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Systems designed to whisk away burning liquids and fire-fighting water safely. 3. Protection for Specific Equipment nfpa 850 standard
Unlike a warehouse or office building, the cost of a power plant fire extends far beyond physical assets. A 500 MW plant offline for 60 days could cost a utility tens of millions in replacement power purchases. Therefore, NFPA 850 places heavy emphasis on and separation of critical systems. For example, redundant control rooms or cable runs should be separated by a 2-hour fire-rated barrier to ensure one fire cannot kill both redundant systems. Protection for Specific Equipment Unlike a warehouse or
Fire pumps and deluge valves in harsh, industrial environments require rigorous testing. For example, redundant control rooms or cable runs
NFPA 850 recommends (but does not require, as it’s a practice) a formal FRA. This assessment identifies:
Whether driven by steam from a boiler or combustion gases, turbine generators represent the heart of the plant. They operate at high speeds and temperatures. A lubricating oil leak in a hot turbine casing can result in a three-dimensional fire that is incredibly difficult to extinguish.