8.1.2
Fire
and By-product Containment Goal 1. Adequate containment boundaries
are to be fitted within the ship in order that spread of fire, smoke
and toxic by-products is limited to a predetermined area, consistent
with allowing as near normal operation of the vessel as practically
possible in the event of fire, without evacuation.
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Arrangements for
the containment of fire are to be in accordance with SOLAS Chapter
II-2, Part C, Regulation 9 - Containment of fire.
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Control of air
supply and flammable liquid to the space is to be in accordance with
SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulations Part B,
2 Control of air supply
and flammable liquid to the space and Part C,
2 Protection of control
stations outside machinery spaces.
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With regard to
closing devices, vessels designed to carry in excess of 50 embarked
personnel, power ventilation, except in machinery spaces and control
stations not having an exit to an open deck, is to be fitted with
controls so that all fans can be stopped from either of two positions
which should be located as far apart from each other as is practicable.
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All controls for
the fire-extinguishing system shall be situated in one control position
or in as few positions as possible.
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The use of fire
protection materials is to be in accordance with SOLAS Chapter II-2,
Part B,
3 Fire protection materials.
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The arrangements
for the control of smoke spread are to be in accordance with SOLAS
Chapter II-2 Part C, Regulation 8 - Control of smoke spread.