Section 1 General requirements

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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Special Service Craft, July 2022 - Part 17 Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction - Chapter 3 Fire Protection, Detection and Extinction – Yachts - Section 1 General requirements

Section 1 General requirements

1.1 Application

1.1.1 The requirements of this Chapter apply to yachts with an overall length, L _OA (as defined in Pt 3, Ch 1, 6.2 Principal particulars 6.2.4) of 24 m or greater built in accordance with the Rules.

1.1.2 Where yachts incorporate fire hazards not covered in this Part, appropriate fire protection, detection and extinction arrangements are to be provided. Details are to be submitted for approval.

1.1.3 For yachts with an overall length of 24 m or more, and less than 500 gt, the fire safety measures are to comply with Pt 17, Ch 3, 2 Fire safety measures for yachts of overall length greater than 24 m but less than 500 gt.

1.1.4 For yachts 500 gt or more, the fire safety measures are to comply with Pt 17, Ch 3, 3 Fire safety measures for yachts 500 gt or more .

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