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29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(iii): For existing equipment designed and constucted in accordance with codes, standards, or practices that are no longer in general use, the employer does not determine and document that the equipment in the process is designed, maintained, inspected, tested, and operated in a safe manner: BP-Husky Refining, LLC - Oregon, Ohio: The employer permits the existence of permanent connections between the plant fire water system and process systems, that can lead to the contamination of fire water supply with hydrocarbons or other process fluids, in that, a. In the Isocracker 2 Unit, there is a cross connection at the 6" supply water to the cooler box on the east side of the unit; b. In the Hydrogen Unit there are two cross connection instances on the blowdown drum; c. In the Sulfur Recovery Unit, there are two filter backwash cross connections; d. In the Reformer 2 regeneration system, there is a cross connection between the quench and cooling water; e. There are cross connections on the discharge sides of the fire water booster pumps in the FCC Unit. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1903.19, within ten (10) calendar days of the abatement date, the employer must submit documentation that it has abated the hazard. In addition, under 29 CFR 1903.19(e), the employer, must submit an abatement plan describing the actions it is taking to ensure that it is in compliance with the standards for fire safety in accordance with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices, such as NFPA 30 and API 2001. The abatement plan shall establish dates during the next three months to determine when the cross connections will be eliminated. Once the plan has been fully implemented, the employer must submit certification of its full compliance with the standard.e
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