THE TERMINAL:

FIRE SYSTEM DESIGN

• The terminal has a complete fire fighting system designed specifically for Berth 408.
• Fire system plan has been discussed and presented to the Los Angeles Fire Department
• The system has 3 components: Marine Terminal, Dockside Area, and Tank Farms
• The system uses the appropriate fire fighting medium including high pressure water, fire fighting foam, dry chemical, and cooling water
• Each system will have a backup capability

• National Fire Protection Association standards have been in existence for years and are developed using past experience
• The system is designed for meeting the industry standard as well as emergency operations found in the port of Los Angeles
• Nearly everything at the terminal is constructed of non-burning materials
• The Port supplies the fire water supply through existing fire mains with new line extensions.

BERTH 408 FIRE SYSTEMS

Once approved by the Los Angeles City Fire Department and US Coast Guard the system will include:

• Fire alarms and sirens located on the facility
• Main Fire Water System with hydrants
• Foam fire fighting capability in liquid handling areas
• Cooling water systems to reduce the effects of heat
• Large, dry chemical wheeled extinguishers in electrical areas
• Cross connections for fire mains between the terminal's systems. fire trucks. fire boats, and the ship
• Training, Drills, and Exercises

THE SHIP:

Fire protection systems for visiting ships are approved by the ships govern ment in compliance with International Standards. Ships are inspected for compliance with these standards by the United States Coast Guard and CA State Lands Commission, Marine Facilities Division.

• Ships are designed to be self sufficient in fire fighting without assistance from land support.
• All ships have a written and approved fire system plans.
• Ships have primary fire fighting systems and back up capability similar to what the new terminal will have
• The basis of all fire plans is to prevent fire in the first place

Upon arrival to the marine terminal, a required meeting is held between the terminal operator and the ships Person in Charge. This meeting establishes the requirements for the transfer of oil and ensures that all regulatory re quirements are being followed. Fire fighting equipment on both the terminal and ship must be maintained ready. The agencies frequently visit the termi nal and ship to ensure all regulatory requirements are being followed.

EMERGENCY SITUATIONS:

MARINE TERMINAL RESPONSE

• The Los Angeles City Fire Department is the lead agency in responding to fires
• The Berth 408 will have inherent fire fighting capability
• The Fire Department brings additional fire fighting capability
• Fire Boats are stationed in Los Angeles
• The ship provides fire fighting capability which can assist the terminal
• The terminal, the dock, the ship, and fire boats are able to interconnect their systems for fire fighting purposes.