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Date
August 2007
May 2010
Summary of change
Last Technical Review
Application of TMA 400 format
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Contents
1
Introduction .............................................................................................................................5
References...............................................................................................................................5
3.1
Code of Practice ........................................................................................................5
3.2
International Standards..............................................................................................5
3.3
Australian Standards .................................................................................................5
3.4
Other References ......................................................................................................6
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6.4.8
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Appendix A
Fire Risk Evaluation Model Manual and Guidelines .......................................20
Fire Risk Evaluation Model - Manual ......................................................................................20
Process and Inputs .................................................................................................................20
Outputs 21
Numerical Trigger Points.........................................................................................................22
Definition of Risk Levels..........................................................................................................23
Limitations of Fire Risk Evaluation Model ...............................................................................24
Fire Risk Evaluation Model - Guidelines .................................................................................24
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Introduction
This document describes the minimum mandatory design requirements and practices for
fire protection and detection systems in new substations and assessment of fire risks of
existing substations in RailCorp.
2.1
Scope
This standard covers the fire protection and detection requirements for system and
traction substations and sectioning huts and indoor distribution substations in the
RailCorp electrical network. It shall be used for selection of appropriate fire protection
systems for new substations as well as for upgrading of existing substations.
Selection of fire protection systems shall be based on fire risk assessment using the Fire
Risk Evaluation Model (FREM) included in Appendix A. The FREM assesses both the
risks of fire due to the condition and configuration of the substation and the consequential
risk on RailCorp operations should the equipment or facility be lost.
When applying the standard to the designs for new or modified substations, designers
shall check the performance of designs at various stages and determine the fire risk
rating for the proposed substation configuration. Where an unacceptable level of fire risk
is found to exist in the proposed configuration, passive options to design out the risk
should be considered first. Where appropriate active fire protection and detection
systems may be incorporated to improve the fire risk rating of substations. However, it is
not the intention of this standard to mandate suppression wherever the model identifies a
high level of risk. An iterative approach is anticipated where the proposed configuration is
analysed using the FREM at appropriate points in the design process and the design
adjusted until an acceptable level of risk is achieved.
When applying to existing substations, where the resultant risk levels from FREM are
unacceptable the assessor shall investigate the causes of very high and extreme risk
levels and using the FREM explore what measures can be undertaken to lower the risks
to an acceptable level. Failure to bring the risk levels down to an acceptable level would
warrant a full fire safety audit in accordance with AS 4655.
References
3.1
Code of Practice
Building Code of Australia.
3.2
International Standards
BS 5306-4 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises. Specification for
CO2
BS 5306-1 Code of practice for fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises
Part 1: Hose reels and foam inlets
3.3
Australian Standards
The following Australian Standards are either referenced in this document or can provide
further information.
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Other References
NFPA 850 Recommended Practice for Fire Protection for Electric Generating Plants and
High Voltage Direct Current Converter Stations 2000 Edition.
BS 5306-0 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises guide for the
selection of installed systems and other fire equipment.
BS 5306-2 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises specification for
sprinkler systems. BS 5306-6 Section 6.1 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment
on premises foam systems specification for low expansion foam systems.
BS 5306-6 Section 6.2 Fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises foam
systems specification for medium and high expansion foam systems.
Energy Supply Association of Australia D(6) 29-1982 Fire Protection of Electricity
Substations; Prepared by Committees 2.3 by Working Group 24 designated as D(6) 291982
5.1
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5.3
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HIGH
Where a high rating is returned for a new design, features in the design that
caused the high fire risk rating shall be investigated and addressed in the design.
For an existing substation rated as high, the assessor using the FREM shall
investigate possible cost effective measures to reduce risk level and action within
12 months. Subsequent inspections shall be carried out at two-year intervals.
MODERATE
Where a moderate rating is returned for a new design, features in the design that
caused the moderate risk rating shall be investigated and addressed in the design.
For an existing substation rated as moderate, the assessor using the FREM shall
investigate possible cost effective measures to reduce risk level and action within
24 months. Subsequent inspections shall be carried out at four-year intervals.
LOW
Where a low rating is returned for a new design, the design shall be considered
acceptable.
Where a low rating is returned for an existing substation, risk level shall be
managed. Subsequent inspections shall be carried out at four-year intervals.
5.3.1
Process
Not all possible fire protection measures are necessary for every substation. In order to
achieve a cost effective outcome the Fire Risk Evaluation Model (FREM) included at
Appendix A. shall be used to guide the selection of a set of measures for each site.
The fire risk rating for each substation shall be determined as follows:
In the case of existing substations the substation shall be surveyed and data
collection input sheets completed on site;
In the case of a proposed substations the data collection input sheets shall be
completed on the basis of the design documentation;
Collected data on the input sheets to be transferred into the Fire Risk Evaluation
Model;
Review results of the Fire Risk Evaluation Model results sheets to identify those
components contributing the rating assigned;
Asset management and design teams review results and identify most appropriate
upgrade measures and or need for full fire audit of the substation.
The FREM Analysis must be carried out recognising the operational and
maintenance equipment configuration that will and do frequently exist at the
Substation.
5.3.2
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5.4
6.1
General
This section identifies fire protection systems appropriate for use in RailCorp system and
traction substations. Systems for the passive prevention of fire propagation, and active
fire suppression are included. Both systems appropriate for retro-fitting to existing
substations and for incorporation in new substations are included.
6.2
Personnel Safety
Suppression systems adopted for use on fires involving electrical equipment shall not
increase the risk of electrocution to personnel involved in fighting the fire. Water based
systems shall only be used within the fire area once all electrical systems have been
isolated and made safe.
6.3
6.3.1
Application
Passive fire protection measures shall be provided where the risk of fire spread is
identified as too high. The risk is to be assessed with the FREM.
Passive measures shall be adopted in preference to the provision of active systems.
6.3.2
Separation
Physical separation between components within substations can provide a good level of
protection against propagation and spread of fire. The FREM incorporates input fields
associated with the separation of equipment.
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Transformers utilising bulk oil shall be physically separated in accordance with the
requirements of NFPA 850.
Existing transformers are to incorporate firewalls whilst new installations shall be planned
where practical with adequate separation as outlined within NFPA 850. The table extract
from NFPA 850 below identifies the separation to be provided for oil filled external
transformers.
Transformer
Capacity
Less than 1893 L
1893 L to 18,925L
Over 18,925 L
6.3.3
NFPA 850 allows separation distances can be reduced or omitted for transformers
with less than 1893L of oil if suppression is provided. Where the content is less
than 1893L and separation is to be omitted then the individual transformer
arrangement should be assessed as part of a full fire safety audit.
6.3.3.1
New Substations
New substations are to be designed to allow easy inspection of seals and bushes where
possible without the need for portable ladders or equipment.
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6.4.1
General
Active fire suppression systems shall be used within RailCorp substation buildings where
the risk of fire is too great or the consequences of fire are unmanageable.
Active fire suppression systems shall only be included in the design where it has not been
possible to reduce the fire risk to an acceptable level by other means. Where the
deployment of active fire suppression systems is found to be necessary to reduce the fire
risk rating of a substation, an appropriate system shall be selected in accordance with
Section 6.4.3.
6.4.2
Many locations in urban areas will have local street hydrants present obviating the need
for hydrant systems. Hose reel systems are not to be used for the protection of
substations.
6.4.3
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Location
Substation
incorporating external
transformer in covered
compound with
internal switch gear.
Substation
incorporating external
uncovered transformer
with internal
switchgear
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High Velocity
Spray/Deluge
Systems
Required for
transformers and bulk
oil equipment when
fire risk or
consequential loss too
great.
Fire Fighting
Hydrants
Required to comply
with BCA clause E 1.3
Hose Reels
Gaseous Systems
Extinguishers
No
No
Yes
Provide to meet
requirements of
AS2444
To be provided when
fire risk or
consequential loss too
great
System to be provided
additionally as
exposure protection
to/from adjacent public
buildings.
Required to comply
with BCA clause E 1.3
To be provided when
fire risk or
consequential loss too
great
Automatic
Fire Alarms
Yes for alarm and
monitoring of internal
equipment.
Separate independent
system to be provided
for control of fire
suppression systems
No
No
Yes
Provide to meet
requirements of
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Location
Internal/Below ground
Transformer and
switch room
High Velocity
Spray/Deluge
Systems
No
No
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Hose Reels
Gaseous Systems
Extinguishers
Required to comply
with BCA clause E 1.3
Boosted tank supply to
be provided where no
towns main is
available
No
Yes
Provide to meet
requirements of
AS2444
Required to comply
with BCA clause E 1.3
No
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Yes
Provide to meet
requirements of
AS2444
Yes
Provide to meet
requirements of
AS2444
Automatic
Fire Alarms
Yes for alarm and
monitoring.
Separate independent
system to be provided
for control of fire
suppression systems
Yes for alarm and
monitoring.
Separate independent
system to be provided
for control of fire
suppression systems
Yes for alarm and
monitoring.
Separate independent
system to be provided
for control of fire
suppression systems
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6.4.4.1
Application
Fixed automatic aqueous fire fighting systems (water spray suppressant systems) where
required shall only be used on external oil transformers and bulk oil equipment.
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems shall be designed to meet the performance
requirements of NFPA 15 and AS 2118.
Water spray systems shall be used for the fire protection of the following
Flammable liquids associated with transformers;
Electrical hazards including outside yard transformers and oil switches;
6.4.4.2
System
Water Spray systems where required shall incorporate automatic deluge valve
assemblies and open spray nozzles with pipe-work arrays to direct water onto the
surfaces of external transformers and bulk oil equipment.
Water spray deluge systems shall be provided to deluge with open sprayers in
accordance with AS 2118.3.
The systems shall be operated automatically from heat actuation devices incorporating
pilot sprinklers and multiple jet controls (MJC).
The water spray shall be arranged in accordance with AS 2118.3 to impact the surfaces
of a transformer and bulk oil equipment or store to provide both cooling to the
components but also form an emulsified water and oil mixture unable to ignite or burn.
The water spray systems shall provide complete water spray impingement on all exposed
exterior surfaces of the equipment in accordance with NFPA 15.
Where there is insufficient space to install water spray nozzles beneath transformers
water shall be introduced from the sides by horizontal nozzles.
Manual release controls for the deluge systems shall be provided at booster valve
stations and the control valve assemblies to allow activation by the brigade.
6.4.4.3
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6.4.5.1
Application
Fire Hydrant Systems shall be used to fight substation fires only after full electrical
isolation.
6.4.5.2
6.4.5.3
6.4.5.4
6.4.5.5
Hose Reels
Hose reels shall not be provided within substations.
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6.4.6.2
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Door Lock
Changeover
Switch (1)
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Changeover
Switch (2)
Manual
Valve (3)
Auto
Valve (4)
System
Status
Unit (5)
System
Isolated
Lamps
(6)
Normally
Yes or
Yes or
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
occupied
(4)
(3)
Not normally
Yes or
Recommended
Yes or (3)
Optional
Yes
Optional
occupied
(2)
Door lock changeover switch (1) shall include an internal escape override. A contacted keep as
opposed to a contacted lock shall be used.
Manual valve (3) is a monitored manual only valve sited in the supply line from the carbon
dioxide containers.
Automatic valve (4) is monitored normally closed valve sited in the supply line from the carbon
dioxide containers that will open only on receipt of a signal from the detection system or manual
release system.
A means of manual operating the valve shall be provided. A means of isolating the valve shall
be provided.
6.4.6.3
6.4.7
Handheld Extinguishers
Extinguishers shall be provided for first aid protection within transformer rooms and
substations. Extinguishers are not to be considered anything more than a first line of
defence against coincidental fires during personnel occupation.
Personnel shall not attempt to tackle a fire unless they are competent to do so and are
confident that it can be handled with the first aid protection devices available.
Extinguishers shall be provided in accordance with AS 2444 and maintained in
accordance with AS1851. Extinguishers shall be located at entrances and on escape
routes from the rooms and in all instances no further than 20m from the fire risk.
6.4.8
Foam Suppressants
6.4.8.1
Application
The NSWFB carries Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) on its fire trucks in 20 litre pails
for use on oil and flammable liquid type fires.
The NSWFB fire trucks incorporate foam induction equipment on the pump and AFFF
foam making branches for fire hoses.
Fire fighting foam inlets shall be provided on below ground bulk oil transformers and
equipment rooms where the risk is too high. The level of risk is to be assessed with the
FREM.
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Foam inlet systems shall only be introduced into below ground substations following
agreement with the NSWFB.
6.4.8.2
System
Foam inlet systems shall be provided in accordance with BS 5306 Pt 1.
Inlets shall be positioned with their centre line 400 to 600mm above ground level. The
inlet breechings shall be located within a box on the face of the building clearly marked
with the words Foam Inlet to Transformers in red letters no less than 25mm high.
The foam inlet pipework shall be heavy grade steel 80mm diameter with a fall to the
transformer chamber.
The pipework route shall be less than 18m in length. Inlet locations shall be agreed with
the NSWFB.
Foam inlet systems shall only be manually operated by the NSWFB.
An audible alarm shall be incorporated to warn personnel of activation prior to discharge.
7.1
Application
Automatic detection systems shall be provided within substation switchrooms in
accordance with the Building Code of Australia and AS 1670.
Detection systems provided within substation switchrooms shall be air sampling systems
in accordance with AS 1670.
7.1.1
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Detectors
Smoke detectors shall be multipoint aspirated smoke detectors (MASD) within air
sampling systems.
7.1.1.2
Monitoring
Fire detection systems at substations shall be linked back to the central control centre on
the RailCorp electrical SCADA system.
8.1
General
Fire suppression and detection systems require ongoing inspection, testing and
maintenance to ensure their continued functionality.
Technical Maintenance Plans including tasks for inspection, testing and maintenance of
fire systems incorporated into substations shall be developed in accordance with the
RailCorp Maintenance Requirements Analysis Manual (MRAM) and AS 1851
Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment.
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Master
DATE
ADDRESS
INSPECTOR
FUNCTION
Traction
LOCATION
Surface
Distribution
1 System
Underground
When loading data into the model, input data into the Site Sheet (Sheet 1) first.
Common fields will then be automatically input to other sheets.
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Outputs
Once the assessment sheets are completed, the output sheet will have calculated
numbers under the following headings:
Master
SUB STATION
RESULTS SHEET
FIRE
RATING
RESIDUAL
RATING
IMPACT
4.7
4.2
4.7
Rectifier Transformer
6.9
6.8
0.7
Rectifier
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
17.9
17.6
17.9
0.0
0.0
0.0
Reactors
0.0
0.0
0.0
1500 V DC Switchgear
1.0
0.9
0.3
FIRE
RATING
RESIDUAL
RATING
IMPACT
8.4
7.6
8.4
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Cables
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.1
0.1
Battery System
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Surrounding Environment
1.3
1.2
0.0
0.0
Vehicle Impact
0.0
0.0
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HEALTH
&
SAFETY
HEALTH
&
SAFETY
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The final numbers that have been calculated under the following headings have been
graded in terms of relative risk as follows:
RESIDUAL
RATING
FIRE RATING
IMPACT
HEALTH &
SAFETY
40
38
32
132
RISK LEVEL
MODERATE
MODERATE
MODERATE
V-HIGH
DISRUPTION
40
32
MODERATE
MODERATE
40
32
MODERATE
MODERATE
REDUNDANCY
FACTOR
RESIDUAL RATING
IMPACT
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The 5 risk levels that originate under the following heading is triggered on achieving the
following numbers:
HEALTH & SAFETY
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LOW
Where a low rating is returned for a new design, features in the design that caused
the low risk rating shall be investigated and addressed in the design. Where a low
rating is returned for an existing substation, risk level shall be managed.
Subsequent inspections shall be carried out at four-year intervals.
Detailed design
Implementation of the results of the study
Ongoing inspections
Certification, commissioning or maintenance of systems.
Involvement in an appeals process of a peer review process
Gaining building approval
The fire risk assessments and the reports do not constitute an audit in accordance
with AS4655 or any other relevant Australian Standard.
The fire and risk assessments to not constitute a BCA compliance/due diligence
assessment.
The fire and risk assessment tool does not constitute a fundamental Fire
Engineering Assessment or Quantitative Risk Assessment of absolute risk
The fire and risk assessments do not constitute an OH&S audit.
The tool is limited to inspections of substations for collection of specific data to go
into a relative risk tool for specified corporate purposes.
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Main
Sub
2nd
Comments
Category
Category
Category
SITE DETAILS
Traction
Traction substations will have a rectifier within it.
FUNCTION
Distribution
Distribution substations converts high voltage to low
voltage.(415/120V)
System
System substations transformers or switches high
voltage only. They have no rectifiers within them.
Surface
The substation is totally above ground.
LOCATION
Underground
The substation is below ground and in some cases
form part of a main train station
Surrounds
Surrounded
The substation is within a built up area and
predominantly surrounded by residential
development.
Partial
The substation is partially surrounded by
development. An example of this would be residential
or commercial adjacent to rail corridor.
Open Area
The substation is within a suburban environment but
not surrounded by development.
Rural/Bushland
A substation that is within a well timbered area or
open plains with no development surrounding it.
Assessed Risk
Bushfire
Substation is located in bushfire prone area.
High Risk
Information on risks to location from miscellaneous
outside agencies. This does not include risks due to
the equipment itself.
Low Risk
Information on risks to location from miscellaneous
outside agencies. This does not include risks due to
the equipment itself.
Vehicle Impact
Main Road
Speed limit >60kph and or heavy traffic.
VEHICLE IMPACT
On Bend/Junction
Location of substation located on a bend of a main
road.
No buffer
Substation is located bounding roadside.
Quiet Road
Speed limit <60kph and low volumes of traffic.
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Sub
2nd
Comments
Category
Category
Vegetation
>6m Clear
Vegetation such as grass, trees, that are greater than
6m away from a building or nearest piece of
equipment or fuel source. Vegetation does not include
mown grass or small trees or potted plants. If the area
has a dense coverage of grass, trees etc then these
should be mentioned.
<6m Clear
Vegetation such as grass, trees, that are less than 6m
away from the building or nearest piece of equipment
or fuel source. Vegetation does not include mown
grass or small trees or potted plants. If the area has a
dense coverage of grass, trees etc then these should
be mentioned.
Residential
>6m Clear
Residential properties consisting of dwellings, town
houses, or hotels greater than 6m from away from a
building or nearest piece of equipment or fuel source.
<6m Clear
Residential properties consisting of dwellings, town
houses, or hotels less than 6m from the building or
nearest piece of equipment or fuel source.
Industrial
>6m Clear
Industrial premises such as car yards, paints shops,
manufacturing, warehouse.
<6m Clear
Industrial premises such as car yards, paints shops,
manufacturing, warehouse.
Combustible
Examples may be a tyre storage facility, warehouse
or others with high fuel load.
High Risk
Examples may be Paint shops, car repairs where
large quantities of flammable materials (especially
liquid or gases) are kept.
Ease of Finding
Visible
Visible from the road without signage.
EMERGENCY SERVICES
Clear Signs
Signage to the substation from the road is in place.
Road Access
All Weather
Bitumen or sealed road. Access not a problem for any
emergency vehicle.
>One Road
Alternative access into the substation. Applicable in
remote locations.
Main
Category
SURROUNDS
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Sub
2nd
Comments
Category
Category
Height/Width Restrictions
Would emergency vehicles have to go underneath a
rail bridge for example. Is the road width available for
say a fire appliance (>5.0m)
BUILDING
ONE,TWO,THREE
Construction
Timber
Non-combustible
Main Level
Alt Egress
Into Open
Flammable
Office/area
Egress Route
COMPOUND 1 & 2
Refuge
Gate/Door
Locked
HOUSEKEEPING
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Excellent
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Sub
2nd
Comments
Category
Category
Average
Some areas of the above criteria are present.
Poor
All areas in the above criteria are not evident.
Patrol
Regular patrol/inspection by internal/external
SECURITY
personnel that would be able to detect an early stage
of fire. Patrols would occur regularly but they must
occur several times a day, every day.
Monitored Doors
This refers to the doors into the actual buildings and
does not include gates in perimeter fences.
CCTV
This means that it is not monitored but pictures go to
tape. If the signal goes back to a control room that is
constantly monitored this should be indicated by
ticking the monitored box.
Suppression
Emulsifiers - High Velocity Jets This system would be only present in outdoor bunded
FIRE CONTROL
areas where oil would be present. They would stop
the oil from burning and spreading. They would not be
located inside the building.
Hose reels
36m fire hose reels are located in the substations
Extinguishers
Portable fire extinguishers suitable to the risk of fire
are provided. Eg CO2, Foam etc.
Hydrants
Hydrant points - there may be standpipes within the
building near the exits, outside near the exits or there
may be a tapping outside the compound.
Detection
VESDAS
Aspirating smoke detection system that will have
plastic pipes with sampling points.
High Voltage
132, 66 or 33kV
SERVICES
Medium Voltage
11 or 2kV
Low Voltage
415, 240 or 120V
Tracks Served
Number of single tracks.
Impact on Service
None
No impact on train service
REDUNDANCY
Peak
Peak services cannot run at peak levels (both trains
and loading) but can run at off peak train frequencies
and loadings.
Main
Category
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Number
EP 99 00 00 08 SP
RAILCORP SUBSTATION FIRE RISK SITE INSPECTION SHEET - GUIDELINES AND DEFINITIONS
Sub
2nd
Comments
Category
Category
Off Peak
No services can be supported over this section of the
line.
HIGH VOLTAGE
SWITCHGEAR
Indoor/Outdoor
Where equipment of a single type (eg transformers)
LOCATION
are located both indoors and outdoors, and there is
no provision to select something other than indoors or
outdoors, then always select indoors. Where there
are two sections for the same type of plant, and if
there is not two sizes of that plant (piece of
equipment), then it is OK to use one section on the
data capture sheet for the indoor equipment and
another for outdoor equipment.
Nearest Fuel Source
Nearest combustible item which could include
building or equipment.
Bunding
All Individual
Separate bund for each piece of equipment.
CONSTRUCTION
All combined
One bund serving all pieces of equipment.
Partial
Some bunding may be present.
Underground Sump
Single
Single sump for all pieces of equipment.
Individual
Individual sumps for all pieces of equipment.
Partial
Some sumps may be present.
Isolated
Stand alone breakers.
CONFIGURATION
Single S/Board
All breakers in one switchboard.
Many S/Boards
More than one individual, separated switchboard, with
each switchboard containing more than one breaker.
Complete Breakers
Onsite
On site but not connected.
SPARES
>1
More than one on-site and not connected.
Off site
Off site
>1
More than one off site.
RECTIFIER
Installed
Installed and connected.
QUANTITY
Needed For Load
Required to provide maximum traction power.
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Sub
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Comments
Category
Category
Category
RECTIFIER
TRANSFORMER
LOCATION
SYSTEM TRANSFORMER
Step down to 33kV
From 132 or 66kV
(to 33kV)
Step down to 11kV
From 66 or 33kV
(to 11kV)
Step down to 2kV
From 33 or 11kV
(to 2kV)
Tx Separation
This is the distance between like transformers.
LOCATION
1500 Volt DC
SWITCHGEAR
HV AND DC POWER
CABLES
MAIN ROOMS, BELOW
MAIN ROOM, OUTDOORS
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Cluster -Horizontal
Type A,B C, D
Cluster - Vertical
Cableway - Horizontal
Type A,B C, D
Type A,B C, D
Cableway - Vertical
Chase/Trench
Type A,B C, D
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Comments
Category
Category
Category
Penetration from one room to another that are not
PENETRATIONS
properly sealed. Holes in walls are to be taken as a
path for fire and the distance between a piece of
equipment and a fuel source (or similar piece of
equipment) should be measured through the hole.
The hole has to be a reasonable size such that fire
and heat could pass through the hole. Proper sealant
used.
Number of cable joints present.
CABLE JOINTS
Adjacent to Cables
Any combustible material near (<1m) to cables.
EXTRA FUEL LOAD
Oil into Trench
Is it possible for oil to drain/leak into trench.
Cable Coating
Have cables been separately coated with fire
PROTECTION
protection material.
ENERGY DISSAPTING
RESISTORS
Installed
These resistors will generally only occur on the blue
QUANTITY
mountains line.
AIR BLAST AIR BREAK
SWITCHES
Size
Most of the substations will have both 66kV and 11kV
BATTERIES AND
SYSTEMS
LOCATION
Location
FUEL SOURCE
Near Batteries
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Exhaust
Separate Room
Common Areas
Timber/Solid
Liquid/Gas
Inside
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Comments
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Category
Outside
Flue exhausts outside building.
Fuel Source
Any fuel source (<2m) of flue outlet.
Motor Vehicles
Motor Vehicles permanently stored on site
MOBILE PLANT
NOTES
Refer to Manual for Input
requirements into the
model.
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