Regulation 33 - Windows and side scuttles
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Regulation 33 - Windows and side scuttles

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

33.2 Reference is made to the following ISO standards:

 Reference is made to the following ISO standards:

ISO 614:1989 Shipbuilding and marine structures - Toughened safety glass panes for rectangular windows and side scuttles - Punch method of non-destructive strength testing
ISO 1095:1989 Shipbuilding and marine structures - Toughened safety glass panes for side scuttles
ISO 1751:1993 Shipbuilding and marine structures - Ships’ side scuttles
ISO 3254:1989 Shipbuilding and marine structures - Toughened safety glass panes for rectangular windows
ISO 3903:1993 Shipbuilding and marine structures - Ships’ ordinary rectangular windows
ISO 3904:1990 Shipbuilding and marine structures - Clear-view screens

33.3 Alternative dedicated sprinkler heads

 In case of a conventional sprinkler system complying with regulation II-2/12, a sprinkler head contributing to the required spraying density of 5 l/m2 min should be accepted as dedicated sprinkler head if arranged such that the window (pane) is covered with the same spraying density and if the window area is considered in the calculation as per paragraph 3.

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