10 Requirement for Fixed Fire Extinguishing and Detecting Systems
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10 Requirement for Fixed Fire Extinguishing and Detecting Systems

  10.1 Subject to V/10.2, the following spaces shall be equipped with a fixed gas or other fixed fire extinguishing system approved by the Administration.

  • .1 a space containing an internal combustion engine of more than 37 kW (50 hp);

  • .2 a space containing an oil fired boiler;

  • .3 a space containing machinery powered by gasoline or other fuels having a flash point of 43 °C (110 °F) or lower;

  • .4 a space containing a fuel tank for gasoline or any other fuel having a flash point of 43 °C (110 ° F) or lower;

  • .5 a space containing a combustible cargo or vessel’s stores inaccessible during the voyage;

  • .6 a paint locker; and

  • .7 a storeroom containing flammable liquids, including liquors of 80 proof or higher where liquor is packaged in individual containers of 9.5 liters (2.5 gallons) capacity or greater.

  10.2 A fixed fire extinguishing system in accordance with regulation V/10.1 is not required in a space where:-

  • .1 the space is open to the atmosphere and the Administration determines that a fixed gas fire extinguishing system would be ineffective; or

  • .2 the amount of carbon dioxide gas required in a fixed fire extinguishing system can be supplied by one portable extinguisher or a semi-portable extinguisher meeting the following requirements:

    • .1 cylinders shall be installed in a fixed position outside the space protected;

    • .2 the applicator shall be installed in a fixed position so as to discharge into the space protected;

    • .3 controls shall be installed in an accessible location outside the space protected.

  10.3 Except where the space is manned, the following spaces shall be equipped with a fire detecting system of an approved type that is installed to the satisfaction of the Administration:

  • .1 a space containing propulsion machinery;

  • .2 a space containing an internal combustion engine of more than 37 kW (50 hp);

  • .3 a space containing an oil fired boiler;

  • .4 a space containing machinery powered by gasoline or any other fuels having a flash point of 43 °C (110 °F) or lower;

  • .5 a space containing a fuel tank for gasoline or any other fuel having a flash point of 43 °C (110 °F) or lower; and

  • .6 each overnight accommodation space on a vessel with overnight accommodation for passengers.

  10.4 When a fixed fire extinguishing system, which is not a portable extinguisher, is installed in a machinery space, it shall be of a type approved by the Administration or equivalent and appropriate to the space to be protected.

Such fixed installation systems in machinery spaces include:-

  • .1 low expansion foam;

  • .2 medium expansion foam;

  • .3 high expansion foam;

  • .4 carbon dioxide;

  • .5 pressure water spraying; and

  • .6 vaporising fluids.

  10.5 All grills, broilers, and deep fat fryers shall be fitted with a grease extraction hood to the satisfaction of the Administration.

  10.6 A fixed gas fire extinguishing system may protect more than one space. The quantity of extinguishing agent shall be at least sufficient for the space requiring the greatest quantity.

Parent topic: Part B - Fire Extinguishing and Detecting Equipment
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