Section 114 in The Petroleum And Natural Gas (Safety In Offshore Operations) Rules, 2008
114. Fire water supply .-(1) Permanently manned facilities shall have fire water supply from fire pumps or other independent supply in such a manner that there is sufficient capacity at all times, even if parts of the supply are inoperative.
(2)The fire water system shall be designed in such a manner that a pressure stroke does not make the system or parts of the system inoperative.(3)The fire pumps shall start automatically when there is a pressure drop in the fire main and when fire detection has been confirmed.(4)It shall in addition be possible to start fire pumps manually from the central control room and from the prime mover.(5)The prime mover for fire pumps shall be equipped with two independent starting arrangements and automatic disconnection devices shall be as few as possible.(6)Fire water piping shall be designed and located to ensure sufficient supply of firewater to every area on the facility.
