SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA ^"-^ 



(b) The number and arrangement of the nozzles shall be to the satisfaction 

 of the Administration and be such as to ensure an effective distribution of 

 water in the spaces to be protected. Nozzles shall be fitted above bilges, 

 tank tops and other areas over which oil fuel is liable to spread and also 

 above other main fire hazards in the boiler and engine rooms. 



(c) The system may be divided into sections, the distribution manifolds 

 of which shall be operated from easily accessible positions outside the spaces 

 to be protected and which will not be readily cut off by an outbreak of fire. 



{d) The system shall be kept charged at the necessary pressure and the 

 pump supplying the water for the system shall be put automatically into action 

 by a pressure drop in the system. 



(e) The pump shall be capable of simultaneously supplying at the 

 necessary pressure all sections of the system in any one compartment to be 

 protected. The pump and its controls shall be installed outside the space 

 or spaces to be protected. It shall not be possible for a fire in the space or 

 spaces protected by the water-spraying system to put the system out of action. 



(/) Special precautions shall be taken to prevent the nozzles from becoming 

 clogged by impurities in the water or corrosion of piping, nozzles, valves and 

 pump. 



Regulation 63 



Fireman's Outfit 



(a) A fireman's outfit shall consist of a breathing apparatus, a lifeline, 

 a safety lamp and an axe, as described in this Regulation. 



(b) A breathing apparatus shall be of an approved type and may be 

 either : 



(i) A smoke helmet or smoke mask which shall be provided with a 

 suitable air pump and a length of air hose suflBcient to reach from 

 the open deck, well clear of hatch or doorway, to any part of the 

 holds or machinery spaces. If, in order to comply with this 

 sub-paragraph, an air hose exceeding 120 feet (or 36 metres) in 

 length would be necessary, a self-contained breathing apparatus 

 shall be substituted or provided in addition as determined by the 

 Administration. 



(ii) A self-contained breathing apparatus which shall be capable of 

 functioning for a period of time to be determined by the 

 Administration. 



Ch. 2 



