Codes & Standards

List of Codes & Standards for Process Safety and Loss Prevention Engineering

A. Indian Standards:

1. OISD Standard : The OISD formulates and implements safety standards for the oil industry.

  • Layout Design Related Standard of OISD
Sr. NoStandard NumberStandard Name
 1OISD-118Layout For Oil and Gas Installations
 2OISD-144Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) Bottling Plant Operation
 3OISD-150Design and Safety Requirements for Liquefied Petroleum Gas Mounded Storage Facility
 4OISD-169OISD Guidelines on Small LPG Bottling Plants (Design and Fire Protection facilities)
 5OISD-214Cross Country LPG Pipelines
 6OISD-226Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines and City Gas Distribution Networks
 7OISD-244Storage and handling of Petroleum Products at depots and terminals including standalone crude oil storage facilities
 8OISD-235Storage, Handling, Refuelling and Firefighting at aviation fuelling stations
 9OISD-236Design, Layout, Operation & Maintenance of Refrigerated LPG Storage
  • Safety and Fire Protection
Sr. NoStandard NumberStandard Name
1OISD-113Classification of Areas for Electrical Installation at Hydrocarbon processing and Handling Facilities
 2OISD-115Guidelines on Fire Fighting Equipment and Appliances in Petroleum Industry
 3OISD-116Fire Protection Facilities for Petroleum Refineries and Oil/Gas Processing Plants
 4OISD-117Fire Protection Facilities for Petroleum Depots, Terminals, Pipeline Installations & Lube oil installations
 5OISD-155Personal protective equipment’s Part I: Non- Respiratory Equipment Part II: Respiratory Equipment
 6OISD-156Fire Protection Facilities for Ports Handling Hydrocarbons
 7OISD-164Fire Proofing of Steel Supporting Structures in Oil & Gas Industry
 8OISD-173Fire Prevention and Protection System for Electrical Installations
 9OISD-189Standard On Fire Fighting Equipment for Drilling Rigs, Work Over Rigs and Production Installations
 10OISD-191Oil Field Explosive Safety
  • Environment Protection
Sr. NoStandard NumberStandard Name
 1OISD-196Guidelines for Seeking Environmental Clearance of Development Projects in Petroleum Industry
 2OISD-197Guidelines for Environmental Impact Assessment
 3OISD-199Guidelines For Conducting Environmental Audit in Upstream Petroleum Sector (Onland) 
 4OISD-200Guidelines For Preparation of Oil Spill Response Contingency Plan
 5OISD-212Guidelines on Environmental Audit (Internal) in Downstream Petroleum Sector
 6OISD-224Monitoring & Control of Volatile Organic Compounds Emission
  • Operating Principles
Sr. NoStandard NumberStandard Name
 1OISD-114Safe Handling of Hazardous Chemicals
 2OISD-162Safety in installation and maintenance of LPG Cylinders Manifold
 3OISD-194Standard for Unloading, Storage and Regasification of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
 4OISD-211Safety in Petroleum Laboratories
  • Maintenance and Inspection
Sr. NoStandard NumberStandard Name
 1OISD-195Safety in Design, Operation, Inspection and Maintenance of Hydrocarbon Gas Compressor Stations and Terminals
  • Miscellaneous
Sr. NoStandard NumberStandard Name
 1OISD-163Safety of Control Room in Hydrocarbon industry
 2OISD-206Guidelines on Safety Management System in Petroleum Industry

2. IS Standards: Bureau of Indian Standards

Sr. NoStandard NumberStandard Name
 1IS 636-1988Non-Percolating Flexible Fire Fighting Delivery Hose
 2IS 884-1985First-Aid Hose Reel for Fire Fighting
 3IS 903-1993FIRE HOSE DELIVERY COUPLINGS, BRANCH PIPE, NOZZLES AND NOZZLE SPANNER Specification
 4IS 2171Portable Fire Extinguishers, Dry Powder (Cartridge Type)
 5IS 2871-1983Branch Pipe, Universal for Fire Fighting Purpose
 6IS 2878Fire Extinguisher, Carbon Dioxide Type (Portable and Trolley Mounted)
 7IS 5290-1993Landing Valves
 8IS 5572Classification Of Hazardous Area (Other Than Mines) Having Flammable Gases and Vapour for Electrical Installation
 9IS 8442-2008Functional Requirements for Stand Post Type Water Monitor for Fire Fighting
 10IS 10592-1982Industrial Emergency Showers, Eye and Face Fountains and Combination Units
 11IS 10658-1999Higher Capacity Dry Powder Fire Extinguisher (Trolley Mounted)
 12IS 15105Design And Installation of Fixed Automatic Sprinkler Fire Extinguishing System
 13IS 15222-2002Carbondioxide As Fire Extinguishing Media for Fire Protection
 14IS 15325Design And Installation of Fixed Automatic High & Medium Velocity Water Spray System
 15IS 15683-2006Portable Fire Extinguisher- Performance & Construction Specification
 16IS 11064Ergonomic Design of Control Centres
 17IS 14122-Part 2Permanent Means of Access – Working Platforms and Walk Ways
 18IS 14122-Part 3Permanent Means of Access – Stairways, Ladders and Guidelines
19IS 1893 (Part 4) : 2015Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures (Seismic Categorization)

B. International Standards:

 1. NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes & Standards

Sr. NoStandard NumberStandard Name
 1NFPA 10Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
 2NFPA 11Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam
 3NFPA 11AStandard for Medium- and High-Expansion Foam Systems
 4NFPA 11CStandard for Mobile Foam Apparatus
 5NFPA 12Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems
 6NFPA 13Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems
 7NFPA 14Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems
 8NFPA 15Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection
 9NFPA 16Standard for the Installation of Foam-Water Sprinkler and Foam-Water Spray Systems
 10NFPA 17Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
 11NFPA 20Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection
 12NFPA 22Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection
 13NFPA 24Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
 14NFPA 30Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code
 15NFPA 59AStandard for the Production, Storage, and Handling of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)
 16NFPA 101Life Safety Code
 17NFPA 497Recommended Practice for the Classification of Flammable Liquids, Gases, or Vapours and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas
 18NFPA 499Recommended Practice for the Classification of Combustible Dusts and of Hazardous (Classified) Locations for Electrical Installations in Chemical Process Areas
 19NFPA 2001Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
 20NFPA 704Standard System for the Identification of the Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response

 2. API: American Petroleum Institute Standards

Sr. NoStandard NumberTypeStandard Name
1API RP 500StandardRecommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Division 1, and Division 2
2API 505StandardRecommended Practice for Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2
 3API 521StandardGuide For Pressure Relieving and Depressuring System
 4API 2001Recommended PracticeFire Protection in Refineries
 5API 2030PublicationApplication Of Fixed Water Spray System for Fire Protection in The Petroleum Industry
 6API 2218PublicationFire Proofing Practice in Petroleum and Petrochemical Process Plants
 7API 2350Recommended PracticeOverfill Protection for Storage Tank in Petroleum Facilities
 8API 2510APublicationFire-Protection Consideration for The Design and Operation of Liquified Gas (LPG)
 9API 2021APublicationFighting Fires in And Around Flammable and Combustible Liquid Atmospheric Petroleum Storage Tanks

 3. BS: British Standards

Sr. NoStandard NumberStandard Name
 1BS 336:1989 Fire Hose Couplings and Ancillary Equipment
 2BS 5306-0:2011Fire Extinguishing Installations: Guide for The Selection of Installed Systems and Other Fire Equipment
 3BS 5306-1:2006Hose Reels and Foam Inlets
 4BS 5306-3:2017Fire Extinguishing Installations and Equipment on Premises. Commissioning And Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers. Code Of Practice
 5BS 5378-2:1980Safety Signs & Colours
 6BS 5499-1:2002Graphical Symbol & Signs-Safety Signs, Including Fire Safety Signs
 7BS 5499-2:1986Fire Safety Signs, Notice and Graphical Symbols
 8BS 5499-3:1990Fire Safety Signs, Notices and Graphics Symbols
 9BS 5499-6:2002Graphics Symbols & Sign-Safety Signs, Including Fire Safety Signs
 10BS 5499-10:2006Safety Signs, Including Fire Safety Signs
 11BS 5903:1980Method For Determination of Resistance to Intergranular Corrosion of Austenitic Stainless Steel: Copper Sulphate Sulphuric Acid Method
 12BS 6391:2009Specification For Non-Percolating Lay Flat Delivery Hoses and Hose Assemblies for Firefighting Purposes.
 13BS 6755-1:1986Specification For Production Pressure Testing Requirement
 14BS 6755-2:1987Specification For Fire Type Testing Requirement
 15BS 7445Description And Measurement of Environmental Noise, Parts 1,2 And 3 British Standards Institute

4. BS EN: British Standards

Sr. NoStandard NumberStandard Name
 1BS EN3 3-6:1996Portable fire extinguisher Part 6 – provisions for the attestation of conformity of portable fire extinguisher in accordance with EN3 part 1 o 5
 2BS EN 12266-1:2003Industrial Valves – Testing of valves Part 1 – Pressure Test, Test Procedure and Acceptances Criteria – Mandatory Requirements
 3BS EN 12266-2:2002Industrial Valves – Testing of valves Part 2 – Test, Test Procedure and Acceptances Criteria – Supplementary Requirements
 4BS EN ISP 10497:2004Testing of valves – Fire type Testing Requirements
 5BS EN 894 PART 1,2,3 & 4Ergonomic Requirement for the Design of Display and Control Actuators
 6BS EN ISO 10075 PART 1,2 & 3Ergonomic Principles Related to Mental Work Load
 7BS EN 614 PART 1Safety of Machinery – Ergonomic Design Principles

 5. GAP Guidelines

Sr. NoStandard NumberStandard Name
 1GAP 2.5.2Oil and Chemical Plant Layout and Spacing
 2GAP 2.2.2AHazard Classification of Process Operation for Spacing Requirements

6. ANSI Standards

Sr. NoStandard NumberStandard Name
 1ANSI / ISEA Z358.1 – 2014Emergency Eyewash and Safety Shower Equipment
 2ANSI Z535.4 2007Safety Sign

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