Section 1 General requirements
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Section 1 General requirements

Parent topic: Chapter 1 Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction – General

1.1 Application

1.1.1 The requirements of this Part apply to yachts with a load line length greater than 24 m and service craft (see also Pt 17, Ch 1, 1.1 Application 1.1.2.(e) built in accordance with these Rules.

1.1.2 Consideration will be given to the acceptance of fire safety measures:

  1. which, for service craft, have been prescribed and approved by the Government of the Flag State, provided these are deemed acceptable by LR. In this instance, the requirements of Pt 17, Ch 2 Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction – Service Craft and Pt 17, Ch 4 System and Equipment Specifications of these Rules are not applicable;
  2. which, for yachts, have been prescribed and approved by the Government of the Flag State, provided these are deemed acceptable by LR. In this instance, the requirements of Pt 17, Ch 3 Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction – Yachts and Pt 17, Ch 4 System and Equipment Specifications of these Rules are not applicable;
  3. which, for yachts, intended for the carriage of more than 12 passengers but not more than 36 passengers, have been prescribed and approved by the Government of the Flag State, provided these are shown to be equivalent to those required by SOLAS for passenger ships carrying not more than 36 passengers. In this instance, the requirements of Pt 17, Ch 3 Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction – Yachts and Pt 17, Ch 4 System and Equipment Specifications of these Rules are not applicable;
  4. which, for yachts, intended for the carriage of more than 36 passengers, have been prescribed and approved by the Government of the Flag State, provided these are shown to be equivalent to those required by SOLAS for passenger ships carrying more than 36 passengers. In this instance, the requirements of Pt 17, Ch 3 Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction – Yachts and Pt 17, Ch 4 System and Equipment Specifications of these Rules are not applicable;

  5. where the arrangements are considered equivalent to those required by these Rules as a result of risk assessment studies; or

  6. where the arrangements are considered acceptable compared to those required by these Rules, due cognisance having been taken of any restricted service limits.

1.1.3 Special consideration, consistent with the fire hazard involved, will be given to construction or arrangements not covered by this Chapter.

1.1.4 High speed cargo craft of 500 gross tons and over on international voyages and high speed passenger craft on international voyages are to be provided with the fire safety measures required by the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 as amended (SOLAS 74), Chapter X - Safety measures for high-speed craft – Safety Measures for High Speed Craft (International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft).

1.1.5 High speed cargo craft of 500 gross tons and over employed on national voyages and high speed passenger craft employed on national voyages are to comply with the fire safety measures of the Government of the Flag State.

1.1.6 High speed cargo craft of less than 500 gross tons employed on national or international voyages are to comply with the fire safety measures of the Government of the Flag State.

1.1.7 It is the responsibility of the Government of the Flag State to give effect to the fire safety measures of Pt 17, Ch 1, 1.1 Application 1.1.4, Pt 17, Ch 1, 1.1 Application 1.1.5 and Pt 17, Ch 1, 1.1 Application 1.1.6. However, Clasifications Register (hereinafter referred to as LR) will undertake to do this in cases where:

  1. Contracting Governments have authorised LR to apply the requirements of SOLAS 74 and issue the appropriate certification on their behalf; or

  2. the Government of the Flag State is not a signatory to SOLAS 74; or

  3. the craft is to be classed for restricted or special service in national waters and the Government of the Flag State has no National requirements.

1.1.8 When implementing the provisions of Pt 17, Ch 1, 1.1 Application 1.1.7, LR will apply the fire safety measures required by SOLAS 74 Chapter X - Safety measures for high-speed craft – Safety Measures for High Speed Craft (International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft). However, due consideration will be given to arrangements deemed to provide an equivalent level of fire safety, taking due cognisance of the circumstances of the restricted or special service.

1.2 Submission of plans and information

1.2.1 The plans and information detailed in Pt 17, Ch 1, 1.2 Submission of plans and information 1.2.2, where applicable, are to be submitted at least in triplicate for approval, together with all additional information such as gross tonnage and number of passengers/guests.

1.2.2 For fire protection, the following plans and information are to be submitted:

  1. Structural fire protection plan showing extent of materials used in construction, steel, aluminium, or alternative forms of construction, together with details of the thermal characteristics of the alternative forms of construction that include the temperature at which the material starts to lose its strength, and proposals for protection, etc.

  2. A general arrangement plan showing the main fire zones, escape stairways and the fire compartmentation bulkheads and decks within the main fire zones, including the engine rooms, galleys, bonded stores, paint stores, navigating bridge, radio room, fire-fighting control room, emergency generator rooms and battery locker, helicopter arrangements, including re-fuelling and petrol stowage arrangements.

  3. A plan showing the details of construction of the fire protection bulkheads and decks and the particulars of any surface laminates employed.

  4. Copies of the Certificates of Approval by National Authorities and Fire Test Reports in respect of all `A' and `B' Class fire divisions, non-combustible materials and materials having low flame-spread characteristics, etc. which are to be used but have not been approved by LR. Copies of Certificates issued by other recognised approval bodies may be submitted for consideration.

  5. A ventilation plan showing ducts and any dampers in them, closing appliances and the position of the controls for stopping the system.

  6. A plan showing the fire detection and alarm system.

  7. A plan showing the remote control system for fire doors, if applicable.

  8. A fire control plan meeting the requirements of Pt 17, Ch 4, 5 Fire-control plans.

1.2.3 For fire-extinguishing the following plans are to be submitted:

  1. A general arrangement plan showing the disposition of all the fire-fighting equipment including the fire main, the fixed fire-extinguishing systems; the disposition of the portable and non-portable extinguishers and the types used; and the position and details of the firemen,s outfits.

  2. A plan showing the layout and construction of the fire main, including the main and emergency fire pumps, isolating valves, pipe sizes and materials, and the cross connections to any other system.

  3. A plan showing details of each fixed fire-fighting system, including calculations for the quantities of the media used and the proposed rates of application.

1.2.4 Fire-control plans as required by Pt 17, Ch 4, 5 Fire-control plans are to be submitted.

1.2.5 For yachts, where fire plans and the information listed above have been appraised, approved and verified on board by the Flag Administration LR will only acknowledge the aforementioned and therefore no further appraisal, approval or survey should be provided.

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