Identification of fireproofing zones in Oil&Gas facilities by a risk-based procedure

► A new risk-based method providing criteria for fireproofing application was developed. ► Criteria for improved protection from fire damage and escalation are provided. ► Jet-fire and pool fire damage potentials are considered by the new method. ► Comparison with existing methods evidenced the importance of protection from jet-fires. ► A case-study confirmed the potentialities of the new method.