Chapter 3 – Personnel Protection
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Maritime Safety Committee - Resolution MSC.339(91) – Adoption of Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) – (Adopted on 30 November 2012)The Annex below is consolidated into International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) - Annex – Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code)The Annex below is consolidated into International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code) - Chapter 3 – Personnel Protection

Chapter 3 – Personnel Protection

  1 The existing paragraph 2.1.2 is replaced by the following two new paragraphs:

  • "2.1.2.1 Breathing apparatus shall be a self-contained compressed air breathing apparatus for which the volume of air contained in the cylinders shall be at least 1,200 l, or other self-contained breathing apparatus which shall be capable of functioning for at least 30 min. All air cylinders for breathing apparatus shall be interchangeable.

  • 2.1.2.2 Compressed air breathing apparatus shall be fitted with an audible alarm and a visual or other device which will alert the user before the volume of the air in the cylinder has been reduced to no less than 200 l."

Parent topic: Annex – Amendments to the International Code for Fire Safety Systems (FSS Code)The Annex below is consolidated into International Code for Fire Safety Systems ( FSS Code )
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