permanent plant piping.
A.5.1 The following factors should be considered in the selection of plant site locations:
(1) Provision for minimum clearances as stated in this standard between LNG containers,
flammable refrigerant storage tanks, flammable liquid storage tanks, structures, and
plant equipment, with respect to both plant property lines and each other
(2) The degree that the plant can, within limits of practicality, be protected against forces
of nature
(3) Other factors applicable to the specific site that have a bearing on the safety of plant
personnel and the surrounding public
The review of such factors should include an evaluation of potential incidents and safety
measures incorporated in the design or operation of the facility. A.5.1.4 New plant site locations should avoid flood hazard areas. In the United States, maps
that delineate special flood hazard areas are maintained by local officials or can be ordered or
viewed online at FEMA's Map Store at http://www.fema.gov. Accessibility to the plant can
be limited during conditions of flooding. Where encroachment into a flood hazard area is
unavoidable, measures to minimize flood exposure and damage to the site and facilities
should be investigated. Flood loads are outlined in ASCE 7, Minimum Design Loads for
Buildings and Other Structures. Structures, including tanks and containers, must be designed
and constructed to prevent flotation, collapse, permanent lateral movement, and loss of
contents during conditions of flooding.
A.5.4 The terms competence and competent in this standard should be determined based on
one of the following criteria:
(1) Documented training or certification from institutions or groups that test for
knowledge, skill, and ability that relate to the science, technology, or engineering
discipline for the facility or component
(2) Evidence of successful design, construction, operation, or use of a similar facility or
component
Evidence to be considered should include but not be limited to the following:
(1) Work on similar facilities or components
(2) Date(s) that work was performed and completed
(3) Owner/operator contact information
(4) The amount of time the facility or component has been in operation
(5) Any substantive modifications to the original facility or component
(6) Satisfactory performance of the facility or component
The terms competence and competent in this standard should also be determined based on
the evidence of knowledge, skill, and ability to do the following: