Regulation 34 - Restricted use of combustible materials
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Regulation 34 - Restricted use of combustible materials

Parent topic: Part B - Fire Safety Measures for Passenger Ships

34 Reference to MSC/Circ. 602

 Reference is made to MSC/Circ. 602 - Materials used for bulkheads in accommodation spaces defined in regulation II-2/3.10 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention.

34.1 Material of floor platings in machinery spaces of category A and separating "partial bulkheads" of spaces

  • 1 The floor plating of normal passageways in machinery spaces of category A should be made of steel.

  • 2 With respect to "partial bulkheads" see interpretation 1 of regulation II-2/26.2.

34.2 Meaning of "cold service systems"

 Cold service is understood to mean refrigeration systems and chilled water piping for air-conditioning systems. (See also interpretations of regulation II-2/50.3.1).

34.4 Application to furniture

 Furniture fixed to linings, walls or decks need not be included in the calculation of the maximum values for combustible material and calorific values.

34.5 Application to surfaces of furniture

 The requirements of this paragraph are not applicable to the surfaces of furniture fixed to the wall.

34.6 Location of hazardous safety equipment and arrangements of drinking water dispensers, ice cube machines and decorative

  • 1 Safety equipment which may be hazardous (such as rockets) should not be accepted to be located in stairway enclosures. (See also interpretation 1 of regulations II-2/29.2 and 41-2.4.10).

  • 2 Drinking water dispensers and ice cube machines may be permitted in corridors, provided they are fixed and do not restrict the width of the escape routes. This applies as well to decorative flower or plant arrangements, statues or other objects d'art such as paintings and tapestries in corridors and staircasings. (See also interpretation 2 of regulation II-2/41-2.4.10).

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