Clasification Society Rulefinder 2020 - Version 9.33 - Fix
Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - PYC - A Code of Practice for Yachts Carrying 13 to 36 Passengers (The Passenger Yacht Code) - Chapter 14 - Requirements for Sailing Vessels - 14.10 Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction

14.10 Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction

(1) Within the interior of the vessel, the mast should be either insulated directly to A-60 class requirements or contained within a space dedicated to the protection of the mast only, and insulated as follows:

  • (a) ‘A-30’ when adjacent to category (1),(2),(3),(4) & (10) spaces as per 6.7(10)(b)(vi);and

  • (b) ‘A-60’ when adjacent to cat. (5),(6),(7),(9) spaces as per 6.7(10)(b)(vi).

  • The space and those adjacent shall be fitted with a fully addressable fire detection system and a fixed fire fighting system complying with the relevant provision of the FSS Code.

(2) Standing and running rigging should not be located or terminated in Category (11), (9), (7), (6) or (5) spaces. Where this is not possible, the rigging shall be locally protected to A-60 Class.

(3) When applying 6.3(23) for the application of the requirements to furniture on open deck, all sails and rigging equipment shall be considered in the same way as lifesaving appliances.

Parent topic: Chapter 14 - Requirements for Sailing Vessels
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