Regulation 7 - Fire-extinguishing arrangements in machinery spaces
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Regulation 7 - Fire-extinguishing arrangements in machinery spaces

Parent topic: Part A - General

7.1.2 Location of foam applicator units

 The portable foam applicator unit may also be located at an entrance outside of the boiler room.

7.1.3 Fire extinguishers for domestic boilers of less than 175 kW

 In case of domestic boilers of less than 175 kW, the requirements of this paragraph may be relaxed to the provision of two portable fire extinguishers.

7.1.4 Dry material at firing spaces

  • 1 The amount of sand or other approved dry material in the receptacle should be at least 0.1 m3.

  • 2 A suitable shovel for spreading the material should be provided.

7.2.3 Relaxation of fire-extinguishing equipment for cargo ships

 A relaxation for cargo ships should be accepted as follows:

  • The 45 l foam type extinguisher or its equivalent may be arranged outside of the space concerned.

7.5 Requirements for fixed fire-extinguishing systems not required by chapter II-2

 Where a fixed fire-extinguishing system not required by chapter II-2 is installed, it should meet the requirements of the relevant regulations of this chapter.

7.6 Construction of water fog applicators

 A water fog applicator might consist of a metal L-shaped pipe, the long limb being about 2 m in length capable of being fitted to a fire hose and the short limb being about 250 mm in length, fitted with a fixed water fog nozzle or capable of being fitted with a water spray nozzle.

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