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[接上页] (b) In every ship of Class I of 1000 tons and upwards, the arrangement of fire pumps, fire mains and hydrants shall be such that at least 1 jet of water is immediately available from any one hydrant in an interior location. Arrangements shall also be made to ensure the continuation of the output of water by the automatic starting of a fire pump required by these regulations.(5) In every ship of Class I at least one fire hose shall be provided for every hydrant fitted in compliance with these regulations. (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 with dual-purpose 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 other space or spaces there shall be provided in one of those spaces 2 hydrants fitted with hoses with dual-purpose 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 having dual-purpose nozzles. (L.N. 412 of 1995) (8) In every ship of Class I dual-purpose nozzles shall be provided for all hoses. (L.N. 412 of 1995) (9) In every ship of Class I carrying more than 36 passengers at least 3 water fog applicators in addition to the nozzles required by these regulations shall be provided in special category spaces. (L.N. 412 of 1995) (10) 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 hydrant, may reach any part of the space. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369X reg 4 Portable fire extinguishers in accommodation, cargo and service spaces (1) In every ship of Class I there shall be provided on each deck a sufficient number of portable fire extinguishers so that at least 2 of these shall be readily available for use in every accommodation and service space between watertight bulkheads constructed in compliance with regulation 53 of the Merchant Shipping (Safety) (Passenger Ship Construction) (Ships Built Before 1 September 1984) Regulations (Cap 369 sub. leg.). In enclosed accommodation and service spaces above the bulkhead deck at least one such extinguisher shall be provided for use on each side of the ship in such spaces. 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) 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- (a) at least 2 portable extinguishers, suitable for extinguishing oil fires, for every 40 metres length of deck space, so arranged that at least one extinguisher is available on each side of the space and at least one extinguisher is available at each access to the space; and (b) in every ship of Class I carrying more than 36 passengers one foam applicator complying with the requirements of Schedule 6. Not less than 2 such applicators shall be available in the ship for use in any such space. (L.N. 412 of 1995) (Enacted 1991) Cap 369X reg 5 Fixed fire extinguishing systems in cargo spaces (1) In every ship of Class I of 1000 tons or over and in every ship of Class I engaged in the carriage of dangerous goods there shall be provided a fixed fire extinguishing installation complying with the requirements of Schedule 9 to protect every cargo space except special category spaces and cargo spaces intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion. (2) The Director may exempt any ship (other than a ship engaged in the carriage of dangerous goods) from the requirements of this regulation 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. (Enacted 1991) Cap 369X reg 6 Fixed pressure water spraying system, etc. (1) 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 8. The Director may permit the use of any other fixed fire extinguishing system that 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. (2) In every ship of Class I there shall be provided in each cargo space intended for the carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks for their own propulsion a fixed fire extinguishing system complying with the requirements of Schedule 9 so as to protect every such cargo space. |