Regarding the qualifications for fire protection construction
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Petrochemical plants, such as atmospheric and vacuum distillation units, ethylene plants, and so on, all require steel structures and equipment pedestals to provide fire protection. This is achieved through spraying or coating, either via a general contracting arrangement or by the owner directly assigning subcontractors. However, during inspection, certain local authorities require corresponding construction qualification certificates. Are there any regulations regarding the qualifications needed for fire protection work in petrochemical plants? If so, those who hold such certificates are asked to upload photos of them for review.:handshake Last edited by laiqi on 2009-4-13 14:38]
The scope of LZ’s construction projects (application of fire-resistant coatings on steel structures) is considered part of fire protection engineering in most areas; both the design and construction parties need to possess the appropriate qualifications. The specific requirements can be found in the \"Qualification Standards for the Design and Construction of Fire Protection Facilities\", issued by the Ministry of Construction and in effect since September 1, 2006. These qualification standards are divided into two levels: first level and second level； It is usually constructed by units with the appropriate qualifications for fire protection design and construction, and it can generally pass the inspection by the fire department. However, in some areas there are also local regulations issued regarding the management of enterprises that apply fireproof coatings; therefore, it is advisable to consult the relevant authorities in the location of the project. Additionally, it should be noted that the manufacturer of the fireproof coating must provide the corresponding fireproof coating test report. For reference!
The \"Qualification Standards for the Design and Construction of Fire Protection Facilities Projects\" issued by the Ministry of Construction specify the following scope of services: (it does not cover fire protection construction related to steel structures and equipment in petrochemical plants) Scope of services: (1) Enterprises that have obtained the qualification for the design and construction of fire protection facilities projects can engage in consulting, designing, constructing fire protection facilities for various construction projects, as well as carrying out integrated design-and-construction work. They can also take on responsibilities such as general contracting and project management for such projects； Including: 1. Automatic fire alarm system and its interlocking control system ； 2. Automatic sprinkler fire extinguishing system ； 3. Water spray fire extinguishing system ； 4. Gas fire extinguishing system ； 5. Foam fire extinguishing system ； 6. Automatic fire extinguishing systems such as dry powder fire extinguishing systems ； 7. Smoke prevention and exhaust system sowie automatic fire protection facilities project ； (II) Enterprises with first-class qualifications are not restricted in terms of the scale of fire protection facility projects they can undertake ； (III) Enterprises with level 2 qualifications may undertake fire protection system projects for civil buildings with a single building area of no more than 40,000 square meters, as well as factories and warehouses with a fire hazard classification of Class C or lower.
Work such as the equipment skirtings of chemical processing units must be carried out by entities with qualified fireproofing capabilities; otherwise, a fire safety license cannot be obtained. I’ve already suffered losses!
Order No. 2 of 2000 issued by the Ministry of Construction, titled \"Qualification Standards for the Design and Construction of Fire Protection Facilities,\" does indeed not include fireproof coating installation projects; however, various regions have **basically all established their own regulations regarding the qualifications required for fireproof coating installation work； Specifically, you can consult the fire department in your area. Otherwise, it will be very difficult to pass the fire safety inspection! For reference!