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(ii) There shall be in each engine space one approved froth type 

 extinguisher of not less than 10 gallons (or 45 litres) capacity or 

 equivalent and also one approved portable froth type extinguisher 

 for each 1,000 b.h.p. of the engines or part thereof; but the total 

 number of portable extinguishers so supplied shall be not less 

 than two and need not exceed six. 



(/) Fire Fighting Arrangements in Spaces containing Steam Turbines and 

 not requiring any Fixed Installation 

 The Administration shall give special consideration to the fire- 

 extinguishing arrangements to be provided in spaces containing steam 

 turbines which are separated from boiler rooms by watertight bulkheads. 



{]) Fireman's Outfits 



A passenger ship shall carry at least two fireman's outfits each complying 

 with the requirements of Regulation 63 of this Chapter. Where the ship 

 exceeds 10,000 tons gross tonnage at least three outfits shall be carried and 

 where it exceeds 20,000 tons gross tonnage at least four outfits shall be carried. 

 These outfits shall be kept in widely separated places ready for use. 



Regulation 65 



Requirements for Cargo Ships 



(a) Application 



Where by virtue of minimum gross tonnage limits smaller cargo ships to 

 which the present Regulations apply are not covered by specific requirements 

 the arrangements for fire detection and extinction shall be to the satisfaction 

 of the Administration. 



(b) Fire Pumps and Water Service Pipes 



A cargo ship shall be provided with fire pumps, water service pipes, 

 hydrants and hoses complying with Regulation 56 of this Chapter and with 

 the following requirements : — 



(i) A cargo ship of 1,000 tons gross tonnage and upwards shall be 

 provided with two independently driven power pumps. 



(ii) In a cargo ship of 1,000 tons gross tonnage and upwards if a fire in 

 any one compartment could put all the pumps out of action, there 

 must be an alternative means of providing water for fire fighting. 

 In a cargo ship of 2,000 tons gross tonnage and upwards this 

 alternative means shall be a fixed emergency pump independently 

 driven. This emergency pump shall be capable of supplying two 

 jets of water to the satisfaction of the Administration. 



(c) Fire Hydrants, Hoses and Nozzles 



(i) In cargo ships of 1,000 tons gross tonnage and upwards the number 

 of fire hoses to be provided, each complete with couplings and nozzles, shall 

 be one for each 100 feet length of the ship and one spare, but in no case less 



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