Fire sand
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May I ask whether the fire-fighting sand in the storage tank area of the oil depot is placed inside or outside the fire dike?
It should be placed in the tank area, where there is fire extinguishing sand; if it’s placed outside, generally no one objects. In our company, they are kept outside the cofferdam.
I noticed that in many oil depots, fire sand boxes are placed outside the fire dike, while some are located inside it, but not many. I’m not sure if there’s any particular reason for this. Thank you!
There’s really no need for any special considerations; just like with the fire extinguishers mounted on carts, we place ours outside the fire dike as well. As for fire suppression sand, I don’t think there are any particular requirements regarding it, and safety inspections confirm that it’s fine.
Firefighting sand is used for temporary bagging to seal off areas; it should be placed in locations that are relatively close by, as well as in places that are farther away from potential fire sites, so that it can be used as a backup.
Firefighting sand is used for temporary bagging to seal off areas; it should be placed in locations that are relatively close by, as well as in places that are farther away from potential fire sites, so that it can be used as a backup.
Firefighting sand is used for temporary bagging to seal off areas; it should be placed in locations that are relatively close by, as well as in places that are farther away from potential fire sites, so that it can be used as a backup.
Fire sand, just like fire extinguishers, is actually used to extinguish fires in their early stages; there is no strict rule regarding this, so it’s best to place it as close as possible to the storage tank.
There is no strict rule specifying whether it should be inside or outside the dike; personally, I recommend outside the dike, as it is easier to access and visible.
I also think it’s better to place them outside the dike. The area inside the fire dike is considered a Zone 2 with explosion risks. If the fire sand boxes are made of metal, as are the fire extinguishers and shovels, could sparks generated from collisions while working inside the dike pose a danger? In addition, a fire dike is a structure designed to prevent the leakage of oil products; pipes are installed inside the dike, and the firefighting equipment located within it in case of small-scale leaks in the tank area may not be easily accessible. These are my views; thank you all!