3.13 Fire safety arrangements
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3.13 Fire safety arrangements

  11 In paragraph 3.13.3 the existing text is deleted and the word "Deleted" is inserted.

  12 The following new paragraph 3.13.5 is added:

  • “3.13.5 The following requirements in SOLAS chapter II-2, as adopted by MSC.99(73), should apply:

    • (a) regulations II-2/4.5.10.1.1 and 4.5.10.1.4 and a system for continuous monitoring of the concentration of flammable vapours shall be fitted on ships of 500 tons gross tonnage and over by the date of the first scheduled dry-docking after [the date of entry into force of the amendment], but not later than [3 years after the date of entry into force of the amendment]. Sampling points or detector heads should be located in suitable positions in order that potentially dangerous leakages are readily detected. When the flammable vapour concentration reaches a pre-set level which shall not be higher than 10% of the lower flammable limit, a continuous audible and visual alarm signal shall be automatically effected in the pump-room and cargo control room to alert personnel to the potential hazard. However, existing monitoring systems already fitted having a pre-set level not greater than 30% of the lower flammable limit may be accepted. Notwithstanding the above provisions, the Administration may exempt ships not engaged on international voyages from those requirements;

    • (b) regulations 13.3.4.2 to 13.3.4.5 and 13.4.3 should apply to ships of 500 tons gross tonnage and over;

    • (c) regulations in Part E of chapter II-2 of SOLAS Convention except regulations 16.3.2.2 and 16.3.2.3 thereof, should apply to ships, regardless of their sizes;

    • (d) where deep-fat cooking equipment is newly installed, regulation 10.6.4 should apply; and

    • (e) fire-extinguishing systems using Halon 1211, 1301, and 2402 and perfluorocarbons should not be newly installed as prohibited by regulation 10.4.1.3.”.

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