Oil And Gas Operations Regulation 5 — Canada — Northwest Territories law | Esheria

Oil And Gas Operations Regulation 5

Operators must not use an installation unless its equipment is arranged in accordance with these regulations, and several safety separation rules apply around wells, oil tanks, process vessels, and hazardous areas.

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Jurisdiction
Canada — Northwest Territories
Instrument
Regulation
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Undated source snapshot
Language
en
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alarm systems communications systems corrosion protection cranes design standards electrical systems emergency shutdown systems engineering compliance equipment safety escape routes fire and blast protection fire protection systems gas detection gas release systems hazardous areas incident reporting inspection and maintenance inspection and testing installation design lifesaving equipment materials mechanical equipment offences offshore operations +4 more

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Operators must not use an installation unless its equipment is arranged in accordance with these regulations, and several safety separation rules apply around wells, oil tanks, process vessels, and hazardous areas. This part sets safety and engineering rules for ventilation, electrical systems, winterization, corrosion protection, cranes, gas release systems, and emergency shutdown/power arrangements on installations, especially offshore ones. This provision requires offshore installations to have emergency shutdown, escape, lifesaving, and fire/blast protection measures. Offshore installations must have specified fire protection, gas detection, and alarm systems, with detailed capacity and placement requirements. This provision requires offshore installations to have specified alarm, communication, and design features, and it sets operating rules for inspection, maintenance, and repair.