Regulation 18 - Fire mains
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Regulation 18 - Fire mains

  (1)

  • (a) Where more than one hydrant is required to provide the number of jets specified in regulation 19(2)(a) a fire main shall be provided.

  • (b) Fire mains shall have no connections other than those required for fire fighting, except for the purpose of washing the deck and anchor chains and operation of bilge ejectors, subject to the efficiency of the fire-fighting system being maintained.

  • (c) Where fire mains are not self-draining, suitable drain cocks shall be fitted where frost damage could be expected.footnote

  (2)

  • (a) The diameter of the fire main and water service pipes shall be sufficient for the effective distribution of the maximum required discharge from two fire pumps operating simultaneously or of 140 m3/h, whichever is the less.

  • (b) With the two pumps simultaneously delivering through nozzles specified in regulation 19(5) the quantity of water specified in subparagraph (a), through any adjacent hydrants, the minimum pressure of 0.25 N/mm2 shall be maintained at all hydrants.

Parent topic: Part B - Fire Safety Measures in Vessels of 60 metres in Length and Over
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