Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - LY3 - The Large Commercial Yacht Code - 14B Structural Fire Protection - Vessels of 500GT and Over - 14B.2
14B.2
Table 14B.2 is a guide to the major requirements of this Section. The Table is intended as a quick reference to the requirements and is not to be used in isolation when designing the fire safety arrangements.
| All vessels should comply with the following: | |
| Form of construction (see 14B.2.1) | Steel or equivalent, or alternative forms of construction may be accepted subject to requirements. |
| Passive fire protection (see 14B.2.1 to 14B.2.7) | See Tables 1 and 2 |
| Means of escape (see 14B.2.12) | |
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2 (two) |
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2 (two) |
| Fixed fire detection system (see 14B.2.14) |
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| Fire extinguishing arrangements in Category 'A' machinery spaces (see 15B) |
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| Automatic sprinkler system or equivalent (see 14B.2.14) | Fitted in all vessels |
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