ISO 20338:2019
(Main)Oxygen reduction systems for fire prevention — Design, installation, planning and maintenance
Oxygen reduction systems for fire prevention — Design, installation, planning and maintenance
This document specifies minimum requirements and defines the specifications governing the design, installation and maintenance of fixed oxygen reduction systems with oxygen reduced air for fire prevention in buildings and industrial production plants. It also applies to the extension and modification of existing systems. This document applies to oxygen reduction systems using nitrogen-enriched-air which are designed for continual oxygen reduction in enclosed spaces. NOTE Nitrogen is, today, the most suitable gas to be used for oxygen reduction. For other gases, this document can be used as a reference. This document does not apply to: — oxygen reduction systems that use water mist or combustion gases; — explosion suppression systems; — explosion prevention systems, in case of chemicals or materials containing their own supply of oxygen, such as cellulose nitrate; — fire extinguishing systems using gaseous extinguishing agents; — inertization of portable containers; — systems in which oxygen levels are reduced for reasons other than fire prevention (e.g. steel processing in the presence of inert gas to avoid the formation of oxide film); — inerting required during repair work on systems or equipment (e.g. welding) in order to eliminate the risk of fire or explosion. In addition to the conditions for the actual oxygen reduction system and its individual components, this document also covers certain structural specifications for the protected area. The space protected by an oxygen reduction system is a controlled and continuously monitored indoor climate for extended occupation. This document does not cover unventilated confined spaces that can contain hazardous gases.
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INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 20338
First edition
2019-09
Oxygen reduction systems for fire
prevention — Design, installation,
planning and maintenance
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ISO 2019
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 System requirements . 3
4.1 General . 3
4.2 Personnel safety . 3
4.3 Effectiveness and application . 4
4.4 Alarm organization and emergency plan . 4
5 Design . 5
5.1 Qualification of the designer . 5
5.2 Fire protection concept . 5
5.3 Structural specifications for the protected area . 5
5.4 Oxygen concentration . 5
5.5 Oxygen reduction to prevent fire . 6
5.6 Safety margins . 6
5.7 Oxygen reduced air quantity . 9
5.7.1 Continuous oxygen reduction . 9
5.7.2 Emergency plan . 9
5.7.3 Oxygen reduced air .10
5.7.4 Fault signals .10
5.8 Technical areas .11
5.8.1 Technical area for control panel .11
5.8.2 Technical area for reduced oxygen air generation.11
6 Distribution pipework .12
6.1 Pipework .12
6.2 Pipe supports .12
6.3 Components in the pipework .12
7 Monitoring the oxygen concentration .13
8 Alarms and notifications .14
9 Control equipment .15
9.1 Function .15
9.2 Requirements .16
9.3 Electrical power supply .16
9.4 Electrical cabling installations.16
9.5 Data recording .16
10 System operation.17
10.1 Instruction and training of personnel .17
10.2 Inspections .17
10.3 Operations log.17
10.4 Further obligations .17
11 Maintenance .18
12 Documentation .18
13 Installation .19
13.1 Qualification of the installer .19
13.2 General specifications — Installation .19
Annex A (normative) Ignition thresholds for oxygen reduction using nitrogen-enriched air
in fire prevention .20
Bibliography .24
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Foreword
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Introduction
Oxygen reduction systems are designed to prevent fires from starting or spreading, by means of
the introduction of oxygen reduced air and creating an atmosphere in an area which is having lower
permanent oxygen concentration in respect to ambient conditions. Oxygen reduction systems are
not designed to extinguish fires. The design and installation are based on detailed knowledge of the
protected area, its occupancy and the materials in question. It is important to suit the fire protection
measures to the hazard as a whole.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 20338:2019(E)
Oxygen reduction systems for fire prevention — Design,
installation, planning and maintenance
1 Scope
This document specifies minimum requirements and defines the specifications governing the
design, installation and maintenance of fixed oxygen reduction systems with oxygen reduced air
for fire prevention in buildings and industrial production plants. It also applies to the extension and
modification of existing systems.
This document applies to oxygen reduction systems using nitrogen-enriched-air which are designed for
continual oxygen reduction in enclosed spaces.
NOTE Nitrogen is, today, the most suitable gas to be used for oxygen reduction. For other gases, this
document can be used as a reference.
This document does not apply to:
— oxygen reduction systems that use water mist or combustion gases;
— explosion suppressi
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