14.1 General
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14.1 General

  14.1.1 The boundary of the engine space should, with special consideration given to fire flaps, be arranged to contain the fire extinguishing medium i.e. the engine space should be capable of being closed down in order that the fire extinguishing medium cannot escape. Any fans located within or feeding a machinery space should be capable of being stopped from outside the space in the event of a fire. Systems compromising automatic stopping of fans in the event of a fire should be supplemented with a manual override.

  14.1.2 Where it is not practical to have a machinery space, the engine should be enclosed in a box. The box should perform the same function as the machinery space boundaries in Section 14.1.1 above.

  14.1.3 Combustible materials and liquids should not be stowed in the engine space. If non-combustible materials are stowed in the engine space, they should be adequately secured against falling on machinery and cause no obstruction to access to or from the space.

  14.1.4 Portlights or windows should not be fitted in the boundary of the engine space except that an observation port having a maximum diameter of 150mm may be fitted in an internal boundary bulkhead, provided that the port is of the non-opening type, the frame is constructed of steel or other equivalent material, and the port is fitted with a permanently attached cover with securing arrangements. Only fire rated toughened safety glass (rated A0 in accordance with the FTP Code) should be used in an observation port.

Parent topic: 14 Fire Safety
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