Refinery, Marine and Offshore Fire Protection Certification

Refinery, petrochemical, marine and offshore projects involve demanding fire scenarios and high-consequence assets. Fire protection systems used in these environments often need to demonstrate performance under hydrocarbon pool fire, jet fire, rapid temperature rise fire exposure, marine fire division requirements, durability exposure and project-specific technical specifications.

CODIMI supports manufacturers, asset owners, EPC contractors, shipyards, offshore fabricators and specialist applicators with certification, technical assessment, testing strategy and market access support for passive fire protection products used in refinery, marine and offshore environments.

Our role is to help clients identify the correct approval route, define an efficient test programme, review available evidence and prepare the technical basis required for certification, assessment or project acceptance.

Areas of support

Hydrocarbon fire protection

Refinery, petrochemical and energy infrastructure often require passive fire protection systems capable of protecting structural steel, process equipment, vessels, pipe supports, skirts, saddles and other critical assets under severe fire exposure.

CODIMI supports certification and assessment strategies for hydrocarbon fire protection systems, including:

Reactive coatings;
Cementitious fire protection materials;
Fire protection boards;
Blanket and wrap systems;

Insulation-based passive fire protection systems;
Fire protection systems for vessels, supports and structural members.

We can review whether existing fire test evidence is suitable for the intended end use, identify gaps in the test programme and advise on the most appropriate certification or assessment route.

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Jet fire protection

High-pressure release scenarios can expose fire protection systems to severe thermal and mechanical attack. In these applications, jet fire performance evidence may be required in addition to pool fire or hydrocarbon fire resistance evidence.

CODIMI can support manufacturers and project teams by reviewing jet fire test evidence, advising on suitable test configurations, coordinating test programme development and preparing certification or assessment strategies for defined end-use applications.

Certification may require evidence of fire resistance, loadbearing or non-loadbearing performance, ceiling suspension details, fixing systems, service penetrations, insulation, cavity conditions and installation limitations.

Marine and shipbuilding fire protection

Marine fire protection products may require evidence for a wide range of shipboard constructions, including decks, bulkheads, doors, windows, ceilings, linings, fire dampers, pipe penetrations, cable transits and other fire-resisting divisions or penetration systems.

CODIMI can assist with certification strategy, technical review and testing coordination for marine and offshore applications, including products intended for A-class, B-class, H-class or other specified marine fire protection requirements.

Offshore and energy infrastructure

Offshore platforms, FPSOs, LNG facilities, refineries and petrochemical sites often include project-specific fire protection specifications. These may require a combination of standard fire testing, durability evidence, engineering assessment, classification society review, client technical approval and inspection requirements.

CODIMI supports manufacturers and project teams by reviewing specifications, identifying applicable standards, coordinating testing and preparing certification or assessment packages for the intended market or project route.

Typical test areas and standards

Depending on the product, project and target market, relevant test areas may include:

Cellulosic fire resistance
Hydrocarbon fire resistance
Rapid temperature rise fire exposure
Jet fire resistance
IMO FTP Code fire test procedures
Class, B-class and H-class marine divisions
Fire protection for structural steel and process equipment

Fire performance of decks, bulkheads, doors, windows and linings
Pipe, duct and cable penetration fire stopping
Durability and environmental exposure
Weathering, ageing and corrosion-related compatibility
Inspection, sampling and production control
Project-specific engineering assessments

The applicable route depends on the product type, intended application, target market, classification requirements and project specification.

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How CODIMI adds value

Refinery, marine and offshore fire protection projects can involve significant testing cost and long lead times. Defining the correct test programme at the beginning is therefore critical.

Identify the applicable certification, assessment or approval route
Review existing test evidence before new testing is commissioned
Avoid unnecessary or poorly targeted testing
Define representative test configurations
Coordinate with suitable laboratories and technical partners

Prepare technical documentation for certification or assessment
Identify gaps in durability, environmental or production control evidence
Support market access for international projects

Our approach combines product certification knowledge, fire testing experience and practical understanding of international approval routes.

We support:

Passive fire protection manufacturers
Coating and insulation system suppliers
Fire door and marine division manufacturers
Fire stopping and penetration seal manufacturers
Shipyards and offshore fabricators

EPC contractors
Refinery and petrochemical asset owners
Project consultants and technical authorities
Specialist applicators and installation contractors

Important note

Refinery, marine and offshore acceptance requirements may depend on the project specification, asset owner requirements, classification society rules, flag state requirements, insurer expectations or authority having jurisdiction.

Certification or technical assessment by CODIMI does not automatically replace any statutory approval, class approval, project approval or acceptance required by the relevant authority or project stakeholder.

CODIMI can help identify the likely route and prepare the technical evidence needed to support certification, assessment or project acceptance.

Contact CODIMI

For refinery, marine or offshore fire protection enquiries, please contact CODIMI with the product type, intended application, target market, available test evidence and project specification.

CODIMI can provide an initial review and recommend the most appropriate certification, testing or technical assessment route.