Petroleum and Gas (Safety) Regulation 2018
sec.25Emergency shutdown system for devices that are sources of ignition
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sec.25 Emergency shutdown system for devices that are sources of ignition
The operator of a drilling operating plant must supply an emergency shutdown system for a device if the device— may be a source of ignition; and is located in an area where ignition caused by the device may create a hazard. The emergency shutdown system must be located far enough away from the drilling operating plant to ensure a person using the system in an emergency is not exposed to more than an acceptable level of risk. The emergency shutdown system mentioned in this section is in addition to another emergency shutdown system for the device that is located at the plant. (sec.25-ssec.1) The operator of a drilling operating plant must supply an emergency shutdown system for a device if the device— may be a source of ignition; and is located in an area where ignition caused by the device may create a hazard. (sec.25-ssec.2) The emergency shutdown system must be located far enough away from the drilling operating plant to ensure a person using the system in an emergency is not exposed to more than an acceptable level of risk. (sec.25-ssec.3) The emergency shutdown system mentioned in this section is in addition to another emergency shutdown system for the device that is located at the plant.
- (a) may be a source of ignition; and
- (b) is located in an area where ignition caused by the device may create a hazard.