1 General

Fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems, as required by SOLAS regulation II-2/7.10, for the protection of cabin balconies where furniture and furnishings other than those of restricted fire risk are used should be shown by test to have the capability of detecting typical fires expected in such areas before they spread to the adjacent cabin and to other balconies. These Guidelines should be applied when approving fixed fire detection and fire alarm systems for cabin balconies on passenger ships to be installed on or after 1 July 2008.

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