PROJECT NO.

& TITLE 2502323 – FEED for NAG LTFD Phase II Project

TP DOCUMENT NO. TP-CGDF-80280-SPC-A4

SPECIFICATION FOR PLATFORMS, STAIRS, LADDERS AND

DOCUMENT TITLE
HANDRAILS

CONTRACT NUMBER SA-080-2015

CONTRACTOR DOC. NO. TP-CGDF-80280-SPC-A4

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 4

2.0 PURPOSE .................................................................................................................. 4

3.0 DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................. 5

4.0 ABBREVIATIONS ...................................................................................................... 5

5.0 DESIGN CODES, STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS ......................................... 5

5.1 Order of precedence of document ...............................................................................5

5.2 Project Specifications....................................................................................................6

5.3 Codes and Standards ....................................................................................................6

6.0 STRUCTURAL ANLYSIS AND DESIGN COMPUTER PROGRAMS ......................... 7

7.0 PLATFORM AND LANDING ...................................................................................... 7

7.1 General ............................................................................................................................7

7.2 Widths .............................................................................................................................7

7.3 Flooring ...........................................................................................................................8

7.3.1 Grating .........................................................................................................................8

7.3.2 Chequered Plate .........................................................................................................8

7.4 Clearances ......................................................................................................................8

8.0 STAIRS AND LADDERS ............................................................................................ 9

8.1 General ............................................................................................................................9

8.2 Stairs ...............................................................................................................................9

8.3 Ladders ........................................................................................................................ 10

9.0 HANDRAILING AND KICKPLATES ......................................................................... 10

9.1 Handrailing................................................................................................................... 10

9.2 Kickplates .................................................................................................................... 11

9.3 Crossovers .................................................................................................................. 11

10.0 PAINTING ................................................................................................................. 11

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

TATWEER Petroleum (Owner) is undertaking a phased field development project (i.e. Long-term Field
Development (LTFD)) to install Centralised Gas Dehydration Facility (CGDF) in order to maintain gas
deliverability from the Awali field in Bahrain.
A Conceptual Study and follow-on Pre-FEED Studies concluded that the full Long-term Field
Development Plan (LTFD) should be implemented in 4 phases of execution up to the Year 2030.
Execution (EPC) of Phase -I was completed in 2017.
TATWEER Petroleum now intends to install Phase-II facilities of LTFD. In pursuit of this objective,
Tatweer Petroleum has appointed Wood to carry out the FEED activities.
The NAG LTFD Project Plan comprises Four (4) phases of execution in total but the current FEED
Project scope is limited to Phase-II only. The scope of this project is for the next Phase-II.. Phase-II
activities comprises of On-Plot facilities (Two dehydration trains, identical to existing Train-1) and
various Off-Plot facilities as described below:

• Install CGDF GDU Train 2 & 3.

• Wet Gas inlet jump-overs at CGDF.
• LP modifications of Phase 1 train (identified in Pre-FEED, if any).

• Extension of Phase I 20” HP Header – South.

• Installation of two (2) wet gas header, 24” each – South.

• Installation of Phase II North 20” header.

• Surface facilities for 11 new wells.

• MGI facility at two (2) wellhead locations.

• Wet gas flow lines from the 11 wells to the wet gas gathering headers
• Condensate lines from 11 wells and CGDF to the nearest WMs.
• Two Dry Gas Lines from the CGDF trains 2&3 to the Gas transmission network through the
nearest J/O including jump over connections between all dry gas lines for operational
flexibility.

• Debottlenecking of Dry gas network.

• Connection to MGI header for the excess flow from the new wells

2.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this document is to specify the requirements to be followed for Structural Steel
platforms, stairs, ladders and handrails for NAG LTFD Phase II project.
In the case where it is impossible to execute the works in accordance with the tender drawings and
this specification due to unexpected site conditions, the necessary alternative measures shall be taken
to continue the work with the approval of COMPANY.
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3.0 DEFINITIONS

Within this specification the following definitions apply:

COMPANY : Tatweer Petroleum
ENGINEER : WOOD (FEED Consultant)
PROJECT : FEED for NAG LTFD Phase II
CONTRACTOR : The party appointed by COMPANY with responsibility
to perform Detailed Design/
Procurement/installation/construction activity at site
during EPC stage of the project.
(also referred to as CONTRACTOR)
VENDOR/SUPPLIER/MANUFACTURER : Company/organization supplying equipment, material
or services (also referred to as VENDOR)
Within this document:
The word ‘shall’ indicates a mandatory requirement.
The word ‘should’ indicates a recommendation.

4.0 ABBREVIATIONS

CGDF : Central Gas Dehydration Facility

CGDU : Central Gas Dehydration Unit
GDU : Gas Dehydration Unit
ITT : Invitation To Tender
KW : Khuff Gas Well
LTFD : Long Term Field Development
MMSCFD : Millions of standard Cubic Feet per day
NAG : Non-Associated Gas

5.0 DESIGN CODES, STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The latest edition of the following Specifications, Codes, Standards and References in effect on the
date of contract award shall form a part of this Design Criteria.

5.1 Order of precedence of document

The COMPANY Project Specifications shall be used in conjunction with this design basis wherever
applicable and mentioned hereafter in the respective discipline section
Should any conflict arise between the various Codes and Standards, the following ranking precedence
shall apply. However, CONTRACTOR shall identify the conflict and bring it to the attention of
COMPANY with suitable recommendation.
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• Applicable Local laws and Regulations (Including Standard Specification for

Construction Works, Issued by Ministry of Works, Bahrain)

• Civil & Structural Design basis & Standard drawings

• Project specification

• COMPANY standards
• Referenced International codes & Standards
• Supplier’s standard/specification
In the event of an inconsistency, conflict or discrepancy between any of the standards, specifications
and regulatory requirements, the most stringent and safest requirement applicable to the project/work
will prevail and the same shall be followed. Any such inconsistencies critical to the design shall be
brought to the attention of COMPANY for resolution. Any deviation from this specification must be
approved, in writing by COMPANY before starting works.

5.2 Project Specifications

The following project specification shall be used in conjunction with this specification where applicable:

Project Documents:

TP-CGDF-80278-SPC-A4 Specification for Structural Steel Works

TP-CGDF-80275-BOD-A4 Civil & Structural - Design Basis

TP-CGDF-80276-SPC-A4 Specification for Earth Works Bund Wall, Road Works, Paving etc

TP-CGDF-80279-SPC-A4 Specification for Structural Steel Fabrication and Erection

TP-CGDF-80279-SPC-A4 Specification for Masonry Works
TP-CGDF-80281-SPC-A4 Specification for Architectural works

5.3 Codes and Standards

As a minimum, the civil and structural design shall be in accordance with the relevant sections of the
latest editions of the codes and standards mentioned hereafter. Codes and standards used for this
project shall be the latest revisions including all addendum available at the time of Contract award.

Document Number Description

ANSI 14.3 Fixed Ladders - Safety Requirements

UBC Uniform Building Code

Standard Specification for Construction Works, Issued by Ministry of Works, Kingdom of

Bahrain - Given Priority for Material, Workmanship & Local Practice.
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6.0 STRUCTURAL ANLYSIS AND DESIGN COMPUTER PROGRAMS

CONTRACTOR shall submit along with his technical bid during EPC stage a list of the
Computer Programs he intends to utilize during detailed engineering. Any in-house developed
software shall be accompanied by a comprehensive validation and quality manual, listing the
theories and design codes forming the software computer code. All computation steps for such
proprietary programs shall be structured with sufficient clarity to allow direct review and design
concurrence by COMPANY.
The following listed computer programs are minimum requirements by COMPANY for structural
analysis and design of structures, buildings and foundations. CONTRACTOR may propose
other computer programs subject to validation, proof of quality control and COMPANY
approval. All commercial software listed below shall be compatible with the design codes
revision specified in the Contract:
1. STAAD PRO by Research Engineers, Inc.
2. SAP / ETABS / SAFE series by Computers and Structures, Inc.
3. Foundation 3D, Mat 3D by Dimensional Solutions, Inc. for foundation element design
All structural design calculations shall be submitted to COMPANY for review. All comments
from COMPANY shall be incorporated. COMPANY's comments and approval are only from
general review. CONTRACTOR is fully responsible for the structural design and detailing of all
structures & joints.

7.0 PLATFORM AND LANDING

7.1 General

Platforms shall be provided as follows:

a) For access to all maintenance and inspection openings such as manholes, clean-out fittings,
etc.

b) For access to all equipment requiring regular inspection, maintenance or operator's attention
such as valves, instruments, control valves, etc.

c) For storage facilities and working areas.

d) Towers and other elevated equipment shall be arranged, where possible, in such a manner as
to permit the use of operating and servicing platforms common to two or more items of
equipment.

e) All walkways / platforms shall have handrails. Exclusion of any handrail is only at COMPANY’s
discretion.

All operating platforms over 5 m2 shall have two means of access.

7.2 Widths

a) The clear width in front of inspection or service handholes and manholes shall not be less than
900 mm.
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b) Exchanger platforms shall have a clear width of not less than 900 mm.

c) The clear width of platforms for servicing other parts of equipment shall not be less than
900 mm (35.43 inches).

d) Connecting walkways shall not be less than 900 mm.

e) Minimum platform size is 900 mm (35.43 inches) x1220 mm (48 inches).

7.3 Flooring

Unless otherwise indicated, flooring shall be of galvanised steel grating. Aluminium grating shall not be
used for platforms or walkways in fire hazardous areas.

7.3.1 Grating

a) Grating shall have a minimum of 25 mm deep by 4.5 mm wide bearing bars spaced on
30 mm centres with 8 mm twisted sq. bars spaced on 100 mm centres.
b) Non-removable grating shall be welded to support members with 40 mm long
x 3 mm fillet welds at fourteenth bearing bar maximum spacing and at each side of
each panel.
c) Removable sections of grating shall be fastened with standard manufacturer's clips at
200 mm c/c.
d) When floor sections are installed on a concrete support structure, the concrete shall
have a recessed support angle around the perimeter of the opening.
e) Expanded steel grating shall be fastened by spot welding at a maximum of 150 mm
centres at each support
f) Maximum span of grating shall be 1.2m

7.3.2 Chequered Plate

a) Where catalyst and chemical storage areas are located on platforms, 6 mm thick
chequered plate stiffened to prevent excessive deflection shall be used.
b) Drainage shall be provided by one hole, 25 mm diameter, for approximately every
1.5 m2 of chequered plate. Holes shall be located at low spots, and shall be drilled
after erection.
c) Non-removable chequered plate shall be stitch welded to the supporting members with
40 mm long x 5 mm fillet welds at 200 mm centres, unless otherwise noted in the
drawings
d) Removable panels of chequered plate shall be fastened with 12 mm diameter cadmium
plated steel countersunk-head bolts.

7.4 Clearances

a) The back of inner platform kick plates shall clear uninsulated equipment by 75 mm and
insulated equipment by 25 mm.
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b) Platforms servicing manholes shall not be more than 762 mm (30 inches) below the
bottom of the manhole flange.
c) The minimum headroom over platforms and walkways shall not be less than 2.2 m and
shall be measured to the lowest point of overhead structural framing, piping or
equipment.
d) Where platforms connect between two vessels, provision shall be made for unequal
expansion of the vessels.
e) Top head platforms on vessels shall have a minimum 914 mm (3 feet) clearance
between edges of flanges and the outer edge of platform to provide working area
around all flanges.
f) Platforms serving manways shall be sized to permit 180° opening of covers without
interference with structure or guard railing.

8.0 STAIRS AND LADDERS

8.1 General

a) Access to auxiliary service platforms shall be by ladder.

b) Main operating platforms shall be provided with a minimum of two exits, one of which
shall be a stairway. The second exit shall be as far as possible from the first and may
be a ladder. Both exits shall terminate if possible in open areas. Exits leading to
narrow passages, or areas congested with operating equipment or other obstructions
are not acceptable.
c) Primary access to structures supporting major equipment shall be by stairway, with
secondary access by ladder.
d) Stairs and ladders shall be designed and constructed in accordance with ANSI 14.3.

8.2 Stairs

a) Stairways shall have a minimum width of 900 mm (35.43 inches); a minimum run of
250 mm; a maximum riser of 200 mm; and the maximum vertical distance between
landings shall be 3650 mm.
b) The width of treads and height of rise shall be uniform throughout the length of any
stairway and the treads shall be level.
c) All stairway runs on the same structure shall have, if possible, the same slope,
preferably ten vertical to twelve horizontal.
d) The stairway slope shall be between 38° and 45° as measured from the horizontal.
e) Stairway handrails shall be continuous with landing and platform handrails.
f) Stairs shall have grating treads 25 mm x 4.5 mm width bearing bars and chequered
plate nosing.
g) All stairs shall have rounded nosing and shall have the same type of grating as the
surrounding area and of the same quality and design.
h) Stair landings shall not be less than 900 mm (35.43 inches) in the direction of the
stairway.
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i) The concrete foundation at the bottom of stair shall project sufficiently beyond the first
step to form an additional step in front of stair.

8.3 Ladders

a) All ladders serving platforms or landings 2.4 m or more above grade shall be equipped
with safety cages.
b) Ladder runs shall be offset at a maximum of 6.7 m landing to landing. Landings shall
have minimum width and length of 900 (35.43 inches) mm. These requirements do not
apply to ladders with fall arrest devices.
c) Ladder cages shall be extended from the top to not over 2200 mm from the landing at
the bottom.
d) Ladders required to have cages shall be sidestep-off in all cases where access and
layouts permit.
e) On elevated landings or platforms when the centre of the ladder is 900 mm or less from
a handrail, those longitudinal cage bars in proximity to the handrail that do not interfere
with ladder access shall be extended by field construction to the handrail.
f) The bottom of all stairs and ladders shall be connected to nearest road/paving with
grade level walkways.
g) All ladders serving platforms or landings 1.5 m or more above grade shall be equipped
with safety gates.
h) Ladder cages shall be supplied in accordance with ANSI 14.3.
i) Ladders shall be supported at the top and bottom and at a maximum of 3000 mm
spacing between.
j) Ladder fall arrest devices shall not be used in lieu of cage protection except on stacks
and chimneys.
k) The distance between the center of ladder and the edge of side platform shall be kept
to minimum (maximum 450mm) for an easy & safe move from ladder to platform.

9.0 HANDRAILING AND KICKPLATES

9.1 Handrailing

a) Handrailing shall extend around the edges of all platforms, landings, walkways and
stairways except at stair and ladder accesses or where the top of the floor panel is not
more than 600 mm above grade.
b) Maximum spacing on handrail posts shall be 1.5 m.
c) Bolted removable sections shall be provided where necessary to permit removal of or
access to equipment.
d) Handrail height on stairs shall be 1066 mm (42 inches) taken from the Top of the stair
tread.
e) Handrail posts shall be provided at fireproofed columns so that the railings do not pass
through the fireproofing.
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f) Handrails at the bottom of stairways shall terminate at the bottom post or completely
turn and attach to the post.
g) Finished handrail shall be free of burrs and sharp edges which would cause injury to
personnel.

9.2 Kickplates

a) Kickplates shall extend continuously around the edge of all platforms, landings,
walkways and openings protected by railing except at stair and ladder accesses.
b) Kickplates shall extend around columns and shall have 25 mm minimum clearance
from column or from column fireproofing.
c) Kickplates shall be of minimum size 100mm wide x 6 mm thick.

9.3 Crossovers

a) Sufficient number of crossovers across all pipes kept close to ground shall be provided
for easy movement within the plant.
b) These cross overs shall have platform at top and stairs on both sides.
c) All the crossovers shall be connected with the nearest road/paving by grade level
walkways

10.0 PAINTING
All structural steel shall be shop primed. Paint shall be excluded from areas within 50 mm of joints to
be field welded or high strength bolted.

After completing erection, all surfaces shall be clean and painted, where paint was omitted for field
welding, shall repair, clean and paint all areas damaged subsequent to shop painting so that all steel is
completely covered by a sound coating equivalent to the shop painting specified.

Where galvanizing of steelwork is called for, it shall be done after shop fabrication. Welded joints in
material to be galvanized shall be completely sealed with not less than the equivalent of a 5 mm fillet
weld in addition to the structural welding as shown. This seal welding shall be provided whether or not
shown on the drawings. Locations where such additional welding are required to be indicated in the
fabrication drawings and offered for inspection of Contractor and Company before galvanizing.

Weld slag or spatter, mill scale and other surfaces contaminants not removed by normal caustic
cleaning and pickling shall be removed by abrasive blasting.

Materials and facilities used in connection with the galvanizing work shall be subject to inspection and
approval by COMPANY.

Occasional bare spots or mechanical damaged caused by handling, etc., may be accepted if repairs
are made by a method which will provide equal protection, is approved by COMPANY and the finished
piece is re-inspected. Warped or twisted structural shapes are not acceptable.