2 Maximum length of piping and fittings test
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Circulars - Maritime Safety Committee - MSC.1/Circular.1315 – Guidelines for the Approval of Fixed Dry Chemical Powder Fire-Extinguishing Systems for the Protection of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk – (10 June 2009) - Annex – Guidelines for the Approval of Fixed Dry Chemical Powder Fire-Extinguishing Systems for the Protection of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk - Appendix – Approval Tests - 2 Maximum length of piping and fittings test

2 Maximum length of piping and fittings test

 The discharge duration test should be conducted with the maximum length of discharge piping, elbows, tees and other fittings to be used on board, as recommended by the manufacturer. One nozzle should be located at the maximum height for which approval is requested.

Parent topic: Appendix – Approval Tests
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