Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - LY3 - The Large Commercial Yacht Code - Annex 3 Open Flame Gas Installations - 8 Emergency Action
8 Emergency Action
8.1 A suitable notice, detailing the action to be taken when an alarm is given by the gas detection system, should be displayed prominently in the vessel.
8.2 The information given should include the following:
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.1 The need to be ever alert for gas leakage; and
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.2 When leakage is detected or suspected, all gas-consuming appliances should be shut off at the main supply from the container(s) and NO SMOKING should be permitted until it is safe to do so.
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.3 NAKED LIGHTS SHOULD NEVER BE USED AS A MEANS OF LOCATING GAS LEAKS.
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