MR 1270 – Special Conditions: Flue Gas Purification Plants

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: FLUE GAS PURIFICATION PLANTS #

This endorsement forms part of section 1a and is subject otherwise to the terms, provisions, conditions and exclusions contained in the policy of insurance or endorsed thereon.

1. Conditions

1.1. Endorsement 1263 Fire protection shall form part of this policy of insurance.
1.2. The following additional fire protection measures shall be taken:

1.2.1. The quantities of lining materials and solvent-containing adhesives shall be limited to the amounts needed for a half shift’s work.
1.2.2. Protective covers, screens, form-work, scaffolding and work platforms shall be made of non-combustible materials.
1.2.3. The wet fire-fighting risers must be operational and must have an operating pressure of at least 4 to 5 bars at the highest water outlet.
1.2.4. Smoke vents should also be installed and ready for use.
1.2.5. Operational spray deluge systems must be installed in the absorber at various heights as well as facilities for the absorber spray nozzles to be connected to the spray deluge system if required. If necessary, spray deluge systems should be installed temporarily even in lined pipes.
1.2.6. Heat-generating equipment shall have protective gratings to prevent direct contact with inflammable materials and shall be switched off during breaks and at the end of each day’s work.

1.3. All fire protection measures shall be in place and operational before the commencement of the application of the lining.

2. Special exclusion

2.1. The insurer shall not indemnify the insured for loss or damage to rubber and plastic coated linings, plastic equipment and catalysts which

2.1.1. has not resulted from indemnifiable loss or damage to other property insured;
2.1.2. is a result of the continual effects of testing;
2.1.3. is a result of any fault, defect, error or omission in design, plan or specification, material or workmanship;
2.1.4. is a result of a fault, defect, error or omission in the application of the coating;
2.1.5. is a result of the corrosion of the support structure.

3. Definition

3.1. Loss of or damage to catalysts shall mean a more than 10% reduction in catalyst activity.

4. Deductible

4.1. In respect of loss or damage to catalysts the insurer shall not be liable for 20% of the loss or damage or the amount of deductible specified in the policy of insurance, whichever is the greater.
4.2. In respect of all other loss or damage the insurer shall not be liable for the deductible specified in the policy of insurance.