Fire Protection in Refineries Provides a better understanding of refi nery fire protection and the steps needed to promote the safe storage, handling, and processing of petroleum and petroleum products in refineries. A basic premise of this standard is that fire prevention provides the fundamen tal foundation for fire protection. This publication covers basic concepts of refinery fire protection. It reviews the chemistry and physics of refinery fires; discusses how the design of refinery systems and infrastructure im pact the probability and consequences of potential fires; describes fire c ontrol and extinguishing systems typically used in refineries; examin es fire protection concepts that should be covered in operating and mainte ce prac tices and procedur es; and provides information on organizati on and training for refine ry emergency responders. Many of the concepts, systems, and equipment discussed in this document are covered in detail in referenced pu blications, standards, or governmental requirements