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have woodwork cut away. Galley stoves to have hoods over them or have 

 the ceiling protected by sheet-metal over asbestos. 



Sec. 9. In hold, engine and boiler-rooms, bunkers, in cargo spaces on 

 main deck or other places where cargo is carried and outdoors, all electric 

 wires must be run in iron conduit. All electric wiring and fixtures must be 

 in accordance with the rules of the New York Board or National Board 

 of Fire Underwriters. 



Sec. id. All oil lamps, except hand lanterns, must have metal bodies 

 and be kept in wall brackets well secured or suspended from above and 

 stayed. All lamps must be secured by approved device for holding them 

 in brackets and must have metal shields over them. 



Sec. II. If gasoline, acetylene or other volatile material is used for 

 lighting, heating or cooking, same must be carried and used in accordance 

 with the rules of the National Board of Fire Underwriters. 



Note: — Discretion may be used as to the thickness of asbestos used, 

 J-inch stuff where necessary but lighter material may be used in some places. 

 However, nothing less than ,V-inch of asbestos shall be used for any purpose; 

 where thin sheets are used same to be lapped so that there shall be no 

 open joints. 



EQUIPMENT. 



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Section i . Vessel must be equipped with at least one steam fire-pump 

 of a size not less than that required by law, which must be connected to 

 the fire-main. 



Sec 2. At least one hand-pump must be carried, which must be con- 

 nected to fire-main, and handles for working same must be kept in place. 

 Hand-pumps must be kept accessible and clear of cargo at all times. 



Sec. 3. A water-main must be fitted, extending the entire length of 

 ship, at least 2 inches in diameter, connected to steam-pump, hand-pump 

 and to fire-plugs. 



Note: — Steamers now equipped with i-|-inch main if approved by 

 local steamboat inspector will be passed for 19 10, but 2 -inch main will be 

 imperative for 1 91 1. 



Sec. 4. There shall be at least six fire-plugs located as follows: One 

 in or near boiler-room, one in fantail above deck, one on upper deck aft, 

 one on forecastle deck, one on main deck at after side of forward house, 

 and at least one on main deck about midships, but in no case shall the plugs 

 be more than 75 feet apart. 



Sec. 5. Hose to be at least i^ inches in diameter in shots of not less 

 than 50 feet with proper couplings and nozzles. Two shots of hose to be 



