9.1 A fire hose with a nozzle shall be attached
to each fire hydrant at all times. For fire stations located on open
decks or cargo decks, where no protection is provided, hoses may be
temporarily removed during heavy weather or cargo handling operations,
respectively. Hoses so removed shall be stored in nearby accessible
locations.
9.2 On a vessel of less than 20 m (65 feet) in
length, carrying 50 or more passengers, and on a vessel of 20 m (65
feet) in length or over, each hose shall be to recognized standards
and be not less than 7.5 m (25 feet) or more than 15 m (50 feet) in
length and 40 mm (1.5 inches) in diameter. It shall have fittings
of brass or other suitable material.
9.3 Each fire hose on a vessel of less than 20
m in length carrying less than 50 passengers shall be approved by
the Administration and be of one piece not less than 7.5 m (25 feet)
and not more than 15 m (50 feet) in length. It shall have fittings
of brass or other suitable material
9.4 Each nozzle shall be of corrosion-resistant
material and be capable of being changed between a solid stream and
a spray pattern. A nozzle on a vessel of less than 20 m (65 feet)
in length carrying 50 or more passengers, and on a vessel of 20 m
or more in length, shall be of a type approved by the Administration.