15.5 Vessels 15 metres or More in Length or Carrying 16 or More Persons
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15.5 Vessels 15 metres or More in Length or Carrying 16 or More Persons

  15.5.1 One hand fire pump (outside engine space)footnote or one power driven fire pump (outside engine space)footnote, with sea and hose connections, capable of delivering one jet of water to any part of the ship through hose and nozzle.

One fire hose of adequate length with 10mm nozzle and suitable spray nozzle.

or

Not less than two multi-purpose fire extinguishers to a recognised standard each with minimum fire rating of 13A/113B or smaller extinguishers giving the equivalent fire rating (in addition to that required below).

  15.5.2 Not less than two multi-purpose fire extinguishers to a recognised standard, see Standards Annex 13, with a minimum fire rating of 13A/113B.

  15.5.3 At least two fire buckets with lanyards. Buckets may be of metal, plastic or canvas and should be suitable for their intended service.

  15.5.4 One fire blanket of a recognised standard, see Standards Annex 13, in galley or cooking area, where a fire risk is identified.


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