2 Hazard And Occupancy Classifications
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2 Hazard And Occupancy Classifications

 For the purposes of identifying the different fire risk classifications, table 1 is given, which correlates the fire tests with the classification of occupancy defined in SOLAS regulations II-2/9.2.2.3 and II-2/9.2.2.4:

Table 1 Correlation between fire tests with the classification of occupancy defined in SOLAS regulations II-2/9.2.2.3 and 9.2.2.4

  Corresponding fire test
Occupancy classification Section 5
cabin 		Section 5
corridor 		Section 6
public spaces 		Section 8
storage
(1) Controls stations     X  
(2) Stairways   X1    
(3) Corridors   X1    
(6) Accommodation spaces of minor fire risk X2   X3  
(7) Accommodation spaces of moderate fire risk X2   X3 4  
(8) Accommodation spaces of greater fire risk     X3 4  
(9) Sanitary and similar spaces X2   X3  
(11) Refrigerated chambers     X  
(12) Main galleys and annexes     X  
(13) Store rooms, workshops, pantries, etc.       X
(14) Other spaces in which flammable liquids are stowed       X
Notes:

1 For corridors and stairways wider than 1.5 m, use section 6 public space fire test instead of the corridor fire test.

2 For spaces up to the area of the cabin applied in tests of section 5.

3 For spaces over the area of the cabin applied in tests of section 5.

4 Refer to annex, item 3.24.

         
Parent topic: Appendix 2 - Fire Test Procedures for Water Mist Systems in Accommodation, Public Spaces and Service Areas on Passenger Ships
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