4.7 Arrangements for oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable oils
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4.7 Arrangements for oil fuel, lubricating oil and other flammable oils

  4.7.1 Arrangements for the storage, distribution and utilization of oil fuel should be such as to ensure the safety of the unit and persons on board.

  4.7.2 Arrangements for the storage, distribution and utilization of oil used in pressure lubrication systems should be such as to ensure the safety of the unit and persons on board.

  4.7.3 Arrangements for the storage, distribution and utilization of other flammable oils employed under pressure in power transmission systems, control and activating systems and heat transfer systems should be such as to ensure the safety of the unit and persons on board.

  4.7.4 In machinery spaces pipes, fittings and valves carrying flammable oils should be of a material approved by the Administration, having regard to the risk of fire.

Parent topic: Chapter 4 – Machinery Installations for all Types of Units
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