Library / B 771 Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette No. 106
B 771 Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette No. 106

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(e)  work at height, scaffolding, rope access, and other similar operations
shall conform to internationally recognised standards and comply with the
current guidelines and requirements for work at height in the midstream
and downstream oil and gas industry as approved by the Authority ;
(f )  rotating or reciprocating equipment and every dangerous part of any
machinery shall be securely fenced or guarded, where it is practical to do so ;
(g) Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) are provided as
appropriate for all enclosed areas of the installation such as living quarters,
electrical switch rooms, equipment rooms and others with potential of build-
up or ingress of harmful gases ;
(h) boiler or oil treater shall be thoroughly inspected by competent
personnel at intervals of 12 calendar months and fire tubes replaced when
at the minimum thickness ;
(i) non-destructive test, including Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement
(UTM) survey or radiographic or any other acceptable inspection techniques
shall be carried out on the boiler tube during an inspection under paragraph
(h) and to comply with applicable industry codes and any other internationally
accepted standards ;
(j) pressure tests shall be carried out at intervals of not more than 24
months in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended designed
test pressure limits ;
(k) the results of every inspection, test and survey carried out under
these Regulations shall be systematically documented, maintained and made
available to the Authority on demand ;
(l) installation of electrical equipment at all midstream and downstream
petroleum operations shall comply with the applicable code of international
practice ;
(m) electrical apparatus in use in all midstream and downstream
petroleum operations shall comply with the national and internationally
recognised specifications and codes of practices for intrinsically safe
equipment that is, safe flame or explosion proof apparatus ;
(o)  cable gland and bolted cable coupler shall be constructed and installed
in conformity with relevant recognised international standards for flame or
explosion proof fitting of the type ;
(p)  wiring activities in the midstream and downstream petroleum industry
shall be —
(i) in a manner which protects from abrasion, being trampled on or
burnt by hot piping,
(ii) insulated to resist weather, chemical and handling to avoid short
circuits, and
(iii) inspected frequently, as required in compliance with the national
and international codes or similar Institute of Electrical Engineers Codes
and good oil field practices ;