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.