Section 7.7.8.5
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Section 7.7.8.5

  Length of fire hoses

 Fire hoses should have a length of:

  • at least 10 m,
  • not more than 15 m in machinery spaces,
  • not more than 20 m for other spaces and open decks.

  Additional hoses and nozzles when carrying dangerous goods

 Ships carrying dangerous goods should be provided with 3 additional hoses and 3 additional nozzles.

Parent topic: Annex - Interpretations of Fire Protection-Related Provisions of the HSC Code
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