Section 115 in The Petroleum And Natural Gas (Safety In Offshore Operations) Rules, 2008
115. Fixed fire-fighting systems .-(1) Fixed fire-fighting systems shall be installed in hazardous areas and in other areas representing a major fire risk.
(2)The fixed fire fighting systems shall in addition cover equipment containing significant quantities of hydrocarbons.(3)The fixed fire fighting systems shall be designed in such a manner that firefighting can take place quickly and efficiently at all times.(4)The fixed fire fighting systems shall be automatically activated on signal from the fire detection system.(5)In areas where gas is used as extinguishing medium, warning systems shall be installed which give warning well before gas is released.(6)Manual activation of fire-fighting systems shall activate the general alarm of the facility.
