Siting of permanent and temporary buildings in process areas requires careful consideration of potential effects of explosions and fires arising from accidental release of flammable materials. This book, which updates the 1996 edition, provides a single-source reference that explains the American Petroleum Institute (API) permanent (752) and temporary (753) building recommended practices and details how to implement them. New coverage on toxicity and updated standards are also highlighted. Practical and easy-to-use, this reliable guide is a must-have for implementing safe building practices.Content:
Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1โ20):
Chapter 2 Management Overview (pages 21โ29):
Chapter 3 Determining The Scope of the Building Siting Evaluation (pages 31โ44):
Chapter 4 Building Siting Evaluation Criteria (pages 45โ69):
Chapter 5 Explosion Hazards (pages 71โ91):
Chapter 6 Fire Hazards Assessment (pages 93โ108):
Chapter 7 Toxic Hazards Assessment (pages 109โ123):
Chapter 8 Frequency and Probability Assessment (pages 125โ150):
Chapter 9 Risk Assessment (pages 151โ169):
Chapter 10 Mitigation Plans and Ongoing Risk Management (pages 171โ183):
Chapter 11 Managing the Building Siting Process (pages 185โ189):