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Abbreviations:
AS
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ASTM :
BS
DFT
IS
OISD :
UL
QAP
Australian Standard
American Society for Testing & Materials
British Standard
Dry Film Thickness
Indian Standards
Oil Industry Safety Directorate
Underwriters' Laboratory
Quality Assurance Plan
Members :
Special Invitees:
Mr. P.P. Lahiri (SMMS)
Mr. Prasenjit Saha (SMMS)
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CONTENTS
1.0
SCOPE
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2.0
REFERENCES
3.0
DESIGN BASIS
4.0
5.0
SURFACE PREPARATION
6.0
7.0
APPLICATION METHOD
8.0
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9.0
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10.0
TESTING REQUIREMENTS
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11.0
PAYMENT
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ANNEXURES
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1.0 SCOPE
This specification covers the general requirements of passive fire protection of external steel
structures against hydrocarbon pool fire. Structural steel members shall be fire proofed for 2
hours such that the protected steel substrate temperature shall be restricted to 538C, whereas in
case of equipment skirts/ saddles/ supports the steel temperature shall be restricted to 427C.
Following fireproofing materials and systems have been covered in this standard:
a) Type-I : In-situ cement concrete of minimum M30 Grade (for application up to 1.8m
from grade level for steel structures)
b) Type-II: Spray applied vermiculite based lightweight cementitiuos concrete (for application
above 1.8m of grade level for steel structures)
c) Type-Ill: Spray applied vermiculite based lightweight cementitiuos concrete (for application
over equipment skirts/ saddles/ supports)
2.0
REFERENCES
3.0
DESIGN BASIS
Fire resistance of a material is defined by fire rating, evaluated through a fire test based on
applied thickness and time taken to reach the defined critical steel temperature. Fire rating
adopted in the present standard is based on UL-1709 rapid rise fire tests of protection materials
for structural steel, conducted by Underwriters Laboratory, USA. In this test, fire resistance of a
material is evaluated on a W10x49 steel column as per UL-1709 fire curve and fire rating is
published in a UL design number under XR category for thickness and time. In addition to the
fire rating, under this test, material for exterior use is also evaluated for accelerated ageing, high
humidity, salt spray, wet-freeze-dry cycling, acid spray, solvent spray etc.
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c) Type-III : For equipment skirts/ saddles/ supports (which shall be protected for 2 hours from
reaching critical temperature 427C), 2 hours fire rating as per UL design is not
adequate as the UL-1709 test is based on 538C critical temperature. Therefore for
the required fire protection from reaching 427C, higher thickness shall be
necessary. For this, fireproof thickness corresponding to 3 hours fire rating as per
respective UL design number under UL-1709 (XR category) shall be adopted
subject to a minimum of 30mm.
4.0
Primer
Reinforcing system
Fireproof coating as per UL-1709
Curing
Water shed sealing at terminating edges/ metal joints
Weather barrier finish coat
b) In-situ cement concrete fireproofing system shall have following compatible components:
4.1
Primer
Reinforcing system
Cement concrete
Curing
Water shed sealing at terminating edges/ metal joints
Weather barrier finish coat
The material shall be factory-blended, supplied in single component pre-mixed dry form, nonflaking and non-dusting suitable for spray-application, with added mold and fungi inhibitor.
Material shall not contain asbestos & mineral wool and shall not contain more than 1% Sulphate
(expressed in SO3). The material shall be free from toxicity release when subjected to heat.
In addition to the UL-1709 certificate, the contractor shall supply test certificate covering the
information for the supplied batches of material as per Attachment-I.
Fire proofing materials shall be stored in well ventilated, dry place away from source of heat &
direct sunlight. Special storage requirements such as temperature, humidity, stacking height, etc.
as per manufacturer's specifications shall be ensured.
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4.2 Reinforcement (for both Vermiculite based cementitious and In-situ concrete)
4.2.1 Expanded Metal Steel Sheet/ Lath
Expanded metal steel sheet shall conform to IS:412, galvanized (having minimum zinc coating
of 250 g/m2) and shall weigh minimum 1.84 Kg/m2. Size of the mesh shall be 4.5x13.5mm.
4.2.2 Wire Fabric
Welded wire fabric to be used as reinforcement, shall conform to IS:1566 and shall be post weld
hot dipped galvanized having minimum zinc coating of 250 g/in' of uncoated wire surface.
Mesh size shall be 50mmx5Omm and thickness of wire shall be 2mm (Minimum).
4.2.3 Attachments
a) Mild Steel Tie Wire
MS Tie wires shall be minimum 16 SWG and galvanized (having minimum zinc coating of
100 g/m2).
b) Mild Steel Nuts
MS Nuts shall conform to IS:1367 and IS:2585.
c) Cover plates
Cover plates shall conform to IS:2062 Grade-A/ BR.
d) Cover blocks
Cover blocks shall be prepared in cement coarse sand mortar (1:3) with minimum
50mmx50mm size of thickness equal to half of the fireproofing thickness with MS Tie wire
of sufficient length protruding from them for tying with the wire fabric.
4.3 Curing Compounds (for both Vermiculite based cementitious and In-situ concrete)
Membrane curing may be used in lieu of moist curing with the permission of the
Engineer-in-Charge. Such compounds shall be compatible and applied to all exposed surfaces by
spraying or brushing as soon as possible after the material has set. Minimum film thickness of
such curing compounds shall be as per the recommendation of the manufacturer so as to obtain
an efficiency of 90% as specified by BS-8110. This film of curing compound shall be fully
removed from the surface after the specified curing period.
4.4 Water Shed Sealing at Terminating Edges/ Metal Joints (for both Vermiculite based
cementitious and In-situ concrete)
All termination of the fireproofing and steel junctions shall be sealed by non-bituminous
polysulfide or silicon rubber mastic sealant. The sealing compound shall be compatible and
approved by fireproofing material supplier.
4.5 Weather Barrier Finish Coat (for both Vermiculite based cementitious and In-situ
concrete)
a) Sealer Coat
A sealer coat of epoxy polyamide shall be applied over the fireproofing surface as a base for
the finish coat. The sealing compound shall be compatible and approved by fireproofing
material supplier.
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b) Finish Coat
The finish coat shall be pre-qualified for coating system No. 1 of NORSOK Standard
M-501. Two coats of acrylic elastomeric or polyurethane coating shall be used as finish
coat. The sealing compound shall be compatible and approved by fireproofing material
supplier.
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6.1.2 The coating shall be non corrosive to the steel members & shall not be affected by
environmental conditions, whether natural or from local leaks, spillage or pollution. It shall also
be asbestos free.
6.1.3 The coating shall be able to withstand both thermal shock and impingement of water from fire
hoses and/or monitors.
6.2.2 Steel structures shall be fire proofed with concrete up to a minimum height of 1.8m from grade
for protection against mechanical damage or as directed by the Engineer-in-Charge. A suitable
slope of about 30 shall be provided at the junction of concrete and vermiculite based
cementitious fireproofing material to avoid accumulation of water.
6.2.3 Concrete shall be poured into well made forms properly oiled and made to correct dimensions.
Concrete shall be vibrated as necessary to ensure smooth surface, free from voids and
irregularities. Any defects, honeycomb etc. shall be made good by contractor at his own cost.
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6.2.4 Self Compacting Concrete (SCC) conforming to EIL Specification No. 6-68-0019 can also be
used which do not require vibrators.
7.0 APPLICATION METHOD
a) Application of fire proofing material coating shall be carried out by skilled and experienced
applicators.
b) Before start of application, pipes and equipments in the vicinity shall be covered with
polythene/ tarpaulin to protect them against damage. Open end of pipes shall be covered
with wooden plugs or with other suitable shielding materials.
c) Steel sections shall be covered with metal steel sheet/ lath before application of fire proofing
material. For equipment skirts/ saddles/ supports, the coating material shall be applied in
horizontal bands working upwards from the bottom of skirts/ saddles/ supports base plate.
All outside edges of the fire proofing shall be champhered by 20mm (Refer relevant
Annexures).
d) Thickness of fire proof coating shall be established by providing ground wires both in
vertical and horizontal directions. Ground wires shall be tight and true to line, and placed in
such a manner that they can be further tightened if required.
e) The fire proofing material, after application, shall be cured by keeping it in moist condition
for atleast 7 days (or as per vendor requirement) or else the surface shall be coated with a
membrane of approved curing compound. Brand name, name of manufacturer, test results
and method of application shall be submitted to and got approved from the Engineer-inCharge prior to procurement of curing compound.
7.1 Specific Requirement for Vermiculite Based Cementitious Material
7.1.1 The contractor responsible for fireproofing application shall be certified by the fireproofing
material vendor. Further, the application crew shall be pre-qualified through a mock application
to establish their skill to meet desired quality parameters. Application tools and machineries
shall also be approved by the fireproofing material vendor. The mock-up shall be demonstrated
on a test surface resembling the actual application conditions to ascertain skill of the applicator.
Installation surface shall be inspected within one hour of application for any shrinkage/ gaps/
cracks. Incase defects observed, the mixture and the method of application shall be adjusted for
successful mock-up.
Parameters maintained in successful mock-up i.e. mixing time, application methods etc. shall be
followed during actual application.
7.1.2 Vermiculite based cementitious material shall be mixed with water on a clean platform or in a
clean mixing box or in a suitable mixer as per manufacturer's specification. Water cement ratio
shall be adjusted so that vermiculite based cementitious coating adheres properly to steel surface
and does not sag or slide upon application.
7.1.3 Primer compatible with the vermiculite based cementitious coating shall be applied over the
steel surface after cleaning the shop primer if required as per the manufacturer's specification. If
primer as per manufacturer specification is not available then inorganic/ organic zinc rich primer
shall be used and applied with minimum two coats @ 65-90 micron DFT per coat.
7.1.4 Mixed vermiculite based cementitious coating shall generally be applied, over the steel surface,
with the help of spray gun except for small areas and inaccessible location, where application
with conventional hand tools shall be permitted. Mixed vermiculite based cementitious coating
shall be used within the pot life specified by the manufacturer. Under no circumstance rebound
material shall be used.
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7.1.5 Parameters like water quality, % water addition, wet density check at mixer discharge and spray
head, slump test and other operating parameters like air pressure etc. shall be checked during
application to ensure achievement of specified quality parameters.
7.1.6 Minimum thickness of fire proofing coating as specified under clause 3.1 shall be maintained.
7.1.7 Application of mixed vermiculite based cementitious coating shall not be carried out if the air
temperature or the temperature of the surface to be fire proofed is 4C or less. Provision shall be
made for adequate ventilation during and after application, until the coating is dry.
7.1.8 All patching of damaged fireproofing work shall be done by the contractor certified by the
fireproofing material vendor.
8.0 SCAFFOLDING & FORM WORK
8.1 The Contractor shall arrange all approaches, scaffolding, stair ways, ladder, working platform
etc, for carrying out the entire works safely. The working area shall be neatly maintained and all
the facilities required by Engineer-in-Charge for proper supervision of the work shall be
provided. In case, any special precaution is needed for the safety of the structure till the
completion of application, the Contractor shall make and provide all such arrangement to the
complete satisfaction of the Engineer-in-Charge and shall remove the same after completion of
works.
8.2 Form work shall be adequately supported and braced to protect against deformation on account
of vibration during the application. Forms shall be oiled, dampened and cleaned before use. All
other requirements pertaining to the form work shall be as per EIL specification No. 6-68-0004.
9.0 FINISHING AND JOINT SEALING
9.1 Weather Barrier Finish Coat
In-situ concrete/ Vermiculite based cementitious fireproof coating shall be protected from
weather damage by means of suitable coating. The weather barrier coat shall be applied after full
curing (after a gap of min 28 days) and drying of the fire proofing coating. A sealer coat of
epoxy polyamide @ 50-7511 DFT shall be applied over the fireproofing surface as a base for the
finish coat. The finish coat shall be UV resistant, suitable to withstand mechanical abrasion/ air
erosion, shall be pre-qualified for coating system No.1 of NORSOK Standard M-501. Two coats
of acrylic elastomeric or polyurethane coating shall be used as finish coat @ 100-125 DFT per
coat. Number of coats shall be increased in case desired DFT not achieved. The coating system
for finish coat shall be compatible and approved by fireproofing material vendor.
9.2 Water Shed Sealing at Terminating Edges/ Metal Joints
All termination of vermiculite based cementitious fireproofing and steel junctions shall be
sloped to shed water and sealed by non-bituminous polysulfide or silicon rubber mastic sealant
to prevent water ingress into the fireproofing from these joints. The sealing shall be applied by
cutting a U shaped groove approx 10mm deep and 10mm wide in to the fireproofing
immediately adjacent to the junction. The sealing compound shall be approved by fireproofing
material vendor.
10.0 TESTING REQUIREMENTS
10.1 For Vermiculite Based Cementitious Fireproof Coating
Test samples shall be taken during application of coating, which shall be tested for bulk density
and compressive strength as per applicable standards. Hardness of the finish surface after curing
shall be measured by Shore D Durometer.
Test results shall comply with the requirements as mentioned in Attachment-I.
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Testing of specimens and their Acceptance criteria shall be as per EIL specification No.
6-68-0004.
11.0 PAYMENT
11.1 Payment shall be made on square metre (m2 ) basis measured at the periphery of the actual
finished work or as calculated from construction drawing whichever is less.
11.2 The rate quoted shall be inclusive of all labour, material, formwork, plant & tools etc. required
for the successful and satisfactory completion of work including curing, curing compound,
admixtures, all cleaning operations before and after the work, preparation of the surface as
specified, primer paint to MS nuts and affected surfaces of members due to welding and
applying the primer coat if recommend by the manufacturer compatible with the primer already
applied, finishing the surface smooth, painting the surface with sealer coat and weather barrier
finish coats & sealing the joints with sealing compounds, providing required access, working
platforms, props, scaffolding and other safety measures including their removal after
completion.
11.3 The rate shall also be inclusive of supplying and welding of nuts, wherever required on
Structural Steel and equipment skirts/ saddles/ legs/ supports and fixing of reinforcement with
nuts/ cover blocks by using tying wire, wrapping of tying wire around metal sheet for holding
the reinforcement over cover blocks, supplying and fixing of metal sheet/lath, wire fabric, cover
plates, stiffeners, cover blocks and other required accessories for satisfactory completion of the
work as specified and directed.
11.4 The rates quoted shall be inclusive of the tests specified and directed to establish the quality and
strength of materials.
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ANNEXURE-1
TANGENT LINE
SUPPORT RING
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REINFORCEMENT (TYP.)
(TYP.)
SUPPORT RING
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ATTACHMENT-I
A) FIREPROOFING MATERIAL DATA TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR
CONTRACTOR TO
SPECIFY
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
CHARACTERISTICS
LIMITING
VALUES
STANDARDS
UL 1709
kg/m3
kg/m3
kg/cm2
kg/cm2
kPa
W/mK
gm/mm2
gm/mm2
400
700-800
25-40
20-25
500
Pass
40 min
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Pass
<1%
ASTM E605
ASTM E761
ASTM D790
ASTM E736
ASTM E760
ASTM D2240
ASTM C177
ASTM E84
ASTM E84
ASTM E859
ASTM E937
ASTM G21
UNIT
UL design number
Manufacturer's certificate of
authorization submitted (in
case application by a
contractor other than
fireproofing material vendor)
Fireproofing material is
covered under UL follow up
service (products having UL
mark/ sticker on packing)
Loose material density
Applied dry density
Compressive Strength
Flexural strength
Bond Strength
Bond Impact
Hardness (Shore-D) 28 days
Thermal conductivity at 20C
Flame spread
Smoke development
Air erosion
Corrosion
Fungal Resistance
Sulphate content
(S03%)
CONTRACTOR
TO SPECIFY
XR
Date :
(Contractor's signature with seal)