Cap. 369Y 《商船(安全)(防火)(1984年9月1日或之後建造的船舶)規例》Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Fire Protection) (Ships Built On or After 1 September 1984) Regulations

(1)

These regulations may be cited as the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Fire Protection) (Ships Built On or After 1 September 1984) Regulations.

(2)

(Omitted as spent—E.R. 1 of 2022)

(3)

In these regulations the following expressions have the following meanings respectively—

“A” Class division (“A”級隔板) means a bulkhead or part of a deck which is— (a)constructed of steel or other equivalent material; (b)suitably stiffened; (c)so constructed as to be capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame to the end of the 60 minute standard fire test; (L.N. 254 of 2018) (d)so insulated where necessary with suitable non-combustible materials that if the division is exposed to a standard fire test the average temperature on the unexposed side of the division shall not increase more than 139°C (for a pre-1998 ship) or 140°C (for a post-1998 ship) above the initial temperature nor shall the temperature at any one point, including any joint, rise more than 180°C above the initial temperature within the time listed below— (L.N. 254 of 2018)“A-60” standard 60 minutes“A-30” standard 30 minutes“A-15” standard 15 minutes“A-0” standard 0 minutes; and (L.N. 254 of 2018) (e)for a post-1998 ship—of a type approved by the Administration in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code; (L.N. 254 of 2018) accommodation spaces (起居艙) means— (a)public spaces; (b)corridors and lobbies; (c)stairways; (d)lavatories; (e)cabins; (f)offices; (g)hospitals; (h)hairdressing salons; (i)pantries not containing cooking appliances; (j)lockers; (k)games and hobbies’ rooms; (l)spaces similar to any of the foregoing and trunks to such spaces allocated to passengers or crew; Administration (主管機關) means— (a)the Director; or (b)the government of a place outside Hong Kong that is a Convention country; (L.N. 254 of 2018) alteration (改動), for the purposes of the definition of constructed, means any repair, alteration or modification that is of a major character; (L.N. 254 of 2018) approved (批准) means approved by the Director; “B” Class division (“B”級隔板) means a bulkhead, part of a deck, ceiling or lining which is— (a)so constructed as to be capable of preventing the passage of flame to the end of the first 30 minutes of the standard fire test; (b)so constructed as to provide an insulation standard such that, if the division is exposed to a standard fire test, the average temperature on the unexposed side of the division shall not increase more than 139°C (for a pre-1998 ship) or 140°C (for a post-1998 ship) above the initial temperature, nor shall the temperature at any one point, including any joint, rise more than 225°C above the initial temperature within the time listed below— (L.N. 254 of 2018)“B-15” standard 15 minutes“B-0” standard 0 minutes; (L.N. 254 of 2018) (c)constructed of suitable non-combustible materials and all materials whose use is necessary for or ancillary to its construction and erection shall be non-combustible, with the exception that combustible veneers may be permitted provided that they meet the requirements of regulation 84, 100, 121 or 138; and (L.N. 254 of 2018) (d)for a post-1998 ship—of a type approved by the Administration in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code; (L.N. 254 of 2018) bulkhead deck (艙壁甲板) means the uppermost deck up to which transverse watertight bulkheads are carried; “C” Class division (“C”級隔板) means a bulkhead, ceiling or lining which is constructed of suitable non-combustible materials not being an “A” Class division or a “B” Class division; cargo area (貨物區) means that part of the ship which contains— (a)the cargo tanks, slop tanks and cargo pump rooms; and (b)the following spaces when they are adjacent to the cargo tanks; namely, pump rooms other than cargo pump rooms, cofferdams, ballast spaces and void spaces, and extends fore and aft between the forward end of the most forward of those tanks or other spaces and the after end of the aftermost of those tanks or other spaces and athwartships over the whole breadth of the ship; and the deck area over that part of the ship; cargo control station (貨物控制站) means a space from which the loading, discharging or transferring of any cargo may be controlled; cargo pump room (貨泵房) means a room in which any pumps used for loading, discharging or transferring cargoes are located; cargo ship (貨船) means any ship which is not a passenger ship; cargo spaces (貨艙) are all spaces used for cargo including cargo oil tanks, slop tanks and trunks to such spaces; central control station (中央控制站) means a control station in which the following control and indicator functions are centralised— (a)fixed fire detection and alarm system; (b)automatic sprinklers, fire detection and alarm system; (c)fire door indicator panel; (d)fire door closure; (e)watertight door indicator panel; (f)watertight door closures; (L.N. 254 of 2018) (g)ventilation fans; (h)general/fire alarm; (i)communication systems including telephones; and (j)microphone to public address system; (L.N. 410 of 1995) chemical tanker (化學品液貨船) means a tanker constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in bulk of any liquid product of a flammable nature listed in either— (a)Chapter 17 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk; or (b)Chapter VI of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk, whichever is applicable; closed ro/ro cargo space (封閉式滾裝貨艙) means a ro/ro cargo space which is not an open ro/ro space and not a weather deck; Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (《散裝運輸危險化學品船舶構造和設備規則》) means the code so entitled adopted by the International Maritime Organization by Resolution A 212 (VII); Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (《散裝運輸液化氣體船舶構造和設備規則》) means the code so entitled adopted by the International Maritime Organization by Resolution A 328 (IX); combination carrier (油類／散貨兩用船) means a tanker designed to carry oil or alternatively solid cargoes in bulk; combustible material (可能燃燒物料) is a material other than an non-combustible material; (L.N. 254 of 2018) constructed (建造), in relation to a ship, means the stage at which— (a)the keel of the ship is laid; (b)construction identifiable with the ship begins and assembly of the ship has commenced comprising at least 50 tonnes or 1% of the estimated mass of all structural material, whichever is less; (c)if the ship has undergone only one alteration—the alteration commences; or (d)if the ship has undergone 2 or more alterations—the latest alteration commences; (L.N. 254 of 2018) Continuous “B” Class ceiling or lining (連續“B”級艙內鋪板或襯板) means a “B” Class division forming a ceiling or lining which terminates only at an “A” or “B” Class division; continuously manned central control station (持續有人手編配的中央控制站) means a central control station which is continuously manned by a responsible member of the crew; (L.N. 410 of 1995) control room (控制室) means a room either within or outside a propulsion machinery space from which propulsion machinery and boilers may be controlled; control stations (控制站) means spaces in which radio or main navigating equipment, or the emergency source of power, or the central fire recording equipment, or fire control equipment, or fire extinguishing installations are located or a control room located outside a propulsion machinery space; Convention country (公約國) means a country that is a party to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea signed in London on 1 November 1974, or any convention that replaces that Convention or any successor convention, as amended from time to time and as applicable to Hong Kong; (L.N. 254 of 2018) crude oil (原油) means any oil occurring naturally in the earth whether or not treated to render it suitable for transportation and includes— (a)crude oil from which certain distillate fractions may have been removed; and (b)crude oil to which certain distillate fractions may have been added; dangerous goods (危險貨物) means dangerous goods as defined by section 1(1) of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Dangerous Goods and Marine Pollutants) Regulation (Cap. 413 sub. leg. H); (L.N. 254 of 2018) deadweight (載重量) means the difference in tonnes between the displacement of a ship in water of a specific gravity of 1.025 at the load waterline corresponding to the assigned summer freeboard and the lightweight of the ship; equivalent material (同等物料) as used in the expression “steel or other equivalent material” means any non-combustible material which, by itself or due to insulation provided, has structural and integrity properties equivalent to steel at the end of an appropriate fire test; existing ship (現有船舶) means a ship which is not a new ship; Fire Test Procedures Code (《耐火測試程序規則》) means the International Code for Application of Fire Test Procedures adopted by the International Maritime Organization by Resolution MSC.61(67); (L.N. 254 of 2018) gas carrier (氣體運輸船) means a tanker constructed or adapted and used for the carriage in bulk of any liquefied gas or certain other substances of a flammable nature listed in either— (a)Chapter 19 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk; (b)Chapter XIX of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk, whichever is applicable; gas safe space (氣體安全艙) is a space into which the entry of hydrocarbon gases or other gases of a flammable or toxic nature has been restricted; Guidelines for Inert Gas Systems (惰性氣體系統指南) (MSC/Circ 353) forms part of the publication “Inert Gas Systems” 1983 edition published by the International Maritime Organization; helicopter facility (直升機設施) has the meaning given by the Standards for On-board Helicopter Facilities adopted by the International Maritime Organization by Resolution A.855(20); (L.N. 254 of 2018) Hong Kong ship (香港船舶) means a ship which is registered in Hong Kong; IMDG Code (《海運危險貨物規則》) means the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code adopted by the International Maritime Organization by Resolution MSC.122(75), as from time to time revised or amended by any revision or amendment that applies to Hong Kong; (L.N. 254 of 2018) IMSBC Code (《固體散裝貨規則》) means the International Maritime Solid Bulk Cargoes Code adopted by the International Maritime Organization by Resolution MSC.268(85) on 4 December 2008, as from time to time revised or amended by any revision or amendment that applies to Hong Kong; (L.N. 254 of 2018) International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (《國際散裝運輸危險化學品船舶構造和設備規則》) means the code so entitled adopted by the International Maritime Organization by Resolution MSC 4(48); International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (《國際散裝運輸液化氣體船舶構造和設備規則》) means the code so entitled adopted by the International Maritime Organization by Resolution MSC 5(48); length (長度) in relation to a registered ship means registered length, and in relation to an unregistered ship means the length from the fore part of the stem to the aft side of the head of the stern post or, if no stern post is fitted to take the rudder, to the fore side of the rudder stock at the point where the rudder passes out of the hull; lightweight (空載重量) means the displacement of a ship in tonnes without cargo, oil fuel, lubricating oil, ballast water, fresh water in tanks, stores, together with passengers and crew and their effects; low flame spread characteristics (低火焰蔓延特性), in relation to a material, means the material being so described is able to adequately restrict the spread of flame, as determined in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code; (L.N. 254 of 2018) machinery space (機艙) means a space which contains propulsion machinery, boilers, oil fuel units, steam and internal combustion engines, generators and major electrical machinery, oil filling stations, refrigerating, stabilizing, ventilation and air conditioning machinery and similar spaces and where the context so admits, any trunk to such a space; machinery space of Category A (A類機艙) means a machinery space which contains— (a)internal combustion type machinery used either for main propulsion purposes, or for other purposes where such machinery has in the aggregate a total power output of not less than 375 kilowatts; or (b)any oil-fired boiler or oil-fuel unit, and any trunk to such a space; main vertical zones (主垂直防火區) means the main vertical zones into which the hull, superstructure and deck houses of a ship are divided in accordance with regulation 76 or 92; Merchant Shipping Notice (商船公告) means a Notice described as such, issued by the United Kingdom Department of Transport, and includes a reference to any document amending or replacing that Notice which is approved by the Director and notified to this effect in the Gazette; new ship (新船舶) means a ship the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 September 1984; (L.N. 410 of 1995) newly converted passenger ship (新改裝的客船) means an existing ship other than a passenger ship which is converted into a passenger ship after 1 September 1984 such conversion having commenced after that date; non-combustible material (非可能燃燒物料) means— (a)for a pre-1998 ship—a material that, when heated to a temperature of 750^oC in a test carried out in accordance with British Standard Specification 476: Part 4: 1970, neither flames for longer than 10 seconds duration, nor raises either its internal temperature or the temperature of the test furnace more than 50^oC above 750^oC; or (b)for a post-1998 ship—a material that, when heated to a temperature of approximately 750^oC, neither burns nor gives off flammable vapours in a quantity that is sufficient for self-ignition, as determined in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code; (L.N. 254 of 2018) oil-fired boiler (燃油鍋爐) means any boiler wholly or partly fired by liquid fuel; oil-fuel unit (燃油機組) means the equipment used for the preparation of oil fuel for delivery to an oil-fired boiler or equipment used for the preparation for delivery of heated oil to an internal combustion engine, and includes any pressure pumps, filters and heaters dealing with oil at a pressure more than 1.8 bar (0.18 N/mm²); open ro/ro cargo spaces (開放式滾裝貨艙) are ro/ro cargo spaces which are open at both ends, or open at one end and provided with adequate natural ventilation effective over the entire length through permanent openings in the side plating or deck head; passenger ship (客船) means a ship carrying more than 12 passengers; post 1992 ship (1992年後建造的船舶) means a ship the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 February 1992; (L.N. 410 of 1995) post-1998 ship (1998年後建造的船舶) means a ship constructed on or after 1 July 1998; (L.N. 254 of 2018) post January 1994 ship (1994年1月後建造的船舶) means a ship the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 January 1994; (L.N. 410 of 1995) post October 1994 ship (1994年10月後建造的船舶) means a ship the keel of which is laid or which is at a similar stage of construction on or after 1 October 1994; (L.N. 410 of 1995) pre-1998 ship (1998年前建造的船舶) means a ship constructed before 1 July 1998; (L.N. 254 of 2018) public spaces (公用艙) includes halls, dining rooms, bars, smoke rooms, lounges, recreation rooms, nurseries, libraries, cinemas, sale shops and similar permanently enclosed spaces allocated to passengers or crew; Reid vapour pressure (雷德蒸氣壓力) means the vapour pressure of a liquid as determined by laboratory testing in a standard manner in the Reid apparatus; rooms containing furniture and furnishings of restricted fire risk (內設有限火警危險的家具及陳設的房間) means rooms in which— (a)all case furniture such as desks, wardrobes, dressing tables, bureaux, dressers, is constructed entirely of approved non-combustible materials, except that a combustible veneer not exceeding 2 millimetres may be used on the finished surface of such furniture; (b)all free-standing furniture such as chairs, sofas, tables is constructed with frames of non-combustible materials; (c)all draperies, curtains and other suspended textile materials—(i)for a pre-1998 ship—have the qualities of resistance to the propagation of flame in accordance with the requirement of Type B performance of British Standard 5867: Part 2: 1980; or(ii)for a post-1998 ship—the qualities of resistance to the propagation of flame of which are not inferior to those of wool of mass 0.8 kilogram per square metre, as determined in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code; (L.N. 254 of 2018; E.R. 1 of 2022) (d)for—(i)a pre-1998 ship—the surface of all floor coverings has the qualities of resistance to the propagation of flame to the satisfaction of the Director; or(ii)a post-1998 ship—the material of all floor coverings is of low flame spread characteristics; (L.N. 254 of 2018) (e)for—(i)a pre-1998 ship—the upholstered parts of all furniture have the qualities of resistance to the ignition and propagation of flame to the satisfaction of the Director; or(ii)a post-1998 ship—all furniture that is upholstered furniture has the qualities of resistance to the ignition and propagation of flame, as determined in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code; and (L.N. 254 of 2018) (f)for a post-1998 ship—all bedding components have the qualities of resistance to the ignition and propagation of flame, as determined in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code; (L.N. 254 of 2018) ro/ro cargo spaces (滾裝貨艙) means spaces not normally subdivided in any way and extending to either a substantial length or the entire length of the ship in which goods (packaged or in bulk), in or on rail or road cars, vehicles (including road or rail tankers), trailers, containers, pallets, demountable tanks or in or on similar stowage units or other receptacles can be loaded and unloaded normally in a horizontal direction; sailing ship (帆船) includes a ship provided with sufficient sail area for navigation under sails alone, whether or not fitted with mechanical means of propulsion; service spaces (服務艙) include galleys, pantries containing cooking appliances, laundries, drying rooms, lockers and store rooms, paint rooms, baggage rooms, mail and specie rooms, workshops (other than those forming part of machinery spaces) and similar spaces and trunks to such spaces; special category space (特種艙) means any enclosed space above or below the bulkhead deck intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion, into and from which such vehicles can be driven and to which passengers have access; specified Chapter II-1 (《第II-1章指明版》) means Chapter II-1 of the Annex to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea signed in London on 1 November 1974, as revised or amended by the following instruments adopted by the International Maritime Organization that apply to Hong Kong— (a)the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 adopted on 17 February 1978; (b)the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 adopted on 11 November 1988; (c)Resolutions MSC.1(XLV), MSC.2(XLV), MSC.6(48), MSC.11(55) and MSC.12(56); (d)Resolution 1 of the Conference of Contracting Governments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 on the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System adopted on 9 November 1988; (e)Resolutions MSC.13(57), MSC.19(58), MSC.26(60) and MSC.27(61); (f)Resolution 1 of the Conference of Contracting Governments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 adopted on 29 November 1995; and (g)Resolutions MSC.47(66), MSC.57(67) and MSC.65(68); (L.N. 254 of 2018) specified Chapter II-2 (《第II-2章指明版》) means Chapter II-2 of the Annex to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea signed in London on 1 November 1974, as revised or amended by the following instruments adopted by the International Maritime Organization that apply to Hong Kong— (a)the Protocol of 1978 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 adopted on 17 February 1978; (b)the Protocol of 1988 relating to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 adopted on 11 November 1988; (c)Resolutions MSC.1(XLV), MSC.6(48), MSC.13(57), MSC.22(59), MSC.24(60), MSC.27(61) and MSC.31(63); (d)Resolution 1 of the Conference of Contracting Governments to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 adopted on 29 November 1995; and (e)Resolution MSC.57(67); (L.N. 254 of 2018) standard fire test (標準耐火測試) means— (L.N. 254 of 2018) (a)for a pre-1998 ship—a test in which a specimen of the relevant “A” Class or “B” Class division, having an exposed surface area of not less than 4.65 square metres and a bulkhead height or deck length of 2.44 metres, resembling as closely as possible the intended construction and including where appropriate at least one joint, is exposed in a test furnace to a series of time temperature relationships defined by a smooth curve drawn through the following temperature points measured above the initial furnace temperature— (L.N. 254 of 2018)

At the end of the first 5 minutes		556oC
At the end of the first 10 minutes		659oC
At the end of the first 15 minutes		718oC
At the end of the first 30 minutes		821oC
At the end of the first 60 minutes		925oC; or
(L.N. 254 of 2018)

(b)for a post-1998 ship—a test in which the specimens of the relevant bulkheads or decks are exposed in a test furnace to temperatures corresponding approximately to the standard time-temperature curve, in accordance with the test methods referred to in the Fire Test Procedures Code; (L.N. 254 of 2018) suitable (適合) in relation to material means approved by the Director as suitable for the purpose for which it is used; surface spread of flame (表面火焰蔓延) means the surface spread of flame classified as Class 1 or Class 2 within the meaning of British Standard 476: Part 7: 1971; tanker (液貨船) means a cargo ship constructed or adapted for the carriage in bulk of liquid cargoes of a flammable nature; tons (噸) means gross tons and a reference to tons— (a)in relation to a ship having alternative gross tonnages under paragraph 13 of Schedule 5 of the Merchant Shipping (Registration) (Tonnage) Regulations (Cap. 415 sub. leg. C) is a reference to the larger of these tonnages; and (E.R. 1 of 2022) (b)in relation to a ship having its tonnage determined both under Part II and regulation 16 of those regulations is a reference to its gross tonnage as determined under regulation 16 of those regulations; water seal (水封) means an arrangement or device using water, to prevent the back flow of gases or vapours from cargo tanks into gas safe spaces; weather deck (露天甲板) means a deck completely exposed to the weather from above and at least 2 sides.

(3A)

For the purpose of subregulations (3) and (5), construction of a ship reaches a stage of construction similar to that at which the keel of the ship is laid when construction identifiable with that ship begins and assembly of that ship has commenced comprising at least 50 tonnes or 1% of the estimated mass of all structural materials whichever is less. (L.N. 410 of 1995; L.N. 254 of 2018)

(4)

Any reference in these regulations to—

shall include a reference to any document amending that publication which is considered by the Director to be relevant.

(5)

(6)

Any approval given in pursuance of these regulations shall be given in writing and shall specify the date on which it takes effect and the conditions (if any) on which it is given.

(7)

Notwithstanding the generality of subregulation (5)—

(1)

For the purpose of these regulations the ships to which these regulations apply shall be arranged in the following classes—

Passenger ships

Class I. Passenger ships engaged on voyages (not being short international voyages) any of which are long international voyages.

Class II. Passenger ships engaged on voyages (not being long international voyages) any of which are short international voyages.

Class II(A). Passenger ships in respect of which there is or should be in force a certificate entitled “Passenger Certificate Class II(A)” being a certificate for ships engaged on voyages of any kind other than international voyages.

Ships other than passenger ships

Class VII. Ships (other than ships of Classes I, VII(T), VII(A) and XI) engaged on voyages any of which are long international voyages.

Class VII(A). Ships employed as fish processing or canning factory ships, and ships engaged in the carriage of persons employed in the fish processing or canning industries.

Class VII(T). Tankers engaged on voyages any of which are long international voyages.

Class VIII. Ships (other than ships of Classes II, VIII(T), IX and XI) engaged on voyages (not being long international voyages) any of which are short international voyages.

Class VIII(A). Ships (other than ships of Classes II(A), VIII(A)(T), IX, IX(A) and XI), engaged on voyages which are not international voyages.

Class VIII(T). Tankers engaged on voyages (not being long international voyages) any of which are short international voyages.

Class VIII(A)(T). Tankers engaged only on voyages which are not international voyages.

Class IX. Tugs and tenders (other than ships of Classes II and II(A)) which proceed to sea but are not engaged on long international voyages.

Class IX(A). Ships which do not proceed to sea.

Class IX(A)(T). Tankers which do not proceed to sea.

Class XI. Sailing ships which proceed to sea.

(2)

For the purposes of this regulation—

long international voyage (長途國際航程) means an international voyage which is not a short international voyage within the meaning of Part II of the Ordinance.

(1)

Every ship of Class I shall be provided with appliances in accordance with this regulation whereby at least 2 jets of water as required by these regulations, can reach any part of the ship normally accessible to the passengers or crew while the ship is being navigated and any store room and any part of any cargo space when empty.

(2)

Every ship of Class I of 4,000 tons or over shall be provided with at least 3 fire pumps operated by power and every such ship of under 4,000 tons shall be provided with at least 2 such pumps. Each pump shall be capable of delivering at least one jet of water simultaneously from each of any 2 hydrants, hoses and nozzles provided in the ship and shall comply with the requirements of regulation 60.

(3)

(4)

(5)

In every ship of Class I at least one fire hose shall be provided for every hydrant fitted in compliance with these regulations. Such hoses shall be used only for the purpose of extinguishing fires or for testing the fire extinguishing appliances at fire drills and surveys.

(6)

In every ship of Class I where in any machinery space of Category A, access is provided at a low level from an adjacent shaft tunnel, 2 hydrants fitted with hoses and nozzles shall be provided external to, but near the entrance to, that machinery space. Where such access is not provided from a tunnel but is provided from another space or spaces there shall be provided in one of those spaces 2 hydrants fitted with hoses and nozzles near the entrance to the machinery space of Category A. Such provisions need not be made when the tunnel or adjacent spaces are not part of an escape route.

(7)

In every ship of Class I all required hydrants in machinery spaces shall be fitted with hoses and nozzles. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(8)

In every ship of Class I in every special category space and ro/ro cargo space the number of hydrants with hoses shall be so arranged that at least 2 jets of water each from a single length of hose, not emanating from the same hydrants, may reach any part of the space. Such hydrants shall be positioned near the accesses to the protected spaces.

(9)

In every ship of Class I at least 3 water fog applicators in addition to the nozzles required by these regulations shall be provided in special category spaces.

(1)

In every ship of Class I there shall be provided on each deck below the bulkhead deck a sufficient number of portable fire extinguishers so that at least 2 shall be readily available for use in every accommodation space, service space and control station between main vertical zones. In enclosed accommodation spaces, service spaces and control stations above the bulkhead deck at least one such extinguisher shall be provided for use on each side of the ship in such spaces. The number of such extinguishers in such spaces shall not be less than 5 in a ship of 1,000 tons or over. In addition at least one portable fire extinguisher and a fire blanket shall be provided in every galley; provided that where the deck area of any galley exceeds 45 square metres, at least 2 such extinguishers and 2 such blankets shall be provided.

(2)

In every ship of Class I at least one portable fire extinguisher shall be provided for use in each control station.

(3)

One of the portable fire extinguishers intended for use in any space shall be available near the entrance to that space.

(4)

In every ship of Class I there shall be provided in each special category space and cargo space intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion—

(1)

(2)

In every ship of Class I there shall be provided in each special category space a fixed pressure water spraying system complying with the requirements of Schedule 9. The Director may permit in lieu of such a system any other fixed fire extinguishing system provided that it has been shown by full-scale test in conditions simulating a flowing petrol fire in a special category space to be not less effective in controlling fires likely to occur in such a space.

(3)

In every ship of Class I there shall be provided in each cargo space (other than special category space) intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion a fixed pressure water spraying system complying with the requirements of Schedule 9, or a fixed gas fire extinguishing system complying with the requirements of Schedule 10.

(4)

In every ship of Class I there shall be provided in each open ro/ro cargo space having a deck over and each space deemed to be a closed ro/ro cargo space not capable of being sealed, a fixed pressure water spraying system complying with Schedule 9.

(1)

In every ship of Class I there shall be provided—

(2)

The power ventilation systems referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) of subregulation (1) shall be entirely separate from other ventilation systems and shall be operated at all times when vehicles are in such spaces. Ventilation ducts serving such spaces capable of being effectively sealed shall be separated for each such space. The system shall be capable of being controlled from a position outside such spaces. In addition—

(3)

In each special category space the electrical equipment shall comply with the provisions of regulation 53(3) of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Passenger Ship Construction and Survey) (Ships Built On or After 1 September 1984) Regulations (Cap. 369 sub. leg. AM) and in each cargo space, other than special category space, intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion, the electrical equipment shall comply with the provisions of regulation 53(4) of those regulations. (E.R. 1 of 2022)

(1)

In every ship of Class I there shall be provided for the protection of any machinery space of Category A at least one of the following fixed fire extinguishing systems—

If the engine and boiler rooms are not entirely separated from each other by a bulkhead or if fuel oil can drain from the boiler room into the engine room, the combined engine and boiler rooms shall, for the purpose of this subregulation, be regarded as a single space.

(2)

In addition to the requirements of subregulation (1) there shall be provided—

(3)

In addition to the requirements of subregulation (1) there shall be provided in any space containing internal combustion type machinery—

(4)

In addition to the requirements of subregulation (1), every passenger ship carrying more than 36 passengers shall be provided with at least 2 suitable water fog applicators in each machinery space of Category A. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(1)

(2)

In every ship of Class I there shall be provided in any part of the ship which is not reasonably accessible to the fire patrol and in each cargo space (other than special category spaces) containing motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type complying with Schedule 11 or a sample extraction smoke detection system complying with the requirements of Schedule 12.

(3)

In every ship of Class I, in any machinery space where the main propulsion and associated machinery including sources of main electrical supply are provided with automatic or remote control which are under continuous manned supervision from a control room, there shall be provided a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type complying with Schedule 11.

(4)

The Director may exempt any ship from the requirement in subregulation (2) to provide a fixed fire alarm and fire detection system or a sample extraction smoke detection system in any part of the ship which is not accessible to the fire patrol, if he is satisfied that to require compliance therewith would be unreasonable on account of the short duration of the voyages on which the ship is engaged.

(5)

Every ship of Class I shall at all times when at sea, or in port (except when out of service) be so manned and equipped as to ensure that any initial fire alarm is immediately received by a responsible member of the crew.

(6)

In every ship of Class I a special alarm, operated from the navigating bridge or fire control station, shall be fitted to summon the crew. This alarm may be part of the ship’s general alarm system but it shall be capable of being sounded independently of the alarm to the passenger spaces.

(7)

In every ship of Class I a public address system or other effective means of communication shall be available throughout the accommodation and service spaces and control stations.

(8)

In every ship of Class I, other than a post October 1994 ship, carrying more than 36 passengers—

(9)

In every post October 1994 ship of Class I—

(10)

In every post January 1994 ship of Class I, where a public space spans 3 or more decks by means of permanent openings and contains combustibles (such as furniture) and enclosed spaces (such as shops, offices and restaurants), the entire main vertical zone containing that space shall be protected throughout with a smoke detection system complying with the requirements (other than paragraph (1)(i)) of Schedule 11. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(1)

Every ship of Class I shall be provided with—

(1A)

Subregulation (1)(b)(iii) does not apply in relation to—

(2)

Two such firemen’s outfits shall be available at any one storage position. At least 2 firemen’s outfits shall be stored in each main vertical zone. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(3)

In every ship of Class I carrying more than 36 passengers for each pair of breathing apparatus there shall be provided one water fog applicator which shall be stored adjacent to such apparatus.

(1)

In every ship of Class II(A) of less than 21.34 metres in length there shall be provided in any space containing any oil-fired boiler, oil fuel settling tank or oil fuel unit, one or more foam fire extinguishers each of at least 45 litres capacity or carbon dioxide extinguishers each of at least 16 kilograms capacity. The extinguisher, or extinguishers, shall be sited so as to be readily accessible in the event of a fire and they shall be sufficient in number to enable foam or carbon dioxide to be directed on to any part of the boiler room or space containing any part of the oil fuel installation. In addition there shall be provided—

(2)

(3)

In every ship of Class II(A) carrying more than 36 passengers, each member of the fire patrol shall be provided with a two-way portable radiotelephone apparatus. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(1)

Every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over shall be provided with appliances in accordance with this regulation whereby at least 2 jets of water as required by these regulations can reach any part of the ship normally accessible to the passengers or crew while the ship is being navigated, and any store room and any part of any cargo space when empty.

(2)

(3)

(4)

(1)

Every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over shall be provided with a sufficient number of portable fire extinguishers to ensure that at least one such extinguisher will be readily available for use in any part of the accommodation spaces, service spaces and control stations. The number of such extinguishers shall not be less than 5 in a ship of 1,000 tons or over and not less than 3 in a ship of 500 tons or over but under 1,000 tons.

(2)

In every such ship there shall be provided in each ro/ro cargo space intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion—

(1)

In every ship of Class VII engaged in the carriage of dangerous goods referred to in regulation 53.1.2 of specified Chapter II-2, there shall be provided— (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(2)

(3)

In every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over there shall be provided for every ro/ro cargo space capable of being sealed and for every cargo space (other than a ro-ro cargo space) intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion a fixed pressure water spraying system complying with Schedule 9, or a fixed gas fire extinguishing system complying with Schedule 10.

(4)

In every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over there shall be provided for every ro/ro cargo space not capable of being sealed a fixed pressure water spraying system complying with Schedule 9.

(1)

In every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over there shall be provided in each closed ro/ro cargo space and each cargo space intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion an effective power ventilation system to provide at least 6 air changes per hour based on an empty hold. Ventilation fans shall where practicable be run continuously whenever vehicles are on board. Where this is impracticable, they shall be operated for a limited period daily as weather permits and in any case for a reasonable period prior to discharge, after which period such spaces shall be proved gas free. One or more portable combustible gas detecting instruments shall be carried for this purpose. The system shall be entirely separate from other ventilating systems. Ventilation ducts serving such spaces capable of being effectively sealed shall be separated for each cargo space. The Director may require an increased number of air changes when vehicles are being loaded or unloaded. The system shall be capable of being controlled from a position outside such spaces. In addition—

(2)

In every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over in each closed ro/ro cargo space carrying motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion and each cargo space intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion, the electrical equipment of such spaces shall comply with the provisions of regulation 50(1) to (4) inclusive of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Cargo Ship Construction and Survey) (Ships Built On or After 1 September 1984) Regulations (Cap. 369 sub. leg. S). (E.R. 1 of 2022)

(3)

All ventilation openings of a post-1998 ship must comply with the safety requirements specified in regulation 53.2.5 of specified Chapter II-2. (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(1)

In every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over there shall be provided for the protection of any machinery space of Category A at least one of the following fire extinguishing installations—

If the engine and boiler rooms are not entirely separated from each other by a bulkhead, or if fuel oil can drain from the boiler room into the engine room, the combined engine and boiler rooms shall for the purpose of this subregulation be regarded as a single space.

(2)

In addition to the requirements of subregulation (1) there shall be provided—

(3)

In addition to the requirements of subregulation (1) there shall be provided in any such spaces containing internal combustion type machinery—

(1)

Every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over shall be provided with a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type complying with the requirements of Schedule 11 in any machinery space where—

(2)

In every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over there shall be provided in each ro/ro cargo space a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type complying with Schedule 11.

(3)

In every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over there shall be provided in each cargo space (other than ro/ro cargo spaces) intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion either a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type complying with Schedule 11 or a sample extraction smoke detection system complying with Schedule 12.

(1)

Every ship of Class VII of 500 tons or over shall carry firemen’s outfits which shall comply with the requirements of regulation 69 in accordance with the following scale—

Tonnage of the ship	Number of outfits
500 but under 2,500	2
2,500 but under 4,000	3
4,000 and over	4

(2)

One such outfit carried in any such ship shall include a breathing apparatus of the air-hose type and the remainder shall include breathing apparatus of the self-contained type provided that where the air-hose of an air-hose type breathing apparatus has, in order to comply with paragraph (1) of Schedule 5 to exceed 36 metres in length a self-contained breathing apparatus shall be provided either in addition to or as a substitute for that air-hose breathing apparatus.

(1)

This regulation applies to ships of Class VII of under 500 tons.

(2)

(3)

Every such ship shall be provided with at least 3 portable fire extinguishers so situated as to be readily available for use in the accommodation and service spaces.

(4)

In every ship to which this regulation applies there shall be provided for the protection of any space containing any oil-fired boiler, oil fuel settling tank or oil-fuel unit, at least one of the fire extinguishing systems referred to in regulation 33(1).

(5)

In addition to the requirements of subregulation (4) there shall be provided—

(6)

In every ship to which this regulation applies there shall be provided in any space containing internal combustion type machinery either—

(7)

Every ship to which this regulation applies shall be provided with at least one fireman’s outfit which shall comply with the requirements of regulation 69 and which shall contain a breathing apparatus of the air-hose type.

(1)

Regulations 29 to 38 inclusive shall apply to every ship of Class VII(A) of 500 tons or over as they apply to ships of Class VII of 500 tons or over.

(2)

Every ship of Class VII(A) of less than 500 tons shall carry the fire appliances which are required to be carried by a ship of Class VII of under 500 tons.

(1)

This regulation applies to ships of Class VII of under 150 tons.

(2)

(3)

Every ship to which this regulation applies shall be provided with portable fire extinguishers or with fire buckets in accordance with the following table— (E.R. 1 of 2022)

Length of ship	Minimum number of extinguishers or buckets
Under 21.34 metres	2
21.34 metres or over	3

When fire buckets are provided, at least one shall be fitted with a lanyard.

(4)

In addition to the requirements of subregulation (3) every ship to which this regulation applies which is fitted with oil-fired boilers or internal combustion type propulsion machinery shall be provided with portable fire extinguishers suitable for extinguishing oil fires in accordance with the following table— (E.R. 1 of 2022)

Length of ship	Minimum number of extinguishers
Under 6 metres	1
6 metres or over	2

(5)

Every ship to which this regulation applies of 9 metres in length or over which is fitted with oil-fired boilers or internal combustion type propulsion machinery shall, if it is mainly or wholly constructed of wood and is decked in way of the machinery space, be provided with means outside the machinery space for rapidly injecting into the machinery space a quantity of fire smothering gas equivalent to at least 60% of the gross volume of that space, or where the machinery space is bounded by steel bulkheads, equivalent to at least 40% of the gross volume of the space; provided that in any ship to which this regulation applies of less than 21.34 metres in length, there may be substituted a water spraying system supplied from a hand pump and a permanent sea connection situated outside the machinery space which may be the hand pump and the sea connection referred to in subregulation (2)(b). Such pump shall be connected by fixed piping to a sufficient number of water spraying nozzles suitably sited in the machinery space and capable of extinguishing oil fires.

(6)

Every ship to which this regulation applies being a fully-decked ship of 21.34 metres in length or over shall be provided with a fireman’s axe.

(1)

Regulations 41 to 43 inclusive shall apply to ships of classes VIII(A), IX and IX(A) as they apply to ships of Class VIII.

(2)

The Director may exempt any ship of Classes VIII(A) and IX(A) and any ship of Class IX which is under 500 tons or which is not engaged on an international voyage from any of the requirements of these regulations.

(1)

Regulations 41 to 43 inclusive shall apply to ships of Class XI as they apply to ships of Class VIII.

(2)

The Director may exempt any ship of Class XI from any of the requirements of these regulations.

(1)

Every tanker of Class VII(T) of 500 tons or over shall be provided with a fixed deck foam system complying with the requirements of Schedule 13 except that this requirement shall not apply to chemical tankers or gas carriers. For these vessels alternative arrangements shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Director. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(2)

Subject to subregulation (2A), every tanker of Class VII(T) of 20,000 tonnes deadweight or over constructed or adapted and used to carry crude oil and petroleum products having a closed flash point not exceeding 60^oC the Reid vapour pressure of which is below that of atmospheric pressure, and other liquids having a similar fire hazard, shall be provided with an inert gas system complying with the requirements of Schedule 14. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(2A)

A tanker referred to in subregulation (2) need not be provided with an inert gas system complying with the requirements of Schedule 14 if—

In paragraphs (d) and (e), the references to a flammable cargo other than crude oil or petroleum products include (without prejudice to the generality of those references) references to any of the cargoes listed in Chapters VI and VII of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk or Chapters 17 and 18 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(3)

(4)

Combination carriers shall not carry solid cargoes unless all cargo tanks are empty of crude oil and other petroleum products having a closed flash point not exceeding 60^oC and other liquids having a similar fire hazard and are gas freed or unless the arrangements provided in each case are to the satisfaction of the Director and in accordance with the relevant operational requirements contained in the Guidelines for Inert Gas Systems. (E.R. 1 of 2022)

(5)

(6)

Every tanker of Class VII(T) fitted with a fixed inert gas system shall be provided with a closed ullage system.

(7)

(8)

Where a liquid cargo (other than one of those referred to in subregulation (2)) which presents particular fire hazards is intended to be carried a means or system of fire extinguishing appropriate to the cargo to be carried shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Director.

(9)

A tanker of Class VII(T) of 500 tons or over must comply with the requirements specified in regulation 59.5 of specified Chapter II-2 on the provision of instruments for measuring flammable vapour concentrations. (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(1)

In every tanker of Class VII(T) of 500 tons or over arrangements for purging and/or gas freeing shall be such as to minimize the hazards due to the dispersal of flammable vapours in the atmosphere and to the flammable mixtures in a cargo tank.

(2)

When the ship is provided with an inert gas system the cargo tanks shall first be purged—

until the concentration of hydro-carbon vapours in the cargo tanks has been reduced to less than 2% by volume. Thereafter, gas freeing may take place at the cargo tank deck level. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(3)

When the ship is not provided with an inert gas system, the operation shall be such that the flammable vapour is discharged—

until the flammable vapour concentration in the outlet has been reduced to 30% of the lower flammable limit. Thereafter, gas freeing may be continued at the cargo tank deck level. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(1)

This regulation shall apply to oil tankers which are post October 1994 ships.

(2)

Double hull and double bottom spaces shall be fitted with suitable connections for the supply of air.

(3)

On tankers required to be fitted with inert gas systems—

(1)

Except as otherwise provided in subregulation (2), in every tanker of Class VII(T) of 500 tons or over, each cargo pump room and each pump room having a similar hazard shall be provided with at least one of the fixed fire extinguishing systems required by regulation 33(1) and which shall be operated from a readily accessible position outside the pump room, provided that where the fixed extinguishing system is a gas system—

(2)

In chemical tankers, where the fixed fire extinguishing system referred to in subregulation (1) is a gas system, the concentration shall be as specified in the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(1)

Regulation 39 shall apply to every tanker of Class VII(T) of under 500 tons as it applies to ships of Class VII of under 500 tons. In addition regulations 50 and 51 shall apply to such tankers as they apply to tankers of Class VII(T) of 500 tons or over.

(2)

In addition to the requirements of subregulation (1), every tanker of Class VII(T) of under 500 tons shall be provided with at least one mobile foam appliance whereby foam is immediately available by simple and rapid means of operation for discharge in the area of the cargo manifolds.

(1)

(2)

Regulations 56 and 57 inclusive shall apply to tankers of Classes VIII(A)(T) and IX(A)(T) as they apply to tankers of Class VIII(T).

(3)

The Director may exempt any tanker of Class VIII(A)(T) or IX(A)(T) which is under 500 tons or which is not engaged on an international voyage from any of the requirements of these regulations.

(1)

On any helicopter deck there shall be provided and stored adjacent to the means of access to that deck—

(2)

The arrangement of water service pipes, hydrants, hoses and nozzles required by these regulations for fire purposes shall be such that at least 2 jets of water can reach any part of the helicopter deck and, where helicopter refuelling facilities are provided, any part of the fuel storage tanks and associated pumps and piping.

(3)

In every ship provided with helicopter refuelling facilities at least 2 portable extinguishers suitable for fighting oil fires shall be provided adjacent to the fuel storage tanks and associated pumps and piping in addition to any portable extinguishers required in these regulations.

(1)

In every passenger ship to which these regulations apply which is required by these regulations to be provided with fire pumps operated by power, such fire pumps (other than any emergency fire pumps) shall together be capable of delivering for fire fighting purposes a quantity of water, under the conditions and at the pressure specified in regulation 61 of not less than two thirds of the quantity required to be dealt with by the bilge pumps provided in the ship in compliance with Part III of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Passenger Ship Construction and Survey) (Ships Built On or After 1 September 1984) Regulations (Cap. 369 sub. leg. AM). (E.R. 1 of 2022)

(2)

In every ship, other than a passenger ship, to which these regulations apply which is required by these regulations to be provided with fire pumps operated by power such fire pumps (other than any emergency fire pump) shall together be capable of delivering for fire fighting purposes a quantity of water, under the conditions and at the pressure specified in regulation 61, which shall not be less than the quantity obtained from the following formula—

Quantity of water in cubic metres per hour = Cd² where—

provided that in any such ship the total capacity of the fire pumps for fire fighting purposes shall not be required to exceed 180 cubic metres per hour.

(3)

Every fire pump required by these regulations to be operated by power shall, except as expressly provided otherwise in these regulations, be operated by means other than the ship’s main engines. Fire pumps, provided in compliance with these regulations may be sanitary, ballast, bilge or general service pumps provided that they are not normally used for pumping oil and, if they are subject to occasional duty for the transfer or pumping of oil, suitable change-over arrangements are fitted and operating instructions are conspicuously displayed at the change-over position.

(4)

In any ship in which automatic and remote control systems have been provided in the machinery space in lieu of continuous manning of the space, arrangements shall be made to ensure immediate availability of a water supply from the fire main at the required pressure either by permanent pressurisation or by suitably placed remote starting of the fire pumps. The Director may waive this requirement for ships other than passenger ships of less than 1,600 tons if the arrangement of the machinery space access makes it unnecessary.

(5)

In every ship to which these regulations apply which is required by these regulations to be provided with more than one fire pump operated by power (other than any emergency pump) every such fire pump shall have a capacity of not less than 80% of the total capacity of the fire pumps required by subregulation (1) divided by the number of fire pumps required by these regulations to be provided in the ship provided that each pump has a capacity of not less than 25 cubic metres per hour. When more fire pumps operated by power than are required by these regulations are provided in any ship, the Director may permit the capacity of any such additional fire pumps to be less than 80%.

(6)

Every fire pump required by these regulations which is operated by power (other than any emergency pump) shall be capable of producing from any fire hydrant or hydrants in the ship, at least the minimum number of jets of water required by these regulations as appropriate to the class and tonnage of the ship, while maintaining the pressure required by regulation 61(2).

(7)

Relief valves shall be provided in conjunction with all fire pumps if the pumps are capable of developing a pressure exceeding the design pressure of the fire main, water service pipes, hydrants and hoses. Such valves shall be so placed and adjusted as to prevent excessive pressure in any part of the fire main system.

(8)

Every centrifugal pump which is connected to the fire main shall be fitted with a non-return valve.

(9)

In every ship of Class I, II or II(A), any emergency fire pump shall be situated in a position aft of the ship’s collision bulkhead.

(10)

For every ship of 2,000 tons or over, other than a passenger ship, the arrangements of the emergency fire pump shall be such that—

(1)

In every ship which is required by these regulations to be provided with fire pumps operated by power, the diameter of the fire main and of the water service pipes connecting the hydrants thereto shall be sufficient for the effective distribution of the maximum discharge required by these regulations from—

provided that in any ship other than a passenger ship the diameter of the fire main and of the water service pipes shall be required to be sufficient only for the discharge of 140 cubic metres per hour.

(2)

Any fire pump required to be provided by these regulations shall, when discharging the quantity of water required by subregulation (1) through adjacent fire hydrants in any part of the ship from nozzles of sizes specified in regulation 62, be capable of maintaining the following pressure at any hydrant—

provided that the maximum pressure at any hydrant shall not exceed that at which the effective control of a fire hose can be demonstrated. (E.R. 1 of 2022)

(3)

(4)

(1)

Fire hoses provided in compliance with these regulations shall not exceed 18 metres in length except that in ships having a moulded breadth of 27 metres or more, the length of fire hoses for exterior locations and for cargo spaces may exceed 18 metres but shall not exceed 27 metres in length. In the case of—

and every such hose shall be provided with couplings, branch pipes, other necessary fittings and nozzles, as required by these regulations. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(2)

Every fire hose provided in compliance with these regulations together with the tools and fittings necessary for its use, shall be kept in a conspicuous position near the hydrants or connections with which it is intended to be used. In interior locations in passenger ships fire hoses shall be connected to the hydrants at all times. Hose diameters shall be not less than 64 millimetres if unlined or 45 millimetres if lined except that the Director may permit smaller diameter hoses in small ships.

(3)

Except in partially decked ships of Class XII, fire hoses provided in compliance with these regulations shall not be used for any purpose other than for fire fighting or testing the fire appliances.

(4)

(1)

Where halogenated hydrocarbon is used as an extinguishing medium in fixed fire extinguishing systems in accordance with these regulations, its use shall be permitted only in machinery spaces, pump rooms and in cargo spaces intended solely for the carriage of vehicles which are not carrying any cargo.

(2)

Where a fixed pressure water spraying system is used for the protection of special category spaces, cargo spaces where permitted by these regulations or ro/ro cargo spaces, special consideration shall be given to the bilge pumping and drainage arrangements where such spaces are below the bulkhead deck and to the scupper arrangements where such spaces are above the bulkhead deck.

(1)

Where in any machinery space a fixed low-expansion foam fire extinguishing system is fitted in addition to the requirements of these regulations, such system shall be capable of discharging through fixed discharge outlets in not more than 5 minutes a quantity of foam sufficient to cover to a depth of 150 mm the largest single area over which oil fuel is liable to spread. The system shall be capable of generating foam suitable for extinguishing oil fires. Means shall be provided for effective distribution of the foam through a permanent system of piping and control valves or cocks to suitable discharge outlets, and for the foam to be effectively directed by fixed sprayers on other main fire hazards in the protected space. The expansion ratio of the foam shall not exceed 12 to 1.

(2)

The means of control of any such system shall be readily accessible and simple to operate and shall be grouped together in as few locations as possible at positions not likely to be cut off by a fire in the protected space.

(1)

Non-portable foam, carbon dioxide and dry powder fire extinguishers provided in compliance with these regulations shall be of approved types and designs and shall meet the requirements of Schedules 2, 3 and 4 respectively. (E.R. 1 of 2022)

(2)

(3)

Portable halogenated hydrocarbon fire extinguishers provided in compliance with these regulations shall use either bromochlorodifluoromethane (B.C.F.)/(Halon 1211) or bromotrifluoromethane (B.T.M.)/(Halon 1301) as the extinguishing medium.

(4)

Portable fire extinguishers provided in compliance with these regulations for use in accommodation or service spaces of any ship shall so far as practicable have a uniform method of operation.

(5)

Portable fire extinguishers provided in compliance with these regulations shall, subject to subregulations (2), (3) and (4), be of an approved type and design and shall meet the requirements of British Standard BS 5423:1980.

(6)

Portable and non-portable fire extinguishers shall be periodically examined and subject to such tests as the Director may require. (E.R. 1 of 2022)

(7)

Where portable dry powder fire extinguishers are provided in accordance with these regulations either in accommodation and service spaces or in machinery spaces their number shall not exceed one half of the total number of extinguishers provided in either of these spaces.

(8)

Portable carbon dioxide and halogenated hydrocarbon extinguishers shall not be located in accommodation spaces. Where such extinguishers are provided in compliance with these regulations in radio rooms, at switchboards and other similar positions, the volume of any space containing one or more extinguishers shall be such as to limit the concentration of vapour that can occur due to discharge to not more than 5% of the net volume of the space. For the purpose of this regulation the volume of carbon dioxide shall be calculated at 0.56 metre³/kilogram, the volume of Halon 1301 at 0.16 metre³/kilogram and the volume of Halon 1211 at 0.14 metre³/kilogram. (E.R. 1 of 2022)

(9)

Where portable halogenated hydrocarbon extinguishers are provided in compliance with these regulations in machinery spaces, their number shall not exceed one half of the total number of extinguishers provided in such spaces.

(10)

One of the portable fire extinguishers intended for use in any space shall be stowed near the entrance to that space.

(11)

Fire extinguishers provided for use in any ship to which these regulations apply shall not contain any extinguishing medium which has not been approved by the Director.

(12)

For the purposes of these regulations the capacity of a carbon dioxide or halogenated hydrocarbon extinguisher shall be taken to be the greatest weight of carbon dioxide or halogenated hydrocarbon respectively which it can safely contain in a tropical climate.

(13)

For the purposes of these regulations the capacity of any fire extinguisher, other than a carbon dioxide or halogenated hydrocarbon fire extinguisher, shall be taken to be the greatest volume or weight of extinguishing medium which it can contain when sufficient space is left to ensure the proper operation of the extinguisher.

(14)

Every fire extinguisher provided in compliance with these regulations shall be kept fully charged at all times.

(15)

Spare charges shall be provided to the extent of at least 50% for each type of fire extinguisher provided in compliance with these regulations, except that for each such fire extinguisher which is of a type that cannot readily be recharged while the ship is at sea, an additional portable fire extinguisher of the same type, or its equivalent shall be provided in lieu of a spare charge.

(1)

Every fireman’s outfit carried in compliance with these regulations shall consist of—

(2)

Firemen’s outfits shall be stored in readily accessible positions which are not likely to be cut off in the event of fire and, except as provided for by regulation 11(2), where more than one such outfit is provided, they shall be stored in widely separated positions.

(1)

In every ship to which these regulations apply, there shall be provided—

Such means shall be capable of being operated from positions outside the said spaces and which would not be made inaccessible by a fire within such spaces.

(2)

Machinery driving forced and induced draught fans, oil fuel transfer pumps, oil fuel unit pumps and other similar fuel pumps shall be fitted with remote controls situated outside the spaces in which such machinery or pumps are situated and which would not be made inaccessible by a fire within such spaces. The controls shall be capable of stopping such machinery or pumps in the event of fire in such spaces. For machinery spaces in passenger ships such controls together with the controls required in subregulation (1) shall be situated at one control position or grouped in as few positions as possible. Such controls shall have safe access from the open deck.

(3)

Except as provided for in subregulation (4) in every ship to which these regulations apply, every pipe connected to any oil fuel or lubricating oil storage, settling, or daily service tank, not being a double bottom tank, which if damaged would permit discharge of the contents so as to cause a fire hazard, shall be fitted with a valve or cock which shall be secured to the tank to which it is connected and which shall be capable of being closed from a readily accessible position outside the space in which the tank is situated, provided that in the case of any inlet pipe to such a tank, a non-return valve secured to the tank may be substituted. In the case of an oil fuel or lubricating oil deep tank situated in or adjacent to a shaft or pipe tunnel or similar space, a valve or valves (additional to the valve required to be fitted on the tank) may be fitted on the pipe line or lines outside the tunnel or tunnels or similar space to enable control to be exercised in the event of fire. Such valve if fitted in the machinery space shall be operated from a position outside the space.

(4)

The valve or cock required by subregulation (3) may be dispensed with in the case of a pipe connected to a lubricating oil tank fitted in a space other than a machinery space of Category A provided that the safety of the ship is not impaired.

(1)

In every ship of Classes I and II and in every ship of Class II(A) of 21.34 metres in length or over there shall be permanently exhibited by the owner of the ship for the guidance of the master and officers of the ship, general arrangement plans showing clearly for each deck the position of the control stations, the sections of the ship which are enclosed by “A” Class divisions and the sections of the ship which are enclosed by “B” Class divisions together with particulars of the fire alarms, fire detection systems, the sprinkler installations, the fixed and portable fire extinguishing appliances and firemen’s outfits, the means of access to the various compartments and decks in the ship, the ventilating system including particulars of the master fan controls, the position of dampers and identification numbers of the ventilating fans serving each section of the ship, the location of the international shore connection and the position of all means of control referred to in regulation 70. Descriptions in such plans shall be in English.

(2)

In every ship of 500 tons or over, other than a ship of Class I or II or a ship of Class II(A) of 21.34 metres in length or over, there shall be permanently exhibited by the owner of the ship for the guidance of the master and officers of the ship general arrangement plans showing clearly in relation to the ship the information referred to in subregulation (1).

(3)

The general arrangement plans required by this regulation shall be kept up-to-date, any alterations to general arrangements being recorded thereon without delay.

(4)

A duplicate set of the general arrangement plans required by this regulation shall be permanently stored in a prominently marked weather-tight enclosure outside the deck house for the assistance of shore-side fire fighting personnel.

(5)

Instructions concerning the maintenance and operation of all the equipment and installations on board for the fighting and containment of fire shall be kept in one book, readily available in an accessible position.

(1)

The hull, superstructure, structural bulkheads, decks and deckhouses shall be constructed of steel or other equivalent material, except that the crowns and casings of machinery spaces of Category A shall be constructed only of steel.

(2)

Where any part of the structure is of aluminium alloy, the following requirements shall apply—

(1)

Subregulations (2), (3) and (4) apply to a post 1992 ship (other than a post-1998 ship) having a helicopter deck. (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(1A)

Subregulation (5) applies to a post-1998 ship. (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(2)

Subject to subregulation (4), the helicopter deck shall be of steel or steel equivalent fire-resistant construction.

(3)

If the space below the helicopter deck is of a high fire risk, the insulation standard shall be to the satisfaction of the Director.

(4)

If the Director so permits, the helicopter deck may be constructed of aluminium or other low melting metal construction that is not made equivalent to steel, except that—

(5)

Provisions of helicopter facilities on a ship must be in accordance with the Standards for On-board Helicopter Facilities adopted by the International Maritime Organization by Resolution A.855(20). (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(1)

In every ship, other than a post October 1994 ship, the hull, superstructure and deckhouses shall be subdivided by bulkheads consisting of “A” Class divisions into main vertical zones except in respect of special category spaces or ro/ro cargo spaces to which regulation 87 applies. The mean length of each zone on any one deck, above the bulkhead deck, shall not normally exceed 40 metres. Steps and recesses shall be kept to a minimum, but any which are necessary shall consist of “A” Class divisions. These divisions shall have insulation values in accordance with the tables at the end of regulation 78. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(1A)

In every post October 1994 ship, the hull, superstructure and deckhouses shall be subdivided by bulkheads consisting of “A-60” Class divisions into main vertical zones except in respect of special category spaces or ro/ro cargo spaces to which regulation 87 applies. The mean length of each zone on any one deck, above the bulkhead deck, shall not normally exceed 40 metres. Steps and recesses shall be kept to a minimum, but any which are necessary shall consist of “A-60” Class divisions. These divisions shall have insulation values in accordance with the tables at the end of regulation 78. (L.N. 410 of 1995; L.N. 254 of 2018)

(1B)

An “A-60” Class division referred to in subregulation (1A) may be reduced to an “A-0” Class division if—

(2)

Any portions of such divisions which extend above the bulkhead deck shall, whenever possible, be in line with watertight subdivision bulkheads situated immediately below the bulkhead deck, and shall extend from deck to deck and to the ship’s shell and in the case of a deckhouse, to the external plating thereof.

(2A)

In every post October 1994 ship, the length and width of main vertical zones may be extended to a maximum of 48 metres in order to bring the ends of main vertical zones to coincide with subdivision watertight bulkheads or in order to accommodate a large public space extending for the whole length of the main vertical zone provided that the total area of the main vertical zone is not greater than 1,600 square metres on any deck. The length or width of a main vertical zone is the maximum distance between the further most points of the bulkheads bounding it. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(3)

A main vertical zone may, for the purpose of regulation 86, be subdivided by horizontal “A” Class divisions into 2 or more parts provided that such horizontal divisions shall extend between adjacent main vertical zone bulkheads and to the shell or exterior boundaries of the ship and, in the case of a ship other than a post October 1994 ship, shall have insulation and integrity values in accordance with table 3 at the end of regulation 78. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(4)

In ships designed for special purposes such as train services, where the provision of main vertical zone bulkheads would conflict with the purpose for which the ship is intended, the Director may allow an equivalent means for controlling and limiting a fire to be substituted.

(5)

In every post October 1994 ship, the mean length and width of main vertical zones on any deck shall not in general exceed 40 metres. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(1)

Every bulkhead within the accommodation spaces or service spaces not being a bulkhead required by these regulations to consist of an “A” Class division, shall consist of a “B” Class division or “C” Class division as required by the tables at the end of regulation 78. All such divisions may be faced with combustible materials in accordance with regulation 84.

(2)

In every ship other than a post October 1994 ship, all corridor bulkheads where not required to be “A” Class divisions shall be “B” Class divisions which shall extend from deck to deck except that— (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(3)

Every bulkhead required to be a “B” Class division, except a corridor bulkhead prescribed in subregulation (2), shall extend from deck to deck and to the shell or other boundaries unless continuous “B” Class ceilings and/or linings fitted on both sides of the bulkhead are at least of the same fire resistance as the bulkhead, in which case the bulkhead may terminate at the continuous ceiling and/or lining. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(1)

In addition to complying with the specific provisions for fire integrity of bulkheads and decks of these regulations, the minimum fire integrity and insulation standards of all bulkheads and decks shall be as prescribed in subregulations (2) and (5) and— (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(2)

Where, due to any particular structural arrangement in the ship, there may be doubt in determining from the tables the minimum fire integrity and insulation standard of any division, such standard shall be determined to the satisfaction of the Director.

(3)

The following requirements shall govern application of the tables—

(4)

Continuous “B” Class ceilings or linings, in association with the relevant decks or bulkheads, may be accepted as contribution wholly or in part, to the required insulation and integrity of a division.

(5)

The integrity of “A” Class divisions shall be maintained at the intersections and boundaries of such divisions.

(1)

All stairways shall be of steel frame construction, except where the Director may approve the use of other equivalent material, and shall be within enclosures formed of “A” Class divisions, except that—

(2)

Every opening in a stairway enclosure shall be provided with a means of closure which shall be permanently attached thereto.

(3)

In a ship other than a post October 1994 ship, every stairway enclosure shall have direct communication with the corridors and be of sufficient area to prevent congestion, having regard to the number of persons likely to use it in an emergency. In so far as practicable, stairway enclosures shall not give direct access to cabins, service lockers, or other enclosed spaces containing combustibles in which a fire is likely to originate. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(3A)

In a post October 1994 ship, every stairway enclosure shall have direct access with the corridors and be of a sufficient area to prevent congestion, having regard to the number of persons likely to use it in an emergency. Within the perimeter of such stairway enclosures, only public toilets, lockers of non-combustible material providing storage for safety equipment and open information counters are permitted. Only public spaces, corridors, public toilets, special category spaces, other escape stairways required by regulation 76(2)(c) of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Passenger Ship Construction and Survey) (Ships Built On or After 1 September 1984) Regulations (Cap. 369 sub. leg. AM) and external areas are permitted to have direct access to these stairway enclosures. (L.N. 410 of 1995; E.R. 1 of 2022)

(3B)

(4)

Every lift trunk shall be so fitted as to prevent the passage of smoke and flame from one between-deck to another and shall be provided with means of closing so as to permit the control of draught and smoke.

(1)

Where an “A” Class division is pierced for the passage of electric cables, pipes, trunks, girders, beams or for other purposes, the arrangements shall be such that the effectiveness of the division in resisting fire is not thereby impaired except as provided in subregulation (7).

(2)

Where ventilation ducts pass through “A” Class divisions the requirements of regulation 82 shall apply.

(3)

Except for hatches between special category spaces or ro/ro cargo spaces within a single horizontal zone, or hatches between cargo spaces or stores or baggage spaces, and hatches between such spaces and the weather decks, every opening shall be provided with permanently attached means of closing which shall be at least as effective for resisting fire as the division in which it is fitted.

(4)

Every door and door frame in an “A” Class division shall be constructed of steel or other equivalent material and the means of securing the door when closed shall provide resistance to fire as well as to the passage of smoke and flame, as far as practicable, equivalent to that of the bulkhead in which the door is situated: provided that a watertight door shall not be required to be insulated.

(5)

Any door in such a division shall be so constructed that it can be opened and closed by one person from either side of the division.

(6)

In a ship other than a post October 1994 ship, every door in a division constructed in compliance with regulations 76(1) and 79(1), except a watertight door or one which is normally locked shut, shall be self-closing and capable of closing against an adverse inclination of up to 3 1/2 degrees. The speed of door closure shall be controlled so as to prevent undue danger to personnel. All such doors which are held in the open position shall be capable of release from a control station, either simultaneously or in groups, and also individually from a position at the door. The release mechanism shall be so designed that the door will automatically close in the event of disruption of the control system; except that this requirement shall not apply to a watertight door. Hold-back hooks, not subject to control station release, are not permitted. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(6A)

(6B)

(6C)

A post-1998 ship must comply with the operational requirements on fire doors specified in regulation 30.4 of specified Chapter II-2. (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(7)

Where a space is protected by an automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system complying with the provisions of Schedule 7, or fitted with a continuous “B” Class ceiling, the closing of openings in decks not forming steps in main vertical zones or bounding horizontal zones shall be reasonably tight and such decks shall meet the “A” Class integrity requirements in so far as is reasonable and practicable in the opinion of the Director.

(8)

The requirements for “A” Class integrity of the outer boundaries of a ship shall not apply to glass partitions, windows and sidescuttles, provided that there is no requirement to have “A” Class integrity in regulation 83(3). For a pre-1998 ship, the requirements for “A” Class integrity shall not apply to exterior doors in superstructures and deckhouses, except that doors opening on to lifeboat and liferaft handling and embarkation areas shall be of such construction as to protect these areas from a space having a potential fire hazard. For a post-1998 ship, the requirements for “A” Class integrity do not apply to exterior doors except the doors referred to in regulation 30.6 of specified Chapter II-2. (L.N. 410 of 1995; L.N. 254 of 2018)

(9)

Subregulation (7) shall not apply to post October 1994 ships. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(10)

In every post October 1994 ship, all “A” Class doors located in stairways, public spaces and main vertical zone bulkheads in escape routes shall be equipped with a self-closing hose port of material, construction and fire resistance which is equivalent to the door into which it is fitted, and shall be a 150 millimetres square clear opening with the door closed and shall be inset into the lower edge of the door, opposite the door hinges, or in the case of sliding doors, nearest the opening. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(1)

Where a “B” Class division is pierced for the passage of electric cables, pipes, trunks, girders, beams or for other purposes the arrangements shall be such that the effectiveness of the division in resisting fire is not thereby impaired except as provided in subregulation (4). Where ventilation ducts pass through “B” Class divisions the requirements of regulation 82(11) shall apply.

(2)

In every ship other than a post October 1994 ship, doors and door frames in “B” Class divisions and the means of securing them shall provide a method of closure which shall have resistance to fire as far as practicable equivalent to the division, except that ventilation openings may be permitted in the lower portion of such doors. Where such opening is in or under a door, the total net area of any such opening or openings shall not exceed 0.05 square metre. When such opening is cut in a door, it shall be fitted with a grille made of steel and shall be capable of being manually closed from each side of the door. Doors shall be non-combustible. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(2A)

In every post October 1994 ship, doors and door frames in “B” Class divisions and means of securing them shall provide a method of closure which shall have resistance to fire equivalent to that of the division* except that ventilation openings may be permitted in the lower portion of such doors. Where such opening is in or under a door, the total net area of any such opening or openings shall not exceed 0.05 square metre. When such opening is cut in a door, it shall be fitted with a grille made of steel and shall be capable of being manually closed from each side of the door. Doors shall be non-combustible. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(3)

The requirements for “B” Class integrity of the outer boundaries of a ship shall not apply to glass partitions, windows and sidescuttles subject to the requirements of regulation 83. The requirements for “B” Class integrity shall not apply to exterior doors in superstructures and deckhouses, except that doors opening on to lifeboat and liferaft handling and embarkation areas shall be of such construction as to protect these areas from a space having a potential fire hazard.

(4)

Where an automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system complying with the provisions of Schedule 7 is fitted—

(5)

Subregulation (4) shall not apply to post October 1994 ships. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(6)

In every post October 1994 ship, cabin doors in “B” Class divisions shall be of a self-closing type. Hold-back hooks are not permitted. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(1)

Wherever practicable the system of ducts leading from each ventilation fan shall be within one main vertical or horizontal zone.

(2)

Where, of necessity, a ventilation duct passes through a main vertical zone bulkhead, a fail-safe automatic closing fire damper shall be fitted adjacent to the bulkhead. The damper shall also be capable of being manually closed from each side of the bulkhead. The operating position shall be readily accessible and marked in a red light-reflecting colour. The duct between the bulkhead and the damper shall be of steel or other equivalent material and be insulated to a standard to comply with regulation 80(1). The damper shall be fitted with a visible indicator at each operating position showing whether the damper is in the open or shut position.

(2A)

Every ship other than a post October 1994 ship shall comply with the following requirements—

(3)

Where ventilation systems penetrate decks precautions shall be taken, in addition to those relating to the fire integrity of the decks required by regulation 80(1), to reduce the likelihood of smoke and hot gases passing from one between-deck space to another through the system. In addition to insulation requirements contained in this regulation, vertical ducts shall be insulated as required by the tables at the end of regulation 78.

(4)

In every ship other than a post October 1994 ship, ducts serving a stairway enclosure shall be taken from the fan room independently of other ducts in the ventilation system and shall not serve any other space. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(4A)

In every post October 1994 ship, stairway enclosures shall be ventilated and shall be served only by an independent fan and duct system which shall not serve any other spaces in the ventilation system. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(5)

There shall be provided for every control station situated below deck, other than a control station situated in the machinery space, means to ensure ventilation, visibility and freedom from smoke within it so that, in the event of a fire in the ship, the equipment it contains may be operated effectively. Unless a control station is situated on, and has access to, an open deck or is provided with local closing arrangements equally effective to maintain ventilation, visibility and freedom from smoke in the event of a fire in the ship, there shall be provided at least 2 entirely separate means of supplying air to such control stations and the air inlets to these sources of supply shall be so situated that the risk of both drawing in smoke simultaneously is, as far practicable, eliminated.

(6)

Ventilation ducts except those in cargo spaces, shall be constructed as follows—

(7)

Ducts provided for the ventilation of machinery spaces of Category A, galleys, ro/ro cargo spaces or special category spaces shall not pass through accommodation spaces, service spaces or control stations unless the ducts are either—

except that penetrations of main zone bulkheads and decks shall comply with the requirements of subregulation (2).

(8)

Ducts providing ventilation to accommodation spaces, service spaces or control stations shall not pass through machinery spaces of Category A, galleys, ro/ro cargo spaces or special category spaces unless either—

except that penetrations of main zone bulkheads and decks shall comply with the requirements of subregulation (2).

(9)

In every ship other than a post October 1994 ship, exhaust ducts from galley ranges, where they pass through accommodation spaces or spaces containing combustible materials, shall be constructed of “A” Class divisions. Every such exhaust duct shall be fitted with— (L.N. 410 of 1995)

In addition to complying with paragraph (b), galley ventilation ducts shall also comply with subregulation (7).

(9A)

In every post October 1994 ship, exhaust ducts from galley ranges, where they pass through accommodation spaces or spaces containing combustible materials, shall meet requirements of regulation 98(7)(b) and shall be fitted with—

(10)

Where a ventilation duct of sectional area exceeding 0.02 square metre passes through an “A” Class bulkhead or deck, the opening in the bulkhead or deck shall be lined with a steel sleeve unless the duct, where it passes through the bulkhead or deck, is constructed of steel. At the penetration the sleeve or duct shall comply with the following specification—

(11)

Where a ventilation duct of sectional area exceeding 0.02 square metre passes through a “B” Class division, the opening shall be lined with a steel sleeve of 900 millimetres in length unless the duct, where it passes through the division, is constructed of steel. One half of this length shall as far as possible be on each side of the division.

(12)

In every post January 1994 ship, where a public space spans 3 or more decks by means of permanent openings and contains combustibles (such as furniture) and enclosed spaces (such as shops, offices and restaurants), the space shall be equipped with a smoke extraction system; and—

(13)

In every post October 1994 ship, ventilation ducts shall be provided with suitably located hatches for inspection and cleaning, where reasonable and practicable. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(1)

All windows and sidescuttles in bulkheads within accommodation and service spaces and control stations other than those to which regulations 80(8) and 81(3) apply, shall be constructed so as to preserve the integrity requirements of the type of bulkheads in which they are fitted.

(2)

In every ship other than a post October 1994 ship, notwithstanding the requirements of the tables set out at the end of regulation 78 the following shall apply— (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(3)

In every post October 1994 ship, notwithstanding the requirements of the tables set out at the end of regulation 78, the following shall apply—

(1)

The following surfaces shall be such that a surface spread of flame of Class 1 will not be exceeded—

(2)

Within accommodation spaces, service spaces and control stations the following shall apply—

(3)

Within accommodation spaces, service spaces, control stations and machinery spaces the following shall apply—

(1)

The following provisions shall apply to all parts of the ship—

(2)

The following provisions shall apply to the accommodation spaces, service spaces, and control stations—

(1)

In every ship other than a post October 1994 ship there shall be installed in all accommodation spaces, service spaces and control stations throughout each separate main vertical zone or, if a main vertical zone is divided horizontally in accordance with regulation 76(3) into parts, throughout each part vertical zone either— (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(1A)

Every post October 1994 ship shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type complying with the requirements of Schedule 7, or the guidelines developed by the International Maritime Organization for an approved equivalent sprinkler system in all service spaces, control stations and accommodation spaces, including corridors and stairways. Alternatively, control stations where water may cause damage to essential equipment may be fitted with an approved fixed fire-extinguishing system of another type. A fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type shall be installed, complying with the requirements of Schedule 11 so installed and arranged as to provide smoke detection in service spaces, control stations and accommodation spaces, including corridors and stairways. Smoke detectors need not be fitted in private bathrooms and galleys. Spaces having little or no fire risk such as voids, public toilets and similar spaces need not be fitted with an automatic sprinkler system, or fixed fire detection and fire alarm system. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(2)

The Director may exempt any ship from the requirements of subregulations (1) and (1A) in respect of— (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(3)

In a post January 1994 ship, where a public space spans 3 or more decks by means of permanent openings and contains combustibles (such as furniture) and enclosed spaces (such as shops, offices and restaurants), the entire main vertical zone containing the space shall be protected throughout with an automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system complying with the requirements specified in Schedule 7. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(4)

In every ship other than a post October 1994 ship, all accommodation and service spaces, stairway enclosures and corridors shall be equipped with—

(1)

This regulation applies to a post-1998 ship.

(2)

The cargo space of a ship intended for carrying motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks must comply with the applicable requirements on permanent openings specified in regulation 38.5 of specified Chapter II-2.

(3)

The ro/ro cargo space of a ship must comply with the applicable requirements on the structural protection specified in regulation 38-1.1 of specified Chapter II-2.

(4)

The closed ro/ro cargo space and the open ro/ro cargo space of a ship must comply with the applicable requirements on the fire protection specified in regulations 38-1.2 and 38-1.3 of specified Chapter II-2.

(5)

Subregulation (4) does not apply to the following spaces that are intended for carrying motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks—

(1)

The hull, superstructure, structural bulkheads, decks and deckhouses shall be constructed of steel or other equivalent material, except that the crowns and casings of machinery spaces of Category A shall be constructed only of steel.

(2)

Where any part of the structure is of aluminium alloy, the following requirements shall apply—

(1)

Subregulations (2), (3) and (4) apply to a post 1992 ship (other than a post-1998 ship) having a helicopter deck. (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(1A)

Subregulation (5) applies to a post-1998 ship. (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(2)

Subject to subregulation (4), the helicopter deck shall be of steel or steel equivalent fire-resistant construction.

(3)

If the space below the helicopter deck is of a high fire risk, the insulation standard shall be to the satisfaction of the Director.

(4)

If the Director so permits, the helicopter deck may be constructed of aluminium or other low melting metal construction that is not made equivalent to steel, except that—

(5)

Provisions of helicopter facilities on a ship must be in accordance with the Standards for On-board Helicopter Facilities adopted by the International Maritime Organization by Resolution A.855(20). (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(1)

The hull, superstructure and deckhouses in the way of accommodation and service spaces shall be subdivided by bulkhead consisting of “A” Class divisions into main vertical zones. The mean length of each zone on any one deck above the bulkhead deck shall not exceed 40 metres. Steps and recesses shall be kept to a minimum, but any which are necessary shall consist of “A” Class divisions. These divisions shall have insulation values in accordance with the tables at the end of regulation 94, except that where insulation values of “B-0” and “C” appear in table 5 the value of “A-0” shall be substituted.

(2)

Any portions of such divisions which extend above the bulkhead deck shall, whenever possible, be in line with watertight subdivision bulkheads situated immediately below the bulkhead deck and shall extend from deck to deck and to the ship’s shell, and, in the case of a deckhouse, to the external plating thereof.

(2A)

In every post October 1994 ship, the length and width of main vertical zones may be extended to a maximum of 48 metres in order to bring the ends of main vertical zones to coincide with subdivision watertight bulkheads or in order to accommodate a large public space extending for the whole length of the main vertical zone provided that the total area of the main vertical zone is not greater than 1,600 square metres on any deck. The length or width of a main vertical zone is the maximum distance between the furthermost points of the bulkheads bounding it. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(3)

A main vertical zone may, for the purpose of regulation 102, be subdivided by horizontal “A” Class divisions into 2 or more parts provided that such horizontal divisions shall extend between adjacent main vertical zone bulkheads and to the shell or exterior boundaries of the ship and shall be insulated in accordance with the fire insulation and integrity values given in table 6 at the end of regulation 94. (E.R. 1 of 2022)

(4)

In ships designed for special purposes, such as train services, where the provision of main vertical zone bulkheads would conflict with the purpose for which the ship is intended, the Director may allow an equivalent means for controlling and limiting a fire to be substituted.

(5)

In every post October 1994 ship, the mean length and width of the main vertical zones on any deck shall not in general exceed 40 metres. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(1)

Every bulkhead within the accommodation spaces or services spaces not being a bulkhead required by these regulations to consist of an “A” Class division, shall consist of a “B” Class division or a “C” Class division as prescribed in the tables at the end of regulation 94. All such divisions may be faced with combustible materials in accordance with the provisions of regulation 100.

(2)

All corridor bulkheads where not required to be “A” Class divisions, shall be “B” Class divisions, which shall extend from deck to deck except that—

(3)

Every bulkhead required to be a “B” Class division, except a corridor bulkhead prescribed in subregulation (2), shall extend from deck to deck and to the shell or other boundaries unless continuous “B” Class ceilings and/or linings fitted on both sides of the bulkhead are at least of the same fire resistance as the bulkhead, in which case the bulkhead may terminate at the continuous ceiling and/or lining. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(1)

In addition to complying with the specific provisions for fire integrity of bulkheads and decks of these regulations, the minimum fire integrity of bulkheads and decks shall be as prescribed in subregulations (2) to (5) and the tables at the end of this regulation.

(2)

Where, due to any particular structural arrangement in the ship, there may be doubt in determining from the tables the minimum fire integrity and insulation standard of any division, such a standard shall be determined to the satisfaction of the Director.

(3)

The following requirements shall govern application of the tables—

(4)

Continuous “B” Class ceilings or linings, in association with the relevant decks or bulkheads, may be accepted as contributing, wholly or in part, to the required insulation and integrity of a division.

(5)

The integrity of “A” Class divisions shall be maintained at intersections and boundaries.

(1)

All stairways shall be of steel frame construction except where the Director may approve the use of other equivalent material, and shall be within enclosures formed of “A” Class divisions, except that—

(2)

Every opening in a stairway enclosure shall be provided with a means of closure which shall be permanently attached thereto.

(3)

In a ship other than a post October 1994 ship, every stairway enclosure shall have direct communication with the corridors and be of sufficient area to prevent congestion having regard to the number of persons likely to use it in an emergency. In so far as practicable, stairway enclosures shall not give direct access to cabins, service lockers or other enclosed spaces containing combustibles in which a fire is likely to originate. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(3A)

In a post October 1994 ship, every stairway enclosure shall have direct access with the corridors and be of a sufficient area to prevent congestion, having regard to the number of persons likely to use it in an emergency. Within the perimeter of such stairway enclosures, only public toilets, lockers of non-combustible material providing storage for safety equipment and open information counters are permitted. Only public spaces, corridors, public toilets, special category spaces, other escape stairways required by regulation 76(2)(c) of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Passenger Ship Construction and Survey) (Ships Built On or After 1 September 1984) Regulations (Cap. 369 sub. leg. AM) and external areas are permitted to have direct access to these stairway enclosures. (L.N. 410 of 1995; E.R. 1 of 2022)

(4)

Every lift trunk shall be so fitted as to prevent the passage of smoke and flame from one between-deck to another and shall be provided with means of closing so as to permit the control of draught and smoke.

(1)

Where an “A” Class division is pierced for the passage of electric cables, pipes, trunks, girders or beams or for other purposes, the arrangements shall be such that the effectiveness of the division in resisting fire is not thereby impaired except as provided in subregulation (7).

(2)

Where ventilation ducts pass through “A” Class divisions the requirements of regulation 98 shall apply.

(3)

Except for hatches between special category spaces or ro/ro cargo spaces within a single horizontal zone, or hatches between cargo spaces or stores or baggage spaces, and hatches between such spaces and the weather decks, every opening shall be provided with permanently attached means of closing which shall be at least as effective for resisting fire as the division in which it is fitted.

(4)

Every door and door frame in an “A” Class division shall be constructed of steel or other equivalent material and the means of securing the door when closed shall provide resistance to fire as well as to the passage of smoke and flame, as far as practicable, equivalent to that of the bulkhead in which the door is situated: provided that a watertight door shall not be required to be insulated.

(5)

Any door in such a division shall be so constructed that it can be opened and closed by one person from either side of the division.

(6)

In a ship other than a post October 1994 ship, every door, in a division constructed in compliance with regulations 92(1) and 95(1), except a watertight door or one which is normally locked shut, shall be self-closing and capable of closing against an adverse inclination of up to 3 1/2 degrees. The speed of door closure shall be controlled so as to prevent undue danger to personnel. All such doors which are held in the open position shall be capable of release from a control station, either simultaneously or in groups, and also individually from a position at the door. The release mechanism shall be so designed that the door will automatically close in the event of disruption of the control system, except that this requirement shall not apply to watertight doors. Hold-back hooks, not subject to control station release, are not permitted. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(6A)

(6B)

A post-1998 ship must comply with the operational requirements on fire doors specified in regulation 30.4 of specified Chapter II-2. (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(7)

Where a space is protected by an automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system complying with the provisions of Schedule 7 or fitted with a continuous “B” Class ceiling, the closing of openings in decks not forming steps in main vertical zones or bounding horizontal zones shall be closed reasonably tight and such decks shall meet the “A” Class integrity requirements in so far as is reasonable and practicable in the opinion of the Director.

(8)

The requirements for “A” Class integrity of other boundaries of a ship shall not apply to glass partitions, windows and sidescuttles, provided that there is no requirement to have “A” Class integrity in regulation 99(3). For a pre-1998 ship, the requirements for “A” Class integrity shall not apply to exterior doors in superstructures and deckhouses, except that doors opening onto lifeboat and liferaft handling and embarkation areas shall be of such construction as to protect these areas from a space having a potential fire hazard. For a post-1998 ship, the requirements for “A” Class integrity do not apply to exterior doors except the doors referred to in regulation 30.6 of specified Chapter II-2. (L.N. 410 of 1995; L.N. 254 of 2018)

(9)

In every post October 1994 ship, all “A” Class doors located in stairways, public spaces and main vertical zone bulkheads in escape routes shall be equipped with a self-closing hose port of material, construction and fire resistance which is equivalent to the door into which it is fitted, and shall be a 150 millimetres square clear opening with the door closed and shall be inset into the lower edge of the door, opposite the door hinges, or in the case of sliding doors, nearest the opening. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(1)

Where a “B” Class division is pierced for the passage of electric cables, pipes, trunks, girders, beams, or for other purposes, the arrangements shall be such that the effectiveness of the division in resisting fire is not thereby impaired except as provided in subregulation (5). Where ventilation ducts pass through “B” Class divisions the requirements of regulation 98(11) shall apply.

(2)

In every ship other than a post October 1994 ship, all doors and door frames in “B” Class divisions and means of securing them shall provide a method of closure which shall have resistance to fire as far as practicable equivalent to the division, except that ventilation openings may be permitted in the lower portion of such doors. Where such opening is in or under a door the total net area of any such opening or openings shall not exceed 0.05 square metre. When such opening is cut in a door it shall be fitted with a grille made of steel and shall be capable of being manually closed from each side of the door. Doors shall be non-combustible. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(2A)

In every post October 1994 ship, doors and door frames in “B” Class divisions and means of securing them shall provide a method of closure which shall have resistance to fire equivalent to that of the division* except that ventilation openings may be permitted in the lower portion of such doors. Where such opening is in or under a door, the total net area of any such opening or openings shall not exceed 0.05 square metre. When such opening is cut in a door, it shall be fitted with a grille made of steel and shall be capable of being manually closed from each side of the door. Doors shall be non-combustible. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(3)

The requirements for “B” class integrity of the outer boundaries of a ship shall not apply to glass partitions, windows and sidescuttles subject to the requirements of regulation 99. Similarly, the requirements for “B” Class integrity shall not apply to exterior doors in superstructures and deckhouses.

(4)

A door which separates a cabin from an individual interior sanitary space, such as a shower space, may be constructed of combustible material.

(5)

Where an automatic sprinkler, fire alarm and fire detection system complying with the provisions of Schedule 7 is fitted—

(6)

In every post October 1994 ship, cabin doors in “B” Class divisions shall be of a self-closing type. Hold-back hooks are not permitted. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(1)

Wherever practicable the system of ducts leading from each ventilation fan shall be within one main vertical or horizontal zone.

(2)

Where of necessity, a ventilation duct passes through a main vertical zone bulkhead, a fail-safe automatic closing fire damper shall be fitted adjacent to the bulkhead. The damper shall also be capable of being manually closed from each side of the bulkhead. The operating position shall be readily accessible and be marked in red light-reflecting colour. The duct between the bulkhead and the damper shall be of steel or other equivalent material and, if necessary, be insulated to a standard such as to comply with regulation 96(1). The damper shall be fitted with a visible indicator at each operating position showing whether the damper is in the open or shut position.

(3)

Where ventilation systems penetrate decks, precautions shall be taken, in addition to those relating to the fire integrity of the decks required by regulation 96(1), to reduce the likelihood of smoke and hot gases passing from one between-deck space to another through the system. In addition to insulation requirements contained in this regulation, vertical ducts shall be insulated as required by the tables at the end of regulation 94.

(4)

Ducts serving a stairway enclosure shall be taken from the fan room independently of other ducts in the ventilation system and shall not serve any other space.

(5)

There shall be provided for every control station situated below deck other than a control station situated in the machinery space, means to ensure ventilation, visibility and freedom from smoke within it so that, in the event of a fire in the ship, the equipment it contains may be operated effectively. Unless a control station is situated on, and has access to, an open deck or is provided with local closing arrangements equally effective to maintain ventilation, visibility and freedom from smoke in the event of a fire in the ship, there shall be provided at least 2 entirely separate means of supplying air to such control stations and the air inlets to these sources of supply shall be so situated that the risk of both drawing in smoke simultaneously is, as far as practicable, eliminated.

(6)

Ventilation ducts except those in cargo spaces, shall be constructed as follows—

(7)

Ducts provided for the ventilation of machinery spaces of Category A, galleys, ro/ro cargo spaces or special category spaces shall not pass through accommodation spaces, service spaces or control stations unless the ducts are either—

except that penetrations of main zone bulkheads or decks shall comply with the requirements of subregulation (2).

(8)

Ducts providing ventilation to accommodation spaces, service spaces or control stations shall not pass through machinery spaces of Category A, galleys, ro/ro cargo spaces or special category spaces unless either—

except that penetrations of main zone bulkheads and decks shall comply with subregulation (2).

(9)

Exhaust ducts from galley ranges, where they pass through accommodation spaces or spaces containing combustible materials, shall be constructed of “A” Class divisions. Every such exhaust duct shall be fitted with—

In addition to complying with paragraph (b), galley ventilation ducts shall also comply with subregulation (7).

(10)

Where a ventilation duct of sectional area exceeding 0.02 square metre passes through an “A” Class bulkhead or deck, the opening in the bulkhead or deck shall be lined with a steel sleeve unless the duct, where it passes through the bulkhead or deck, is constructed of steel. At the penetration the sleeve or duct shall comply with the following specification—

(11)

Where a ventilation duct of sectional area exceeding 0.02 square metre passes through a “B” Class division, the opening shall be lined with a steel sleeve of 900 millimetres in length unless the duct where it passes through the division is constructed of steel. One half of this length shall as far as possible be on each side of the division.

(12)

For a post-1998 ship, the ventilation arrangements referred to in regulations 16.11.1 and 16.11.2 of specified Chapter II-2 must be tested in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code. (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(1)

All windows and sidescuttles in bulkheads within accommodation and service spaces and control stations other than those to which regulations 96(8) and 97(3) apply, shall be constructed so as to preserve the integrity requirements of the type of bulkheads in which they are fitted.

(2)

In every ship other than a post October 1994 ship, notwithstanding the requirements of the tables at the end of regulation 94— (L.N. 410 of 1995; E.R. 1 of 2022)

(3)

In every post October 1994 ship, notwithstanding the requirements of the tables set out at the end of regulation 94, the following shall apply—

(1)

The following surfaces shall be such that a surface spread of flame of Class 1 will not be exceeded—

(2)

Within accommodation spaces, service spaces and control stations the following shall apply—

(3)

Within accommodation spaces, service spaces, control stations and machinery spaces the following shall apply—

(1)

The following provisions shall apply to all parts of the ship—

(2)

The following provisions shall apply to the accommodation spaces, service spaces, and control stations—

(1)

In every ship other than a post October 1994 ship there shall be installed in all accommodation spaces, service spaces and control stations throughout each separate main vertical zone or, if a main vertical zone is divided horizontally in accordance with regulation 92(3) into parts, throughout each part vertical zone either— (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(1A)

In every post October 1994 ship there shall be installed in all accommodation spaces, service spaces and control stations, except spaces which afford no substantial fire risk such as void spaces, sanitary spaces, etc., throughout each separate main vertical zone or, if a main vertical zone is divided horizontally in accordance with regulation 92(3) into parts, throughout each part vertical zone either—

(2)

The Director may exempt any ship from the requirements of subregulations (1) and (1A) in respect of— (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(3)

In a post January 1994 ship, where a public space spans 3 or more decks by means of permanent openings and contains combustibles (such as furniture) and enclosed spaces (such as shops, offices and restaurants), the entire main vertical zone containing the space shall be protected throughout with an automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system complying with the requirements specified in Schedule 7. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(1)

This regulation applies to a post-1998 ship.

(2)

The cargo space of a ship intended for carrying motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks must comply with the applicable requirements on permanent openings specified in regulation 38.5 of specified Chapter II-2.

(3)

The ro/ro cargo space of a ship must comply with the applicable requirements on the structural protection specified in regulation 38-1.1 of specified Chapter II-2.

(4)

The closed ro/ro cargo space and the open ro/ro cargo space of a ship must comply with the applicable requirements on the fire protection specified in regulations 38-1.2 and 38-1.3 of specified Chapter II-2.

(5)

Subregulation (4) does not apply to the following spaces that are intended for carrying motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks—

(1)

Every ship shall be provided with doorways, stairways, ladderways and other ways to provide readily accessible means of escape to the lifeboat and liferaft embarkation decks for all persons in the ship from accommodation spaces, services spaces and other spaces in which the crew is normally employed, other than machinery spaces. The means of escape shall be so designed and constructed as to be capable of being easily used by the persons for whom they are intended. The number, width and continuity of such means of escape shall be sufficient, having regard to the number of persons by whom they may be used.

(2)

Notwithstanding the generality of subregulation (1) in every ship of Classes I, II and II(A) the following shall be complied with—

(3)

No provision.

(4)

No provision.

(5)

In every ship, other than a post October 1994 ship, of Classes I, II and II(A) suitable signs shall be displayed in passageways and stairways indicating the direction of escape routes to passenger muster stations. Such signs shall be continuously illuminated and shall be adequate in number and distribution. They shall be capable of being illuminated by the ship’s emergency lighting system. (L.N. 410 of 1995)

(5A)

In every post October 1994 ship of Classes I, II and II(A), the means of escape including stairways and exits shall be marked by lighting or photoluminescent strip indicators placed not more than 0.3 metre above the deck at all points of the escape route including angles and intersections. The marking must enable passengers to identify the escape exits. If electric illumination is used, it shall be supplied by the emergency source of power and it shall be so arranged that the failure of any single light or cut in a lighting strip, will not result in the marking being ineffective. Additionally, all escape route signs and fire equipment location markings shall be of photoluminescent material or marked by lighting. Such lighting or photoluminescent equipment shall be evaluated, tested and applied in accordance with the guidelines developed by the International Maritime Organization. (L.N. 410 of 1995; L.N. 157 of 2001; L.N. 254 of 2018)

(5B)

In every ship, other than a post October 1994 ship, of Classes I, II and II(A) carrying more than 36 passengers and, in addition to the emergency lighting required by regulation 45(2) of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Passenger Ship Construction and Survey) (Ships Built On or After 1 September 1984) Regulations (Cap. 369 sub. leg. AM), and the emergency lighting required to be provided at the muster and embarkation stations and alleyways, stairways and exits giving access to the muster and embarkation stations, the means of escape including stairways and exits shall be marked, at all points of the escape route including angles and intersections, by lighting or photoluminescent strip indicators placed not more than 0.3 metre above the deck not later than 1 October 1997. The marking must enable passengers to identify all routes of escape and readily identify the escape exits. If electric illumination is used, it shall be supplied by the emergency source of power and it shall be so arranged that the failure of any single light, or cut in a lighting strip, will not result in the marking being ineffective. Additionally, all escape route signs and fire equipment location markings shall be of photoluminescent material. Such lighting or photoluminescent equipment shall be evaluated, tested and applied in accordance with the guidelines developed by the International Maritime Organization. (L.N. 410 of 1995; L.N. 157 of 2001; E.R. 1 of 2022)

(5C)

The crew accommodation areas of a passenger ship carrying more than 36 passengers must comply with the technical requirements on the emergency lighting specified in regulation 28.1.11 of specified Chapter II-2. (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(6)

In every ship the means of escape from any public room which may be used for the purpose of concerts, cinema shows and similar forms of entertainment shall be adequate, having regard to the number of persons who may be in the audience, and the seating shall be arranged in rows to ensure free access to the exits. When in any such public room subdued lighting is used, the exits shall be clearly marked with illuminated signs and any doors shall be constructed to open outwards.

(7)

In the machinery spaces in every ship of Classes I, II and II(A) there shall be provided from each machinery space two means of escape in compliance with the following provisions—

(8)

In every ship one of the means of escape from the machinery spaces where the crew is normally employed shall avoid access to any special category spaces or ro/ro cargo spaces.

(1)

The hull, superstructures, structural bulkheads, decks and deckhouses shall be constructed of steel or other equivalent material except that the crowns and casings of machinery spaces of Category A shall be constructed only of steel.

(2)

Where any part of the structure is of aluminium alloy, the following requirements shall apply—

(1)

Subregulations (2), (3) and (4) apply to a post 1992 ship (other than a post-1998 ship) having a helicopter deck. (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(1A)

Subregulation (5) applies to a post-1998 ship. (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(2)

Subject to subregulation (4), the helicopter deck shall be of steel equivalent fire-resistant construction.

(3)

If the space below the helicopter deck is of a high fire risk, the insulation standard shall be to the satisfaction of the Director.

(4)

If the Director so permits, the helicopter deck may be constructed of aluminium or other low melting metal construction that is not made equivalent to steel, except that—

(5)

Provisions of helicopter facilities on a ship must be in accordance with the Standards for On-board Helicopter Facilities adopted by the International Maritime Organization by Resolution A.855(20). (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(1)

All bulkheads which are required to be “B” Class divisions shall extend from deck to deck and to the shell or other boundaries, unless continuous “B” Class ceilings and/or linings are fitted on both sides of the bulkhead in which case the bulkhead may terminate at the continuous ceiling and/or lining.

(2)

In ships where Method IC is adopted all bulkheads which are not required by this Part to be either “A” Class divisions or “B” Class divisions, shall be “C” Class divisions.

(3)

In ships where Method IIC is adopted there shall be no restriction on the construction of bulkheads which are not required by this Part to be “A” Class divisions or “B” Class divisions except where “C” Class bulkheads are required in accordance with table 7 at the end of regulation 115.

(4)

In ships where Method IIIC is adopted there is no restriction on the construction of bulkheads which are not required to be “A” Class divisions or “B” Class divisions except where “C” Class bulkheads are required in accordance with table 7 at the end of regulation 115. In no case shall the area of any accommodation space or spaces bounded by continuous “A” Class divisions and/or “B” Class divisions exceed 50 square metres provided that the Director may permit this area to be exceeded in public spaces.

(1)

In addition to complying with the specific provisions for fire integrity of bulkheads and decks mentioned elsewhere in this Part, the minimum fire integrity of bulkheads and decks shall be as prescribed in tables 7 and 8.

(2)

The following requirements shall govern application of the tables—

(1)

Every stairway within accommodation spaces, service spaces and control stations shall be constructed of steel except where the Director may approve the use of other equivalent material. Every such stairway and lift shall lie respectively within an enclosure or trunk constructed of “A” Class divisions of “A-0” standard except that an isolated stairway serving only two decks shall only be required to be enclosed at one level by either “A” Class divisions of “A-0” standard or “B” divisions of “B-0” standard provided that the fire integrity of any bulkhead which separates a stairway from either a machinery space of Category A or a ro/ro cargo space shall be determined by reference to table 7 of regulation 115. (E.R. 1 of 2022)

(2)

Every opening in a stairway enclosure and lift trunk shall be provided with a means of closure which shall be permanently attached thereto and which shall comply with the requirements of regulation 117 or 118 whichever is applicable.

(1)

Where an “A” Class division is pierced for the passage of electric cables, pipes, trunks, girders or beams or for other purposes, the arrangements shall be such that the effectiveness of the division in resisting fire is not thereby impaired.

(2)

The construction of all doors and frames in “A” Class bulkheads, with the means of securing the doors when closed, shall provide resistance to fire as well as to the passage of smoke and flame, as far as is reasonably practicable, equivalent to that of the bulkheads in which the doors are situated. (L.N. 440 of 1993)

(3)

Every door in an “A” Class bulkhead shall be so constructed that it can be opened and closed by one person from either side of the division.

(4)

Every door in an “A” Class bulkhead which forms part of a stairway enclosure or lift trunk serving accommodation spaces, service spaces or control stations and every door in a casing of a machinery space of Category A shall be self-closing.

(5)

Hold-back arrangements may be fitted to doors to which subregulation (4) refers provided that such arrangements—

(6)

Doors fitted in boundary bulkheads of machinery spaces of Category A shall be reasonably gastight and self-closing.

(7)

Watertight doors need not be insulated.

(8)

Where ventilation ducts pass through “A” Class divisions the requirements of regulation 119 shall apply.

(1)

Where a “B” Class division is pierced for the passage of electric cables, pipes, trunks, girders or beams, or for other purposes, the arrangements shall be such that the effectiveness of the division in resisting fire is not thereby impaired.

(2)

The construction of all doors and door frames in “B” Class bulkheads shall provide resistance to fire as well as the passage of flame, as far as is reasonably practicable, equivalent to that of the bulkheads in which the doors are situated.

(3)

The number of ventilation openings in “B” Class divisions shall be kept to a minimum and shall be provided as far as is reasonably practicable only in the lower part of a door and fitted with a grille constructed of steel or under a door except that such openings shall not be provided in a door in a “B” Class division forming a stairway enclosure. The net area of any such opening or openings shall not exceed 0.05 square metre and in no case shall a gap under a door exceed 25 millimetres. The grille shall be capable of being manually closed from each side of the door.

(4)

Every door in a “B” Class bulkhead which forms a stairway enclosure or part thereof shall be self-closing.

(5)

Hold-back arrangements may be fitted to doors to which subregulation (4) refers provided that such arrangements—

(1)

Where ventilation systems penetrate decks, precautions shall be taken, in addition to those relating to the fire integrity of the decks required by regulation 117, to reduce the likelihood of smoke and hot gases passing from one between-deck space to another through the system. In addition to insulation requirements contained in this regulation, vertical ducts shall, be insulated as required by the tables at the end of regulation 115.

(2)

Ducts serving a stairway enclosure shall be taken from the fan room independently of other ducts in the ventilation system and shall not serve any other space.

(3)

There shall be provided for every control station situated below deck, other than a control station in the machinery space, means to ensure ventilation, visibility and freedom from smoke within it so that in the event of a fire in the ship, the equipment it contains may be operated effectively. Unless the control station is situated on, and has access to, an open deck or is provided with local closing arrangements equally effective to maintain ventilation, visibility and freedom from smoke in the event of a fire in the ship, there shall be provided at least 2 entirely separate means of supplying air to such control stations and the air inlets to these sources of supply shall be so situated that the risk of both drawing in smoke simultaneously is, as far as practicable, eliminated.

(4)

Ventilation ducts except those in cargo spaces, shall be constructed as follows—

(5)

Ducts provided for the ventilation of machinery spaces of Category A, galleys, ro/ro cargo spaces or cargo spaces intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion shall not pass through accommodation spaces, service spaces or control stations unless the ducts are either—

(6)

Ducts providing ventilation to accommodation spaces, service spaces or control stations shall not pass through machinery spaces of Category A, galleys, ro/ro cargo spaces or cargo spaces intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion unless either—

(7)

Exhaust ducts from galley ranges, where they pass through accommodation spaces or spaces containing combustible materials, shall be constructed of “A” Class divisions. Every such exhaust duct shall be fitted with—

In addition to complying with paragraph (b), galley ventilation ducts shall also comply with subregulation (5).

(8)

Where a ventilation duct of sectional area exceeding 0.02 square metre passes through an “A” Class bulkhead or deck, the opening in the bulkhead or deck shall be lined with a steel sleeve unless the duct, where it passes through the bulkhead or deck, is constructed of steel. At the penetration the sleeve or duct shall comply with the following specification—

(9)

Where a ventilation duct of sectional area exceeding 0.02 square metre passes through a “B” Class division, the opening shall be lined with a steel sleeve of 900 millimetres in length unless the duct, where it passes through the division, is constructed of steel. One half of this length shall as far as possible be on each side of the division.

(10)

For a post-1998 ship, the ventilation arrangements referred to in regulations 16.11.1 and 16.11.2 of specified Chapter II-2 must be tested in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code. (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(1)

Where Method IC is adopted ceilings, linings, draught stops and their associated grounds in accommodation and service spaces and control stations shall be non-combustible.

(2)

Where Method IIC or Method IIIC is adopted ceilings, linings, draught stops and their associated grounds in corridors and stairway enclosures serving accommodation and service spaces and control stations shall be non-combustible.

(1)

All exposed surfaces in corridors and stairway enclosures and surfaces in concealed or inaccessible spaces within accommodation and service spaces and control stations shall be such that a surface spread of flame of Class 1 is not exceeded.

(2)

In a pre-1998 ship, primary deck coverings in accommodation and service spaces and control stations shall be of an approved material which will not readily ignite or give rise to toxic or explosive hazards at elevated temperatures. (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(2A)

In a post-1998 ship, primary deck coverings referred to in regulation 49.3 of specified Chapter II-2 must be of material approved by the Administration in accordance with the Fire Test Procedures Code. (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(3)

In a pre-1998 ship, paints, varnishes and other finishes used on exposed surfaces within accommodation and service spaces, control stations and machinery spaces shall not contain nitrocellulose or other highly flammable base products and shall not be capable of producing excessive quantities of smoke. Such surfaces, except where otherwise required by these regulations, shall be such that a surface spread of flame of Class 2 will not be exceeded: provided that these requirements shall not apply to furniture, furnishings, machinery and similar items. (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(3A)

In a post-1998 ship, paints, varnishes and other finishes used on exposed interior surfaces must comply with the requirements specified in regulation 49.2 of specified Chapter II-2. (L.N. 254 of 2018)

(4)

(1)

Any pipe which penetrates an “A” Class division or “B” Class division shall be of suitable material having regard to the temperature such divisions are required to withstand.

(2)

In accommodation spaces, service spaces or control stations pipes intended to convey oil or other flammable liquids shall be of a suitable material having regard to the risk of fire.

(3)

Overboard scuppers, sanitary discharges or other outlets close to or below the waterline shall not be of a material likely to fail in the event of fire and thereby give rise to danger of flooding.

(4)

Electric space heaters shall be fixed in position and shall be so constructed as to reduce the risk of fire to a minimum. No such heater shall be constructed with an element so exposed that clothing, curtains or other material can be scorched or set on fire by heat from the element.

(5)

Cellulose-nitrate film shall not be used in cinematograph installations.

(6)

All waste-paper receptacles shall be constructed of non-combustible materials with solid sides and bottoms.

(7)

In spaces where penetration of oil products is possible, the exposed surface of insulation materials shall be impervious to oil or oil vapours.

(8)

Every air space enclosed behind a ceiling, panel or lining within accommodation spaces, service spaces and control stations shall be divided by close fitting draught stops which shall be spaced not more than 14 metres apart and which shall be closed at each deck.

(1)

In ships in which Method IC is adopted, a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type complying with the requirements specified in Schedule 11 shall be so installed and arranged as to provide smoke detection and manually operated call points in all corridors, stairways and escape routes within accommodation spaces.

(2)

In ships in which Method IIC is adopted, an automatic sprinkler, fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type complying with the requirements specified in Schedule 7 shall be so installed and arranged as to protect accommodation spaces, galleys and other service spaces, except spaces which afford no substantial fire risk such as void spaces and sanitary spaces. In addition, a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system complying with the requirements specified in Schedule 11 shall be so installed and arranged as to provide smoke detection and manually operated call points in all corridors, stairways and escape routes within accommodation spaces.

(3)

In ships in which Method IIIC is adopted, a fixed fire detection and fire alarm system of an approved type complying with the requirements specified in Schedule 11 shall be so installed and arranged as to detect the presence of fire in all accommodation spaces and service spaces, except spaces which afford no substantial fire risk such as void spaces and sanitary spaces. Notwithstanding the foregoing exception smoke detection and manually operated call points shall be installed in all corridors, stairways and escape routes.

(1)

In every ship stairways and ladderways shall be arranged so as to provide ready means of escape to the lifeboat and liferaft embarkation deck from all accommodation spaces, service spaces and other spaces in which the crew are normally employed. In particular the following shall be complied with—

(2)

In all cargo spaces intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion where the crew is normally employed the number and locations of escape routes to the open deck shall be to the satisfaction of the Director but shall in no case be less than 2 and shall be as widely separated as possible.

(3)

In every ship 2 means of escape shall be provided from each machinery space of Category A. In particular one of the following provisions shall be complied with—

(4)

In a ship of less than 1,000 tons the Director may permit one of the means of escape required by subregulation (3) to be dispensed with having regard to the size and disposition of the upper part of the space.

(5)

From machinery spaces other than machinery spaces of Category A, escape routes shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Director having regard to the nature and location of the space and the number of persons normally employed in that space.

(6)

Lifts shall not be considered as forming one of the required means of escape as required by this regulation.