1-1.1 The present Guidelines apply to equivalent
sprinkler systems, referred to in SOLAS regulation II-2/10.6 and chapter 8 of
the FSS Code, tested on or after 9 May 2008. Equivalent sprinkler
systems undergoing testing and approval in accordance with resolution
A.800(19), may be approved by the Administration until 1 July 2009.
1-1.2 All type approvals issued to confirm compliance
of equivalent sprinkler systems with the Revised Guidelines, adopted
by resolution A.800(19), remain valid and may be renewed to remain
valid until 1 July 2015.
1-1.3 Existing equivalent sprinkler systems, approved
and installed based on resolution A.800(19), should be permitted to
remain in service as long as they are serviceable.