DESIGN for the hyperbaric reception facility (HRF) forming part of a hyperbaric evacuation system (HES)
- Recommended Practice
- Revision 1 - June 2026
This document provides comprehensive guidance on the design, inspection, and maintenance of Hyperbaric Reception Facilities (HRF) as part of a Hyperbaric Evacuation System (HES) for the offshore diving industry.
Contents
Part 1: Guidance
Introduction
List of acronyms
The competent person
Responsibilities
Planned maintenance systems (PMS)
Key features of this document
Completing the document
References
Part 2: Detail sheets
Record of inspections
Index to detail sheets
Section 1 – General safety
Section 2 – HRF compression chamber
Section 3 – HRU handling arrangements and interfaces
Section 4 – HRF life support control
Section 5 – Compressors, pumps, etc.
Section 6 – High pressure gas storage
Revision
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Rev. 1 - June 2026Annual review and continued alignment of lifting and rigging terminology with industry standards
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Rev. 0.1 - October 2018Detail sheet, section 3, item 1.1 to 1.3 updated to harmonise industry guidance and practice
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Rev. - October 2014Initial publication
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Rev. 0.2 -Correction of distances in first bullet of Section 1.4