9.3.1 In general, accommodation spaces, service spaces,
control stations and spaces containing vital machinery and equipmentfootnote should not be located adjacent to hazardous areas. However,
where this is not practicable, an engineering evaluation should be performed in
accordance with national or international standardsfootnote to ensure that the level of fire protection and blast
resistance of the bulkheads and decks separating these spaces from the hazardous areas
are adequate for the likely hazard. Where it is shown that these spaces may be exposed
to a radiant heat flux in excess of 100 kw/m2, the bulkhead or deck should be
constructed to at least an "H-60" standard.
9.3.2 All bulkheads that are to be “A”
class divisions should extend from deck to deck and to the deckhouse
side or other boundaries.
9.3.3 All bulkheads forming “B” class
divisions should extend from deck to deck and to the deckhouse side
or other boundaries, unless continuous “B” class ceilings
or linings are fitted on both sides of the bulkhead, in which case
the bulkhead may terminate at the continuous ceiling or lining. In
corridor bulkheads, ventilation openings may be permitted only in
and under the doors of cabins, public spaces, offices and sanitary
spaces. The openings should be provided only in the lower half of
the door. Where such an opening is in or under a door, the total net
area of any such opening or openings should not exceed 0.05 m2.
When such an opening is cut in a door it should be fitted with a grille
made of non-combustible material. Such openings should not be provided
in a door in a division forming a stairway enclosure.
9.3.4 Stairs should be constructed of steel or
equivalent material.
9.3.5 Stairways which penetrate only a single
deck should be protected at least at one level by “A”
or “B” class divisions and self-closing doors so as to
limit the rapid spread of fire from one deck to another. Personnel
lift trunks should be protected by “A” class divisions.
Stairways and lift trunks which penetrate more than a single deck
should be surrounded by “A” class divisions and protected
by self-closing doors at all levels.
9.3.6 Air spaces enclosed behind ceilings, panellings
or linings should be divided by close fitting draught stops spaced
not more than 14 m apart. In the vertical direction, such enclosed
air spaces, including those behind linings of stairways, trunks, etc.,
should be closed at each deck.
9.3.7 Except for insulation in refrigerated compartments,
insulation material, pipe and vent duct lagging, ceilings, linings
and bulkheads should be of non-combustible material. Insulation of
pipe fittings for cold service systems and vapour barriers and adhesives
used in conjunction with insulation need not be non-combustible but
they should be kept to a minimum and their exposed surfaces should
have low-flame spread characteristicsfootnote.
In spaces where penetration of oil products is possible, the surfaces
of the insulation should be impervious to oil or oil vapours.
9.3.8 The framing, including grounds and the joint
pieces of bulkheads, linings, ceilings and draught stops, should be
of non-combustible material.
9.3.9 All exposed surfaces in corridors and stairway
enclosures and surfaces in concealed or inaccessible spaces in accommodation
and service spaces and control stations should have low-flame spread
characteristics. Exposed surfaces of ceilings in accommodation and
service spaces and control stations should have low-flame spread characteristics.
9.3.10 Bulkheads, linings and ceilings may have
combustible veneers provided that the thickness of such veneers should
not exceed 2.5 mm within any space other than corridors, stairway
enclosures and control stations where the thickness should not exceed
1.5 mm. Combustible materials used on these surfaces should have a
calorific valuefootnote not exceeding 45 mJ/m2 of the area for the thickness used.
9.3.11 Primary deck coverings, if applied within
accommodation and service spaces and control stations, should be of
approved material which will not readily ignite, this being determined
in accordance with the FTP Code.
9.3.12 Paints, varnishes and other finishes used
on exposed interior surfaces should not be capable of producing excessive
quantities of smoke and toxic products, this being determined in accordance
with the FTP Code.
9.3.13 Ventilation ducts should be of non-combustible
material. Short ducts, however, not generally exceeding 2 m in length
and with a cross-sectional area not exceeding 0.02 m2 need
not be non-combustible, subject to the following conditions:
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.1 these ducts should be of a material which,
in the opinion of the Administration, has a low fire risk;
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.2 they may only be used at the end of the ventilation
device;
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.3 they should not be situated less than 600 mm,
measured along the duct, from where it penetrates any “A”
or “B” class division including continuous “B”
class ceilings.
9.3.14 Where a thin plated duct with a free cross-sectional
area equal to, or less than, 0.02 m2 passes through “A”
class bulkhead or decks, the opening should be lined with a steel
sheet sleeve having a thickness of at least 3 mm and a length of at
least 200 mm, divided preferably into 100 mm on each side of the bulkhead
or, in the case of the deck, wholly laid on the lower side of the
deck pierced. Where ventilation ducts with a cross-sectional area
exceeding 0.02 m2 pass through class “A” bulkheads
or decks, the opening should be lined with a steel sheet sleeve unless
the ducts passing through the bulkheads or decks are of steel in the
vicinity of penetrations through the deck or bulkhead; the ducts and
sleeves at such places should comply with the following:
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.1 The ducts or sleeves should have a thickness
of at least 3 mm and a length of at least 900 mm. When passing through
bulkheads, this length should be divided preferably into 450 mm on
each side of the bulkhead. These ducts, or sleeves lining such ducts,
should be provided with fire insulation. The insulation should have
at least the same fire integrity as the bulkhead or deck through which
the duct passes. Equivalent penetration protection may be provided
to the satisfaction of the Administration.
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.2 Ducts with a cross-sectional area exceeding
0.075 m2, except those serving hazardous areas, should
be fitted with fire dampers in addition to meeting the provisions
of paragraph 9.3.14.1. The fire damper should operate automatically
but should also be capable of being closed manually from both sides
of the bulkhead or deck. The damper should be provided with an indicator
which shows whether the damper is open or closed. Fire dampers are
not required, however, where ducts pass through spaces surrounded
by “A” class divisions, without serving those spaces,
provided those ducts have the same fire integrity as the divisions
which they pierce. The Administration may, given special considerations,
permit operation from one side of a division only.
9.3.15 In general, ventilation systems for machinery
spaces of category A, galleys and hazardous areas should be separated
from each other and from the ventilation systems serving other spaces.
Ducts serving hazardous areas should not pass through accommodation
spaces, service spaces, or control spaces. Ducts provided for the
ventilation of machinery spaces of category A and galleys should not
pass through accommodation spaces, control stations or service spaces
unless:
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.1 the ducts are constructed of steel having a
thickness of at least 3 mm and 5 mm for ducts the widths or diameters
of which are up to and including 300 mm and 760 mm and over respectively
and, in the case of such ducts, the widths or diameters of which are
between 300 mm and 760 mm, having a thickness obtained by interpolation;
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.2 the ducts are suitably supported and stiffened;
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.3 the ducts are fitted with automatic fire dampers
close to the boundaries penetrated; and
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.4 the ducts are insulated to “A-60”
class standard from the machinery spaces or galleys to a point at
least 5 m beyond each fire damper;
or
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.5 the ducts are constructed of steel in accordance
with paragraphs 9.3.15.1.1 and 9.3.15.1.2; and
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.6 the ducts are insulated to “A-60”
class standard throughout the accommodation spaces, service spaces
or control stations.
9.3.16 Ducts provided for the ventilation of accommodation
spaces, service spaces or control stations should not pass through
machinery spaces of category A, galleys or hazardous areas. However,
the Administration may permit a relaxation from these provisions,
except for the ducts passing through hazardous areas, provided that:
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.1 the ducts where they pass through a machinery
space of category A or a galley are constructed of steel in accordance
with paragraphs 9.3.15.1.1 and 9.3.15.1.2;
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.2 automatic fire dampers are fitted close to
the boundaries penetrated; and
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.3 the integrity of the machinery space or galley
boundaries is maintained at the penetrations;
or
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.4 the ducts where they pass through a machinery
space of category A or a galley are constructed of steel in accordance
with paragraphs 9.3.15.1.1 and 9.3.15.1.2; and
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.5 are insulated to “A-60” standard
within the machinery space or galley.
9.3.17 Ventilation ducts with a cross-sectional
area exceeding 0.02 m2 passing through “B”
class bulkheads should be lined with steel sheet sleeves of 900 mm
in length divided preferably into 450 mm on each side of the bulkhead
unless the duct is of steel for this length.
9.3.18 Where they pass through accommodation spaces
or spaces containing combustible materials, the exhaust ducts from
galley ranges should be of equivalent fire integrity to “A”
class divisions.
9.3.19 Each galley exhaust duct should be fitted
with:
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.1 a grease trap readily removable for cleaning;
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.2 a fire damper located in the galley end of
the duct which is automatically and remotely operated and, in addition
a remotely operated fire damper located in the exhaust end of the
duct;
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.3 arrangements, operable from within the galley,
for shutting off the exhaust fans; and
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.4 fixed means for extinguishing a fire within
the duct.
9.3.20 The main inlets and outlets of all ventilation
systems should be capable of being closed from outside the spaces
being ventilated.
9.3.21 Power ventilation of accommodation spaces,
service spaces, control stations, machinery spaces and hazardous areas
should be capable of being stopped from an easily accessible position
outside the space being served. The accessibility of this position
in the event of a fire in the spaces served should be specially considered.
The means provided for stopping the power ventilation serving machinery
spaces or hazardous areas should be entirely separate from the means
provided for stopping ventilation of other spaces.
9.3.22 Windows and sidescuttles in boundaries
which are required to meet an “A-60” standard which face
the drill floor area should be:
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.1 constructed to an “A-60” standard;
or
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.2 protected by a water curtain; or
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.3 fitted with shutters of steel or equivalent
material.
9.3.23 The ventilation of the accommodation spaces
and control stations should be arranged in such a way as to prevent
the ingress of flammable, toxic or noxious gases or smoke from surrounding
areas.