Guidelines for Evaluating Process Plant Buildings for External Explosions, Fires, and Toxic Releases

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.

1. Introduction 1 2. Management Overview 21 3. Determining the Scope of the Building Siting Evaluation 31 4. Building Siting Evaluation Criteria 45 5. Explosion Hazards 71 6. Fire Hazards Assessment 93 7. Toxic Hazards Assessment 109 8. Frequency and Probability Assessment 125 9. Risk Assessment 151 10. Mitigation Plans and Ongoing Risk Management 171 11. Managing the Building Siting Process 185