AS ISO 15544:2022

AS ISO 15544:2022 PDF

AS ISO 15544:2022 identically adopts ISO 15544:2000, which describes the functional requirements and guidelines for emergency response (ER) measures on installations used for the development of offshore hydrocarbon resources. It is applicable to fixed offshore structures or floating production, storage and off-take systems.

The content in this International Standard on escape, refuge, evacuation and rescue is consistent with the content of ISO 13702 but addresses in more detail how these aspects are built into development of emergency response measures.

This International Standard has been prepared primarily to assist in the development of new installations, and as such it may not be appropriate to apply some of the requirements to existing installations. Retrospective application of this International Standard should only be undertaken

where it is reasonable to do so. During the planning of a major change to an installation there may be more opportunity to implement the requirements, and a careful review of this International Standard should be undertaken to determine those clauses which can be utilized in the change.

This International Standard is based on an approach where the selection of measures for emergency response is determined by an evaluation of hazards on the offshore installation. The methodologies employed in this assessment and the resultant recommendations will differ depending on the complexity of the production process and facilities, type of facility (i.e. open or enclosed), manning levels, and the environmental conditions associated with the area of operation.