or bracing
piece marks.
 Submit the report of completed work to COMPANY upon completion of the work.

4.3 Delivery, Storage & Handling of Materials

The CONTRACTOR shall:
4.3.1 Deliver all wire reinforcing steel (mesh), concrete, shotcrete materials to the jobsite
in an undamaged condition. Damaged materials shall be sorted out, rejected,
record maintained, and replaced, if not repairable within seven (7) calendar
days, before fireproofing starts.
4.3.2 Place reinforcing steel, ready-mixed concrete and shotcrete bags on skids
in undamaged condition.
4.3.3 This does not apply to ready-mixed concrete if the CONTRACTOR utilizes
his/her own batch plant.

5 PRODUCTS

5.1 General

5.1.1 Cementitious materials shall be the preferred option and other methods shall only
be permitted with COMPANY’s acceptance.
5.1.2 Waterproof flashing mastic shall be applied for caulking where shown on drawings.
Waterproof flashing mastic product details shall be submitted for acceptance by
COMPANY. Flashing mastic shall consist of a fibrated mastic material in ready

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mixed form, non-flammable when cured and durable under extreme weather
conditions.

5.2 Cementitious Materials

5.2.1 Normal weight concrete
 All concrete and constituent materials shall conform to the requirements of the
Specification for Cast in place concrete, A-CIV-SPE-000-30003.
 Fine and coarse aggregate shall conform to EN 12620 for normal weight
concrete. Normal weight concrete shall be formed placed (manually applied).
 Water used in mixing the concrete shall be in accordance with the requirements
in Specification for Cast in place concrete, A-CIV-SPE-000-30003.
5.2.2 Lightweight concrete
 Fine and coarse aggregate shall conform to ASTM C 330 for lightweight
concrete.
 Shotcrete
o Shotcrete is pneumatically applied (sprayed) and shall conform to the
requirements of ACI 506R-05.
o The minimum characteristic compressive strength of shotcrete shall be
20 N/mm2 after 28 days except where and when otherwise specified on
the engineering drawings. To determine the minimum characteristic
compressive strength, cylinder-tests shall be used, all in accordance
with ASTM E 761.
 Other lightweight cementitious fireproofing products shall be subjected to
COMPANY’s acceptance. It shall be applied in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions and recommendations.
 The thickness shall be the manufacturer’s specified thickness for the minimum
required fire rating.
 Minimum concrete cover from the mesh and from the steel member shall be in
compliance with the calculated fire resistance of the structural member.
5.2.3 Reinforcement
 Welded wire reinforcing (mesh) shall meet the requirements of BS 4449, BS
4483 and BS EN 10080.
 Minimum yield strength shall be in accordance with Specification for steel
reinforcement for concrete, A-CIV-SPE-000-30005.
 Metal lath for lightweight cementitious products shall be galvanized metal lath
attached to steel.
 Steel grade of the mesh shall be as per manufacture’s recommendation.

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5.3 Non-cementitious Materials

5.3.1 Intumescent fireproofing
 Intumescent fireproofing is a fireproofing material consisting of water-based or
epoxy-based coating for brush, roller or spray application.
 Intumescent fireproofing work shall be performed in strict accordance with the
coating manufacturer’s recommendations including, but not limited to:
o Surface preparation of steel substrate and priming
o Delivery, storage, and handling of intumescent fireproofing coating
materials
o Temperature of substrate, ambient temperature, and relative humidity at
the time of application.
o Application of coating and measuring of dry film thickness (DFT).

6 EXECUTION

6.1 Fireproofing Application

6.1.1 General
 Steel receiving fire proofing shall be painted as per project specification A-MTL-
SPE-000-30003 before application of the fire proofing material.
 Apply all fireproofing to the assembled steel in the field, unless accepted
otherwise by COMPANY.
6.1.2 Placing, curing and finishing
 Concrete by form placed method shall be mixed, placed, cured and finished in
accordance with Specification for Cast in place concrete, A-CIV-SPE-000-
30003.
 Before proceeding, a trial section shall be installed for final acceptance by
COMPANY as to the texture and thickness. Thickness will be checked by
probed measurements in accordance with the recommended procedure by
ASTM E 605.
 Pneumatic application shall be used only if accepted by COMPANY. Only
competent and experienced personnel shall be employed for this work.
Pneumatic application shall be executed under the supervision of a trained and
qualified applicator in accordance with the strict instructions and
recommendations of the manufacturer.
6.1.3 Caulking
 Apply caulking (waterproof mastic flashing) at exposed steel and fireproofing
intersections in accordance with engineering drawings. Slope or slant
fireproofing downward from intersection to facilitate drainage.

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6.2 Bond and Anchorage

6.2.1 Preparation
 All steel surfaces to be in contact with the fireproofing shall be cleaned of all oil
and other foreign matter.
6.2.2 Installation
 Wire mesh reinforcement shall be attached in accordance with standard
fireproofing drawing No. A-STR-STD-000-30062 and A-STR-STD-000-30063.
 Studs are to be welded on the steel members in order to install the wire mesh.

6.3 Inspection and Testing

6.3.1 Inspection
 Quality Assurance personnel shall:
o Maintain the material receiving records and shall follow other record
checks as outlined in the project QA procedures.
o Inspect all field fireproofing. Sufficient time and equipment shall be
supplied by the CONTRACTOR to permit proper inspection of all
structural steel.
o Inspect all steelwork and equipment to verify adequacy for installation
requirements, prior to the application of fireproofing.
 CONTRACTOR shall provide the QA inspector or COMPANY’s representative
with the following:
o Full access to the site.
o Adequate time and notice to perform the required inspections.
6.3.2 Testing
 CONTRACTOR shall contract the services of an independent laboratory for
testing fireproofing. Sampling, testing, inspecting and reporting shall be
performed in accordance with UL1709.
 The QA inspector shall be given the opportunity to witness the testing.

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