Part B
Fire Extinguishing and Detecting Equipment
6 Equipment installed but not required
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Fire extinguishing and detecting equipment installed on a vessel in excess of the requirements shall be designed, constructed, installed and maintained in accordance with a recognised industry standard acceptable to the Administration.
7 Fire pumps
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7.1 A self priming, power driven fire pump or a hand pump shall be installed on each vessel of 15 m (50feet) or more in length. The power driven pump shall be capable of projecting a jet of water at least 7.5 m (25 feet) from the nozzle of a hose attached to any hydrant in the system with one hydrant open. The hand pump shall be capable of delivering one jet of water to any part of the chip through a hose and nozzle.
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7.2 A fire pump may be driven by a propulsion engine where the propeller shaft can be readily disengaged or a controllable pitch propeller is fitted. A fire pump shall be permanently connected to the fire main where fitted and may be connected to the bilge system.
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7.3 Where the fire pump is located in the machinery space, it shall be capable of both remote operation from the operating station and local, manual operation at the pump.
8 Fire main and hydrants
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A vessel that has a power driven fire pump shall have a sufficient number of fire hydrants to reach any part of the vessel using a single length of fire hose.
9 Fire hoses and nozzles
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9.1 A fire hose with a nozzle shall be attached to each fire hydrant at all times. For fire stations located on open decks or cargo decks, where no protection is provided, hoses may be temporarily removed during heavy weather or cargo handling operations, respectively. Hoses so removed shall be stored in nearby accessible locations.
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9.2 On a vessel of less than 20m (65 feet) in length, carrying 50 or more passengers, and on a vessel of 20m (65 feet) in length or over, each hose shall be to recognized standards and be not less than 7.5m (25 feet) or more than 15m (50 feet) in length and 40mm (1.5 inches) in diameter. It shall have fittings of brass or other suitable material.
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9.3 Each fire hose on a vessel of less than 20m in length carrying less than 50 passengers shall be approved by the Administration and be of one piece not less than 7.5m (25 feet) and not more than 15m (50 feet) in length. It shall have fittings of brass or other suitable material.
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9.4 Each nozzle shall be of corrosion-resistant material and be capable of being changed between a solid stream and a spray pattern. A nozzle on a vessel of less than 20m (65 feet) in length carrying 50 or more passengers, and on a vessel of 20m or more in length, shall be of a type approved by the Administration.
10 Requirement for fixed fire extinguishing and detecting systems
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10.1 Subject to V/10.2, the following spaces shall be equipped with a fixed gas or other fixed fire extinguishing system approved by the Administration.
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.1 a space containing an internal combustion engine of more than 37kW (50 hp);
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.2 a space containing an oil fired boiler;
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.3 a space containing machinery powered by gasoline or other fuels having a flash point of 43°C (110°F) or lower;
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.4 a space containing a fuel tank for gasoline or any other fuel having a flash point of 43°C (110°F) or lower;
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.5 a space containing a combustible cargo or vessel's stores inaccessible during the voyage;
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.6 a paint locker; and
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.7 a storeroom containing flammable liquids, including liquors of 80 proof or higher where liquor is packaged in individual containers of 9.5 liters (2.5 gallons) capacity or greater.
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10.2 A fixed fire extinguishing system in accordance with regulation V/10.1 is not required in a space where—
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.1 the space is open to the atmosphere and the Administration determines that a fixed gas fire extinguishing system would be ineffective; or
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.2 the amount of carbon dioxide gas required in a fixed fire extinguishing system can be supplied by one portable extinguisher or a semi-portable extinguisher meeting the following requirements—
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.1 cylinders shall be installed in a fixed position outside the space protected;
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.2 the applicator shall be installed in a fixed position so as to discharge into the space protected;
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.3 controls shall be installed in an accessible location outside the space protected.
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10.3 Except where the space is manned, the following spaces shall be equipped with a fire detecting system of an approved type that is installed to the satisfaction of the Administration—
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.1 a space containing propulsion machinery;
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.2 a space containing an internal combustion engine of more than 37kW (50 hp);
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.3 a space containing an oil fired boiler;
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.4 a space containing machinery powered by gasoline or any other fuels having a flash point of 43°C (110°F) or lower;
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.5 a space containing a fuel tank for gasoline or any other fuel having a flash point of 43°C (110°F) or lower; and
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.6 each overnight accommodation space on a vessel with overnight accommodation for passengers.
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10.4 When a fixed fire extinguishing system, which is not a portable extinguisher, is installed in a machinery space, it shall be of a type approved by the Administration or equivalent and appropriate to the space to be protected.
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Such fixed installation systems in machinery spaces include—
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.1 low expansion foam;
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.2 medium expansion foam;
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.3 high expansion foam;
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.4 carbon dioxide;
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.5 pressure water spraying; and
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.6 vaporising fluids.
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10.5 All grills, broilers, and deep fat fryers shall be fitted with a grease extraction hood to the satisfaction of the Administration.
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10.6 A fixed gas fire extinguishing system may protect more than one space. The quantity of extinguishing agent shall be at least sufficient for the space requiring the greatest quantity.
11 Number, type and location of portable fire extinguishers
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11.1 Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel shall be of an approved type. The minimum number of portable fire extinguishers required on a vessel shall be acceptable to the Administration, and shall be not less than the minimum number required by Table V.11 and other provisions of this regulation.
TABLE V.11
| Space protected | Minimum No. required | Type extinguisher permitted |
| | Class | Medium | Minimum size |
| Operating Station | I | B-I, C-I | CO2..... | 1.8kg
(4lb) |
| Dry Chemical | 0.9kg
(2lb) |
| Machinery Space | I | B-II, C-II
located
Just outside
exit. | CO2..... | 6.8kg
(15lb) |
| Accommodation Spaces | I for each
232.3 m2 | A-II...... | Foam.... | 9.5I
(2.5gal) |
(2,500) squere
feet) or | Dry
Chemical.. | 4.5kg
(10lb) |
| part thereof). | CO2.... | 6.8kg
(15lb) |
Galley, Pantry Concession
Stand | I | A-II, B-II..... | Foam.... | 9.5I
(2.5gal) |
| Dry Chemical... | 4.5kg
(10lb) |
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11.2 The installation and location of the portable extinguishers shall be to the satisfaction of the Administration.
12 Fire axe
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A vessel of 20m or more (65 feet) in length shall have at least one fire axe located in or adjacent to the primary operating station.
13 Fire bucket
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All vessels shall carry at least two 9.5 litre (21/2 gallon) buckets and a vessel not required to carry a power driven fire pump by regulation V/7 shall carry at least three 9.5 litre (2½ gallon) buckets, with an attached lanyard satisfactory to the Administration, placed so as to be easily available during an emergency. The words “FIRE BUCKET” shall be stencilled in a contrasting colour on each bucket.
14 Servicing of fixed and portable fire extinguishers
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Fixed and portable fire extinguishers shall be serviced annually and the date of service recorded on a tag or label affixed to the extinguisher.
15 Fire Blanket
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All ships which have a galley or cooking area shall be provided with a fire blanket which is positioned such that is available for immediate use in the event of a fire in the galley or cooking area.