Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - LY3 - The Large Commercial Yacht Code - 14A Structural Fire Protection - Vessels of Less than 500GT - 14A.7 Fixed fire detection and fire-alarm systems
14A.7 Fixed fire detection and fire-alarm systems
14A.7.1 The purpose of this section is to detect a fire in the space of origin and to provide for an alarm for safe escape and fire-fighting activity.
14A.7.2 A fixed fire detection and fire alarm system is to be fitted in all enclosed spaces except those containing no significant fire risk (toilets, bathrooms, void spaces, etc). Manually operated call points should be placed effectively to ensure a readily accessible means of notification. The fixed fire detection and fire-alarm system is to be installed in accordance with the requirements of SOLAS II-2/7 and the IMO Fire Safety Systems Code, Chapter 9, and should be audible externally.
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