• Safety Enhancement:

  OISD STD 189 aims to minimize fire-related risks and damage to personnel, equipment, and the environment in onshore oil and gas facilities.

  
  Standardization:
• It provides a standardized approach to designing and implementing fire protection systems, ensuring consistency across different installations.

  
  Early Response:
• The standard emphasizes the need for systems that can initiate firefighting efforts promptly, ideally before the arrival of mobile firefighting tenders.

  
  Key Components:

• Fire Water Systems:

  This includes water storage tanks, pumps (including mobile pumps and fire water pumps), piping networks, hydrants, and monitors.

  
  Foam Systems:
• These systems are crucial for controlling flammable liquid fires and include foam proportioning equipment and foam application devices.

  
  Sprinkler Systems:
• These systems are designed to automatically discharge water or foam onto a fire, often used in areas with specific fire hazards.

  
  Detection and Alarm Systems:
• These systems detect fires early and trigger alarms to alert personnel.

  
  Portable Firefighting Equipment:
• Includes items like fire extinguishers, fire blankets, and other portable fire suppression devices.

  
  Fire-Resistant Materials:
• The standard may also address the use of fire-resistant materials in construction and equipment design to limit the spread of fire.

  
  Facility Categorization:

• OISD STD 189 categorizes facilities based on factors like the type of operation (drilling, workover, or production) and the capacity of their hydrocarbon storage. This allows for tailored fire protection requirements for each category.

Implementation and Review:

• The standard is intended to supplement existing statutory requirements and is periodically reviewed and updated based on field experience and incidents.
• It is a living document that adapts to new technologies and operational practices in the oil and gas industry.