Section 8 Hazardous areas and ventilation

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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Offshore Units, July 2022 - Part 3 Functional Unit Types and Special Features - Chapter 13 Buoys, Deep Draught Caissons, Turrets and Special Structures - Section 8 Hazardous areas and ventilation

Section 8 Hazardous areas and ventilation

8.1 Plans and particulars

8.1.1 Plans and particulars showing the arrangements of area classification and ventilation systems applicable to the control of hazardous area are to be submitted for approval, as required by Pt 7, Ch 2 Hazardous Areas and Ventilation.

8.2 General

8.2.1 For the application of hazardous area classification, see Pt 7, Ch 2 Hazardous Areas and Ventilation.

8.2.2 Adequate ventilation is to be provided for all areas and enclosed compartments associated with hazardous fluids. The capacities of the ventilation systems are to comply, where applicable, with the requirements of Pt 7, Ch 2, 6 Ventilation, or to an acceptable Code or Standard adapted to suit the marine environment and taking into account any additional requirements which may be necessary during start up of the plant.

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