4 Fire detection and extinction
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4 Fire detection and extinction

  4.1 The boundaries of the engine space or spaces should be fire retardant and capable of being closed down so that smoke, flames and fire-extinguishing medium cannot escape, with particular attention being paid to closing of ventilation openings.

  4.2 Engine compartment smoke or fire detectors should have visible and audible alarm at the control station.

  4.3 The engine compartment fire-extinguishing system should:

  • .1 be manually activated with clear operating instructions;

  • .2 have acceptable extinguishing medium;

  • .3 be properly sized in accordance with guidelines or standards acceptable to the Administration; and

  • .4 have ventilation dampers that may be easily accessed and closed by crew from outside the engine compartment.

  4.4 At least two portable fire extinguishers of a type and size acceptable to the Administration should be provided. Storage of fire extinguishers should be at easily accessible locations within the tender.


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