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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Maritime Safety Committee - Resolution MSC.327(90) – Adoption of Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) – (Adopted on 25 May 2012) - Annex – Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) - Chapter 6 – Fixed Foam Fire-Extinguishing Systems - “1 Application

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 This chapter details the specifications for fixed foam fire-extinguishing systems for the protection of machinery spaces in accordance with regulation II-2/10.4.1.1.2 of the Convention, cargo spaces in accordance with regulation II-2/10.7.1.1, cargo pump-rooms in accordance with regulation II-2/10.9.1.2 and vehicle, special category and ro-ro spaces in accordance with regulation II-2/20.6.1.3. This chapter does not apply to cargo pump-rooms of chemical tankers carrying liquid cargoes referred to in regulation II-2/1.6.2 of the Convention, unless the Administration specifically accepts the use of these systems based on additional tests with alcohol-based fuel and alcohol resistant foam. Unless expressly provided otherwise, the requirements of this chapter shall apply to ships constructed on or after 1 January 2014.

Parent topic: Chapter 6 – Fixed Foam Fire-Extinguishing Systems
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