1.1.1 The requirements
of this Chapter apply to floating docks intended for service at remote
locations where there is no provision for rapid attendance by a permanently
available, professional fire service. However, where such provision
can be shown to exist in the service area, consideration will be given
to the acceptance of arrangements equivalent to those required by
these Rules, taking into account the effective contribution to fire-fighting
which can be made by the fire service.
1.1.2 The requirements
of this Chapter apply to the minimum fire protection, detection and
extinction for floating docks and do not cover equipment fitted for
fighting fires that may occur on ships in the dock.
1.1.3 Attention
should also be given to any relevant statutory requirements of the
National Authority of the country in which the floating dock is to
operate. Compliance with such statutory requirements may, at the discretion
of the Committee, be accepted as meeting the requirements of this
Chapter.
1.1.4 Consideration
will be given to special cases where the arrangements are equivalent
to the requirements of this Chapter.
1.1.5 Fire-fighting
appliances (hoses, extinguishers, gas cylinders, emergency pumps,
etc.) which have been approved by a National Authority as complying
with the regulations of the International Convention for Safety of
Life at Sea, 1974, may be accepted as meeting the requirements of
this Chapter.
1.1.6 Where
it is proposed to apply a remote centralized control system for the
essential machinery of 1000 bhp and over, and it is intended that
the engine and/or boiler rooms will not be continuously manned, an
approved fire detection system in accordance with Pt 2, Ch 3, 3.7 Fire detection systems is to be provided in these spaces.