3.1 For ships subject to part 1, the following
paragraphs apply in lieu of paragraph 4.12 of part 2.
3.2 Should the results of the risk assessment
show that the fire risk of external areas, that are normally categorized
as category (4) or (5) in accordance with SOLAS regulation II-2/9.2.2.3.2.2 or category
(10) in accordance with SOLAS regulation
II-2/9.2.2.4.2.2, as appropriate, is such that actions should
be taken to reduce it, the designers should consider:
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.1 mitigation measures (including but not limited
to those listed under 4 below), to be used in conjunction with a new
risk assessment; or
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.2 the area being constructed in accordance with
the fire protection requirements applicable to internal spaces having
same or similar fire risk.
3.3 Risk assessment and relevant evaluation resulting
in additional fire protection requirements should be communicated
to the Administration.