Integrated Fire, Explosion, and Process Safety Compliance Review
OSHA, PSM, Fire Code, Building Code, NFPA, API Recommended Practices
Princeton Safety Solutions provides integrated compliance review and analysis for organizations managing fire, explosion, and process safety risks. Our reviews cover combustible dust, flammable liquids, and gas hazards, combining engineering expertise with OSHA regulations, PSM requirements, fire and building codes, NFPA standards, API Recommended Practices, and other prevailing industry standards.
This service delivers a clear understanding of regulatory exposure, life-safety risks, and operational vulnerabilities—grounded in expert engineering judgment and real-world incident experience.
Regulatory and Compliance Framework
This review evaluates compliance against the regulations and consensus standards most commonly applied by OSHA, fire marshals, insurers, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
OSHA and Federal Requirements
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OSHA General Industry (29 CFR 1910)
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Process Safety Management (29 CFR 1910.119)
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Electrical safety and hazardous locations
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Mechanical integrity, hot work, and hazard communication
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Technical review support for OSHA citation cases
Fire and Building Codes
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International Fire Code (IFC)
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International Building Code (IBC)
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State and local amendments
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AHJ interpretations and enforcement expectations
Consensus and Industry Standards
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NFPA Standards (including NFPA 1, 13, 30, 30B, 54, 58, 652, 660, 86)
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API Recommended Practices (API RP) applicable to flammable liquids, gas systems, processing, storage, and terminals
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Other applicable standards (FM Global, ASME, CGA, and industry best practices)
Combustible Dust Fire and Explosion Hazards
Compliance reviews address combustible dust hazards associated with manufacturing, processing, handling, and storage operations.
Typical review elements include:
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Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) alignment
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Fire and explosion prevention and protection
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Explosion isolation, venting, and suppression concepts
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Compliance with NFPA 652 and NFPA 660
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Coordination with OSHA, fire code, and insurance expectations
Our dust safety compliance reviews are based on and aligned with the findings of a Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA).
Flammable Liquid and Vapor Hazards
Reviews evaluate fire and explosion risks associated with flammable and combustible liquids, including vapor cloud explosion potential.
Typical review elements include:
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Storage, handling, and transfer systems
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Ventilation and vapor control
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Electrical classification and ignition control
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Compliance with NFPA 30, NFPA 30B, fire code, and API RP
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Alignment between design intent and operating practices
Our flammable and combustible liquid safety compliance reviews are based on and aligned with the findings of a Flammable and Combustible Liquid Hazard Assessment.
Gas Fire and Explosion Hazards
This section addresses fire and explosion risks associated with fuel gases and process gases, including infrastructure and utility interfaces.
Typical review elements include:
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Natural gas distribution systems
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Gas processing and compression facilities
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Landfill gas collection and utilization systems
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Utility–industrial facility interface risks
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Compliance with NFPA 54, NFPA 58, API RP, and applicable codes
Our gas safety compliance reviews are based on and aligned with the findings of a Gas Explosion Hazard Assessment.
Process Safety Management (PSM)
Compliance reviews incorporate PSM requirements where applicable and evaluate how process safety obligations align with fire and explosion risk controls.
Typical review elements include:
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Covered process applicability and boundary definition
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Integration of PHA, HAZOP, and DHA findings
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Mechanical integrity and management of change (MOC)
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Coordination between PSM requirements and fire/explosion codes
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Identification of gaps that may lead to enforcement or incident risk
Incident, Citation, and Enforcement Support
For organizations facing regulatory scrutiny or recovering from incidents, compliance reviews may include:
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Technical review of OSHA citations
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Post-incident compliance and gap assessments
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Evaluation of conditions cited by AHJs or insurers
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Alignment of engineering facts with regulatory and code language
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Support for corrective action planning
Our incident and citation compliance reviews are based on and aligned with the findings of a detailed Incident Investigation.
Why an Integrated Review Matters
Serious incidents and regulatory findings rarely result from a single failure. They typically occur at the interfaces:
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Between dust, gas, and flammable liquid hazards
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Between PSM requirements and fire or building code assumptions
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Between design intent and day-to-day operations
An integrated compliance review identifies system-level vulnerabilities that fragmented or single-discipline reviews often miss.
Typical Deliverables
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Executive-level compliance review report
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Identification of gaps relative to:
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OSHA and PSM requirements
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Fire and building codes
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NFPA standards and API Recommended Practices
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Prioritized recommendations based on:
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Life safety
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Regulatory exposure
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Fire and explosion risk
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Support for AHJ, insurance, and risk engineering reviews
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Who This Service Is For
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Manufacturing and processing facilities
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Energy, gas, and infrastructure operations
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Chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and metals industries
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Organizations managing multiple or evolving fire and explosion hazards