The Hyperloop is a conceptual high-speed transportation system put forward by entrepreneur Elon Musk. In August 2013 Musk published a 57-page document, Hyperloop Alpha, summarizing his plans for the supersonic Hyperloop that might someday traverse the space between Los Angeles and San Francisco. This report focused on the economics and technology required to build such a system.
The Hyperloop Alpha document briefly addresses safety and reliability concerns. The Hyperloop as a new technology has many unique characteristics. These unique traits require specialized knowledge, expertise, and equipment to ensure that this mode of transportation is, indeed, “safer”.
As there does not currently exist a “safety standard” that addresses the Hyperloop mode of transport, it is proposed that a safety standard be created. TheCodeCoach.com has started the creation of this document This document is the beginning of this fire protection and life safety standard. This document outlines specific concerns that should be addressed, and refers to standards that currently exist and can be applied to the Hyperloop.
The Hyperloop Safety Standard is not a fully developed solution. This document is intended to be dynamic. There are safety issues that are currently unforeseen, but will need to be addressed. This document is intended to be open source so that members of the fire protection, life safety, and emergency services industries can contribute and create a comprehensive safety standard.
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Our sincere desire is that this safety standard will stimulate discussion and thought on fire protection, life safety, and emergency preparedness features for the future design of the Hyperloop transportation system.
